[Let’s Talk] Which character do you want to see in Smash Bros. Switch?
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch | 0 comments
We’re not exactly sure what sort of game Smash Bros. will be on Switch. After all, Nintendo didn’t have too much to say after it was announced during the Nintendo Direct in March. Of course, the real blowout will be at E3 in June.
There is at least one thing we know about the new Smash Bros. title – there will be new characters. Inklings are joining the fray, first of all. Link was also depicted with his look from Breath of the Wild. What could that mean?
And so it’s time for a Let’s Talk discussion many of you probably could have seen coming. With a new Smash Bros. game on the horizon, we want do know: which character do you want to see in the game? It could be someone realistic, or even a character unlikely to be added to the roster. Let us know in the comments below.
New evidence emerges for a Switch version of Paladins
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The free-to-play FPS Paladins was first hinted at for Switch last November. Following an update for the game, new engine config files pointed to a possible release on the platform.
More concrete evidence has now emerged regarding a potential Switch version. After the latest test server was datamined, an “Oasis” codename was discovered, which other languages actually refer to as a Nintendo account.
More: Hi-Rez Studios, Paladins, top
Three new Mario Tennis Aces characters seemingly leaked
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A trio of Mario Tennis characters have accidentally leaked. Japanese retailer Geo Online is taking pre-orders for the game, and is offering fans a special bonus. Buyers will be receiving a special handbag, and it’s that bag which outs the new characters.
More: Camelot, Mario Tennis Aces, top
Yoot Saito reveals cancelled DS project Mario Motors
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, News | 0 comments
SimTower, Seaman, and Odama creator Yoot Saito delivered a talk at Reboot Develop 2018 yesterday. During the session, he revealed something entirely new that we hadn’t heard about previously.
Many years ago, Saito was involved with a Nintendo DS game codenamed Mario Motors. He was actually quite close with late Nintendo president Satoru Iwata as well as Shigeru Miyamoto, and during the early 2000s, the three would “chat over tea casually” and game ideas.
More: Mario Motors, top, Yoot Saito
Wolfenstein II’s physical version to require internet download on Switch
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
With some Switch games in the past, we’ve seen that an extra download is required for their physical versions. L.A. Noire was one example of this. That title needed an additional download, as the full experience wouldn’t fit on an SD card.
Wolfenstein II is another upcoming game that will have the same requirement. Amazon’s product page has an updated boxart image, complete with the warning header we’ve come to know and love. It clearly states that an internet download is required.
Here’s a look at the updated boxart:
Bayonetta 3 is a turning point for PlatinumGames, trying to do something new and top previous entries
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PlatinumGames’ Atsushi Inaba and Hideki Kamiya raised hopes for a Switch port of The Wonderful 101 at Reboot Develop today. The two also commented on Bayonetta 3, though in general terms.
Inaba first weighed in on how he views Bayonetta 3 as a turning point for PlatinumGames, and needing to top previous entries in the series. Via translator Ben Judd, Inaba stated:
More: Atsushi Inaba, Bayonetta 3, Hideki Kamiya, interview, PlatinumGames, top
Night Trap: 25th Anniversary Edition coming to Switch this summer
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Night Trap: 25th Anniversary Edition is coming to Switch, Limited Run Games has announced. A release is tentatively planned for this summer.
There was some talk about Night Trap heading to Switch last year. Screaming Villains apparently was willing to let it happen, but said Nintendo “pulled out two days later for a very random reason.” That reason was never clarified
More: Limited Run Games, Night Trap, Screaming Villains, top
Yoku’s Island Express launches May 29
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May is going to be a busy month for Switch, and that’s expanding with one additional game. Team17 and Villa Gorilla have announced that the pinball platform adventure Yoku’s Island Express is launching on May 29. Pricing is set at $19.99 / €19.99 / £15.99.
Today’s news is accompanied by a new developer diary which explores the game’s creation and the unique mechanics. We have that below, along with a general overview.
More: Team17, top, Villa Gorilla, Yoku's Island Express
Nintendo Labo interview part 2 – nose-picking prototype, decision to use cardboard, much more
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Earlier in the month, an interview was published with Nintendo Labo director Tsubasa Sakaguchi, Switch director / Nintendo Labo producer Kouichi Kawamoto, and Nintendo Labo hardware lead Mr. Ogasawara. The developers had plenty to say about the new initiative for Switch during that discussion.
Today, the second portion was published online. The three developers had even more interesting things to share, including prototypes, why cardboard is used, and more.
You can read the next part of the interview below.
[Review] BAFL: Breaks Are For Losers
Posted on 6 years ago by Vincent Ward in News | 0 comments
System: Switch (eShop)
Release date: April 19, 2018
Developer: Playdius
Publisher: Oudidon
BAFL: Breaks Are For Losers is a title that strives to deliver classic “old school arcade racing games” vibes on the portable system we’ve all come to love. After previously appearing on Steam, it seemed like more than a fitting enough release to be added to the Switch’s library. But does BAFL successfully capture the rush and fun of classing old school racing games, or is it actually just something for the losers?
