New Switch update out now (version 2.3.0)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 80 Comments
Nintendo has released a new firmware for Switch. All system owners should now have access to version 2.3.0.
Like the past couple of updates, today’s update isn’t massively exciting. Nintendo’s single patch note is as follows: “General system stability improvements to enhance the user’s experience”.
The data for today’s update should download automatically if it hasn’t already. However, you can also manually initiate the download in system settings.
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LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 confirmed for Switch, first details
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 17 Comments
Following up on today’s LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 announcement, we can now officially say that it’s heading to Switch. Oddly though, there is no release date just yet. While other versions of the game are planned for November 14, the Switch version is planned for “this holiday.”
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 will feature “iconic Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains from different eras and realities, along with signature LEGO humor”. The game “transports players into a cosmic battle across a myriad of Marvel locations ripped from time and space into the incredible open hub world of Chronopolis.”
Read up on today’s announcement below for additional details.
New Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 2 Comments
We have a bunch of new footage to share for Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers. Six videos in total are posted below. They show off “Buddy Battle”, “Versus”, “Color Editor”, “Way of the Hado”, and “Gallery”.
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 announced, teaser trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 5 Comments
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 is happening, with Warner Bros. releasing a teaser trailer today. That’ll be followed up with a proper trailer next week.
Technically, LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 has not been announced for a Nintendo platform just yet. We’d be shocked if this weren’t on Switch at the very least though.
I Am Setsuna devs on the process of releasing the Unity-based game on Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 15 Comments
At Unite 2017 Tokyo, a special panel was held about how the Unity-based I Am Setsuna was brought to Switch. The talk was highlighted by the appearance of Usuke Kumagai from Tokyo RPG Factory. Yuichiro Kitao and Tomoyuki Kurino from Gem Drops were present as well. Gem Drops was involved with programming, graphics and planning support, and the localized version for the Switch version of I Am Setsuna.
To begin, the team heard that Nintendo’s new hardware – known as NX at the time – supported Unity. In order to accumulate know-how on methods of the hardware, the process began of porting I Am Setsuna to Switch.
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[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – May 2017
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk | 40 Comments
We’re a tad late, but a new month is here! So that means we want to know what you’ve been playing.
Have you started up something entirely new for the month? Perhaps you’re still playing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments below!
Highlights from last week’s topic: Zelda: Breath of the Wild – The Master Trials DLC
Slime-san on the way to Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 9 Comments
Fabraz’s recently-released Slime-san is on the way to Switch, the studio has revealed to Nintendo Everything. It’s currently targeted for Q3 of this year.
A build of Slime-san is up and running right now on Nintendo’s console. Fabraz approached Nintendo at GDC, and dev kits were sent out soon after.
This isn’t the first time we’re reporting on Slime-san. Originally, the game was planned for Wii U. Fabraz told us that this version “is currently on ice,” however.
Get a look at Slime-san with the trailer below.
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Inti Creates announcing two new Switch games at BitSummit
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 3 Comments
Inti Creates made it known last month that the company would be announcing two new games at BitSummit. We now have confirmation that both projects will be on Nintendo platforms, and more specifically, on Switch. Inti Creates CEO Takuya Aizu confirmed the news during a lecture at Tokyo Sandbox 2017.
BitSummit will take place on May 20 and May 21 at the Miyako Messe in Kyoto. Along with Inti Creates’ games, other indie titles will be showcased as well.
Thanks to n128 for the tip.
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Sumo shows early version of Snake Pass, talks about developing the Switch version
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Snake Pass is a significant game on Switch having been the first Unreal Engine 4 title on the platform. On the whole, it stacks up quite well against other versions. Technical director Pete Harrap posted a blog this week that not only offers insight into getting Snake Pass up and running on Switch, but also looks back on overall cross-platform development.
The image attached above is a “super early” look at Snake Pass during an internal game jam. Ultimately, the company decided to move forward with the project after selecting it out of a number of different pitches.
Harrap’s post later goes into Switch development specifically. Here’s what Snake Pass looked like on the system after just two days:
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Disgaea 5 Complete has 110,000 pre-orders between the US and Europe
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 39 Comments
Disgaea 5 Complete hasn’t launched yet in the west, but it’s already on track to outpace sales in Japan by a large margin.
NIS America president Takuro Yamashita told MCV that pre-orders for the game are sitting at 110,000 copies in the west. Pre-orders are at 78,000 units in the US and 36,000 copies in Europe.
