Rumor: Switch makes use of NVIDIA’s Maxwell architecture
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 86 Comments
According to a GamesBeat report, Switch will be making use of NVIDIA’s Maxwell architecture for its graphics as opposed to the chipmaker’s newer Pascal technology. The site writes that Wii U’s lack of success prompted Nintendo to move quickly, and avoid waiting on the updated Pascal version of the graphics technology. Had Pascal been pursued, Switch would not be able to launch in March as currently planned. The chip would have required a redesign to fit within Nintendo’s “mobile, low-power constraints” as well.
GamesBeat goes on to say that “Switch doesn’t have as much visual horsepower as the PS4 when played on a television, and it may not be able to handle 4K graphics, either.” It’s unclear if Switch is weaker than the Xbox One since “performance may be close.”
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Pokemon GO was searched for more than anything else on Google in 2016
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 3 Comments
Switch and the NES Classic Edition were among the most-searched consumer-electronics tech products of 2016. But how about in general?
Believe it or not, Pokemon GO was the most-searched term this year. In the United Kingdom, it held on to the second spot. Pokemon GO was number four over in the United States. Combining all of the data in various countries reveals that the mobile hit was number one overall.
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Media Create sales (12/5/16 – 12/11/16)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Wii U | 26 Comments
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
PS4 – 85,218
New 3DS LL – 67,247
2DS – 33,439
Vita – 22,314
New 3DS – 7,887
PS4 Pro – 7,499
Wii U – 4,656
Xbox One – 1,245
PS3 – 853
3DS – 314
3DS LL – 88
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
PS4 – 110,318
New 3DS LL – 53,414
Vita – 20,141
2DS – 17,623
PS4 Pro – 8,032
New 3DS – 7,432
Wii U – 4,718
PS3 – 704
3DS – 368
Xbox One – 256
3DS LL – 92
And here are the software charts:
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Seasons of Heaven teaser trailer, full video coming next week
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 8 Comments
A teaser trailer is now online for Seasons of Heaven, the indie Switch-exclusive announced last week. You can watch it below.
As shown in the video, the full trailer will be released next Monday.
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New Japanese Tank Troopers trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, Videos | 4 Comments
Nintendo has uploaded a new Japanese trailer for Tank Troopers, spanning seven minutes in length. Have a look at it below.
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More details on the My Nintendo Switch events, including confirmed cities
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 13 Comments
Earlier today, we heard that Nintendo started to send out invitations to select My Nintendo members for a hands-on Switch event. Now we have additional information about the locations and more.
First, the lineup of confirmed cities and their dates are as follows:
New York – January 13 – 15
Washington, D.C. – February 10 – 12
Chicago – February 17 – 19
Los Angeles – February 24 – 26
San Francisco – March 3 – 5
You’ll notice that each city has opportunities available for three days. Nintendo says Friday and Saturday are invite-only, while “Sunday is open to the public on a first-come, first served basis and no registration is required.” Those who attend can also bring along one guest.
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Select My Nintendo members being given the opportunity to try out Switch before launch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 34 Comments
Nintendo has started to send out emails to select My Nintendo members in the United States about an opportunity to try out Switch prior to launch.
The message states that another email from Eventbrite will be coming soon, which will have “full details” about the event and opportunity to register. Tickets will be provided “on a first come, first served basis”.
It’s unclear what the criteria is to be sent an invitation. Your location likely plays a role, however.
We’ve included the full email message below.
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Playtonic comments further on Yooka-Laylee’s move from Wii U to Switch, all down to tech issues
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 112 Comments
Playtonic delivered the surprising news today that Yooka-Laylee’s Wii U version has been scrapped. In its place though, the team appears to be refocusing its Nintendo efforts entirely on Switch.
GamesIndustry spoke with Playtonic studio head Gavin Price to inquire further about the delay. He was asked if the recent news about Wii U production affected the decision, to which he denied.
Price explained:
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Rime is heading to Switch, according to new classification
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 14 Comments
Rime appears to be in development for Switch, based on a new classification in Brazil.
The puzzle-adventure title garnered a great deal of attention when it was originally announced for the PlayStation 4 back in 2013. At the time, Sony owned the IP. But earlier this year, developer Tequila Works reacquired it, and moved forward with new publishers Grey Box and Six Foot.
Rime is currently planned for 2017, and looks to be a multiplatform title judging by its Brazilian classification.
Here are the two trailers we have so far:
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Yooka-Laylee’s Wii U version cancelled; likely coming to Nintendo Switch instead
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch, Wii U | 106 Comments
Playtonic announced today that Yooka-Laylee will be released on April 11th, 2017 on all previously announced platforms..except Wii U. According to Playtonic, due to “unforeseen technical issues”, a release of the Wii U version was made impossible. However, to make up for that, Playtonic are “working very closely with Nintendo” to bring the game to the Nintendo Switch instead. Further details will be shared “early next year”.
Kickstarter backers who opted to get the Wii U version can instead get the game for any of the other platforms for which the game launches on April 11th, or to the Switch version once further details are announced next year. The wording seems to imply that the Switch version will not launch on April 11th alongside the other versions. Those who backed the Wii U version and want a refund instead of switching to another version are urged by Playtonic to contact them via the Backer messaging system on Kickstarter.
Finally, here’s a new trailer for the game; hopefully we will be able to play this on the Switch soon:
