Xbox boss Phil Spencer says no current plans for Game Pass on Switch and talks about why
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Many gamers are becoming invested in the Xbox ecosystem thanks to Xbox Game Pass. By purchasing a subscription, players gain access to a ton of different titles across various platforms. Some have hoped to see the service migrate to other consoles like Switch, but it doesn’t appear to be in the cards for now.
GamesRadar recently spoke with Xbox boss Phil Spencer and asked him point blank about Xbox Game Pass potentially coming to the console. He ultimately said that there aren’t plans at the moment for any closed platforms “mainly because those closed platforms don’t want something like Game Pass.”
Spencer’s full words:
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Minecraft Dungeons update out now (version 1.10.3.0), patch notes
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Heads up for Minecraft Dungeons: another update is live. After installing today’s patch, your game should be at version 1.10.3.0.
Minecraft Dungeons has received a ton of fixes as part of today’s update. The full patch notes can be found below (just be cautious of spoilers).
Minecraft update out now on Switch (version 1.17.11), patch notes
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Minecraft has been updated on Switch once again. With today’s patch, it’s now at version 1.17.11.
This week’s update contains a few different fixes. For the full patch notes, continue on below.
More: Minecraft, Mojang, title update, Xbox Game Studios
Nintendo Minute – “Minecraft – Playing for the First Time Ever”
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This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta play Minecraft for the first time. Check out the full episode below.
More: Minecraft, Mojang, Nintendo Minute, Xbox Game Studios
Minecraft receives Major League Baseball Home Run Derby DLC
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Minecraft players on Switch can now purchase new Major League Baseball Home Run Derby DLC. It features all 30 MLB parks, jerseys, and more. You’ll be tasked with hitting as many home runs as you can.
Here’s some additional information:
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Minecraft Dungeons announced as next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial in Japan
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It’s been announced that Minecraft Dungeons will be offered as the next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial in Japan. Between August 9 and August 15, it can be played for free with an active subscription. Save data carries over to the full version.
Unlike other Game Trials, there’s currently no word on any upcoming sale planned for Minecraft Dungeons.
Note that the demo can only be accessed with a Japanese Nintendo Switch Online subscription. If the Game Trial is extended to North America or Europe, we’ll be sure to let you know.
Ori: The Collection announced as new physical release on Switch
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iam8bit has announced Ori: The Collection, a new physical release for Switch containing Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition and Ori and the Will of the Wisps. The two games will be packaged together on a single cartridge. Also included are the digital soundtracks for both games as well as six collectible art cards.
Ori: The Collection comes from iam8bit, Moon Studios and Xbox Game Studios, with global distribution from Skybound Games.
Ori: The Collection will be priced at $49.99. Most major retailers, as well as the iam8bitstore, will be carrying the release. It will be available on October 12.
Source: iam8bit PR
Minecraft Dungeons update out now (version 1.10.1.0), patch notes
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Minecraft Dungeons’ next big update is here. Version 1.10.1.0 adds the Gauntlet of Gales, support for the Echoing Void DLC, and more.
Below are the full patch notes:
Minecraft Dungeons Echoing Void launch trailer
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Minecraft Dungeons’ new Echoing Void DLC has arrived, and we have a new trailer to celebrate. Get a look at the video below.
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Minecraft Dungeons dev diary – Echoing Void DLC
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Minecraft Dungeons’s brand new Echoing Void DLC is almost here. To celebrate, Mojang has shared a new behind the scenes video with some of the game’s developers.
Here’s the full video:
