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Sega Mega Drive and Master System themed ‘Picross’ is coming to Switch - www.nme.com
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28.07.2021 / 23:55

Sega Mega Drive and Master System themed ‘Picross’ is coming to Switch

Nintendo is releasing an official Sega system focused version of Picross next month, which will cost £8.99.Picross is a puzzle game developed by Jupiter. They have partnered with Sega to bring characters from the Master System and Mega Drive into a special version of the game, Picross S Mega Drive & Master System Edition.

Valve’s Steam Deck apparently isn’t trying to compete with the Nintendo Switch - www.nme.com
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26.07.2021 / 23:05

Valve’s Steam Deck apparently isn’t trying to compete with the Nintendo Switch

Nintendo have revealed their new Switch OLED while Valve have announced details of its new handheld PC device, the Steam Deck. Despite the comparisons, some of the Valve team have explained how different the two consoles are.Yes, the two consoles look very similar but Valve designer Greg Coomer explains that it was just a coincidence.

Nintendo may be ending production of 3DS and Wii U eShop games - www.nme.com
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26.07.2021 / 14:27

Nintendo may be ending production of 3DS and Wii U eShop games

Nintendo is a short time away from phasing out 3DS and Wii U eShop games, according to an email from a developer.According to a report from Nintendo Everything, a source claims to have received a memo detailing the end of submissions for the 3DS and Wii U eShops.

‘Hitman 3’ Lust DLC is coming next week - www.nme.com - Berlin
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22.07.2021 / 20:47

‘Hitman 3’ Lust DLC is coming next week

Hitman 3 will be getting its new Lust DLC – the next expansion based around one of the seven deadly sins – next week.Season of Lust is the fourth instalment in Hitman 3’s seven-part expansion, following on from the Season of Sloth.“Find your secret admirer in the Lust Assignation Escalation and go deep into the mind of Agent 47,” says the official release.“Experience a new take on the Berlin location and unlock new sin-themed items and suit to show off your insatiable Lust.”IO Interactive

‘Ratchet and Clank’ are coming to ‘Fall Guys’ for Limited Time Events - www.nme.com
nme.com
22.07.2021 / 19:05

‘Ratchet and Clank’ are coming to ‘Fall Guys’ for Limited Time Events

Insomniac Games and Mediatonic have teamed up to bring Ratchet and Clank to Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout.Mediatonic announced the news today via Twitter and revealed that the platform battle royale game is getting ‘Limited Time Events’ inspired by Ratchet and Clank.This means, in season 5, players will be able to earn points and unlock unique cosmetic rewards through special themed Challenges.You can check out the trailer below:The first event will be themed around the Lombax himself, Ratchet,

Nintendo announces three retro titles for Switch Online service - www.nme.com
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21.07.2021 / 16:07

Nintendo announces three retro titles for Switch Online service

Nintendo has announced three new retro games for its online lineup of SNES titles through the Switch Online service.The three titles are surprisingly deep cuts, and far shy away from some of the more household names released in the past. From July 28, players will be able to download Claymates, Jelly Boy and Bombuzal.Claymates is a side scrolling platformer that’s based on turning living creatures into clay.

Leaked ‘Dying Light’ image hints at potential Nintendo Switch port - www.nme.com - Poland
nme.com
20.07.2021 / 13:21

Leaked ‘Dying Light’ image hints at potential Nintendo Switch port

Nintendo Switch port of the open-world zombie title Dying Light could be on the way.The image first appeared in a report by Polish gaming publication PPE, which announced that a Dying Light: Platinum Edition will reportedly head to Nintendo Switch this October.PPE obtained this information through a reader named Graczdari, who works for a retailer with access to promotional materials.

Nintendo wants fans to stop asking about the Switch Pro - www.nme.com
nme.com
19.07.2021 / 18:03

Nintendo wants fans to stop asking about the Switch Pro

Nintendo has released a statement confirming the company has “no plans” to work on an additional Switch model, according to VGC.The announcement of the OLED model Nintendo Switch was pre-empted by months of speculation about a “Switch Pro”.

‘Metroid Prime Trilogy’ is “done and Nintendo is holding it” - www.nme.com
nme.com
19.07.2021 / 13:21

‘Metroid Prime Trilogy’ is “done and Nintendo is holding it”

Metroid Prime Trilogy remaster for Nintendo Switch has already finished development and is awaiting release.The news comes from respected VentureBeat journalist Jeff Grub who claimed via a paywalled Giant Bomb show that Nintendo is merely holding off on its release in part due to restricted QA (Quality Assurance) resources due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and, also, because it has a plan to align its release more closely with Metroid Prime 4.This isn’t brand new information exactly as the

Xbox Series X|S leads June sales but lags behind Switch units - www.nme.com
nme.com
17.07.2021 / 16:23

Xbox Series X|S leads June sales but lags behind Switch units

Xbox Series X|S had the highest dollar sales out of any console in America.Mat Piscatella, Executive Director at The NPD Group, has used Twitter to help break down the statistics on how the video game market performed in the U.S.

Here’s why the Nintendo Switch OLED is more expensive - www.nme.com
nme.com
15.07.2021 / 16:51

Here’s why the Nintendo Switch OLED is more expensive

Nintendo Switch OLED is getting a big price hike compared to the original Nintendo Switch.Going on sale for $50 more than the original Nintendo Switch, this new version sets a precedent for console makers.According to Bloomberg, this is a significant decision from Nintendo.“In an industry where consoles typically get mid-life price cuts, the Switch is moving into a higher tier — largely on the strength of a larger and better OLED display and some added storage,” they explain.“The upgrades are

‘Diablo II: Resurrected’ shared stash triples in size - www.nme.com
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14.07.2021 / 20:53

‘Diablo II: Resurrected’ shared stash triples in size

Blizzard Entertainment has revealed that Diablo II: Resurrected players will be able to hoard three times as many items thanks to a hugely expanded stash.Diablo II: Resurrected was originally planned to have 100 stash slots. That’s still an improvement on the original game – in line with a popular Diablo II mod.

Joy-Con drift on Nintendo Switch seemingly fixed with cardboard - www.nme.com
nme.com
14.07.2021 / 17:49

Joy-Con drift on Nintendo Switch seemingly fixed with cardboard

Nintendo Switch using nothing more than a bit of cardboard. YouTuber ‘VK’s Channel’ released a video on July 14 outlining the hardware problem, and how they appear to have found a way to fix it. VK’s Channel says in the video “it seems that increasing the pressure on the Joy-Con makes the drift disappear, if I keep holding [then] the drift is gone.

LeBron James is officially coming to ‘Fortnite’ this week - www.nme.com
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13.07.2021 / 00:25

LeBron James is officially coming to ‘Fortnite’ this week

Fortnite later this week, as the latest edition to the Icon Series.Joining the likes of Travis Scott and Marshmello, the former Olympic gold medalist and NBA MVP award winner comes with three possible outfits.There is the imaginatively titled LeBron James Outfit. According to Epic Games, it “blends the best of LeBron’s on-court and pre-game persona”.

‘The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD’ will finally have a free-moving camera - www.nme.com
nme.com
12.07.2021 / 20:03

‘The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD’ will finally have a free-moving camera

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD will have a free-moving camera, correcting a long-standing issue with the game.The original version of Skyward Sword, released in 2011 for the Wii, wouldn’t let players control the camera.Because the game had to be played with the Wii Remote and the Nunchuk, there was only one joystick to control movement.

Point-and-click indie darling ‘Unavowed’ has launched on Nintendo Switch - www.nme.com
nme.com
08.07.2021 / 21:19

Point-and-click indie darling ‘Unavowed’ has launched on Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch fans can rejoice as Wadjet Eye Games’ point-and-click adventure Unavowed is available on the platform from today.Originally launched on Microsoft Windows on 8th August, 2018, Unavowed is a narrative adventure game from the mind of Dave Gilbert (The Blackwell Legacy) that takes inspiration from the likes of Monkey Island.The game was reviewed highly – currently sitting at an 87 on Metacritic – and was nominated for several awards, including Best Storytelling at the 2018 Golden

Switch OLED only improves screen – but dock available separately - www.nme.com
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07.07.2021 / 16:45

Switch OLED only improves screen – but dock available separately

Nintendo Switch OLED model will not boast any other hardware upgrades over the existing console beyond the improved screen, Nintendo has confirmed.When the new Nintendo Switch OLED model was revealed yesterday (July 6), many players were caught unawares – not because it was unexpected, but rather because the hardware that Nintendo announced didn’t match up to most of the rumours of its existence over the last several months.While the mythical “Switch Pro” was purported to offer 4K video, faster

Nintendo marketer: “Stick with current Switch” if you’re not into OLED - www.nme.com
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07.07.2021 / 13:43

Nintendo marketer: “Stick with current Switch” if you’re not into OLED

Nintendo product marketing manager has advised players to stick with their current Nintendo Switch consoles if they aren’t interested in the new model’s OLED screen.As reported in VGC, the comment was made by Nintendo of America’s JC Rodrigo, manager of product marketing, who tweeted about the new Nintendo Switch OLED model yesterday (July 6) to highlight the new OLED display: “The screen is pretty, y’all.”When a follower replied whether the console would run any better, Rodrigo responded:

A brand-new Nintendo Switch is coming in October - www.nme.com
nme.com
06.07.2021 / 16:45

A brand-new Nintendo Switch is coming in October

Nintendo has broken cover and revealed their new Nintendo Switch (OLED Model), which will be available to buy on October 8.The new machine will feature a 7-inch OLED screen, a wide and adjustable stand for letting the console stand in several positions on the move, vague promises of enhanced audio, 64GB of internal storage, and a new White colourway for both the dock and console.Generally, OLED means things will look sharper in handheld mode.

Nintendo Switch update makes game patching easier on low storage - www.nme.com
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06.07.2021 / 15:55

Nintendo Switch update makes game patching easier on low storage

Nintendo Switch update released yesterday (July 5) adds functionality for players unable to update games due to full storage.Update 12.1.0 released on Nintendo Switch today and is a fairly humble update, adding only one major feature. Players will now be able to delete previous update data for a game in order to download a new update.Previously, players have often had to delete other games to make room for updates.

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