Riot Forge – who is responsible for publishing games set in the League Of Legends universe – has announced a livestreamed Riot Forge Showcase with Nintendo Switch stream, which is set for later today (November 16).
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Nintendo‘s Switch Online + Expansion Pack trailer is the company’s most disliked video ever, according to the downvotes on its YouTube channel.First spotted by VGC over the weekend, the trailer has reached over 118,000 dislikes compared to just 17,000 likes. Its previous record holder was the E3 2015 trailer for Metroid Prime: Federation Force.
Riot Forge – who is responsible for publishing games set in the League Of Legends universe – has announced a livestreamed Riot Forge Showcase with Nintendo Switch stream, which is set for later today (November 16).
Shin Megami Tensei V might be coming to PC and PlayStation 4 in the future.Shin Megami Tensei V launched on Nintendo Switch on November 12 but dataminers have already uncovered files that seem to point to a future PC and PlayStation 4 release.According to dataminer Pan-hime on Twitter, they discovered files that indicate Shin Megami Tensei V’s “target platforms” are Nintendo Switch, PS4, and PC.
Nintendo is making “continuous improvements” to the Joy-Con controllers for Nintendo Switch.The controllers are unique to the Switch console, sliding onto the side of the core tablet to make it an all-in-one gaming machine in handheld mode, while also detachable to use as either two smaller controllers for on-the-go play or as motion-sensing wands akin to the Wii remote.
Twitch has finally come to the Nintendo Switch with a new app debuting on the Nintendo eShop right now.Twitch has already existed on other platforms such as PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S for years.
Bandai Namco has announced that the digital sale and online services of its anime franchise fighter Jump Force will be ending throughout next year.The news was shared on the official Bandai Namco Twitter pages for the US, UK and Europe, saying that digital sales will end on February 7 and 8 next year, depending on slightly differences in time zones. Online services will end between August 24 and 25 next year as well.
Overwatch 2 coming out’? Well, thanks to Blizzard’s recent delay announcements (triggered, no doubt, by the ongoing sexual harassment case that’s shaken the company to its core), we’re not even Blizzard knows the Overwatch 2 release date at this point.
The Pokemon Company has teamed up to turn fan-favourite Pikachu into an 11.8 inch crystal collectible.As part of the Baccarat x Pokemon collection (thanks, VGC) Japanese artist Hiroshi Fujiwara has taken a crack at the world’s most famous electric mouse and given it “imposing dimensions”.
Nintendo has announced that 32million people have subscribed to Nintendo Switch Online.The figure is an increase of six million over the 26million subscribers that the company claimed this time last year. The announcement came as part of the company’s most recent management briefing.
GTA: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition is coming to Nintendo Switch, and Rockstar has shared screenshots.Several screenshots show how the remastered Grand Theft Auto games will look when running on the Nintendo Switch. Images show GTA 3, GTA Vice City, and GTA San Andreas, all running on the hardware.
Nintendo has said that it will “improve and expand” the Nintendo Switch Online and Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, following the expansion’s turbulent launch in October.As spotted by EuroGamer, Nintendo said that “going forward, we will continue to improve and expand both Nintendo Switch Online and Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack” and wants to deliver “services that satisfy customers”.The comments were made in Nintendo’s latest financial results and policy briefing, published
Nintendo 64 controllers for the Nintendo Switch, launched alongside the Nintendo 64 Online games library, has completely ran out of stock.As spotted by VGC, the US store has an “out of stock” message alongside the controller, and also says that “more controllers will be available in 2022”.
Nintendo will not reach its production targets for the Nintendo Switch this fiscal year, missing them by around 20 per cent.According to a new report in Nikkei, as spotted by VGC, the ongoing chip shortage is going to cause the Japanese firm to miss its target by around 20 per cent.
Oxenfree 2: Lost Signals via a recently published video from developer Night School Studio.The video, which was uploaded onto the Nintendo Youtube channel, is embedded below.Writer Adam Esquenazi Douglas detailed the characters, including the directionless Jacob Summers, with the game’s events pushing him to decide what he wants to do with life.
Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity is now available for Nintendo Switch.Guardian Of Remembrance follows on from the first DLC pack released in June called Pulse of the Ancients.But while the previous DLC added new characters and weapons to the action-oriented Zelda spin-off, Guardian Of Remembrance is a considerably more substantial offering, as it includes two new story arcs, Battle for Kakariko Village and Battle of Goponga Village.It also includes new stages, which will also let players visit
Death’s Door, is making its way to the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch on November 23.Previously only available on PC and Xbox, it’s a game that we described as “like Samuel Beckett meets Adventure Time, combining an abstract, tragic sensibility with juvenile humour and acid-tongued barbs.” Death’s Door offers an atmospheric mixture of great puzzles, exploration, and some challenging combat too.You play a cute looking crow who also happens to be a reaper.
Paradox has revealed that Surviving The Aftermath – a post-apocalyptic city builder – will be leaving early access on November 16.To announce the launch of Surviving The Aftermath, Paradox has released a new trailer marking the occasion.Surviving The Aftermath will launch on PC, PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch on November 16, though it will be forward-compatible for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S owners.Paradox has also added the Outback Radio Pack to Founder’s Edition copies of the game, meaning
Nintendo Switch edition of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition may not be quite so definitive after all, with reports that the physical edition of the collection won’t have all games included on the cartridge.A listing for the upcoming Rockstar Games three-pack on US retailer Target’s website appears to show the final cover art, which carries a “download required” warning (thanks, VGC).
Metroid Dread was released less than three weeks ago and already several speedrunners have completed Nintendo‘s critically acclaimed platformer in under an hour and a half.At time of writing, Australian speedrunner Hardpelicn holds the world record for normal difficulty with a time of 85 minutes and 21 seconds, using the digital version of the game for the fastest possible time.
Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack, particularly with The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time and Mario Kart 64.One of the biggest issues is in Mario Kart 64, as it does not let players save ghost data on the Nintendo Switch. This is because it can’t detect an N64 Controller Pak, meaning that fans can’t save their own records to compete against them in ghost trials.One error message states “No N64 Controller Pak detected to save ghost data.
Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack has launched today (October 26), adding a new library of N64 games that are available to play for subscribers.