This week on Kotaku Splitscreen, Jason’s out so I’m joined by our own Luke Plunkett to talk Nintendo Switch, Yakuza 0, and the hard rain of big new games coming out of Japan.
The Switch’s Launch Lineup Is Getting Beefier
The Nintendo Switch’s launch lineup was initially a disappointment for people who wanted more than five launch titles. Nintendo fans were complaining that, in fact, the only “real” launch title for the Switch is Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. It makes sense—the Wii U, Wii and 3DS all launched with more.
How Virtual Console Could Make The Switch A Must-Own
Nintendo has yet to say anything about how the Switch will approach classic games, which means there’s still hope that they won’t screw it up. Very slight hope. But we’ll take what we can get.
Here’s a sneak peek at the Switch’s user interface—and hey, look at those indie games!
Here’s a sneak peek at the Switch’s user interface—and hey, look at those indie games! I will totally replay Cave Story on Switch. UPDATE (1:52pm): Nicalis deleted the tweet that was originally here, so here’s the photo they tweeted.
Podcast: Let’s Talk Nintendo Switch
It’s time for the Kotaku Splitscreen episode you’ve been waiting for: Our thoughts on the Nintendo Switch.
Podcast: Let’s Talk Nintendo Switch
It’s time for the Kotaku Splitscreen episode you’ve been waiting for: Our thoughts on the Nintendo Switch.
For The “Hardcore Nintendo Fan”
Look at how much postage would be if I wanted this shipped to Australia.Read more…
If Super Mario Odyssey Had The Realism of Grand Theft Auto
Super Mario Odyssey’s trailer was only a couple minutes long, but it was enough to get everyone hung up on was Mario’s bizarre appearance in a fictionalized version of NYC. The immediate comparison was that Odyssey reminded people of GTA, so it was only a matter of time before mods mashed together the whimsy of Odyssey…
GameStop’s “First Allotment” Of Switch Preorders Have Sold Out
GameStop just announced that the company has “reserved all of its first allotment of Nintendo Switch systems”.
Let’s Talk About Princess Zelda’s New Look
While she’s worn more than one outfit over the years, Princess Zelda’s pink dress is her most well-known sartorial choice. In the new trailer for Breath of the Wild from last night’s Nintendo Switch presentation, we got a closer look at Zelda’s outfit in the game, as well as the Amiibo accompanying the game. She’s in…