Nintendo exec Tatsumi Kimishima told the Nikkei that the Switch’s enhanced paid online services will cost between 2,000 yen to 3,000 yen (US$17.60 to $26.40) annually. “With paid [services], we will be able to fully commit to customers,” Kimishima added.
Nintendo Finally Showed The Switch The Way I Was Hoping To See It
The debut trailer for the Nintendo Switch was packed with good-looking 20-somethings playing in fashionable apartments and rooftop parties. As a 40-something father, it didn’t feel like a product aimed my way. Nintendo’s Super Bowl ad fixes that feeling.
Nintendo Accidentally Reveals Switch Developer Menu
Nintendo Switch won’t be out for another month, but thanks to a trailer screw-up this morning, we can already see what the devkits look like. If you’ve ever wanted to see what developers get to see when they work with pre-release hardware, now’s your chance.
Splatoon 2 will have voice chat.
Splatoon 2 will have voice chat. According to Nintendo, it will use “smart-devices and the ability to bring eight Nintendo Switch systems together for eight-person local multiplayer.”
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.
This Saturday, folks in Japan lined up for Nintendo Switch pre-orders.
This Saturday, folks in Japan lined up for Nintendo Switch pre-orders. While many were done online, some even braved the cold like these 50 souls waiting in Akihabara at 5am. A line that grew longer as the morning progressed. Read 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.
In case you were worried about another Fire Emblem game coming out for the Switch this year, worry n
In case you were worried about another Fire Emblem game coming out for the Switch this year, worry not. The next console installment of the tactics RPG series is coming in 2018. Read more…