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Nintendo Switch’s Rumored Specs
Nintendo’s upcoming and perhaps game-changing platform, the Nintendo Switch, will have 4GB of RAM and as an internal storage capacity of 32GB according to an accomplice who is well connected with the Nintendo industry. The rumor was started by Emily Rogers, who has in the past, has been fairly accurate with such predictions. She claimed that the “NX” (now known as the Switch) would have a 6.2” 720p multi-touch display. Nintendo didn’t reveal any technical hardware details when they unveiled their new platform two weeks ago. If we are to take Emily’s predictions as the truth, then Nintendo Switch retail units will have 4GB of RAM, the same amount as the Swtich development kits and double the memory amount inside the Wii U. Alright. I have some good news. I can ...
Nintendo Switch To Have 720p Capacitive Touchscreen and IR
Last week Nintendo revealed their upcoming console, the Nintendo Switch (previously known as the mysterious NX), and even though the trailer had a lot of razzle dazzle, there still a lot of detail that’s missing. According to a report by Eurogamer, a number of their sources who previously told them about the device’s design and detachable controllers have confirmed some more details about the console. The Nintendo Switch will supposedly have a 6.2 inch, 720p capacitive multi-touch screen. This model is in stark contrast to the 3DS and Wii U, which have resistive touchscreen which less precise and single-touch. The Switch’s screen will feature a 10-point multi-touch display, enabling support for multi-finger gestures. Addressing the matter of how the touchscreen will work ...
These Latest Trailers Show How Amazing The New Zelda Title Looks
People are really excited about The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and frankly, it’s quite hard not to be. Nintendo’s upcoming addition to the Zelda franchise promises to offer a lot more than its predecessors in terms of gameplay and mechanics, as shown by a bunch of trailers recently released for the game. Check these out and bask in the glory of the wild. The first trailer is all about Link running in the vast varying land, showcasing different movement mechanics, from sprinting, to gliding to something that is very close to snowboarding. It successfully shows off the beautiful setting of the game. The second trailer is a bit more interesting, focusing on the combat and interaction, which frankly consists of some very innovative elements. Some of it looks funny, sure, ...
Nintendo NX Official Preview Today, Here’s What You Need To Know
Red Dead Redemption 2 announcement with an upcoming trailer, Battlefield 1 release and now the official preview for the Nintendo NX – could this week be any more exhilarating? In a Twiiter post, Nintendo of America has confirmed that they will be releasing new details about their upcoming console on 20th October i.e. today at about 7 AM PT, which means around 7.30 PM according to the Indian Standard Time. Looks like the time for rumours and speculation. Be among the first to discover #NX. Watch the Preview Trailer at 7am PT/10am ET! pic.twitter.com/R2QTzjyLUo — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) October 20, 2016 Now, no details have been shared by Nintendo as to what the preview will be about. We don’t know how long it will be or whether we’ll get to see any games or ...
Super Mario Comes Running To iOS
Nintendo fans, rejoice! With the unveiling of the iPhone 7 last night comes a beloved character from our childhood. As Nintendo continues to dive deeper into the world of mobile gaming, bringing along Super Mario for the ride. During the launch event of iPhone 7, Shigeru Miyamoto took over the stage to debut the first ever Mario game to come to the smartphone, Super Mario Run. The will be available exclusively for the iOS for now. The game features three modes, the aim being to run, jump and navigate through traditional Mario levels in order to collect as many coins as you can in a given amount of time. There are six levels spanning over multiple levels. In addition to the conventional single player mode, there will be a “Toad Rally” in which you can compete against your friend...
Inspired by Pokémon GO, Sony to “Aggressively” Enter Mobile Gaming
Seems like someone has been keen on picking up stuff from Nintendo and Niantec’s recent tactics. After the blaring success of Pokémon GO, Sony Chief Executive Kaz Hirai has said that Sony will will be aggressively entering the mobile market. In an interview with the Financial Times, Hiraz said, “Mobile gaming is something we are aggressively getting into. It’s quite a shift from being just a console-based business to being on mobile phones as well.” Stating his reasons as well, he says, “Pokémon Go is a real game-changer. I’m very interested in the fact that it has the potential to really change the way people move, literally.” FowardWorks will be taking point on Sony’s smartphone game development, and additionally, the Financial Times has reported that ...
Pokémon GO Plus Delayed
In a recent Twitter post, Nintendo announced that there will a delay in the launch of Pokémon Go Plus – an accessory that allows people to play Pokémon GO without having to constantly look at their phones’ screens, making it much more convenient and safer in public. Originally, Pokémon GO Plus was supposed to launch by the end of July. But no explanation has been provided by the company regarding the delay. The #PokemonGO Plus accessory will arrive in Sept. instead of the originally expected end of July. Thanks for your patience, Trainers! — Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) July 27, 2016 Pokémon GO Plus can connect to your phone via Bluetooth, allowing you to walk around and catch Pokémon without having to look at your phone’s screen repeatedly. When a Pokémon pops up...
Nintendo NX: A Portable Console That You Can Plug Into Your TV
According to a report by Eurogamer, the upcoming Nintendo NX will be a portable console with detachable controllers. It will have an inbuilt screen with controllers on both the sides, which can be attached or removed as you need. Here are the details: The inbuilt display lets you use the NX as a handheld console, along with detachable controllers. It can be docked to display the output on your TV for a home console experience, and will run cartridge based games. It is powered by an NVIDIA Tegra mobile processor, with the present development kits using the Tegra X1 chip found in the NVIDIA Shield Android devices. This means the console will be much less powerful than the current generation consoles available in the market, lying somewhere between the Wii U and the Xbox One. To put it in sho...
Nintendo’s Pokémon GO High Over?
After Nintendo stated last week that the financial impact of Pokémon GO will be limited, the company’s shares have plunged by about 17%, dissipating about USD 6.3 billion in market value. As per exchange movement rules in Japan, the greatest amount by which a company can fall is 18 %. While everyone immediately thinks of Nintendo when Pokémon is concerned, the company only has a 13% stake in Pokémon GO. It will be The Pokemon Company and developer Niantic who will reap most of the profits from the game’s storming success. In a press release, Nintendo announced that they will not make any revisions to the annual forecast based on the game as it will have a limited financial impact. However, they have already taken into account the Pokémon GO Plus, which is indeed being develope...
Nintendo’s NES To Make A Comeback As A Mini Version
In a completely surprise Twitter post on July 14th, Nintendo, announced that the Classic NES, which was first released in the 1980s, will be returning to stores this year. We kid you not. The classic console will come with 30 bundled games and will be available for purchase starting November 11th, 2016. It costs about $60 and can be plugged directly into your TV using an HDMI cable. The NES will come packaged with one controller. Additional controllers can be bought for $10. Classic Controller and Classic Controller Pro controllers can also be used to play. Moreover, the NES Classic Controller, can be used to play Virtual Console NES games on Wii U or Wii by connecting it to a Wii Remote. “We wanted to give fans of all ages the opportunity to revisit Nintendo’s original system ...
Guide To Pokémon GO: GO OUTSIDE, FOR GOD’S SAKE
Last week has gotten Pokémon fans all riled up, thanks to Nintendo bringing their most loved franchise to the smartphone. Yes, the little Pocket Monsters you’ve been a fan of since you were a kid can now be literally carried around in your smartphone as you roam around the world, aiming to catch ’em all. What a great time to be alive! Unfortunately, the game isn’t out for all countries yet. But for those who have the game and wondering about how to go about it, here’s everything you need to know to get you started on your journey to be the very best (like no one ever waaaaassss), to catch them is my real test, to train them is my cauuussseeee. Sorry. Got a little carried away there. Getting started First things first. When you run the game for the first time, you...
NX Wasn’t Revealed At E3 Due To Fear Of Imitators
In a recent tweet, Shigeru Miyamoto, Creative Fellow at Nintendo said that they would’ve revealed information about the upcoming Nintendo NX at this year’s E3, but they were worried that imitators might copy it. Since the very beginning, Nintendo has had a reputation of being innovative when it comes to both hardware and software. They introduced the original analog thumbstick and the rumblepak, gave us motion gaming and 3D gaming that does not require 3D glasses. And if the rumors are to be believed, the NX will be nothing short of a game changer. Miyamoto may have a point. When Nintendo released the N-64 with an analog thumbstick and rumble pak, it was soon followed by Playstation and Sega Dreamcast controllers that came with thumbsticks on their controllers with rumble pak....