Here’s a few improvements we want to see to the Switch eShop now that the console has been available for a few months.
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Bomberman DLC characters include Konami classics [UPDATE]
Konami is flashing back to their classic IPs by including them in a future DLC update for Super Bomberman R.
Digital Foundry explores Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Switch vs. MK8 on Wii U
Curious how well Mario Kart 8 Deluxe performs on the Switch compared to the Wii U? How about Mario Kart 7 on the Nintendo 3DS?
Splatoon 1 Amiibo will work with Splatoon 2
Those old Amiibos will give you special gear in Splatoon 2.
Super Bomberman R update boosts frame rate by 100%
A new update pushed for Super Bomberman R has doubled the frame rate from 30 fps to 60 fps.
Kamiko comes west next week
Flyhigh Works will be bringing the Zelda-like action game to western audiences next week.
First look at Mr. Shifty patch shows promising results
A preview of the upcoming patch for Mr. Shifty shows a far more stable frame rate than before.
Wonder Boy secret lets you play with both graphic styles
An Easter Egg from Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap developers Lizardcube lets you play in both the retro and modern graphic styles at the same time.
McDonald’s USA is giving away 100 Mario Kart & Switch bundles
Get yourself some french fries or other McDonald’s food and have a chance at winning a Switch & Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
Mercedes DLC returns in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Mario Kart 8’s Mercedes DLC has made the transfer to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Switch.
Shinobi Refle: Senran Kagura is “pure and wholesome”
Senran Kagura producer Kanichiro Takaki is quite excited about the possibilities HD Rumble presents for a “pure and wholesome” Senran Kagura on Switch.
10 game series we can’t wait to play on Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch has a bright future ahead of it, thanks to the great wealth of games we know that are coming. Here’s the series we’re most looking forward to playing on Switch.
Mr. Shifty team apologizes for “even Zelda stutters” remark about criticism
The devs say they’re working on a patch to address the framerate problems and apologized for saying “even Zelda stutters” on Twitter.
Zelda: Breath of the Wild completed 100% in 49 hours
The first speedrunner to 100% complete the game did it in 49 hours.
Flinthook developer would “love to do” a Switch port
Flinthook developer Tribute Games says they “love to do” a Switch port of the game.
Pac-Man Maker trademark filed by Bandai Namco in EU
Yesterday Bandai Namco filed a new trademark for the name Pac-Man Maker. Wonder what their inspiration was?
Controversial speed boost mechanic gone in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Looks like the fire hopping technique that was so controversial in the Wii U version has been nixed in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
Famitsu lists Dragon Quest XI Switch release date as TBD
Famitsu has updated their page for Dragon Quest XI on Switch with a TBD listing instead of listing the game for 2017.
Switch sales continue to be strong in Japan this week
Japanese sales of the Nintendo Switch continue to be strong, while several Switch software titles appear in the to 20 for this week.
ARMS looks way better in tournaments
Footage from February’s ARMS invitational shows more exciting gameplay than Nintendo has put out.
What’s your dumbest death in Breath of the Wild?
Share your dumbest death while playing Breath of the Wild with the rest of the NT community!
FTC warns there’s no Nintendo Switch emulator
The FTC says don’t fall for those Nintendo Switch emulator scams. No emulator for the Switch exists.
Sonic Mania Collector’s Edition back in stock on Amazon
The Sonic Mania Collector’s Edition went back in stock on Amazon today, if you missed it the first time. No telling how long it’ll be available.
What’s new in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?
Not sure what’s different about Mario Kart 8 Deluxe? Here’s a primer on everything new.
Battle Princess Madelyn ends Kickstarter campaign 354% funded
The throwback to Ghouls n’ Ghosts that appeared on Kickstarter earlier this year has been funded and then some.