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[h=2]Report: Nintendo NX will use cartridges, not discs[/h][h=3]Nintendo could leave discs behind[/h]




The Wall Street Journal is reporting "people familiar with the matter" have stated that Nintendo will go back to some form of cartridge as the storage medium for games on the NX, the company’s upcoming console.
"Industry watchers said cartridges were a reasonable choice for Nintendo’s next-generation system, code-named NX, because the company targets a wider range of consumers than Sony or Microsoft," the Wall Street Journal stated. "Nintendo’s core fans include small children, who might scratch discs but find cartridges tougher to damage. Cartridges also allow games to load faster, are harder to copy and can be mass-produced faster than discs, they said."


This matches up with earlier rumors that the console would use cartridges rather than optical discs, as well as reports the system would have some portable component and feature controllers that could detach from the central hardware. Nintendo has released next to no information about the console officially.
Even if Nintendo decides to go with cartridge-based media rather than optical discs for physical copies of its games, it’s likely that the NX will also offer some way to purchase and download games without purchasing a physical copy.



 

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[h=1]Pokémon exec: NX will change what it means to be a home console or a handheld device[/h]

[h=2]The first on-record comment about the future of Nintendo — sort of[/h]

The Pokémon Company’s Tsunekazu Ishihara spoke of the nature of Nintendo’s next gaming system in a new interview with the paper.
"The NX is trying to change the concept of what it means to be a home console device or a hand-held device," the executive said, prior to confirming that Pokémon games would be available on it.
The Wall Street Journal pegged the appearance of Pokémon games on Nintendo’s next console as the bigger news from Ishihara’s comments, but Pokémon games have appeared on every Nintendo system to date. What’s more interesting is that Ishihara has given the most concrete statement about the codename NX hardware's heavily rumored, combined home console and handheld elements.


Yet even this comment is ambiguous. It's not confirmation that the NX is a dockable handheld device, as is the rumor en vogue. It's an acknowledgement of those reports, but Ishihara's statement only comes across as concrete in comparison to the even more vague comments made by Nintendo.
"I can assure you we're not building the next version of Wii or Wii U," president Tatsumi Kimishima told Time in December. "[NX] is something unique and different."
For almost a full year now, we’ve seen reports from a variety of outlets saying as much. More recently, anonymous sources have suggested that Nintendo would finally unveil the NX in September. September is more than half over, and that deadline is fast approaching. It’s possible that Ishihara is willing to speak on the record about the nature of the NX — however briefly — because of an imminent announcement.


Nintendo fans, at this point, are used to speculating about the whos and whats of the Nintendo NX. Discussion of the console permeates the company’s social media feed and dominates all Nintendo-related conversation. Even when it’s unveiled, we don’t expect people to stop begging for more information about the NX.

 

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[h=1]Nintendo NX to be unveiled Oct. 20[/h]

[h=2]Our bodies are ready[/h]

Nintendo will reveal its next console, code-named the Nintendo NX, with a trailer tomorrow morning, the company announced today.
The trailer will go live on Nintendo's website at 10 a.m. ET on Oct. 20. The video will be about three minutes long, according to Nintendo's Japanese Twitter account.
"This preview trailer will serve as Nintendo's preliminary announcement of information regarding the platform," the company said in a news release.
Nintendo said this past April that it will launch the NX in March 2017 worldwide. Reports from anonymous sources have indicated that the system could use cartridges instead of discs, do away with region locking and be a hybrid unit that serves as both a console and a portable gaming system. Fans have been so starved for official details about the NX that they've taken to bombarding social media feeds for Nintendo and even companies like Papa John's.


Tomorrow will be a massive day for video game fans — Rockstar Games is set to release the first trailer for Red Dead Redemption 2 at 11 a.m. ET, just one hour after Nintendo debuts the NX.
 

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Nintendo NX to be unveiled Oct. 20



Our bodies are ready



Nintendo will reveal its next console, code-named the Nintendo NX, with a trailer tomorrow morning, the company announced today.
The trailer will go live on Nintendo's website at 10 a.m. ET on Oct. 20. The video will be about three minutes long, according to Nintendo's Japanese Twitter account.
"This preview trailer will serve as Nintendo's preliminary announcement of information regarding the platform," the company said in a news release.
Nintendo said this past April that it will launch the NX in March 2017 worldwide. Reports from anonymous sources have indicated that the system could use cartridges instead of discs, do away with region locking and be a hybrid unit that serves as both a console and a portable gaming system. Fans have been so starved for official details about the NX that they've taken to bombarding social media feeds for Nintendo and even companies like Papa John's.


Tomorrow will be a massive day for video game fans — Rockstar Games is set to release the first trailer for Red Dead Redemption 2 at 11 a.m. ET, just one hour after Nintendo debuts the NX.
u mean today? :eek:
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Nintendo Switch March 2017

Introducing Nintendo Switch! In addition to providing single and multiplayer thrills at home, the Nintendo Switch system also enables gamers to play the same title wherever, whenever and with whomever they choose. The mobility of a handheld is now added to the power of a home gaming system to enable unprecedented new video game play styles.
NX now Nintendo Switch, is a portable console with detachable controllers


 
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[MENTION=6946]amaga[/MENTION] yes it already has :) revealed !

[h=1]Nintendo Switch confirmed to have Nvidia components[/h]

[h=2]Tegra-based system-on-a-chip with custom APIs[/h]

Just a few months ago reports began to circulate that the Nintendo NX, revealed today and named Nintendo Switch, would be powered by Nvidia graphics hardware. In a blog entry posted today, Nvidia confirmed those rumors, and revealed the first details on the chipset that will drive the next-generation, hybrid device.
Nintendo Switch will be powered by a custom Tegra processor, a system-on-a-chip that includes an Nvidia graphics processing unit. The Tegra system includes multiple processors, and is the foundation of many cutting-edge consumer electronics including smartphones and the Nvidia Shield set-top box.
Nintendo Switch appears to do things that have never been attempted in a console device, including detachable controllers, mobile screens and other seemingly revolutionary things. Nvidia says that groundbreaking design required “500 man-years of effort across every facet of creating a new gaming platform: algorithms, computer architecture, system design, system software, APIs, game engines and peripherals.”
The post goes on to say that a custom API was built, called NVN, to “bring lightweight, fast gaming to the masses.”


But questions remain as to how the system will be cooled, and how it will perform. So far it’s been shown in Nintendo-created marketing materials running mostly older games.
 

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[h=1]Nintendo Switch uses detachable 'Joy-Con' controllers[/h]

[h=2]All different ways to play[/h]

Nintendo Switch, the next gaming system from Nintendo, is a portable system that features two detachable controllers. Called Joy-Con controllers, the company detailed several configurations in which players can use the new peripherals.
The tiny, remote-like Joy-Con controllers are found on either side of the Nintendo Switch, which resembles a tablet. A single player can use both controllers in each hand, horizontally or vertically, or two players can divide the pair between them. Nintendo also mentioned that additional Joy-Con can be used for further multiplayer options.
Included on the Joy-Con is a control stick and the standard set of A/B/X/Y buttons.
There's also the Joy Grip accessory that players can pick up for what Nintendo calls a more "traditional" experience, combing the individual controllers into a single unit. We saw it briefly during the trailer, and we also got another quick peek at the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, which closely resembles the Wii U's Pro Controller.
 

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Activision, Bethesda and dozens of other companies will support Nintendo Switch



The list of potential games on the Switch grows



Nintendo announced today a long list of developers, studios and publishers that would offer support for the company's new hybrid console, the Nintendo Switch.
Activision, EA, Ubisoft, Warner Bros. Interactive, Sega, Epic, Capcom and Bethesda are some of the bigger names on the list. Other studios, like Telltale and Starbreeze are also on the list. For developers that use Unity software to create their titles, the company is also listed as a supporting partner for Switch. A full list of studios and developers supporting Nintendo Switch can be seen below.
505 Games
Activision Publishing, Inc.
ARC SYSTEM WORKS Co., Ltd.
ATLUS CO., LTD.
Audiokinetic Inc.
Autodesk, Inc.
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.
Bethesda
CAPCOM CO., LTD.
Codemasters®
CRI Middleware Co., Ltd.
DeNA Co., Ltd.
Electronic Arts
Epic Games Inc.
Firelight Technologies
FromSoftware, Inc.
Frozenbyte
GameTrust
GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC.
Gungho Online Entertainment, Inc.
HAMSTER Corporation
Havok
INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.
LEVEL-5 Inc.
Marvelous Inc.
Maximum Games, LLC
Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.
Parity Bit Inc.
PlatinumGames Inc.
RAD Game Tools, Inc.
RecoChoku Co., Ltd.
SEGA Games Co., Ltd.
Silicon Studio Corporation
Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.
Starbreeze Studios
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
Telltale Games
THQ Nordic
Tokyo RPG Factory Co., Ltd.
TT Games
UBISOFT
Ubitus Inc.
Unity Technologies, Inc.
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Web Technology Corp
The list of 48 developers and publishers is a huge improvement compared to the list of 21 companies that supported the Wii U when it was first announced. Some of the bigger additions include Bethesda and Platinum games. For a visual look at the increase in companies supporting Nintendo and its new console this time around, check out the image comparison below. Both images were found and uploaded to Twitter by Nibel.



Nintendo announced the new system with a three-minute reveal trailer today. When used at home, the console can be plugged into a television set to be played, but when lifted from the dock, it becomes a portable console. Nintendo also revealed new Joy Con controllers that can be used for portable play that allows for multiplayer gameplay.
Nintendo did not reveal how much the Switch would cost and there's no specific release date at this time. More information is expected to be released before its March 2017 release.
 

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[h=1]15 Things We Learned From the Nintendo Switch Reveal[/h]

For months, Nintendo‘s upcoming mystery console, previously codenamed NX, was a major topic of discussion across gaming news outlets and online forums. Ever since The Big N’s previous shareholder meeting last March, it seemed as though a brand new NX-related headline was trending almost daily. Every week was proclaimed by fans and spectators as the week, the prophecised reveal of Nintendo’s upcoming piece of gaming hardware. This has basically been the norm among Nintendo diehards since the most recent Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), but alas, the days went by and no official announcement was made.
The months went by, and finally, Nintendo casually announced, via a late evening Twitter message, that the official unveiling of their brand new console would take place the very next morning (Thursday, October 20th). Mere hours later, and Nintendo’s announcement video revealing its handheld/home console hybrid entitled the Nintendo Switch took the collective internet by storm. After nearly a year of having next to no confirmed information concerning Nintendo’s mystery piece of gaming hardware, and they’ve dropped a proverbial bomb on the gaming world.


Even though the preview video came in at under four minutes in length, there is still a ton of information to digest from this absolutely jam-packed trailer. Nintendo and company loaded this promotional video with so much content, in fact, that one or perhaps even two viewings might not be enough process it all. Not to worry, however, as we have compiled a list of over a dozen takeaways from the Nintendo Switch announcement trailer. Potential new games, features, and a fair bit of speculation all lie ahead.
Here are the 15 Things We Learned From The Nintendo Switch Reveal.


[h=2]15. The Name[/h]

What’s in a name? If you were to ask Nintendo this question after the release of the terribly abysmal performance (at least in terms of sales) of their previous home console, the Wii U, they would surely reiterate the notion that intelligent branding is incredibly important. Unfortunately enough for the aforementioned Wii U, marketing was not its strong suit. The message behind this last generation console was muddled and confusing, and most consumers were left with the assumption that the Wii U was simply a tablet add-on rather than a new iteration of gaming hardware.
This time around, however, Nintendo has branded its console with a name that not only reflects the console’s central gimmick (for lack of a better term) but also separates itself from the last two generations of gaming hardware, the Wii and Wii U, respectively. The name, of course, is none other than the Nintendo Switch. This title might perhaps be a little bit too on the nose, but seeing as how one of the leading factors that led to the failure of Nintendo’s previous console was its name and unclear marketing strategy, an on the nose campaignis probably a smart move.


[h=2]14. The Concept[/h]



It has been rumored and reported for months that the Nintendo Switch (earlier referred to by its codename NX) would essentially be a handheld/home console hybrid. It was theorized that The Big N would provide the full home console experience to players both at home and on the go. Not only did this trailer confirm the rumored approach, but it also granted consumers the ability to actually see this piece of hardware in action. While some fans and critics were vocally against this concept from the very beginning, it appears as though the early reaction to the recently unveiled Nintendo Switch is almost universally positive.
Unlike motion controls and second screen touch pads, home console gaming on the go is not a concept that consumers need to experience first hand in order to truly grasp the concept. The usefulness of this product is evident and obvious to anyone even somewhat familiar with gaming. Its idea is simple yet groundbreaking. The only question that consumers had going into the reveal was: can Nintendo pull it off? And if the reveal trailer is any indication, it would appear as though the Japanese gaming giant is off to an exceptional start.


[h=2]13. Patented Design[/h]




Up until the official reveal of the Nintendo Switch, 3D print mock-ups and fan-made drawings of the console were littered throughout forums and web pages across the internet. These designs were, however, based on an actual patent filed by Nintendo that surfaced mere months ago, a discovery that led to countless rumors, theories, and reports that captivated the collective gaming world since last March.


Again, finally seeing this piece of hardware in action changes everything. While the majority of converging rumors surrounding the Nintendo Switch were almost dead on, actually receiving an official confirmation from Nintendo itself is encouraging to say the very least. It also helps that this trailer was very well constructed with a clear marketing strategy.
To describe the Nintendo Switch, one should start, perhaps, with its mobile screen, as the screen is essentially the heart and soul of this console. Within the mobile screen is the chipset and hardware that allow the console to serve as a mobile gaming device. When this device is placed in the Switch’s docking port, however, it becomes a home console experience that can stream on the television. It is unclear at this time whether or not the docking port will serve to grant the Switch a graphical and processing boost, as no specs have been released at this time. We do know, however, that the Nintendo Switch will be powered by a Tegra processor which NVIDIA has stated is “based on the same architecture as the world’s top-performing GeForce gaming graphics cards.”


[h=2]12. Detachable Controllers[/h]






Another integral part of the Nintendo Switch’s patented design is the detachable controllers, referred to by Nintendo simply as Joy-Con. Joy-Con both attaches and detaches to the Joy-Con Grip as well as the aforementioned mobile screen. While attached to the Joy-Con Grip, the removable panels come together to form a controller that can be used both at home and on the go. These Joy-Con controllers (which look an awful lot like Nintendo’s Wiimotes from previous gaming generations) also clip on to the sides of the mobile screen, transforming it into a portable device that resembles the Wii U GamePad.
While this may sound like a handful of recycled ideas from past generations, the execution as displayed in the trailer reveals that Nintendo has integrated some of their best ideas with the Switch in order to create a gaming console that truly appears to be a technologically innovative step forward for the world of gaming.
In addition to the detachable controllers, Nintendo also prominently displays its Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, not unlike the Wii U Pro Controller, which resembles a more traditional home console experience.


[h=2]11. Cartridges Confirmed[/h]




Another rumor that has surrounded the Nintendo Switch for some time now is the idea that the upcoming console would utilize cartridges rather than optical discs. For many, the idea of returning to cartridge-based gaming feels like a retro throwback to the days of the NES, SNES, Nintendo 64 and so on. Gamers nostalgically recall huffing and puffing into the bottom of their games in order to allow their cartridges to boot up. This memory, however, will probably remain a relic of the past.


Nintendo’s mobile devices – GameBoy, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, etc. – have continued to utilize cartridge-based games, despite the fact that new disc technology has since been developed. The fact of the matter is that cartridge gaming has come a long way since the ’90s and even the early 2000s. Storage capacity on the cartridges has drastically increased while becoming increasingly less expensive. Not to mention the fact that cartridges are known for featuring faster load times, they’re noticeably quieter, and even enjoy significant longevity in comparison to disc-based games.


[h=2]10. Amiibo Support?[/h]



In an attempt to capture some of the ultra-successful Skylanders‘market, Nintendo unveiled its very own line of interactive character figures entitled Amiibo during its latest gaming generation. These Amiibo figures, although popular in terms of sales, ended up serving more as collector’s items rather than video game enhancement peripherals. One question that arose during the transition from the disappointing Wii U to the reveal of the upcoming Nintendo Switch was: What will Nintendo do in terms of Amiibo support with its future console? This question was not necessarily answered in the latest reveal trailer, but Nintendo did seemingly hint that Amiibo will continue to be supported by the Switch.


Making an appearance in the Nintendo Switch reveal trailer were a handful of Amiibo figures. However, they were not prominently displayed, and the video did not showcase the figures being utilized in any way by the upcoming console. So fans still are unsure as to whether or not Amiibo will actually be supported, but the fact that they appeared in the trailer is, of course, an encouraging sign. It stands to reason that if Nintendo wanted to abandon these figures altogether, they would have most likely excluded them from the unveiling of their upcoming, highly anticipated console. Therefore, hope for continued Amiibo support is alive and well.
Update: Nintendo has since released a statement claiming that Amiibo will, in fact, be supported by its upcoming console, the Switch.


[h=2]9. Couch Co-Op On The Go[/h]




Handheld gaming has had its share of the market for some time now. In fact, one of the biggest gaming franchises of all time – Pokémon – has thrived on portable devices since the late ’90s. In general, handheld gaming devices have been a great tool for any consumer looking to have a personal gaming experience. However, Nintendo hopes to change the way we look home console and handheld gaming with the Switch, and two ways in which they could accomplish this is with co-op and split screen gaming on the go.
On the surface, this may not seem like a major reveal, but co-operative gameplay on a single screen is something that gamers have been missing for some time now. More and more titles and franchises opt for online play rather than single screen co-operative modes, but the Nintendo Switch looks to offer this experience, even outside of the living room. This is not to say that online or even local multiplayer is going away, but Nintendo’s desire to bring gamers together is evident in this reveal trailer, and it is certainly something to be excited about.


[h=2]8. Mounts for Mobile Gaming[/h]



With the Switch, Nintendo’s desire is that gaming will be just as easy on the go as it is in the living room. They truly drive this point home with both the car mount as well as the Switch’s rear kickstand. The kickstand is displayed numerous times throughout the trailer, while the car mount is only on screen for a few quick seconds.
What’s exciting about the kickstand is that it allows for easy use almost anywhere. Tables, trays, and really any flat surfaces can be converted into a platform on which the Switch can sit. With the kickstand extended, the Nintendo Switch essentially acts as a mobile television and gaming device all in one.
The same sentiment holds true when the Switch is locked into the car mount as displayed in the reveal trailer. The detachable controllers can be used and the screen acts as more of a display rather than a handheld gaming system. This is a simple function, but it reiterates the notion that console gaming can truly happen anywhere and at any time with the Nintendo Switch.


[h=2]7. Local Multiplayer[/h]




Unsurprising, yet still fairly exciting, is the idea that the Nintendo Switch will support local multiplayer, connecting multiple Switch consoles for a co-operative or competitive experience on the go. Again, this reiterates the sentiment that Nintendo wishes to unite gamers, even in a sphere – handheld gaming – that has generally been seen as a personal experience in previous generations.


As stated earlier, the Switch’s kickstand allows for the handheld console to transform into a mobile display/home console experience by enabling multiple gamers the ability to play on the same screen at once. However, this is not the only way in which the Nintendo Switch grants gamers the ability to play together, as local multiplayer was also heavily showcased throughout the release trailer. Ultimately, the Switch gives the consumer plenty of options: play at home or on the go, join with friends or enjoy a single player experience, work cooperatively on the same screen, or separately through multiple consoles.


[h=2]6. eSports[/h]




Another interesting addition to the Nintendo Switch reveal was the unveiling of what looked to be Nintendo eSports. Electronic Sports (eSports) – also commonly referred to as highly competitive or professional video gaming – have seen a dramatic rise in popularity in recent years, so it’s only natural that one of the world’s biggest video game software and hardware manufacturers, Nintendo, would join the movement with more of their own unique titles and perhaps even a brand new console.
Nintendo has a number of games – Super Smash Bros., Splatoon, and Pokémon to name a few – that feature massive competitive communities, but The Big N is still fairly underrepresented in terms of eSports titles. Nintendo has expressed a desire to play a larger role within the eSports community, but they have yet to take any major steps in that direction. Again, if this trailer is any indication, it would appear as though the Japanese gaming company would like to change all of that with the release of the upcoming hybrid console, the Nintendo Switch.


[h=2]5. 3rd Party Support[/h]






One issue that has plagued Nintendo, especially in recent years, is its lack of support from third-party software developers. The Wii U, unfortunately, was somewhat difficult for third-party developers to create games for, and as a result, it lacked major AAA titles from franchises such as Call of Duty, Madden, and so on. Various CEO’s and higher-ups from within Nintendo have recently stated in interviews that company plans to work alongside major (and hopefully indie) developers in order to bring more third-party titles to the Nintendo Switch.
This was, of course, showcased in the Switch’s reveal trailer, in which both Bethesda’s The Elder Scroll’s V: Skyrim and an unspecified NBA game (presumably Take-Two Interactive Software’s NBA 2K series) were showcased. Additionally, a large list containing the names of various publishers, developers, and middleware partners who have already pledged their support for the Switch accompanied the preview video in a press release from Nintendo. Other major supporters include Electronic Arts, Sega, Ubisoft, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment, Capcom Co. and DeNA Co., just to name a few.


[h=2]4. Wii U Ports[/h]



While it is true that the Wii U’s sales figures were absolutely abysmal (not to beat a dead horse here), it should be noted that a number of the admittingly few Wii U owners did enjoy the console overall. In fact, several of the console’s games actually rated fairly high among critics and fans alike – Mario Kart 8, Super Smash Bros. Splatoon, Pikmin 3, Super Mario Maker, and Bayonetta 1 and 2, and so on.


Understandably, Nintendo most likely feels as though a number of quality titles went virtually unplayed by the gaming masses and perhaps deserve new life on the upcoming hybrid console. This has led to a number of rumors stating that several Wii U games would be ported over to the Nintendo Switch, and the console’s announcement trailer – in which we saw both Splatoon and (presumably) Mario Kart 8 – only serves to corroborate these early reports. Seeing as how a number of Wii U titles went virtually untouched due to the console’s struggles, it only makes sense that these games would be ported over to the Switch, hopefully serving to bolster its launch lineup.


[h=2]3. Missing Features?[/h]



With all of the information that we received from this trailer, it’s easy to forget about the aspects of the device that were conspicuously absent from the announcement. Features such as touch and motion controls, both of which were the technological cornerstones of the Wii and DS brand respectively, were nowhere to be found in the three-and-a-half minute sneak preview of Nintendo’s upcoming piece of gaming hardware. This is not to say that the Switch does not have touchscreen or motion control capabilities, but its omission from the announcement trailer is notable.


Another, possibly less notable omission, is the lack of showcased apps (generally speaking), including the absence of streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon. The reason that this is less notable is due to the fact that the announcement trailer focused primarily on gaming. With only a brief three-and-a-half minutes at their disposal, Nintendo decided to focus all of their attention on the console’s core concept, as well as a number of games that may appear on the Switch. Therefore, these streaming services and apps are most likely available on the upcoming hybrid console. Additionally, a number of rumors have even pointed toward the possibility of 4K video streaming, but this is all still speculation for the time being.
Also missing from this announcement were, well, children — or really anyone not in their late teens or early 20s. Nintendo has prided itself on being a family-friendly company, but the trailer for their upcoming piece of gaming hardware almost exclusively featured young adults. This is perhaps a move to try and attract an older demographic, perhaps a demographic nostalgic for Nintendo software such as Mario and The Legend of Zelda. Still, it is a notable move that the company decided to feature young adults rather than showcase children and families, not unlike most of their previous promotional material.


[h=2]2. New Mario Title[/h]







Yet another major rumor has a brand new Mario title launching alongside the upcoming Nintendo console. These reports have been circulating for months, but fans may have gotten confirmation and perhaps even their first look at the aforementioned game in the Switch’s announcement video.


This brief look at a potentially brand new Mario game does not give us much to go off at the moment, but if this were to be a launch title, or at the very least within the console’s launch window, then the Switch would see major releases from two of Nintendo’s most prominent franchises, Mario and The Legend of Zelda.
Nintendo may not have had a flashy press conference at this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), but The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was one of, if not the most talked about game of the entire convention. Breath of the Wild is potentially a system seller all on its own, but if the game was possibly released in tandem with a brand new Mario title, consumers might be hard pressed to find a console in stock, not unlike its predecessor, the Wii.


[h=2]1. Release Date[/h]



Yes, we already knew the release date of the Nintendo Switch; we were made aware of the release date before we even knew what the thing was called. In fact, it was just about the only aspect of the console that Nintendo had previously confirmed. That being said, many fans and even some inside the industry began to speculate that the console would most likely see a delay, largely due to the fact that a brand new console generation being unveiled this close to launch is somewhat unprecedented, especially from Nintendo, who announced the Wii U over a year before its eventual launch.
Fortunately for Nintendo faithful, the company has remained firm in their assertion that their upcoming console will release in March of 2017. With a little under half a year until the Switch’s release, Nintendo can hopefully keep the hype train chugging by peppering in updates and most likely even feature a more traditional, long-form reveal in which they showcase each of the console’s unique features and even more yet-to-be-announced games.
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The Nintendo Switch will be made available for purchase in March of 2017.
 

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I just hope that the previous accessories work with this, otherwise the price of the complete experience would be way way more.

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I just hope that the previous accessories work with this, otherwise the price of the complete experience would be way way more.

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what prev accessoires ? other than the controller which might dunno anything else...this is a new console altogether .
 
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    faraany3k said:
    What is peoples obsession with Battle Royale genre. 6 minutes to find a match, 3 minutes to setup a match, 2 minutes to land, 10 minutes for scavanging maybe 2 3 gunfigts and its over. Multiplayer landscape is looking absolute dogshit.
    I tried playing Apex Legends once. Couldn't find a gun for 5 minutes straight. If I found a gun, I couldn't find the right ammo for it. Got killed fighting with my fists. Uninstalled it the next day.
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    What is peoples obsession with Battle Royale genre. 6 minutes to find a match, 3 minutes to setup a match, 2 minutes to land, 10 minutes for scavanging maybe 2 3 gunfigts and its over. Multiplayer landscape is looking absolute dogshit.
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  • M muneebjahangir:
    skip the villain arc
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    iampasha said:
    I usually stay away from animes. Vinland saga changed the way i look at my life, and my experiences within. I recommend every breathing human being to watch this animated masterpiece at least once fromstart to finish.
    After I watched it, I never felt like i watched a show. It was a friggin journey. I got way too attached to Thorfinn and seeing him grow up and find himself and get rid of all the negativity inside of him was just pure bliss.
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  • iampasha iampasha:
    EternalBlizzard said:
    Vinland Saga > Berserk
    I usually stay away from animes. Vinland saga changed the way i look at my life, and my experiences within. I recommend every breathing human being to watch this animated masterpiece at least once fromstart to finish.
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  • Necrokiller Necrokiller:
    Crapcom's RE Engine expose hogaya saaeen. This shit ain't worth experiencing on any platform. 🤷‍♂️
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  • Chandoo Chandoo:
    When a $399 console provides the same experience as a 4090. Yikes indeed saeen :sneaky:
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  • Necrokiller Necrokiller:
    that's a yikes saaaen
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  • Necrokiller Necrokiller:
    " Both PS5 and Series X have an unlocked frame-rate here, with performance that generally lies between 30fps and 45fps. That makes for a stuttering and inconsistent output in general play, no matter what you are doing at any given time."
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  • EternalBlizzard EternalBlizzard:
    Vinland Saga > Berserk
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  • faraany3k faraany3k:
    I absolutely hate parry and Sekiro made me love it, i hate sci fi and Mass Effect made me love it. This is the definition of genre defining experiences.
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  • Necrokiller Necrokiller:
    Forbidden West Complete Edition now available on your fav websites. And Nixxes showed Crapcom how it's done 👍
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  • Necrokiller Necrokiller:
    RE Engine is just utter shit for anything other than corridor design remakes
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  • Necrokiller Necrokiller:
    This is a console first developer. LMAO
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  • faraany3k faraany3k:
    With how great cod warzone has translated onto mobile. Mainstream Consoles have lost its value even further. Maybe console gaming was associated with TVs and how TV is not the primary source of media consumption anymore, consoles will lose its 200 million core audiences even further.
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    EternalBlizzard EternalBlizzard: Why is everybody so hyped up about this overrated piece of trash called unicorn overlord