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Read More »THQ Nordic announce acquisition of 3 more titles, confirm 2 Switch games in development
THQ Nordic confirm two Nintendo Switch titles in development, acquisition of several new dormant IP's
Read More »EA’s Blake Jorgensen “can’t yet predict” appeal of Nintendo Switch
EA are committed to bringing 1-2 big titles to the Switch
Read More »Nintendo Switch won’t exclusively target core gamers
People may have read too much into Nintendo’s use of fashionable youngsters in its reveal video for the Nintendo Switch. The video’s depiction of Switch being the social centre of young adult life was interpreted by many as a statement of intent from a company whose typical market is viewed …
Read More »Nintendo Switch will support up to 128GB SD cards but no external hard drives
The Nintendo Switch will feature additional storage via SD cards but will not allow for any external USB hard drives to keep the console portable. A report from Lets Play Videogames states that the current development hardware for the Switch allows SDXC cards up to 128GB to be inserted into …
Read More »The Switch features a 6.2" 720p multi-touch screen
The upcoming Nintendo Switch features a 6.2 inch screen that can output at 720p and has touch screen capabilities. Eurogamer’s Tom Phillips broke the news, which came from the same sources that also leaked the initial Switch design. His report details the Switch’s screen, revealing has more functionality than first …
Read More »Nintendo sets date for everything Switch
We’re one step closer to having all our questions about the Nintendo Switch answered, one very small step. Nintendo has announced today that it will unveilthe release date, launch lineup (and hopefully lots more) in the Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017. The clue is in the name, with the event occurring …
Read More »Financial reports suggest Nintendo hopes to sell 2m Switch consoles in first month
Figure revealed in latest quarterly financial report
Read More »Retailers: Third party Switch support impresses, but what about the price?
An interesting design and seemingly extensive third party support has got retail excited about the Nintendo Switch, but big questions remain after the platform holder’s initial reveal. It’s very Nintendo to bring something new and different to the market,” ShopTo’s head of commercial Alison Fraser told MCV. The early third …
Read More »Nintendo patents may reveal new Switch features
A series of patents filed by Nintendo may offer up a look at some unannounced features for the Switch. Over the last few months Nintendo has filed a number of patents that seem to relate to the recently announced Switch console. The drawings in the patents seem to show the …
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