[ad_1] The success of New Horizons helped paper over an otherwise dry release schedule. Beyond Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition and some Pokémon Sword and Shield DLC, there was little first-party content for Switch owners to pick up. Thank goodness there was a wealth of third-party releases to plug the gap, such as Trials of Mana, […]
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‘Pikmin 3 Deluxe’ brings a beloved Wii U gem to Switch on October 30th
[ad_1] Another Wii U classic is making its way to the Nintendo Switch. Nintendo will release an expanded version of Pikmin 3 called Pikmin 3 Deluxe on October 30th. The most notable feature the company is adding for the $60 rerelease is co-operative play. You and a friend will be able to play through Pikmin 3‘s story together. Nintendo has […]
Where do you stand on the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller?
[ad_1] If you’re serious about Nintendo Switch gaming, chances are you probably own a Pro Controller. It’s been our favorite Switch controller here at Engadget pretty much from the start, with senior editor Devindra Hardawar calling it “a solid alternative for gamers” and “a must-have if you’re into fighting games.” We appreciate its built-in D-pad […]
PowerA’s cute Nano Switch controller is great for small hands
[ad_1] Kris Naudus / Engadget Despite the Nano’s diminutive size, the D-pad, thumb sticks and buttons are all the same size as a standard controller, just pushed closer together. This is actually a huge advantage for those like myself with small hands, since a recurring issue I have with both Nintendo’s Pro Controller and PowerA’s […]
Nintendo ‘gigaleak’ reveals the classic games that never were
[ad_1] If you’ve ever wondered how Nintendo’s classic games evolved before they reached store shelves, you might have a good chance to find out. According to VGC, (via Eurogamer) a “gigaleak” of Nintendo art assets and source code from the mid-1990s has surfaced online, revealing prototypes of games that looked and behaved quite differently than […]
‘Mario Kart Tour’ finally works in landscape mode
[ad_1] When Nintendo introduced Mario Kart Tour for Android and iPhone last year, it made a couple of questionable decisions, like not offering a multiplayer experience and making the game playable only in portrait mode. Nintendo added multiplayer mode in March, and today, it made the game playable in landscape. You can now flip between […]
‘Shin Megami Tensei V’ arrives on Switch in 2021
[ad_1] The next iteration of Shin Megami Tensei has been in the works for several years, and while we already knew it was bound for Nintendo Switch, it’s remained unclear until now when you’ll be able to get your hands on it. During today’s Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase, it emerged that Shin Megami Tensei […]
Nintendo is holding a ‘Direct Mini’ partner game showcase today
[ad_1] After holding a surprise “Direct Mini” event in March, Nintendo has announced that it’s holding another one, albeit on a smaller scale. Once again, this is happening with very little notice — it’ll start this morning at 10 AM ET, to be exact. “On 7/20 we’ll debut the first #NintendoDirect Mini: Partner Showcase, a […]
‘Crysis Remastered’ trailer proves the Switch can run ‘Crysis’
[ad_1] The first-person shooter is running in 720p resolution at 30 frames per second here, and sure, it’s bound to look better on PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Still, Crytek actually made it work on Switch with dynamic lighting, explosions and a decent depth of field. If you do opt for the Switch version, […]
Nintendo’s Labo VR starter set drops to $20 at Best Buy
[ad_1] All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. If you buy something through one of the links on this page, we may earn an affiliate commission. Switch fans looking to start or expand a Labo collection, take note: Best Buy has lowered the price of Nintendo’s […]