Posts mentioning Nintendo Switch (console)

The player character looks out over the Paldea region from the top of a lighthouse

Review First impressionsFriday, 18th November 2022 by Mike Pretty, but patchy: were Pokémon Scarlet and Violet even designed for the current Nintendo Switch?

Sure, Game Freak aren’t known for well-optimised, performant code. But we’ve got other ideas about what’s caused the new Pokémon games’ issues.

The new Switch (OLED model) with a product comparison chart overlaid on it

Feature GuideMonday, 12th July 2021 by Mike Welcome to my incredibly “scientific” and “ultimate” Switch model comparison chart

Still undecided on which Nintendo Switch to pick up? Mike has done some digging — and thinks he’s definitively ranked the three available models.

The Switch (OLED model) includes a wiiiiiide adjustable kickstand

Best of Feature GuideTuesday, 6th July 2021 by Mike A deep dive into the Nintendo Switch (OLED model)

We’ve picked apart Nintendo’s press releases and spec sheets to bring you a closer look at the new Nintendo Switch (OLED model). So what’s changed?

An off-screen photo of Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! running on the new Switch OLED model

News UpdatedTuesday, 6th July 2021 by Mike Nintendo announces Nintendo Switch “OLED model”, available October 8th

It’s got a new kickstand and “enhanced audio” — but this isn’t the “Switch Pro” everyone was hoping for. So is the Switch OLED worth the upgrade?

A pixelated screenshot from Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney

Ace Attorney FeatureSaturday, 9th March 2019 by Mike In pictures: Phoenix Wright’s journey from 110p (no, really) to glorious Full HD

From the laughably tiny Java mobile game, to the laughably sloppy iOS collection — Mike takes a look back at the history of Phoenix Wright ports.

An extreme close-up of Noodle from Snake Pass's face; he appears to be... sweating? Leaking? It's very distressing.

Best of ReviewSaturday, 1st April 2017 by Mike Snake Pass

How did a game with so much going for it, wriggle into so much trouble? Snake Pass is a slippery customer, and left Mike feeling conflicted and weird.

News UpdatedWednesday, 29th March 2017 by Mike The Switch version of Snake Pass doesn’t run in HD (and is generally a bit shoddy)

We had high hopes for Snake Pass. But running at sub-PS Vita resolutions in 2017 isn’t a good look. “In the region of 844 × 475px”, says Digital Foundry.

My first Splatoon 2 Turf War! My three teammates and I are posing at the spawn point.

Review PreviewsFriday, 24th March 2017 by Mike The Splatoon 2 Global Testfire is off to an amazingly fun start

Mike hesitantly dipped his toe into the Splatoon 2 ink and — despite some connection issues and a cluttered UI — was surprised to find he loved it.

A screenshot from Little Inferno. The player is burning a large pile of items.

Feature GuideThursday, 16th March 2017 by Mike Confirmed: Little Inferno coming to EU eShop next Thursday. Want it now? Here’s how to buy from the US store with your EU card

The UK keeps getting screwed, so thank goodness the Switch is region-free! We’ll tell you how to save money and get early releases from the US eShop.

The colourful cast of Rhythm Paradise Megamix

E3 2016 Ace Attorney NewsThursday, 16th June 2016 by Mike Nintendo didn’t do a conference, but their Treehouse had some pretty cool stuff in it

With Rhythm Paradise, Ace Attorney, and Pokémon all appearing, Mike was always going to be pleased. Regardless of Breath of the Wild’s first big preview.