“We experienced critical errors with our network infrastructure”.
Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection arrived this week and as you may have seen, the launch has been troubled with all sorts of online issues.
Developer Aspyr has now released an official statement via its forums, explaining how its network infrastructure has experienced “critical errors” and it is currently working to address these issues. You can see the full statement below:
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The previous one was delivered in April 2022.
Although the Switch Online battle royale Tetris 99 is still receiving regular events, it hasn’t actually received a new game update since 2022. That’s all changed this week though with the arrival of Version 2.4.0.
There’s not much to go off, but Nintendo is apparently still making changes to improve the overall gameplay experience. Here are the latest patch notes for Version 2.4.0. Keep in mind you’ll need to update your copy to continue playing online.
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Reel ’em in.
Ready for some good ol’ relaxation? Well good news, because it looks like Coatsink’s upcoming Moonglow Bay has it in spades. Launching on the Switch on 11th April, 2024, the game looks like a cosy amalgamation of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Dredge, and The Touryst,
The game is basically about fishing: you’ll be taking to the oceans to uncover its fish and mythical creatures, all the while upgrading your equipment, taking handy photographs, and help to restore the struggling town and its kooky residents.
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A sign of the times.
The Pokémon Company is no stranger to leaving hints about what’s to come in their games. Normally, these are only noticed in retrospect and, as it turns out, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet appear to contain a nod towards the company’s next title, Legends: Z-A (thanks, Eurogamer).
The tease in question was initially flagged on the r/PokemonZA Reddit by user KyleLaverre, who spotted some familiar text when exploring Levincia in Scarlet and Violet’s Paldea region. You see, there’s a sign at the front of a tall Levincian building which appears to use the same mysterious lettering as that seen in the opening of the Legends: Z-A reveal trailer.
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How low can you mow?
You’ve ploughed fields on Switch, you’ve power washed cars on Switch, and now, you can mow lawns on Switch. Yes, the latest in a line of ‘I didn’t know I needed that’ sims is here as Lawn Mowing Simulator (and its ‘Landmark Edition‘ deluxe version) trims its way to Switch today.
You don’t really need us to tell you what Lawn Mowing Simulator entails, do you? You cut lawns. That’s it. Okay, actually, there is a little more than that. As well as getting out in the field, you will be building your “lawn mowing empire” (yes, really) by hiring employees, purchasing new machines and keeping an eye on the all-important finances.
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Bat!
Europe’s next Nintendo Switch Online free Game Trial kicks off today and it is none other than Poncle’s devilishly addictive roguelike, Vampire Survivors. From today (14th March) until 23rd March, you can get into as much of the monster-hunting mayhem as you would like, for free! That is, as long as you have a Nintendo Switch Online subscription, of course.
If you have somehow managed to last this long without picking up Vampire Survivors, we can’t recommend it highly enough. The game is a tough sell. It’s a top-down, pixel-art roguelike where you kill hoards of monsters with a series of ever-upgrading auto-firing weapons, but on launch last year, we couldn’t put it down.
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Update: Synchrony is now available on the Switch.
Update :
Here’s your reminder that the Synchrony DLC for Crypt of the NecroDancer is now available on Nintendo Switch. This also includes the free Version 4.0.0 update, which comes with some quality-of-life changes and more.
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A new wave is available.
Last week alongside some Mother 3 icons (exclusive to Japan), Nintendo revived a batch of Splatoon 3 icons globally. Now, in a new update, a another wave of these icons has returned.
This has been highlighted by ‘NSO Icons Alerts’ on social media once again. The latest wave features cartoon-like designs of Inklings, Octolings, and even some backgrounds. As usual, you’ll be able to get the icons for 10 Platinum Points and the backgrounds for 5 Platinum Points. Here’s a look:
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Here’s what you can expect from Version 1.5.0.
Konami has today rolled out a new update for Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1, but the catch is it’s not actually available on the Switch yet.
When it does arrive on Nintendo’s hybrid system and other console platforms, this will bump the game up to Version 1.5.0. The current plan is to release it on these devices by “late March”.
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All coming in 2024.
Just when we thought we were out, they pull us back in! Ubisoft has today revealed a first look at the Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown post-launch roadmap, which lays out three free content updates and a new story DLC, all coming our way in 2024.
The first of these content updates, ‘Warrior’s Path’ will arrive next week on 20th March and will add a Speedrun and Permadeath Mode as well as a selection of new outfits for Sargon. The following two will be landing in Spring and Summer respectively, with the promise of even more outfits and a Boss Rush Mode first, and then new challenges, amulets and more later.
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