Tag: Update

Nintendo Switch 4.0.0 Update Adds Video Capture, Save Transfers, & More!

by The_acz

Right off the heels of its stunning 2 million+ units sold in the U.S, The Nintendo Switch has just received a small, but major update!

The new 4.0.0 update for the console now boasts long-awaited features such as save and profile transfers as well as video capture for a select number of first-party titles. you are now able to hold down the capture button to record a 30-second clip from Breath of the Wild, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, ARMS, and Splatoon 2.  Odds are that support for Super Mario Odyssey will also be coming within the next couple of weeks as well. More profile pictures have even been added. Users can now select the champions from Breath of the Wild, as well as an assortment of Super Mario Odyssey pics including Cappy, Dinosaur Mario, and more! Check out the video below about video sharing, and get ready to spend more time with your Switch!

 

‘Sea Of Thieves’ Alpha Update Adds New Islands, Enemies, And More!

by The_acz

Rare’s Sea of Thieves is starting to make a lot of progress.

Revealed about 2 years ago, The game went mostly silent in 2015 and 2016 due to a heavy focus on developing the game, but since the end of last year has created an insider program as well as a very limited technical alpha community program so that fans can play the game and give feedback on it. The newest game update titled 0.1.1 expands upon the previous version’s treasure hunting update by expanding the number of islands to visit, as well as adding in 2 more treasure outposts for you and your team to cash in your gold.

That’s not all that’s been added though, as this update also includes the very first enemy type encounter, reanimated skeletons. Also added is fall damage from great heights, and more. Check out the video below for all the details, and tell us what part of Sea of Thieves has you most excited in the comments below!

Geekscape Mobile: 80+ New Pokémon, Plenty Of New Features Hitting ‘Pokémon GO’ This Week!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: Following the appearances of the first few Gen 2 Pokémon in the game’s December update, Niantic has just revealed a myriad of incoming Pokémon GO content.

First up, the ‘mons. Niantic has revealed that (finally) we’re set to see more than 80 new Pokémon in the world, beginning later this week. All of these monsters were originally discovered in the Johto region in the Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver video games, and include fan favourites Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile, and many, many more.

I’m playing the game a lot more casually at this point, and therefore I’m still at the point where I haven’t found a Gen 2 egg. Now I’m beyond excited to jump in later this week in order to begin expanding my collection.

Here’s what else is in the update, straight from Niantic:

New Evolutions: There are now more opportunities to evolve your Pokémon in Pokémon GO than ever before. Some Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region will soon be able to evolve—into Pokémon that inhabit the Johto region! Be on the lookout for new Evolution items at PokéStops, which you’ll need to evolve some Pokémon.

New Encounter Gameplay: When you encounter Pokémon in the wild, don’t be surprised if they react in new ways as you’re trying to catch them. You’ll also notice the addition of new item carousels that allow you to select Berries and Poké Balls directly from the encounter screen. Hone your skills and catch those elusive Pokémon!

New Berries: Pokémon enjoy eating Berries, and you’ll have the opportunity to get two new Berries by spinning the Photo Disc at PokéStops—Nanab Berries and Pinap Berries! Giving a Pokémon a Nanab Berry will slow its movements, making it easier to catch. The Pinap Berry doubles the amount of Candy you’ll receive if your next catch attempt succeeds.

New Avatars and an Expanded Wardrobe: Now you’ll be able to give your avatar a complete upgrade! Customize your look with a whole new selection of hats, shirts, pants, and other items.

The selecting of berries and Poké Balls from the encounter screen should save a lot of time. Overall, this sounds like potentially the biggest update that Pokémon GO has seen since its release last Summer.

Are you still playing? Is this update enough to make you open the game up again? Sound out below!

Geekscape Mobile: New Pokémon Begin To Appear In ‘Pokémon Go’

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: If I hadn’t already been drawn back into Pokémon Go with the launch of the revised tracker a few weeks back… this would have had me opening the app up again.

Pokemon Go developer Niantic today announced that players are about to see a few new Pokémon in the game, beginning with classics such as Togepi and Pichu (a special holiday-themed Pikachu has also been spotted).

You won’t see these Pokémon popping up during your travels, however. Togepi, Pichu, and whatever else may be out there can only be hatched from eggs at this time. This means that players will need to visit Pokéstops, get those eggs incubating (and probably purchase additional incubators for efficiency’s sake), and be super disappointed when they mostly hatch Pokémon that they already have.

In any case, I’m excited as hell.

Niantic notes that “Professor Willow has discovered Togepi and Pichu hatching from Eggs! Starting later today, Trainers will have the opportunity to hatch these and several other Pokémon that were originally discovered in the Johto Region in Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver video games. These are the first of more Pokémon coming to Pokémon GO over the next few months.”

After the buddy system, tracker improvements (though still a step back from the original tracker), daily bonuses, the ability to transfer multiple Pokémon to the professor at once, and now this, it’s pretty clear that Niantic is really beginning to lister to player feedback.

Now… time to get walking.

‘Overwatch’ Update: Sombra, Arcade Mode, And More Are Here!

by The_acz

Awww yeah baby!

Out of nowhere an hour ago, Blizzard just released an almost 10GB Patch for Overwatch onto Xbox One, PS4, and PC that finally makes Sombra, arcade mode, and more live! Sombra is pretty self explanatory by now, but arcade mode is a brand new mode where you can play specific special brawls from a select playlist like Lucioball and Junkenstein’s Revenge! There’s also a brand new map by the name of Ecopoint: Antarctica. Among other things are Pharah’s ability to fly forever, some changes and tweaks to Zarya, and more! Check out the full patch list right here! What are you planning on trying out first in this update? Tell us in the comments below!

‘Animal Crossing: New Leaf’ Nintendo Direct Airs Tomorrow Morning

by Natalie Kipper

In the previous Nintendo Direct, nestled among the numerous new titles announced was news of an update to the much-beloved Nintendo 3DS game, Animal Crossing: New Leaf. The update, entitled “Welcome amiibo,” was briefly touched upon but viewers were promised a more-indepth video later in the year. Well, that time has almost arrived. Tomorrow, November 2, at 7 a.m. Pacific Time, an Animal Crossing: New Leaf-centric Nintendo Direct will air.

Beyond the video, the official Animal Crossing twitter account has released a few screenshots as well as a note that the update will clear out all those weeds in your town that have no doubt accumulated.

And let’s not forget about those 50 new Animal Crossing amiibo cards that release December 2! What an exciting time to be a mayor, right?

The ‘Overwatch’ Halloween Update Is Live!

by The_acz

The Halloween update for Overwatch is finally here! While there have been a few ghostly updates to some existing maps to help set the mod, there’s plenty of new things that this update has. The new brawl is now a special mode known as the revenge of Dr. Junkenstein, which consists of 4 players as McCree, Ana, Soldier 76, and Hanzo battling against Dr. Junkenstein’s evil creations while also defending their castle from him getting in.

You can now also earn and buy Halloween loot boxes which can include special skins and more ranging from a witch outfit for Mercy, to a Headless Horseman costume for Reaper. (Halloween boxes can be earned on console, but not bought until October 12th. The event will run from today until November 1st, so get playing! Are you enjoying your update? What’s your favorite part of it? Tell us in the comments below!

‘Pocket Mortys’ Adds 19 New Mortys & More In A New Update!

by The_acz

Still playing Pocket Mortys?

Of course you are! It’s still in the top 10 of most popular downloads for Android & IOS. The Pokemon tribute game launched last month to instant popularity and has been addicting the fans and the internet ever since. Now, the game finally has it’s first content update available right now, and it’s pretty big. As of right now you can download 19 new Mortys to capture. These include V Neck Morty, Afro Morty, Sleepy Morty, and even more. You’ll also be able to capture Mascot Morty if you’ve been having trouble with him. There are also the standard bug fixes and such as with all games. Are you ready to jump back into Pocket Mortys with this new update?

200CC Mode Coming To ‘Mario Kart 8’ Alongside Next DLC!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: I’m a huge fan of Mario Kart 8. It was the first entry in the series that I spent a substantial amount of time with, and it’s a game that I continue to frequently play with friends to this day. I’ve probably put more hours into Mario Kart 8 than any other game I’ve ever played.

That being said, for players like me, the game is freaking easy. Every Mario Kart title has offered 50, 100, and 150cc difficulties, and once you’ve put enough time into the game, even 150cc mode will have you feeling like you’re playing by yourself.

Today, on April 1st of all days, Nintendo announced a new, free 200cc mode to launch alongside the game’s second DLC pack. Take a look at the fast-as-hell trailer below:

That is fast, and I really can’t wait to get my hands on it. Each cc mode vastly raises the amount of skill needed to beat each of the game’s cups. I can’t even imagine what 200cc will bring, but it’s pretty clear from the above video that it won’t be easy.

The free update will arrive on April 23rd, which is also the new release date of the game’s second DLC pack (it was originally slated for May). Nintendo today also showed off an Animal Crossing stage from the upcoming DLC pack, and it’s just as cute as you’d imagine. You can take a look at the DLC video below, and let us know if you’re excited!

3DS Update Adds Miiverse, Nintendo Network ID!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: Nintendo has taken another step into the 21st century.

A just-launched 3DS firmware update has added some long-awaited, much needed features to the console.

First up: we’ve had Miiverse on our Wii U’s for over a year, and have been posting from our smartphones for months now. Today, the 3DS finally joins the party. You’ll be able to read, post, doodle, and more, with even more functionality (mainly friends) still coming down the pipeline.

The next why-wasn’t-it-there-from-the-start piece of the update adds a unified Nintendo ID option for the system. You can now log into the same Nintendo account on your 3DS as you have on your Wii U. This allows you to share a balance (finally) and view your wish list from either console.

To celebrate, why don’t you run and pick up a Wii U? That Wind Waker HD bundle looks pretty tasty.

miiverse

Source: Nintendo