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Nintendo Gaming / Re: The OFFICIAL Big N rumor thread *bring your own salt*

« Last post by BlackNMild2k1 on Today at 10:16:34 AM »

And more news.... Regarding chips and manufacturing

https://www.mk.co.kr/en/business/10999040

Basically, Samsung manufacturing the chips on a 7nm process, providing memory chips and (OLED?) displays.
Tegra T239 is supposedly gonna be manufactured by Samsung on that 7nm production line.

Old link for this Samsung production line:
https://semiconductor.samsung.com/news-events/news/samsung-electronics-starts-production-of-euv-based-7nm-lpp-process/#:~:text=Samsung's%20new%207LPP%20allows%20up,yields%20with%20significantly%20fewer%20layers

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: The OFFICIAL Big N rumor thread *bring your own salt*

« Last post by BlackNMild2k1 on Today at 09:40:48 AM »

New rumors. New Switch 2 Details leaked

https://vandal.elespanol.com/noticia/1350770848/exclusiva-switch-2-conocemos-en-primicia-nuevos-detalles-de-la-proxima-consola-de-nintendo/

Translation:

Even though there hasn't been an official announcement from Nintendo themselves, we've been hearing rumors and leaks for a long time about Switch 2, the upcoming successor to the Nintendo Switch. Speculation grew at the end of last year, when Gamescom attendees claimed to have seen the new Nintendo console behind closed doors.

Today at Vandal we can share some exclusive details about the upcoming hardware from the Japanese company after hearing non-official information from manufactures that have had a first contact with Switch 2. Our colleague Rubén Mercado has been the one that has had access to these exclusive details during an accessory manufacturer fair, the same way it happened during the pre-launch period of Nintendo Switch OLED.

Some manufacturers have been able to "touch" the new Nintendo console, without the possibility of actually seeing it to avoid leaks. There are no concrete dates for its release, but they all agree that it won't release this year, even though the console is ready. This is just a strategic decision to have a better lineup, and they expect this Christmas period to be the last one for Switch, and Switch 2 to release Early 2025.

The information we've managed to get says the console is a bit bigger than the current Switch models, but still smaller than a Steam Deck. Another change is on the joy-con side, which will trade their current attachment system using rails for a magnetic system.

As of right now we don't have information on the specs of the console itself, but what we can confirm is that the current Pro Controller will be forwards compatible with Switch 2. However, it's possible that the current joycons won't be, whether for the change on how they attach to the console or if they have new functionalities.

Summary:
- Accessory manufacturers have been able to touch the console but not see it.
- Every manufacturer agrees the console won't release this year and will release Early 2025.
- A bit bigger than the current Switch models but nowhere close to the Steam Deck's size.
- Joy-cons will change their attachment system from rails to a magnetic system, and the current ones won't be forwards compatible.
- The current Pro Controller will work on Switch 2.


There are some translations, but I'm on my phone, and that's too much work. I'll try to remember when I get back to my computer to post them.

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Podcast Discussion / Re: Episode 853: Frisky Gui's Time to Shine

« Last post by flakjacketnext on April 25, 2024, 05:07:12 AM »

geometry dash lite

Only during editing did I think of what my actual "worst update to a game" would be.

If I posted the list, you might not see it. Therefore, relish the holidays and the fact that our position as tastemakers is solidified with every year, whether you're traveling a large distance or simply require two hours to yourself.

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NWR Mafia Games / Re: Mafia XC: Xenoblade Chronicles 1 - Definitive Mafia Edition. Sign-up Thread.

« Last post by ThePerm on April 23, 2024, 09:50:57 PM »

my last attempt to get it kicking again was already 6 months ago.

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General Gaming / Re: 4th Annual NWR Four on Four

« Last post by M.K.Ultra on April 23, 2024, 01:37:17 PM »

Three on three as I rolled credits on Cult of the Lamb on the Playstation 5. I knew as soon as I saw a preview of this game on a Devolver Digital direct that this was for me. For the uninitiated this is a self-described cult simulator. It actually combines a village sim (e.g., Animal Crossing or Stardew Valley) with a dungeon crawler (e.g., Binding of Isaac). The juxtaposition is done well within the context of the game and both halves form a refreshingly addictive game loop. Speaking of juxtaposition, the style here mixes cute with demonic in such a cool way that I really felt a connection with the game. I can make super cute animal friends and dress them up and then go ahead and brainwash them mushrooms (see image above) or lock them in a pillory or much much worse.

I did play this couch co-op with my partner who handled the village sim half while I wreaked havoc on the missionary side. This is available on switch but the review on this site mentioned performance issues and honestly, the PS5 struggles to keep up at some points. They really layered a lot of systems and when you have 20 followers the game has a tough time keeping up.

I was going for completion but the two DLC updates added on to the collectibles enough to really double the playtime of the game. I played a little bit of the post game and it adds mostly to the dungeon crawling half so I found myself mostly setting the village on autopilot while I went out on more missions. I think I am done for now but intend to go back for the platinum trophy at some point. For now, it is full steam ahead on my fourth game which I can definitely finish, but want to 100% complete before the month is out.

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TalkBack / Re: Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes (Switch) Review

« Last post by lolmonade on April 23, 2024, 11:14:04 AM »

I’m happy I read this ignorant review instead of jumping on the hate this game band wagon, this entire review is a guy hating on what made games so popular and the reason why a lot of of starting playing , random encounters, equipment optimization using the blacksmith like in every other suikoden game lmao, he’s just another lazy kid with ADHD that can’t pay attention log enough . It’s ok though my kid hated this game too 19 years old and I can’t get him interested in anything he has to pay attention too. Stop hating on games like this do us all a favor and avoid all games that require any type of patience and concentration

It's one thing to disagree with a review & the conclusions the author reaches, it's not ok to be rude or insulting.

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TalkBack / Re: Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes (Switch) Review

« Last post by broodwars on April 23, 2024, 01:12:33 AM »

I’m happy I read this ignorant review instead of jumping on the hate this game band wagon, this entire review is a guy hating on what made games so popular and the reason why a lot of of starting playing , random encounters, equipment optimization using the blacksmith like in every other suikoden game lmao, he’s just another lazy kid with ADHD that can’t pay attention log enough . It’s ok though my kid hated this game too 19 years old and I can’t get him interested in anything he has to pay attention too. Stop hating on games like this do us all a favor and avoid all games that require any type of patience and concentration

Man, ChatGPT has come a long way.

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TalkBack / Re: Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes (Switch) Review

« Last post by Interceptor8947 on April 23, 2024, 12:39:32 AM »

This guy really doesn’t like the suikoden series just play another game stop trying to make all games the same

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TalkBack / Re: Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes (Switch) Review

« Last post by Interceptor8947 on April 23, 2024, 12:35:33 AM »

I’m happy I read this ignorant review instead of jumping on the hate this game band wagon, this entire review is a guy hating on what made games so popular and the reason why a lot of of starting playing , random encounters, equipment optimization using the blacksmith like in every other suikoden game lmao, he’s just another lazy kid with ADHD that can’t pay attention log enough . It’s ok though my kid hated this game too 19 years old and I can’t get him interested in anything he has to pay attention too. Stop hating on games like this do us all a favor and avoid all games that require any type of patience and concentration

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NWR Mafia Games / Re: Mafia XC: Xenoblade Chronicles 1 - Definitive Mafia Edition. Sign-up Thread.

« Last post by BeautifulShy on April 22, 2024, 08:47:55 PM »

The never ending Mafia sign up thread