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Video Chums Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain Review

"I'm happy to say that Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain is super-fun whether you're playing by yourself or with friends. It may not have much long-lasting appeal but it's certainly worth adding to your multiplayer playlist, especially if you enjoy mini-games." - A.J. Maciejewski from Video Chums

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Nintendo finally explains what free upgrades do for Switch games on Switch 2

All 12 games are getting different upgrades. Some get full visual and frame rate enhancements, while others get GameShare support only.

darthv7223d ago

hmm... those improvements for the zelda games is kinda weak. I was expecting improved frame rate, or at the very least more stable. Sad there is nothing for Paper Mario, that one could use a 60fps mode like the original GC version.

ocelot0723d ago

Both Zelda games both run at 1440p and 60fps now. On the switch they both play at 30fps.

--Onilink--23d ago

The main issue will be if they don’t remove the double buffer vsync in them.

Yes, they are technically already 60fps capped, but that vsync setup means even a single dropped frame below 60 sends it to 30fps.

Now if they are also increasing the resolution and visuals in the game, unless there is a pretty significant overhead, which is still likely but not fully understood due to the unknowns of the “emulation” setup, if the 1% lows in the game still drop it every now and then anywhere below 60, they will still end up having massive stuttering drops from 60 to 30fps.

Profchaos22d ago

He's talking about link's awakening and echos of wisdom not breath or tears

Tacoboto23d ago

The two Zeldas - EoW and LA - already run with a 60fps cap. I would hope they're not mentioning improved frame rate because it's just assumed that the Switch 2 will smooth out the drops.

Whereas the specific callouts for Bowser's Fury and Pokémon indicate a raise from 30fps to 60fps.

jznrpg23d ago

Disappointing. Not many games with not much in upgrades.

Tacoboto23d ago

So... They're not gonna do anything with that Xenoblade Chronicles X 60fps mode, huh?

CDbiggen23d ago (Edited 23d ago )

12 is a bit weak. The whole switch library is in need of a boost. Exclusives like the Xenoblades and Astral Chain would be great to see get a free update. Initially surprised Mario Wonder wasn't on the list, but I imagine they have a paid upgrade planned for that one.

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A Very Surprising Puzzle Game Outsold Call of Duty in Europe This Year

Call of Duty may be one of the big-hitters when it comes to sales, but a certain puzzler has managed to outsell the FPS in Europe this year.

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ChasterMies1057d ago

Saving you a click from this bait, the tweet this based on:

“Across Europe for the first half of this year, more people bought Big Brain Academy: Brain vs Brain than they did Call of Duty: Vanguard (GSD data)”

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Big Brain Academy: Brain vs Brain Review [Co-Optimus]

"Back in the Nintendo DS days, Nintendo developed a pair of brain game titles: Big Brain Academy and Brain Age. Whereas the latter never saw any iterations outside of the DS, Big Brain Academy got its first sequel on the Wii U. Several years later, the third game in the series, Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain, has arrived on Switch. This entry boasts a multiplayer focus, but single-player hasn’t been forgotten either," says Co-Optimus.

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