Nintendo Switch is Great On the Go But Questions Remain. This article originally appeared on i. Digital. Times. Nintendo fans have been waiting for something to get excited about for some time, and the Nintendo Switch seems to be the answer for everyone who was disappointed by the WIi U. The Switch is pegged as a combination of a traditional home and portable console while also showing that Nintendo is beginning to change with the times. Region locks are a thing of the past, purchases on the e. Shop are linked to Nintendo Accounts instead of consoles and significant third- party support are major signs Nintendo has learned from past missteps.

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But does the hybrid console live up to the hype? After spending about a week and a half with the new console, I can say that I’m loving the Nintendo Switch. It’s an impressive piece of hardware that does everything it was set out to do masterfully, especially on the portable side. SPECSPower is not the name of the game for Nintendo, so those expecting it will be disappointed. That said, the Nintendo Switch does improve on its predecessor a great deal in terms of specs. When the Nintendo Switch is docked, gamers will get up to a 1.

However, when you transition from docked to undocked mode the quality does noticeably drop to 7. Watch Blue Steel Online Metacritic. This dip in resolution isn’t too surprising as portable consoles don’t have the capacity or capability to output that resolution on a smaller screen. For a handheld device, the Switch is very clear and a very noticeable upgrade from the current 3.

DS consoles. The Nintendo Switch only comes with 3. GB of memory out of the box, which is not a lot by any stretch for a gaming system. The Wii U had 3. 2GB of internal storage, and we were hoping Nintendo would up that for the Switch, especially considering the PS4 and Xbox One come with much larger internal storage. The Switch does have expandable storage using micro. SD cards, which is a godsend considering the low amount of storage available in the box. Apparently Nintendo is banking on players purchasing the physical copies of games (and not downloading them to the system), because it’s hard to think of another reason for such a small amount of storage. The UI is simple and clean, anyone can navigate to play a game or access the e.

Shop. Adding multiple user accounts to the Switch is very simple, and I can’t wait to be able to change the theme of my Switch to my liking. A man plays Nintendo's new game console Switch at its experience venue in Tokyo, Japan January 1. Uncle Adolf Full Movie In English. Kim Kyung- Hoon/Reuters PORTABILITYFirst and foremost, I’m a huge fan of Nintendo’s portable platforms. The Switch’s portability is the biggest selling point and for good reason. The console is surprisingly light and compact.

There are plenty of photos and videos of the console when it’s docked and undocked, but it’s really amazing to see how small the hardware is right out of the box (even after having had hands- on time with the Switch in the past). The console itself is about the size the boxes your game discs come in, with the dock possibly doubling the size. The dock itself is light, and it’s simple enough  to hook it up to the television. An AC adaptor and HDMI cable is all that is needed, which makes the Nintendo Switch the best console to travel with. That said,  you’d definitely want a traveling case, especially for the console, where the screen is unprotected. Unlike the Nintendo 3. DS, the Switch doesn’t fold in on itself to protect the screen.

I use New York City subways to get to work, and often I’m playing my Nintendo 3. DS. The way the 3. DS is designed makes it easy to carry around on my commute.

The screen and buttons are protected by the casing, and even in a crowded train, I never worry it could possibly break. I can’t say the same for the Nintendo Switch. While it’s still compact enough to fit in my bag, with the Joy Con buttons and screen unprotected by anything (unless I have a traveling case, not included with the system) I’m not so sure that it can withstand the chaos of New York City subway commuting. Story Continues. Of course, this is an extreme example, and the Nintendo Switch is fine if you have room on a train to play (or on a flight, or in the backseat of a car during a long road trip).

Still, if I’m not comfortable taking my portable system on my commute then there is something to be said about the design. The Nintendo Switch has six hours of battery life when undocked; however, for games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild  you’ll consistently get three and a half hours of playtime before you’ll need to charge up again (more if you play with an eye toward conserving energy, like without sound). While it doesn’t seem like much, current 3. DS systems get about the same amount of charge and without the power needed to run something as large as  Zelda. Nintendo does combat battery drain by having the Nintendo Swtich be compatible with USB Type- C connectors, which works with the AC adapter that comes with the system or to a battery pack, if you have the right connection/adapter. CONTROLLERSThe Joy Cons are another innovative aspect of the Switch.

Their rumble shock capabilities work wonders with games like 1, 2 Switch that simulate the different actions you take. The Joy Cons are intuitive enough to trace your movements while playing, similar to how the Wii remotes worked. Another great function of the Joy Cons is that they work as two separate controllers for multiplayer games.

One player can use the left Joy Con while the other uses the right. While this way of handling the controllers seems uncomfortable at first glance, it actually works pretty well.

Your hands are not too close together and you won’t have a problem gripping it. Snapping the Joy Cons onto the system and the Joy Con grip is easy enough, but they definitely made it look simpler to snap them off the console in the trailers. The Joy Con grip is essentially a smaller Gamecube controller. It does look small (because it is) but not too small where those with large hands will have a problem gripping it.

When I’m playing on my television or when a fighting game comes out for the Switch, I’ll definitely be using the grip because it was the most comfortable, especially for a gamer like me who tends to hold controllers way too tight. Even so, I played on the grip for hours with no problems.

Nao Imoto smiles as she poses with her Nintendo Switch game console after buying it at an electronics store in Tokyo, Japan March 3.

RWBY - Wikipedia. RWBYVolume 5 cover with the main characters. Genre. Adventure, fantasy. Created by. Monty Oum. Written by. Monty Oum. Miles Luna. Kerry Shawcross.

Directed by. Monty Oum (Volume 1–2)Kerry Shawcross (Volume 3–)Voices of. Theme music composer. Jeff Williams. Opening theme"This Will Be the Day" (Volume 1) performed by Casey Lee Williams"Time to Say Goodbye" (Volume 2) performed by Casey Lee Williams"When It Falls" (Volume 3) performed by Casey Lee Williams"Let's Just Live" (Volume 4) performed by Casey Lee Williams"Triumph" (Volume 5) performed by Casey Lee Williams[1]Composer(s)Jeff Williams.

Steve Goldshein. Alex Abraham. No. of seasons. 5No. Production. Executive producer(s)Producer(s)Koen Wooten.

Production company(s)Rooster Teeth Animation. Release. Original network. Original release. July 1. 8, 2. 01. External links. Websitewww. RWBY (, like "ruby") is an American anime- style web series and media franchise[2] created by Monty Oum for Rooster Teeth.[3][4] The show is set in the fictional world of Remnant, where young people train to become Huntsmen and Huntresses to protect their world from the creatures of Grimm.

After several promotional trailers were posted, the first episode was screened at RTX and then released on the website in July 2. Subsequent episodes were released approximately weekly, first to Rooster Teeth's subscribers and then to You.

Tube a week later. The series became a viral hit, and a second season, subtitled Volume 2, was released in July 2. During production of the third season, on February 1, 2. Monty Oum died after falling into a coma that was caused by an allergic reaction during a medical procedure.[5] This left the future of the series uncertain for a brief period of time until Rooster Teeth Animation Head Gray Haddock announced that the series would continue, and that Volume 3 would premiere in 2. Volume 3 was released on October 2. Meanwhile, the first two seasons were released to home media and made available on streaming services such as Netflix and Crunchyroll, the latter of which would include releases of the current season in their simulcasts.

In October 2. 01. The series has also been dubbed in Japan and broadcast there by Tokyo MX,[8] in partnership with Warner Bros.

Japan. Rooster Teeth released a video game called RWBY: Grimm Eclipse, as well as a spin- off series called RWBY Chibi, in 2. The fifth volume premiered on October 1. Volume 5 teaser shorts for the characters Weiss Schnee, Blake Belladonna, and Yang Xiao Long were released, as well as a second season of RWBY Chibi.[1. Summary[edit]The story takes place in the world of Remnant, which is filled with mysterious and malevolent creatures known as the "Creatures of Grimm." Prior to the events of the series, mankind waged a battle of survival against the Grimm before discovering the power of a mysterious element called Dust which allowed them to fight back against the monsters. In the present day, Dust is used to power abilities and weapons, while a more archaic use was weaving it into clothing. Those who use these abilities to battle the Grimm are known as Huntsmen or Huntresses.[1. The series focuses on four girls, each with her own unique weapon and powers.

Together, they form team RWBY (, "ruby") at Beacon Academy in the city of Vale, where they are trained to become Huntresses alongside team JNPR (, "juniper"), team SSSN (, "sun"), team CRDL (, "cardinal") team CFVY (, "coffee"), and various other named and unnamed student teams.[1. Volume 1 focuses on the introduction of the characters of the story, marking the events that lead to their team formations. All the while, mysterious thefts of Dust are occurring around the city of Vale, notably organized by the show's antagonist, Roman Torchwick. Volume 2 follows up from these events of Volume 1, and team RWBY sets out in order to investigate the meaning behind these thefts.

They aim to discover the villain's plans for the city of Vale before the Vytal Festival—a festival between the four kingdoms of Remnant where they have their best students demonstrate their skills and abilities in celebration of the peace between all four kingdoms. Volume 3 starts with the beginning of the Vytal Festival; however, a sinister plot lurks behind the celebratory events, and the heroes can only do so much to prepare for the evil that is coming. Volume 4 takes place six to eight months following the events of Volume 3, with the members of Team RWBY separated and in different parts of the globe, mainly trying to get to "Mistral" (another location in the series) where another Huntsman Academy is located, to prepare it for a new evil. Volume 5 follows the members of Team RWBY each making their way to Mistral, as well as picking themselves back up after recovering during the previous Volume. Watch Moving Midway Full Movie. Cast and characters[edit]. RWBY voice actresses Lindsey Jones, Kara Eberle, Arryn Zech and Barbara Dunkelman at the RTX 2. Austin, Texas.     = Main cast (credited, or appears in every episode for the season)     = Recurring cast (5+ appearances in season)     = Guest cast (1- 4 appearances in season)Development[edit]"My vision for the show was to present a two- dimensional, toon- shaded look, but with all of the depth and complexity of a 3.

D- animated production. I wanted to be able to move the cameras and characters freely while still capturing the essence of the flat, line- drawn look of traditional anime."— Director Monty Oum[1. RWBY had been a long- standing concept of Oum's for years before it began development.

Towards the end of his work on the 1. Rooster Teeth's Red vs. Blue, he developed the color- coding approach to character names and design as a hook for the series.[1. During production on Red vs. Blue season 1. 0, Oum asked series creator Burnie Burns if they could produce RWBY following the conclusion of that season.

Burns, worried for the production schedule, told Oum "If you finish Season 1. Production on RWBY began as intended, with the first trailer being finished within two weeks and premiering after the credits of the Red vs.

Blue season 1. 0 finale on November 5, 2. Oum designed the characters with assistance from artist Ein Lee, utilizing designs inspired by classic fairy tale characters.[1. Each character has an associated color, and it is the first letters of the main character's colors, red, white, black, and yellow, that give the series its name.[1. The characters' names also share the same letter and the meaning as the colour (e.