Tag: Niconico
Video Learn How to Access and Use the NicoNico App on Nintendo Switch
Courtesy of gaijin hunter / aevanko
Just recently it was confirmed that the first third-party video streaming app was all set for Nintendo Switch, with NicoNico coming to the Japanese eShop. While it's not the streaming news we all necessarily want at this stage, it's an encouraging first step to show that, in theory, Nintendo is willing to allow...
News NicoNico Launches on the Switch in Japan This Week
More streaming apps to come?
The Nintendo Switch does one thing exceptionally well, and that’s playing games, but one of the biggest criticisms of the platform thus far has been the lack of additional features, such as streaming apps like Netflix or YouTube. It’s always been expected that these would pop up in due time, as they weren’t a...
News Nintendo Joins "Creative Endorsement Program" For Niconico Video Service in Japan
YouTube affiliate programme still not officially detailed
Over the past 12-18 months Nintendo has had a rocky relationship with YouTube and its creators — in mid-2013 the company aggressively claimed revenues on videos including its content (such as Let's Plays etc) and was heavily criticised by some YouTubers, commentators and consumers; it then...
News NicoNico Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Broadcast Confirmed for 12th September
New character and mode in line for reveals
Japanese 3DS gamers have cause for excitement ahead of this weekend's launch of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, as a broadcast has been confirmed for the game on NicoNico — it's taking place on 12th September at 3am Pacific / 6am Eastern / 11am UK / noon CET / 7pm Japan; that's just hours before the...