Options like “Posting to Social Media” in User Settings, and “Post to Twitter” from the Album on the Nintendo Switch home menu have now been completely removed. The social media integration for Friend Suggestions in the My Page section has also been removed.

The update was primarily focused on removing the integration with Twitter/X, with the changelog only mentioning general improvements without going into details. Check out the complete patch notes below.

While Nintendo itself hasn’t provided a reason for its discontinuation of Twitter/X integration, it likely has to do with the fact that the social media platform has been charging companies to use its API, which would allow the integration. According to Wired, companies like Sony and Microsoft were being charged roughly $42,000 every month to keep the integration on PS5 and Xbox.

With this update, the Nintendo Switch has now joined both the PS5 and the Xbox Series X/S in no longer having integration with the social media platform.

Nintendo Switch Update 18.1.0 Patch Notes:

• The following updates were made for the discontinuation of X (formerly Twitter) integration:
  • The option to “Post to Twitter” when sharing from the Album in the Nintendo Switch HOME Menu was removed.
  • The ability to post Super Smash Bros. Ultimate screenshots from the Album in the Nintendo Switch HOME Menu to Smash World in the Nintendo Switch Online smart device app was removed.
  • The option to link X (formerly Twitter) from “Settings” > “User Settings” > “Posting to Social Media” was removed.
• The option to link social media accounts from “My Page” > “Friend Suggestions” was removed.
• General system stability improvements to enhance the user’s experience.

While players can still take screenshots and clips and share them to other platforms, the official Xbox Twitter account has revealed that it has just disabled the ability to share them on Twitter. Interestingly, this isn’t the first time that something along these lines has happened.

According to Xbox, however, players can still make use of the Xbox app on Android and iOS to share their screenshots and clips on their platform of choice, including Twitter. The official Xbox Twitter account has also provided a “quick lesson” in how users can share their captures through the Xbox mobile app.

While Microsoft hasn’t officially released any statement for why it has disabled Twitter sharing on its platforms, it is likely due to the change in the pricing structure for Twitter’s API. Where the API used to be free to use, since the changes, companies would have to pay for the Enterprise package, which would cost them over $40,000 every month, according to Wired.

We have had to disable the ability to share game uploads to Twitter directly from the console and Game Bar on Windows. You can still share your favorite moments to Twitter via the Xbox app for Android and iOS.

— Xbox (@Xbox) April 20, 2023

A quick lesson on sharing your screenshots & clips to Twitter via your phone (we love to see them!)

– go to the Xbox mobile app
– select 'My Library' -> 'Captures'
– choose your screenshot/clip
– select 'Share' & then 'Twitter'

Full #XboxShare details: https://t.co/hlNHcCPEIl

— Xbox (@Xbox) April 20, 2023

Phil Spencer, ever a man stuck in between a rock and a hard place, often takes to Twitter to do his best to assuage gamers of their concerns and to help clarify the facts. To that end, he was indeed online recently to answer questions that were put to him.

One user asked Phil if there were any plans in place to improve the install times of games as it can take hours. To which he responded, “Talked to team about times this week. Most games are == but we need to do more work on disc layout tools to help devs.”

Next up, a certain website fabricated a press release to confirm that the Gears of War Collection Bundle was indeed a real thing. Spencer debunked this by saying, “Not from me, I’ve never seen those pics before.” and going on to say, “it wasn’t an announcement by us, looks made up.”

Honestly, you should just follow Spencers Twitter account as he reveals interesting information at times. He also spoke about his plans for 2015 by saying “Yea from all that seems to be coming in 2015 (from us and others) looks like 2015 could be one to remember for awhile.”

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Today, yet another another hack has occurred in the world of video games, allegedly. But it never hurts to be careful so just go on ahead and update your security information just in case. A group of hackers have claimed that they have leaked in excess of 5000 PlayStation Network, Windows Live and 2K Games accounts.

One individual claiming to represent the hackers has said, ““We have 800,000 from 2K and 500,000 credit card data. In all of our raids we have a total of around 7 million usernames and passwords. We have around 2 million Comcast accounts, 620,000 Twitter accounts, 1.2 million credentials belonging to the CIA domain, 200,000 Windows Live accounts, 3 million Facebook, 1.7 million EA origins accounts, etc.”

Now, while not trying to play the role of fear monger, the above numbers are pretty damn large. So don’t fall into the mindset of “I’ll be safe”. Seriously do go and change your security information asap and (if possible) change your security procedures as well.

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Nintendo’s hugely popular Mario Kart series of arcade kart racers made the jump to the HD market place this year in Mario Kart 8, which recently received some rather world breaking but nonetheless excellent DLC.

The DLC comes in the form of three Mercedes Benz vehicles. The W 25 Silver Arrow Kart, the GLA kart and the 300 SL Roadster. This free DLC has been largely received as a positive thing and may well pave the way for future endorsements in the game.

Ubisoft however, feels differently, or at least an individual with access to the Ubisoft twitter account does. Earlier today, the official Ubisoft twitter feed tweeted directly to @MercedesBenz and @NintendoAmerica alongside the hashtags, #MARIOKART8 and #NINTENDO, saying;

“Not sure I like the @MercedesBenz  cars in #MARIOKART8, Kinda breaks the magic. Be careful #NINTENDO @NintendoAmerica”

Naturally, damage control ensued with Ubisoft rushing to erase the statement and dole out an apology. “Sorry about that. The opinion expressed does not in any way represent those of Ubisoft. It’s been deleted.”

Someone, somewhere has just got themselves in a spot of trouble with that silly mistake. This is the internet my friend, nothing goes away.

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A rather unorthodox PS4 issue has cropped up. According to a Reddit user, if you deactivate your Twitter account and then try to watch videos via the Share menu, you’ll receive Error (WS-37305-8). You’ll need to reactivate your Twitter account in this case in order to view said video.

The user eventually found a solution though. “I had to go and sign in my Twitter in order to reactivate and it works, so I had to sign out via PS4 then deactivate and still works.” But it seems to be a rather annoying issue that crops up for most people who just want to keep their PS4 Share videos and social media accounts separate.

Have you been facing this issue and if so, how have you been able to resolve it? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below and stay tuned because Sony usually corrects random errors like this in firmware updates.

Nintendo’s E3 showing this year was exemplary– they showed the best games, they had the best format, and they even had the most buzz around E3. A common criticism of their E3 format this year, however, was that Nintendo was preaching to the converted- that while their events were great at reaching those who were already Nintendo fans, they didn’t reach out to the mainstream audience that Nintendo so desperately needs in a way that the spectacle of traditional press events do. Well, as it turns out, those naysayers have been proven wrong as well.

Twitter statistics for E3 week reveal that Nintendo dominated all gaming and E3 related discussion over that period, with 47% of all the tweets during this period about Nintendo. So nearly half of all Twitter conversation in this period was Nintendo related, with Sony and Microsoft fighting for the other half. Sony came out on top in this contest, with 27% of the tweets, while Xbox brought up the rear with 25% of the tweets.

Between Mario Kart 8’s strong debut, Wii U’s strong sales rebound, and now a highly successful E3, we might be beginning to see the start of a minor turnaround for Nintendo’s console now. The system is almost certainly still doomed to last place, but maybe it will manage to pull through and post at least Gamecube level sales numbers after all.

Stay tuned to GamingBolt for more Nintendo coverage.

The Xbox One will be receiving 46 new apps in the coming days, marking a 25 percent increase in the total apps for the console and providing a total of 225 apps overall for use. You can check out the demo video from Major Nelson above on how one of these apps – Twitter – will work with the Xbox One.

Speaking on Xbox Wire, Corporate VP of Devices and Studios at Microsoft Yusuf Mehdi stated that “Xbox fans are spending more time than ever on the console, spending more than five hours a day on Xbox One.

“Today as we announce new commitments from dozens of our partners, including deep integration with experiences like Twitter and Vine, we hit an important milestone in our journey to deliver unique experiences on Xbox. We’re thrilled to break new ground in social TV experiences like we’re doing with Twitter on Xbox One.”

Other apps include Vine, MLG, HBO GO, Comedy Central and many more. Stay tuned for more details.

Sony Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida  has just confirmed via twitter that the PlayStation 4 will not require a power brick, instead all of the power is inside the console itself. This is good news for those who are afraid of having separate hardware objects over-heating or taking up your space in the living rooms.

Here is the official statement from the tweet:

“The power is inside, so no brick outside.”

The PlayStation 4 is smaller, less expensive, extremely powerful and doesn’t require a power brick. The amount of positive news for Sony has been a joy to fans unlike the Microsoft’s DRM confusion and the 180 reversal that happened out of nowhere despite Microsoft claiming that its impossible for them to reverse the the DRM.

Let us know what you think of the PlayStation 4 in the comments below.

Stay tuned to GamingBolt for more news and updates.

The tweet below is from Gamespot Writer, Carolyn Petit. It’s easy to tell that she was being sarcastic due to the amount of attention that was given to TV capabilities of the Xbox One as opposed to games. It seems that Microsoft did not understood the sarcasm behind the tweet and took it as a positive reaction instead.

A better way to watch TV: #XboxOne. twitter.com/Xbox/status/33…

— Xbox (@Xbox) May 21, 2013

Few moments later Carolyn sent in another tweet:

I…I don’t know if this is horrible or glorious. twitter.com/Xbox/status/33…

— Carolyn Petit (@carolynmichelle) May 21, 2013

I am sure many people got a nice laugh out of it.  After an underwhelming show, Microsoft really needs to pick things up at E3 2013. Will they able to fight back and show the real thing that matters: The Games?

Check back on GamingBolt for more news and updates regarding Xbox One.

Thanks DualShockers.