Pokemon: Paldean Winds episode 1 released
Posted on 8 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
The first episode has come out for the Pokemon: Paldean Winds animated web series. This ties in with the previously-released Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet on Switch.
For those that missed out on the original announcement, the show follows academy students Ohara, Aliquis, and Hohma as they go on a journey of growth and learning. Before the arrival of a certain transfer student, three students at an academy in Paldea are tasked with making a video showcasing their school. The first episode shows Ohara, who is a skilled flutist, but she’s feeling under pressure due to an upcoming concert. She’s also trying to help with the video, but it just isn’t going right so she runs away to Glaseado Mountain, under the pretext of doing the academy’s Treasure Hunt activity.
More: Pokemon Scarlet, Pokemon Violet
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 reveals Yamato, Kaido as DLC characters
Posted on 8 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Original (9/6): One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 has announced its next wave of DLC characters, with Yamato and Kaido joining the fray.
Both will be included in the game’s “The Battle of Onigashima Pack”. The same DLC will add Onigashima Battle Luffy, who was previously announced. All of these characters will be available in September.
Spirit of the Island getting Switch physical release
Posted on 8 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Publisher Meridiem Games announced today that it will produce a physical version for Spirit of the Island on Switch. It will be available this fall.
Meridiem Games will be responsible for the creation, publishing and European distribution of the special boxed Paradise Edition of Spirit of the Island. It will include a special cover with new artwork, an exclusive set of stickers featuring some of the island’s inhabitants, and a tour guide so you don’t miss any of the wonderful activities on your island.
Famitsu review scores – September 6, 2023
Posted on 8 months ago by Dawn in News, Switch | 0 comments
The latest Famitsu review scores for the week of September 6, 2023 are as follows:
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Nintendo Switch Online adds Kirby’s Star Stacker, Quest for Camelot, Downtown Nekketsu March: Super-Awesome Field Day, Joy Mech Fight
Posted on 8 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Four more games have just been added to Nintendo Switch Online, with Kirby’s Star Stacker, Quest for Camelot, Downtown Nekketsu March: Super-Awesome Field Day, and Joy Mech Fight having been made available.
This is an especially notable update as three of the games were originally released just in Japan and never translated to English. Out of the bunch, Quest for Camelot was the only one that was made available in the west.
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Sea of Stars sells 100,000 copies in its first day
Posted on 8 months ago by Nicolas in News, Switch | 0 comments
Original (8/30): Sea of Stars has only just come out, yet it seems to be doing quite well for itself. Reviews for the title have been favorable, and Sabotage Studio have just announced that the game has sold 100,000 copies across all platforms within one day of its release.
Sea of Stars is an indie turn-based RPG, inspired by many older JRPG classics such as Super Mario RPG, Illusion of Gaia, and Chrono Trigger. For being a relatively small production, reaching this milestone on the first day of release is something to be celebrated, with the developers having gone online to thank fans for their support of the game.
You can check out their thank-you message below.
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[Review] Blasphemous II
Posted on 8 months ago by Dawn in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: August 24, 2023
Developer: The Game Kitchen
Publisher: Team17
Blasphemous was a smash hit when it released in 2019, two years after a highly successful Kickstarter campaign. Two years after the first game wrapped up with The Wounds of Eventide DLC, developer The Game Kitchen is back with this direct sequel. At this point you probably know if the Soulslike Metroidvania genre is one you enjoy, and Blasphemous II won’t be changing your mind. However, it stands out from the crowd and is a marked improvement on the original game, and one I would definitely recommend that you pick up if you’re on the fence.
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[Preview] Our first hands-on with Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Posted on 8 months ago by Nicholas Serpa in Previews, Switch | 0 comments
In the eleven years since New Super Mario Bros. U first released, 2D platformers have changed a lot. Not only are there a lot more of them overall – thanks to some very creative projects by small teams – I’d argue the genre has broadly shifted towards increasing the complexity of the overall experience. Many sidescrollers today embrace popular added-depth systems; rougelike elements, skill trees, sprawling and interconnected maps, Soulslike combat, or perhaps all of the above. These can all be great things, and I’ve certainly made some amazing memories with some out-of-left-field projects over the past decade, but sometimes it’s nice to experience a platformer where the joy comes not necessarily from overcoming a complex challenge or system, but from something simpler. For me, in the case of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, that joy came from being surprised. And in my recent 30 minute demo session with the game, I found myself being surprised at almost every turn.
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Switch OLED – Mario Red Edition announced
Posted on 8 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Original (8/31): During today’s Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct, the Switch OLED – Mario Red Edition was announced. It’s due out on October 6, 2023.
The system features Mario-related designs including the Mario silhouette on the back of the red dock. If you open the back of the dock, you will also find an illustration of hidden coins. Super Mario Bros. Wonder is not included, so you’ll need to pick that up separately if you’re interested.
Rune Factory 3 Special launch trailer
Posted on 8 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
A final launch trailer has emerged for Rune Factory 3 Special to promote this week’s western launch. The sim RPG originally appeared on DS but is now on Switch with updated visuals and new features.
Additional details are available in the following overview:
