[Rapid Review] Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs
Posted on 9 months ago by Ethan in Reviews, Switch eShop | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: May 9, 2024
Developer: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Pac-Man has quite an extensive library of games available on Switch, and Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs is the latest entry in the series. Much like Pac-Man 99 that came before it, Chomp Champs is a battle royale-style elimination game where you go up against a large group of other players. Mega Tunnel Battle actually got its start on Google Stadia back in 2020, and Chomp Champs is an updated version of the game with cross-platform play included for the first time ever. The Deluxe version includes exclusive skins that you can use to customize your Pac-Man avatar – and even without the Deluxe version, you can still earn in-game currency that lets you unlock additional costumes and customization options.
10 of the best Kirby games ever made
Posted on 9 months ago by Ethan in Features, GameCube | 0 comments
While we wait for his next adventure, we’ve compiled a list of the ten best Kirby games of all time. As always, don’t take this list as pure fact – it’s always just opinion, and if you have your own thoughts on which games should be ranked where, feel free to tell us in the comments down below.
Kirby’s been on more than a handful of adventures. There are over 30 different games to choose from, and each one has its own unique story and gameplay loop. It stands to reason, then, that a few of these games are better than others. We haven’t seen or heard anything from Kirby in 2024 – and even then, the past few years have been great for the pink puffball.
Splatoon guides list for Splatoon 3, Side Order, and more
Posted on 9 months ago by Ethan in Guides, Switch | 0 comments
Today, we’re rounding up our full collection of Splatoon guides all in one place. We’ve categorized them into two sections; guides for the base game and guides for Side Order.
Splatoon 3 is still going strong – presumably until September, when its new content schedule may come to a close – but it’s still worth playing even beyond that date! Splatoon is easy to learn, but difficult to master, and there are plenty of modes to master. We’ve got guides on the ranked modes, Splatfests, Salmon Run, Big Run, and even their respective King Salmonid bosses. If you’re looking for some Splatoon tips and tricks, you’ve come to the right place.
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Kirby Star Allies lore, explained
Posted on 9 months ago by Ethan in Features, Switch | 0 comments
To many hardcore Kirby fans, Kirby Star Allies is one of the more middling entries in the series. Though it isn’t bad by any means, its simple level design and less-than-fantastic performance drew criticism when it released in 2018. Thankfully, the game is no slouch when it comes to lore – it adds a ton of it to the Kirby franchise as a whole. Today, we’re recapping Kirby Star Allies lore and explaining everything you need to know about what it adds to the series.
More: HAL Laboratory, highlight, Kirby, Kirby Star Allies, top
How to play Tower Control in Splatoon 3
Posted on 9 months ago by Ethan in Guides, Switch | 0 comments
Tower Control is one of the tougher ranked modes available in Splatoon 3. Hence its name, the mode is centered around a tower that first appears at the center of the stage. As usual, Tower Control is a lot easier when you have the ability to coordinate with a team of friends over voice chat. Whether you have access to that option or not, we’ve put together a list of tips to help you get better at the game.
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Remembering the 3DS’ StreetPass feature
Posted on 9 months ago by Ethan in 3DS, Features | 0 comments
One major complaint that the Switch often receives is its lack of non-game features. The Wii U was perhaps Nintendo’s most “social” console yet – it included the ability to video chat friends, post messages to Miiverse, and much more. It wasn’t just the Wii U, though. The 3DS was home to its own selection of social features, including the aforementioned Miiverse plus Swapnote and then StreetPass – a feature that lets you automatically transmit data with nearby consoles to unlock exclusive content in-game. StreetPass worked perfectly with the 3DS: it’s a rather small portable handheld, which makes it easy to carry around. The same can’t quite be said of the Switch, which is generally much larger and requires Joy-Con on top of the larger tablet size. Today, we’re remembering StreetPass and some of the games it supported – plus how Nintendo’s next console (whatever it may be) could possibly bring it back.
More: highlight, StreetPass, top
How to play Splat Zones in Splatoon 3
Posted on 9 months ago by Ethan in Guides, Switch | 0 comments
Splat Zones is perhaps the most competitive of the ranked modes in Splatoon 3. A decent chunk of top-level tournaments are actually held in this mode, which means you’re a bit more likely to find higher-skilled players practicing it on the ranked ladder. Today, we’ve written up a guide aimed at casual players and beginners explaining the ins and outs of the mode.
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Mother 3 getting new plushies for Lucas, Claus, Kumatora, and Duster
Posted on 9 months ago by Ethan in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
In commemoration of the game’s anniversary, the Hobonichi Mother Project is releasing a four-pack of Mother 3 plushies on April 25. The set includes Lucas, Claus, Kumatora, and Duster and costs about $72 (11,000 yen) prior to shipping fees.
Accounting for time zone changes, this means the set will go up for purchase on April 24 at 10 PM ET. Fortunately, Hobonichi is generally quite good about keeping its products in-stock – and it often provides several big restocks for its popular sellers. If you can’t afford these right now, don’t worry. They’ll most likely be available later, too.
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Every Shiny-locked Pokemon in 2024
Posted on 9 months ago by Ethan in 3DS, Guides, Switch | 0 comments
Shiny hunting is one of the best ways to squeeze additional hours out of Pokemon games. Almost every single Pokemon is obtainable in its Shiny form in one way or another. That being said, there are a handful of Pokemon – mostly of the Legendary and Mythical varieties – that are completely unavailable in this form without hacking. If you’re curious, we’ve compiled a list of every Shiny locked Pokemon in 2024.
Wii U games that still haven’t been ported to Switch
Posted on 9 months ago by Ethan in Features, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
Given the seemingly never-ending stream of leaks for Nintendo’s next console, it would appear that Switch is nearing the end of its life cycle – maybe. In its early years, however, many of its major releases were ports of games originally released on Wii U. Some of these were straightforward with a tiny bit of extra content like Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, while others placed a higher focus on new content – like Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury. There are still a number of major Wii U games that haven’t been ported to Switch, however. Today, we’re looking at these Wii U games, why they haven’t been ported to the Switch just yet, and how likely a potential port could be.
