Pokemon Legends: Z-A review for Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Ethan in Reviews, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
System: Switch 2 (reviewed), Switch
Release date: October 16, 2025
Developer: Game Freak
Publisher: Nintendo
In the modern day, Pokemon games are kind of tough to give a fair review to. As the world’s largest media franchise, the franchise is subject to a lot of scrutiny – which is understandable, given that both Scarlet and Violet and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl released in rather shoddy states. That being said, I don’t think it’s quite fair to write off the Pokemon series as a whole. Numerous leaks have indicated that Pokemon Legends: Z-A was actually supposed to launch in 2024, but that it was internally delayed to late 2025. That means the game most likely had around three years of development time, and assuming that’s true, it shows – Pokemon Legends: Z-A is up there with Pokemon Legends: Arceus as a real contender for the best Pokemon game on Nintendo Switch. It’s certainly not perfect – there are still classic Game Freak slip-ups here and there, but for the most part I think this is a much-needed step in the right direction for the franchise.
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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Eternal Flower Floette location guide
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Ethan in Guides, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
We have a new location guide for Pokemon Legends: Z-A that’s all about Eternal Flower Floette.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A is available now, and it actually doesn’t introduce a single new species of Pokemon. There are new Mega Evolutions, sure, but no truly all-new Pokemon. That’s okay, given that there are well over 1,000 species of Pokemon available right now. Legends Z-A does, however, introduce a new form of Pokemon that has been in the game’s code for over a decade, but completely unobtainable until now: Eternal Flower Floette. Indeed, it was first discovered hidden within Pokemon X and Y’s game code in 2013, but it was never made available – perhaps an event was canceled or the game’s story changed, but we don’t know for sure. Whichever the case may be, Eternal Flower Floette is now available in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Just be prepared to work for it, because you have to clear the main story to even begin working your way towards it. There are story spoilers inside, so keep that in mind before you continue.
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How to get Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie in Pokemon Legends: Z-A
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Ethan in Guides, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
For those now getting their hands on Pokemon Legends: Z-A, we have a new guide to tell you how to get Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie.
These three creatures were the starter Pokemon in the Kalos region when Pokemon X and Y first released over ten years ago. In Pokemon Legends: Z-A, Chikorita, Tepig, and Totodile are the starter Pokemon instead. That doesn’t mean you can’t get the Kalos starters in this game, though – in fact, you can get all three of them after playing the game for just a few hours.
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Pokemon Legends: Z-A seems to force autosaves, can’t be disabled
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Ethan in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
If you were hoping that Pokemon Legends: Z-A would support the ability to turn off autosaves, you might be disappointed to hear that new information indicates otherwise.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A has leaked, and just about all of the information you could possibly ask for is out there right now. We’re not talking about any spoilers today, however – instead, it appears that the newest title in the Pokemon series forces players to keep auto-save on at all times. Indeed, the option to disable autosave doesn’t appear in the settings menu. That isn’t to say that the feature won’t be added via a day one patch or a future update, but at present it looks like everything you do in this game will be permanent in one way or another.
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Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 launches compared, and choosing which is better
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Ethan in Features, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Switch 2 is Nintendo’s first major console that simply adds a “2” to the name of its predecessor. So naturally, it makes sense to compare the two – and today, we’re looking at the launch of the original Nintendo Switch in 2017 and the Nintendo Switch 2 earlier this year in June.
Six of the strongest Nintendo characters, according to canon
Posted on 1 month ago by Ethan in Features, General Nintendo | 0 comments
Today, we’re going over an age-old question: who are the strongest Nintendo characters according to canon? The answer to that is usually Kirby, but it’s not quite that simple when you lay things out. With that said, it’s impossible to talk about strong Nintendo characters without going over spoilers. This post contains hefty spoilers for Kirby, Bayonetta, Zelda, Metroid, and Xenoblade – so if you’re trying to avoid story details for any of those games, you might want to come back later.
Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 review for Nintendo Switch
Posted on 1 month ago by Ethan in Reviews, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: October 2, 2025
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
The 40th anniversary of the Super Mario Bros. series is finally here, and Nintendo’s most notable offering for the event has now arrived as well. By now, there isn’t too much to say about Super Mario Galaxy or Super Mario Galaxy 2 that hasn’t already been said – they’re absolutely brilliant 3D platformers and are properly rated as some of the greatest games of all time. Thankfully, that brilliance continues to shine bright on Nintendo Switch (and Switch 2) with the new re-release. Long story short: if you can stomach the $70 asking price, this is the best official way to play two of Nintendo’s greatest games. The developers have made a whole host of minor changes to these titles that make them a joy to play through, even to this day.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds review for Nintendo Switch
Posted on 1 month ago by Ethan in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: September 25, 2025
Developer: Sonic Team
Publisher: SEGA
By complete coincidence, 2025 is the year of racing games – we’ve got Mario Kart World, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, and Kirby Air Riders yet to come. This means that in terms of online discourse, you’ll almost always see at least two of these games compared to each other. In the past, Sonic has starred in several high-quality racing games – Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed was fairly popular back in its day, and some would even say it rivaled your typical Mario Kart title. Continuing that trend, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds absolutely stands its ground in the kart racer scene – but as you might expect, there are some compromises on the Nintendo Switch version.
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Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac review for Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 1 month ago by Ethan in Reviews, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
System: Switch 2 (reviewed), Switch
Release date: September 26, 2025
Developer: Now Production
Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Pac-Man World Re-Pac was a huge surprise for dedicated fans of the franchise when it was first revealed in 2022. Pac-Man World was a big hit on the original PlayStation – it was remembered fondly for its charm, level design, and soundtrack – but most of all, it showed players that the IP could be more than your typical maze game. That remake was great and all, it gave hope that we’d see Bandai Namco revisit Pac-Man World 2, which is the fan favorite of the trilogy. 23 years later, here we are with a full remake that Pac-Man once thought was an impossibility with Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac.
Fire Emblem Shadows announced for smart devices, out today [update: season pass detailed]
Posted on 1 month ago by Ethan in Mobile, News | 0 comments
Original: Nintendo has announced the release of Fire Emblem Shadows, a new smart device game that introduces a new style of battles featuring role-playing and social deduction elements. It’s available today.
