Posted on 2 years ago by Nicholas Serpa in News | 0 comments

The first trailer for the upcoming Super Mario Bros. Movie dropped recently, and gave moviegoers a first glimpse at just how Illumination Pictures plans to translate Nintendo’s iconic franchise into the world of animation. In this week’s episode of Nintendo Everything refresh, we’ll discuss our impressions of Chris Pratt’s Mario voice, the vibes and premise of the trailer, and more! We’ll also highlight some of the most exciting Pokemon Scarlet/Violet details revealed last week (picnics, anyone?), the upcoming Switch ports of Persona 3 & 4, and so much more!

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Posted on 2 years ago by Nicholas Serpa in General Nintendo, Podcast, Switch | 0 comments

Mario’s next flagship release is just a few weeks away, and we were lucky to have an opportunity to go hands-on with Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope at a recent preview event! Join your hosts Nick, Nicolas and Dennis as they dive deep into what to look forward to in this upcoming intergalactic adventure. Then stay tuned for chitchat about the long-awaited Detective Pikachu sequel, Logitech’s new cloud-streaming handheld, and more!

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Posted on 2 years ago by Nicholas Serpa in Previews, Switch | 0 comments

Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle was one the plucky plumber’s most unexpected and off-the-wall adventures in a long time when it released in 2017; it quickly became one of my favorite games on the Switch thanks to its simple but satisfying tactics and its delightfully quirky vibes. I was excited to have the opportunity to play its upcoming sequel, Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope, for nearly four hours at a recent Ubisoft preview event, where I experienced large chunks of the game’s combat, exploration, and story across a handful of different in-game planets. So far, what I’ve played of Sparks of Hope has me feeling confident that the game will be a substantial evolution of everything that made Kingdom Battle so special, and it seems poised to be Mario’s most memorable adventure in quite a while.

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Posted on 2 years ago by Nicholas Serpa in Podcast, Switch | 0 comments

Nothing notable at all happened in the gaming industry last week. Nope, absolutely nothing to – wait, hang on, apparently I’m getting word that actually last week was quite possibly one of the biggest weeks for gaming news that we’ve seen all year? And that apparently there was a Nintendo Direct that announced some massive new games, including Pikmin 4 and a brand new Fire Emblem game? And that apparently on top of that some weird niche event called Tokyo Game Show had even more upcoming Switch games to reveal and show off?! Huh – well, I guess it’s time for a new episode of Nintendo Everything Refresh, then! In this jumbo-sized episode, join your hosts Nick, Nicolas and Dennis as they unpack all the news big and small from last week’s whirlwind of game reveals and announcements!

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Posted on 2 years ago by Nicholas Serpa in Features, Podcast | 0 comments

A Nintendo Direct is upon us, and Nintendo’s promising over 40 minutes of reveals and announcements – so as is tradition, we’re making the wait go faster by offering up our last-minute predictions and dreams of what we’d all love to see. Join your hosts Nick, Nicolas and Luiz as they talk not only about Nintendo’s imminent showcase, but also unpack all the noteworthy announcements from Disney’s first-ever gaming showcase event. They’ll also discuss the latest look at Pokemon Scarlet & Violet’s three (?) story campaigns, their impressions on the latest gameplay deep-dive for Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, and more!

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Posted on 2 years ago by Nicholas Serpa in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments

System: Switch
Release Date: August 26, 2022
Developer: Bandai Namco / NOW Production
Publisher: Bandai Namco

It’s not a stretch to say that almost everyone who plays video games is at least aware of Pac-Man; the puck-shaped pellet muncher is perhaps one of the most iconic gaming protagonists of all time. So, while it shouldn’t be a surprise that of course he featured in his own series of 3D platformers in the late 90’s and early 2000s – those games were a dime a dozen back then – it was a bit of a left-field announcement when Bandai Namco revealed that the original Pac-Man World would be getting a remake. It’s a solid 3D adventure that has its fans, sure, but it didn’t leave a substantial impact on the genre in the same way that Mario, Crash and Spyro did. Sometimes, though, a game doesn’t need to innovate to be a good time, and Pac-Man World Re-Pac is a perfect example of how tight, responsive platforming and a dollop of arcade-fueled nostalgia can be a timeless, satisfying combination.

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Posted on 2 years ago by Nicholas Serpa in Podcast, Switch | 0 comments

The world’s largest game of Rock, Paper, Scissors took place last weekend during Splatoon 3’s Splatfest World Premiere, which gave us a chance to finally get hands-on with the upcoming threequel! Join your hosts Nick, Nicolas, Luiz and Dennis as they talk about their experiences playing the demo, as well as their thoughts on the recent Splatoon 3 showcase during a Nintendo Treehouse Live presentation. They’ll also unpack all the noteworthy Switch game announcements from Gamescom, chat about Sakurai’s incredibly cool new YouTube channel, and much more!

Our show is available on most major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, and direct downloads are also now available for free through our friends at ListenNotes! You can also check out the video version on Youtube below.

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Posted on 2 years ago by Nicholas Serpa in General Nintendo, Podcast | 0 comments

Everyone seems to be talking about the metaverse these days (for better or for worse), which is funny because there’s no unanimous consensus as to what it even is! Is it the future of gaming, the future of work, the future of buzzwords… or maybe, just maybe, the future of Mario? What could Nintendo’s presence in the metaverse look like – or should they even bother? Join your hosts Nick, Nicolas and Luiz as they (attempt to) answer these non-fungible questions. They’ll also discuss the legacy of Wave Race 64 (which was just added to Switch Online’s Expansion Pack), a mysterious Nintendo adaptive controller, new claims of workplace misconduct at Nintendo of America, and more.

Our show is available on most major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, or you can check out the video version on Youtube below. Direct downloads are also now available for free through our friends at ListenNotes.

Have ideas or suggestions for the show, or want to submit a fan question or topic for a future episode? Let us know what you think – and thanks for listening!

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Posted on 2 years ago by Nicholas Serpa in Podcast, Switch, Videos | 0 comments

We had an inkling (get it?) that some big Splatoon 3 news was right around the corner, and indeed, last week Nintendo gave the game a dedicated 30-minute Direct showcasing a TON of details about its new modes, quality-of-life features, characters , and more. Join your hosts Nick, Nicolas, Dennis and Luiz (yes, everyone is here!) as they finely comb through all the juicy reveals from the presentation. After that, they’ll discuss two new Switch games that were highlighted in a recent THQ showcase, including the glorious return of 3D SpongeBob SquarePants platformers. Stick around in the back half the show for even more conversation about all the week’s biggest news!

Our show is available on most major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, or you can check out the video version on Youtube below. Direct downloads are also now available for free through our friends at ListenNotes.

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Posted on 2 years ago by Nicholas Serpa in Podcast | 0 comments

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are launching on Switch in a matter of months, and last week Nintendo unveiled tons of juicy details about the exciting creatures, locations, and new mechanics that these games will introduce. Join your hosts Nick, Nicolas and Dennis as they unpack all of the major reveals from the latest Pokemon Presents showcase, including what the heck is up with this new “Terastilizing” thing. They’ll also discuss all the major news tidbits from Nintendo’s latest financial reports (it’s more exciting than it sounds, we promise) including whether or not the Switch shortage is coming to an end. After that, stick around for some conversation surrounding some recently announced Switch games, including the not-so-surprising reveal of Tactics Ogre: Reborn.

Our show is available on most major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, or you can check out the video version below. Direct downloads are available here, and you can find links to every platform we’re on over on Anchor.fm.

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