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

It feels like there’s a lot riding on Sonic Superstars. While it’s (only?) been six years since the highly acclaimed Sonic Mania brought the franchise back to its roots, that game was developed by a team of indie developers; it’s been far longer since Sonic Team itself has attempted to bring the blue blur back to the side-scrolling realm [update: Sonic Team’s Takashi Iizuka is involved, but has since confirmed Arzest is leading development]. After recently playing a demo of Sonic Superstars at Summer Game Fest Play Days, I’m optimistic the game will manage to recapture a lot of what people love about old-school Sonic, while leaving the door open for some exciting new mechanics to shine.

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

System: Switch
Release Date: May 31, 2023
Developer: Strange Scaffold
Publisher: Strange Scaffold

There’s a series of famous paintings from the late 1800’s and early 1900’s featuring dogs playing poker in various settings; there’s a good chance you’ve seen at least one of them represented in a TV show or movie over the years. Sunshine Shuffle, the latest game from eclectic indie developer Strange Scaffold, asks the question: what if these cute animals were actually retired criminals, and what if you got to play poker with them on a boat in the middle of the ocean?

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

After years of anticipation, The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom is finally here, and you can bet your rupees that we’ve been playing it! In this special episode of Nintendo Everything refresh, join your hosts Nicolas, Tom and Sam (joining us from our YouTube channel for the first time) as we dive deep into Link’s new adventure, all the new gameplay systems, the world, the story and more! We’ll also discuss the latest news from Nintendo on the future of the Switch, the delay of Hogwarts Legacy’s Switch version, and much more!

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

Zelda: Tears of The Kingdom is right around the corner, but that hasn’t stopped Nintendo from making the news in other ways! In this week’s episode of Nintendo Everything Refresh, we’ll discuss Nintendo’s recently announced presence at Gamescom 2023, as well as the massive success of the Super Mario Bros. Movie at the box office and what that might mean for the future. We’ll also share details on some surprising Switch games announced recently, including a port of Biomutant, The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan, and an indie game about dogs playing poker.

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

We’re celebrating a year of Nintendo Everything Refresh with a jam-packed episode! This week, join your hosts Nick, Nicolas, Luiz and Tom, we’ll be chatting about our favorite reveals from last week’s surprise Indie World Showcase, which gave us a ton of updates on some much-anticipated games, plus some quirky announcements and shadowdrops. We’ll also discuss the blowout trailer for Xenoblade Chronicles 3’s Future Redeemed expansion (out now!), our impressions of Advance Wars 1+ 2 Reboot Camp, and more!

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

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is right around the corner, and fans were recently given a lengthy trailer packed with new details to get excited about! In this week’s episode of Nintendo Everything Refresh, your hosts Nick, Nicolas and Tom will discuss some of the bigger moments from the trailer and what they could mean for the highly-anticipated game. We’ll also discuss Nintendo’s return to live events with Nintendo Live 2023, the recently released Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection, and much more!

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

The Super Mario Bros. Movie dropped in theatres around the world last week, and it’s jam-packed with Nintendo references, incredible animation, and even new lore! In this episode of Nintendo Everything Refresh, your hosts Nick and Nicolas will share all their favorite moments from the film (with spoilers – you’ve been warned!), talk about the implications of a potential sequel, and weigh whether all the concerns about voice acting were warranted. In our news segment, we’ll be talking about the Xenoblade 3 OST release. the impending launch of Pokemon Stadium on Switch Online, the next Harvest Moon game, and more!

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

Nintendo revealed ten minutes of gameplay for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom last week, and while some fans were blown away by it, others were left a bit underwhelmed. In this week’s episode of Nintendo Everything Refresh, your hosts Nick, Nicolas and Tom will break down some of the major gameplay reveals and talk about what they still want to see before the game’s launch. Stick around for a conversation about the recent cancellation of E3, a new Dragon Quest game launching this fall, and more!

Our podcast 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.

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

System: Switch
Release Date: March 22, 2023
Developer: Magic Design Studios
Publisher: Gearbox

Typically, when I’m craving some side-scrolling action, roguelike games aren’t my go-to. Simple procedurally generated levels, frustrating or unrewarding progression loops, and by-the-numbers combat have plagued my experiences in the genre, so I’m perhaps a bit more skeptical than others of run-based titles. Fortunately, Have a Nice Death is not only an exception to this trend, but also one of the tightest, most creative, and most satisfying roguelikes I’ve ever played. It’s an example of what a talented team with a strong vision can accomplish, and its fine-tuned concoction of charm and challenge resulted in constant fun.

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Posted on 2 years ago by Nicholas Serpa in 3DS eShop, General Nintendo, Podcast, Switch, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

It’s finally happened: the 3DS and Wii U eShops are no more. While this has been a bummer for many of us, in this week’s episode of Nintendo Everything Refresh, we’re looking back on some of our favorite memories from Nintendo’s last-gen systems, reflecting on the games that impacted us the most, and sharing our thoughts on how these amazing systems will be remembered in the future. We’ll also dive into some of the big games announced or released over the past few weeks, including LEGO 2K Drive, Bayonetta Origins, and much more!

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