20 3DS JRPGs to grab before the eShop closes
Posted on 3 days ago by Tom in 3DS, 3DS eShop, Features, Videos | 0 comments
With only a few days remaining before the day the eShop closes its doors on the 3DS, I wanted to make a video to help folks make a choice on what to grab before the final curtain call.
I decided to tailor my list to the thing I most cherished about the system, its catalogue of Japanese role-playing games. It was with the 3DS that I fell in love with the genre as it became a haven for some of the most generous, polished, classic titles in the genre.
Remnant: From the Ashes Switch impressions
Posted on 4 days ago by Tom in Features, Switch | 0 comments
Remnant: From the Ashes has just landed on Switch, and we took a lot at the port to see how the finished product turned out. Sam discusses the title to see if it holds up on Nintendo’s hybrid handheld. Unfortunately, it seems to be among the Switch ports which leave a lot to be desired.
Here’s some information about the game:
Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe True Arena guide
Posted on 1 week ago by Tom in Guides, Switch | 0 comments
Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe features a mode called The True Arena, and we have a new guide to help you out here plus a quick overview on how to unlock it.
Ranking Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s Wave 4 DLC tracks
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Tom in Features, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Wave 4 of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass was just released, so Sam and I got together to do a tier list to see if the new tracks stand up to scrutiny.
The Wave 4 DLC included two cups – the Fruit Cup and Boomerang Cup. The former featured four tracks: Amsterdam Drift from Mario Kart Tour, Riverside Park from Mario Kart Super Circuit, DK Summit from Mario Kart Wii, and the brand new course, Yoshi’s Island. The Boomerang Cup also includes four tracks: Bangkok Rush from Mario Kart Tour, Waluigi Stadium from Mario Kart Double Dash, Mario Circuit from Mario Kart DS, and Singapore Speedway from Mario Kart Tour. Birdo returned alongside the new cups, the first roster addition we’ve seen from the Booster Course Pass.
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6 great games coming to Switch in March 2023
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Tom in Features, Switch | 0 comments
While March may not feature any major Nintendo first-party releases, there are still quite a few Switch games to look forward to.
In a new video we’ve put together, Sam highlights six great looking games that are coming to Switch this month. Things are looking a bit quieter in March, but there are still notable releases with Atelier Ryza 3, Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse, Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania, and more.
Here’s the full video:
Octopath Traveler II guild locations guide
Posted on 1 month ago by Tom in Guides, Switch | 0 comments
Now that Octopath Traveler II is here on Switch, we’ve put together a new guide that should come in helpful to find all of the game’s guild locations.
Similar to the first game, Octopath Traveler II provides licenses to outfit your party members with secondary jobs. These jobs allow them to access the abilities of other classes, giving your party more variety when in combat. One way to obtain these licenses is by finding various class guilds spread throughout the world.
The guide below will provide the location for each of the main eight class guilds. We also have a video version at the very end of this post.
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The ultimate GoldenEye 007 controller guide
Posted on 1 month ago by Tom in Guides, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
GoldenEye 007 recently re-released on Switch, returning after over 25 long years. It’s available now via Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.
In our latest video, I break down the many, many, many different control styles and ways to play this FPS classic, as well as explain how to reorient the controls to fit more modern sensibilities. We’ve detailed the N64 original control scheme, the Switch Pro Controller’s optimal remapping, and dual analog Joy-Con control methods.
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Pikmin 4 new trailer breakdown
Posted on 1 month ago by Tom in Features, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
One of the best trailers we saw at the latest Nintendo Direct was a release date trailer for the long awaited Pikmin 4. Resident Pikmin ecologists Sam and I break down every shot from the latest video, seeing what secrets there are to uncover.
You can check out the full video below. It contains theories about the various main objectives, returning mechanics from Pikmin 2, and the zombie horde of red eye Bulborbs.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom new trailer breakdown
Posted on 1 month ago by Tom in Features, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
At the end of the latest Nintendo Direct, we finally got a meaty look at the heavily anticipated sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. What secrets lie beyond in this 2 minute and 16 second trailer? Sam and I break down every frame to find out.
You can check out the full video below. It contains theories about Zelda’s role, possible new mechanics, important character reveals, and story themes abound.
Best moments from the February 2023 Nintendo Direct
Posted on 1 month ago by Tom in Features, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
February is usually special for Nintendo fans, as it typically spells the ringing of a new Direct. That held true with yesterday’s presentation, as Nintendo revealed its upcoming slate for the first half of the year with quite a few surprises to come over the next few months.
As the Nintendo Direct was happening, Sam and I reacted to some of the best reveals, including Pikmin 4, Metroid Prime Remastered, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Check out our highlights video below.
