Pokemon Legends: Z-A review for Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 13 hours 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.
More: Game Freak, highlight, Pokemon Legends Z-A, top
[Let’s Talk] Pokemon Legends: Z-A impressions
Posted on 1 day ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Reviews, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
The next big Pokemon game is here with Pokemon Legends: Z-A. This is a pretty notable release for multiple reasons. For one thing, each new Pokemon title from Game Freak is always an event. On top of that, this is the first proper Pokemon game we’re seeing on Nintendo Switch 2.
So if you’ve started up Pokemon Legends: Z-A, how are you feeling about it so far? What are you early impressions? Let us know in the comments.
More: Game Freak, highlight, Pokemon Legends Z-A, top
[Let’s Talk] Do you use Nintendo Today?
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Mobile | 0 comments
Earlier in the year, Nintendo Today was announced and released. This is Nintendo’s own app intended to keep fans in the know about various happenings with the company. More recently, some pretty important news has even be shared there before it’s delivered elsewhere. We’ve seen things like Nintendo Directs announced there first, and this week, that’s where the “Close to You” videos debuted.
Nintendo is clearly trying to do what it can to incentivize fans to check out the Nintendo Today app. In fact, the second “Close to You” video has still yet to appear on Nintendo’s own YouTube channels (though we did upload it here). Still, it seems like there hasn’t been a whole lot of interest in the app.
So what are your thoughts on Nintendo Today? Have you downloaded it / used it at all? Let us know in the comments.
More: highlight, Nintendo Today, top
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter review for Nintendo Switch
Posted on 1 week ago by Taioh in Reviews, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
System: Switch 2, Switch (reviewed)
Release date: October 9, 2025
Developer: Nihon Falcom
Publisher: GungHo Online Entertainment
It’s safe to say at this point that Falcom’s beautifully interwoven Trails series is a hit among RPG players. Trails in the Sky originally saw release in 2004 in Japan, but wouldn’t arrive for western audiences until 2011, a full seven years and four games later, be mindful. In a series of games that is currently thirteen titles long, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter arrives at a pivotal point. We have a jump in graphics, a rehash of mechanics, and plenty of beefy consoles to experience it on. Does the game play well on the original Nintendo Switch? Does the game hold up to the original experience?
Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 launches compared, and choosing which is better
Posted on 1 week 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.
Yooka-Replaylee review for Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 1 week ago by Richard in Reviews, Switch 2 | 0 comments
System: Switch 2
Release date: October 9, 2025
Developer: Playtonic Games
Publisher: Playtonic Games
The original Yooka-Laylee released eight years ago during a period of time when collectathon 3D platformers were few and far between. It was developed and released by Playtonic, an indie development team compromised of exciting new game creators and also veterans that were at Rare during their period of dominance in the N64 era. Harkening most closely to Rareware classics like Banjo-Kazooie and Conker’s Bad Fur Day, Yooka-Laylee was a breath of fresh air into a dormant subgenre in gaming that was much beloved and sorely missed. Having been one of the key games in revitalizing 3D platformers that still holds up quite well, it surprised me a bit that the decision was made to remake the title entirely. I had so many questions going into Yooka-Replaylee because it wasn’t something I expected to see. How does the game change things up?
More: highlight, Playtonic, top, Yooka-Replaylee
[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – October 2025
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk | 0 comments
A new month started up this week. Now that we’re in October, we want to know what you’ve been playing.
Did you get your hands on the just-released Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2? How about other new games like Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles? No matter the case, let us know in the comments below.
Six of the strongest Nintendo characters, according to canon
Posted on 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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.
Wander Stars review for Nintendo Switch
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Jeremy in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: September 19, 2025
Developer: Paper Castle Games
Publisher: Fellow Traveller
What if Little Red Riding Hood’s grandmother wasn’t some frail old woman, unable to defend herself from the Big Bad Wolf? What if instead, she came with a professional wrestler’s physique and a chip on her shoulder? What if Little Red was her grandmother’s prized student, more than capable of taking down a dangerous predator? And what if their story took place not in some secluded forest, but across wide galaxy of wacky anthropomorphic characters all ready to beat the stuffing out of each other to prove who’s the strongest? Wander Stars, the new turn-based RPG from Paper Castle Games, has your answer. With an art style and narrative tone that borrows heavily from Japanese anime, Wander Stars looks to answer these questions and more in a tight and imminently replayable package.
