[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – May 2020
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A new month rolled right on in yesterday. Now that we’re in May, we want to know what you’ve been playing.
Are you giving the Trials of Mana remake a try on Switch? Enjoying the calming setting of Animal Crossing: New Horizons? No matter the case, let us know in the comments below.
[Review] Streets of Rage 4
Posted on 5 years ago by Dennis Gagliardotto(@LyonHart_) in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: April 30, 2020
Developer: Dotemu / Lizardcube / Guard Crush Games
Publisher: Dotemu
It’s been almost thirty years since the last original entry in the Streets of Rage franchise, but Streets of Rage 4 comes back larger than life with a fresh coat of paint alongside that addictive and incredibly satisfying beat-em-up gameplay that made it such a big hit for SEGA back in the 1990s, rivaling the likes of Double Dragon and Final Fight. Streets of Rage has been a household name still to this day despite the lack of a new entry thanks to myriad ports and being included in a wide array of collections, but finally having a new entry – and it having been done in the way it is – is such a great way to bring a beloved franchise to the modern day in a big bold way. With intuitive controls, gorgeous detailed stages, a soundtrack that mixes an 80’s electronic vibe with retro feels, a breathtaking art style, and fluid fun combat, Streets of Rage 4 says hello to 2020 in the best way possible, giving fans old and new alike plenty to enjoy in a package that doesn’t feel bloated or shallow but always wants you craving more.
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[Nintendo Everything Podcast] – episode #77 – Evolving Nintendo Switch games and desperate weirdos
Posted on 5 years ago by Oni Dino(@Oni_Dino) in Podcast | 0 comments
Hello my lovely listeners-as-a-service! This week on Nintendo Everything Podcast, we’re bringing up the topic that Galen dubs, “evolving games”. These are games like Splatoon 2 and Super Mario Maker 2 that are back-loaded with post-launch content. Is this new release and marketing strategy to keep a game topical good or bad? Why is it done? Is this a model that can sustain itself for years to come? We also have more Final Fantasy VII Remake impressions now that Oni Dino has beaten the game, and we go hypothetical in our listener mail segment with dream studios working on dream IPs.
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[Interview] Ty the Tasmanian Tiger devs on origins, scrapped TV show, Switch port, future, more
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Interviews, Switch eShop | 0 comments
With Ty the Tasmanian Tiger having just launched on Switch a few weeks ago, we thought now would be a good time to speak with developer Krome Studios. Creator Steve Stamatiadis and studio manager Lindsay Parmenter were kind enough to answer several of our questions regarding the 3D platformer.
During our exclusive discussion, Stamatiadis and Parmenter discussed the early days of Ty the Tasmanian Tiger and its creation, why the TV show never happened, and the future of the series. There was also plenty of discussion about the new Switch version, including the porting process and graphical/gameplay updates.
Our full discussion with Krome Studios can be read in full below.
[Nintendo Everything Podcast] – episode #76 – Expansive and reductive Final Fantasy VII Remake
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Hello my avalanche cuties! This week on Nintendo Everything Podcast, we’re talking remakes: Resident Evil 3 and Final Fantasy VII, with plenty of critique on the good, the bad and the horny Jessie. We cover some quick-fire news with a new Switch hardware model being referenced in some firmware code, Gamescom cancellation, game announcements and Jason Schreier leaving Kotaku. And in the listener mail segment, we admit our embarrassing rage moments while gaming. Come hang out and have a chill game time.
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[Let’s Talk] Paper Mario for Switch – hopes and dreams
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch | 0 comments
Paper Mario is in a much different place now than where it was when the series first started out on the N64. Nintendo and Intelligent Systems originally made a pure RPG experience. Since though, that’s changed significantly.
After Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door, the franchise went in a different direction with Super Paper Mario. The Wii game focused less on RPG mechanics and more on platforming. Things then took another turn with Paper Mario: Sticker Star. The sticker mechanic unfortunately wasn’t well received, and the battles didn’t really have much of an importance. Many of Sticker Stars’ ideas then carried over into Paper Mario: Color Splash… and that’s where things end – at least for now.
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[Nintendo Everything Podcast] – episode #75 – Switch Animal Crossing banned in China, Cooking Mama drama
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Hello my crypto currency miners! This week on Nintendo Everything Podcast, we’ve got quite the wild news. There’s reports of physical imports of Animal Crossing: New Horizons being banned in mainland China, and a weird and wacky story of Cooking Mama: Cookstar. We’ve got game critique aplenty with Resident Evil 3, Hob: Definitive Edition, and more. Our listener mail is chock-full of JRPG goodness as we discuss Chrono Trigger, Chrono Cross, and learning to appreciate media that you don’t love. Come have a chill game time with us!
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[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – April 2020
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A new month rolled right on in last week. Now that we’re in April, we want to know what you’ve been playing.
Still setting up your island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons? Trying out anything from the recent Nintendo Direct Mini like Good Job or the Bravely Default II demo? No matter the case, let us know in the comments below.
[Nintendo Everything Podcast] – episode #74 – Interview with Joe Zieja; Mario remaster rumors!
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Hello my remastered listeners—you’re all lookin’ great! This week on Nintendo Everything Podcast, we have a special guest: Mr. Joe Zieja, decordated voice actor and superhuman talent. Join us for a candid talk with Joe and learn how he became who he is today. Joe tells us his story of life in the voice acting industry, his experience in the Air Force and military, embracing the Fire Emblem community and so much more.
Further, Oni Dino and Galen cover the Super Mario remaster rumors that were quite the storm this past week, Galen’s got a stronger grasp on Animal Crossing: New Horizons—the good and the bad, and the gang finishes things off in the listener mail segment with an in-depth discussion of the state of Final Fantasy over the decades.
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[Let’s Talk] Super Mario re-release for Switch you’d like to see the most
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch | 0 comments
This past Monday brought us a slew of rumors regarding Nintendo’s plans for Super Mario this year. To celebrate the franchise’s 35th anniversary, 2020 will apparently be bringing many re-releases/remasters on Switch. Much of what we’ve heard concerns 3D Mario games. Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy will be returning, if the rumors turn out to be true. Super Mario 3D World may also be getting the “Deluxe” treatment with additional levels.
Out of these 3D Mario games, which one would you be most interested in seeing return on Switch? What about that game has managed to capture your attention out of all the others? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
