8 years later, why Super Mario Odyssey is still a fantastic 3D platformer
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Ethan in Features, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
At this point, there aren’t many people who haven’t played Super Mario Odyssey. It first released in late 2017 as one of the Nintendo Switch’s premier first-year titles, and it was quickly met with critical acclaim. The game came during a time when fans felt the series was starting to stagnate. In 2016, you had titles like Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam, Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash, Super Mario Run, and Paper Mario: Color Splash – and while most weren’t bad, they all carried that same corporate Mario feeling. Even Super Mario 3D World, which is now widely regarded as a great game, was criticized at the time for its linearity and similarity to Super Mario 3D Land. Super Mario Odyssey was essentially Nintendo’s way of saying that new and fresh ideas were back on the table for the series.
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The Dropouts, a spooky choices-matter mystery, coming to Nintendo Switch
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Naraven Games is preparing its upcoming game The Dropouts for Nintendo Switch, the developer has confirmed. The title is planned to launch in 2026.
The Dropouts offers a spooky choices-matter mystery. In the game, you’ll look to discover why students are going missing in Noirmont High.
Some additional details can be found in the following overview:
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Fast & Furious: Arcade Edition launch trailer – high-speed arcade racer ready on Nintendo Switch
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Fast & Furious: Arcade Edition has just released on Nintendo Switch, and alongside that, we’ve got the launch trailer. This is a new version of the 2022 racer that first appeared in arcades.
If you’re interested in learning more, read the following overview:
Pokemon Legends: Z-A The World’s Greatest Pikachu quest guide
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Ethan in Guides, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
For those playing Pokemon Legends: Z-A, we have a guide specifically for The World’s Greatest Pikachu quest.
Most of Pokemon Legends: Z-A’s side quests are self-explanatory. Technically, this one is too – but despite being centered around a fairly weak Pokemon, The World’s Greatest Pikachu is actually one of the tougher missions you’ll take on. You’ll be able to accept this mission in Rouge Sector 1’s battle court, in which you’ll need to fight and defeat a grade-schooler’s Pikachu who he claims is the strongest in the world. Indeed, there’s one problem here: this Pikachu is Level 66 and has a Light Ball, and you can’t obtain a Light Ball of your own until you finish this mission. Here’s how we cleared it.
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Once Upon A Katamari launch trailer – series gets new entry for the first time in 14 years on Nintendo Switch
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
As shared by Bandai Namco, we have the launch trailer for Once Upon A Katamari. The puzzle action / adventure series is back with a new entry on Nintendo Switch, which is the first brand new game in fourteen years.
Learn more in the following rundown:
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Dragon Ball Sparking Zero trailer shows off the Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch versions
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Switch 2, Videos | 0 comments
Bandai Namco issued another Dragon Ball Sparking Zero trailer today to highlight the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch versions.
Of course, both can be played at home or on the go. There’s also motion controls, which allow players to control their characters with real life motions.
Of Blades & Tails finally gets Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Years after it was announced for Nintendo Switch, Of Blades & Tails now has a release date on the platform. Pineapple Works and Felix Laukel are bringing it over on November 6, 2025.
Of Blades & Tails was announced for Nintendo Switch over three years ago. The PC version did come out in 2023, but there was a lengthy hang-up in getting it ready for Nintendo’s platform.
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Factorio Nintendo Switch 2 Edition announced
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Another Nintendo Switch 2 Edition has been announced, and this time it’s for the construction and management sim Factorio. We don’t have a release date yet, but the team is currently targeting December.
Factorio Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will come with several improvements compared to the Switch 1 release. These are as follows:
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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment reveals “Unite Against the Demon King” trailer
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch 2, Videos | 0 comments
Nintendo just came out with the latest trailer for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, “Unite Against the Demon King”. We’re treated to a glimpse of the story here with Ganondorf included. The latest gameplay is also shown.
Here’s some information about the game:
Splatoon 3 2025 Splatoween Splatfest announced [update: new art]
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
September 26: To celebrate Halloween, Splatoon 3 has announced that it’s bringing back Splatoween with a Splatfest. The event will take place during the weekend of October 25.
Per usual, players can choose between three options. Nintendo is asking which of the following they’d most like to befriend: a zombie, skeleton, or ghost.
