[Preview] Two Strikes brutal ballet of bloody combat is a blast to play
Posted on 9 months ago by Nicholas Serpa in Previews, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Typically when I’m playing a fighting game, it doesn’t take much to recover from a sloppy combo or a mild beating from an opponent; there are usually plenty of chances to get my fighter back on their feet when my skills inevitably lapse. Two Strikes, on the other hand, isn’t quite so merciful. This upcoming fighting game from Retro Reactor promises exactly what it says on the tin: take damage twice, and you’re dead, often in gloriously gory fashion. I had the chance to demo the game briefly at Day of the Devs in San Francisco, and while I didn’t have enough time to get wholly acquainted with the nuances of battle, I enjoyed familiarizing myself with the tense, careful dance of Two Strikes’ vicious combat.
Police officer warned, salary to be deducted for playing Switch while on duty
Posted on 9 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Random, Switch | 0 comments
A police officer in his 40s at Japan’s Tenri Police Station has been reprimanded after playing Switch while on duty. Aside from receiving a warning from the director of the Nara prefectural police department, his pay will be deducted as well.
According to a report from The Japan News, the officer used a Switch ten times for a total of seventeen hours between November 2023 and February 2024. Again, this was while he was on duty. Police say that work was neglected when he connected his system to a TV in the break room at the police box.
Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream announced for Switch
Posted on 9 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
February 21: As part of today’s Nintendo Direct, Bandai Namco announced Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream for Switch. The game is scheduled for a 2024 release.
Here’s the first tidbit shared thus far:
Krimson launch trailer
Posted on 9 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
PM Studios and CryingPsycho readied a launch trailer for Krimson. This week, the death metal rhythm platformer appeared on Switch.
Here’s an overview with more information:
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Switch file sizes – Planet of Lana, Open Roads, Felix the Cat, more
Posted on 9 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Switch games. These include Planet of Lana, Open Roads, Felix the Cat, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Yoko Shimomura reflects on her work for Super Mario RPG
Posted on 9 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Yoko Shimomura played a key role in Super Mario RPG as back in the day, she was the game’s composer. Music is one of a few reasons why the title is beloved today.
Shimomura came back for the new remake and updated the tracks for the modern era. However, players can switch to the original music if they prefer.
In a previous feature on Daion, Shimomura shared a few words about her work. She mentions feeling pressure living up to the Super Mario name while also feeling “incredibly lucky”. We also get to hear about wanting the Switch version’s music to remain faithful to the original.
More: highlight, Square Enix, top, Yoko Shimomura
Kingdom Come: Deliverance developer discusses Switch’s latest “miracle” port
Posted on 9 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Interviews, Switch | 0 comments
Even though Switch has been around for over seven years, “miracle” ports for the system are always a topic of conversation. Many games that may have been thought impossible for the console have made their way over, ranging from The Witcher 3 to Doom Eternal.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance is now the latest port to have arrived on Switch. Despite being a game that can be taxing on even more powerful consoles, Warhorse Studios – in partnership with Saber Interactive – managed to make a version for Nintendo’s platform that is overall pretty admirable. We recently spoke with lead programmer Anton Vasilev to talk about what the development process was actually like.
[Rapid Review] Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection
Posted on 9 months ago by Edan(@@Virtualboi92) in Reviews, Switch eShop | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: March 14, 2024
Developer: Aspyr
Publisher: Aspyr
Back in the early to mid 2000s, Star Wars games were everywhere. Opening your bedroom window was enough to illicit an invading swarm of new software set in a galaxy far far away. Despite the influx of combat adventure games, kart racers (Super Bombad Racing, anyone?) and film adaptations, it was Pandemic Software’s Battlefront series that rose above the rest for nostalgic old sods like myself. The opportunity to freely explore movie-accurate locations and do lots of shooting in them was novel, and the original two games in the series were evidently made with a whole lot of love. While Pandemic themselves (and the Battlefront series) may be a distant memory for most, Aspyr has packaged those original two titles into a single collection for Switch known as the Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection – and the resulting experience is a bit of a mixed bag.
Laika: Aged Through Blood appears on Switch following delay
Posted on 9 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
You may not have noticed, but the Switch version of Laika: Aged Through Blood. This came as a bit of a surprise as there was no announcement from Headup prior to launch.
Originally, Laika: Aged Through Blood was actually set to launch in January. Headup explained that it was looking “to ensure the version we launch is in the best possible shape it could be in”. In the end it took about two months extra for the Switch launch.
Splatoon 3 Splatfest announced, asks about preferred instrument
Posted on 9 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
February 29: Nintendo has announced the latest Splatfest for Splatoon 3, which will carry a musical theme. Players will be asked to choose between three instruments that they’d prefer to play: drums, guitar, or keyboard.
The new Splatfest will kick off on March 22 in North America / March 23 in Europe. It will last until March 24 / March 25. As usual, we’ll share the results shortly after.
