[Review] Poi: Explorer Edition
Posted on 7 years ago by Jakob Vujovic(@jakovujo) in Reviews, Switch eShop | 10 Comments
System: Switch
Release date: October 24, 2017
Developer: PolyKid
Publisher: Alliance Digital Media
Poi is a tribute to the nearly forgotten exploratory 3D platformer. Nearly, that is, if 2017 hadn’t seen a sudden resurgence of the genre with Yooka-Laylee, A Hat in Time and, of course, Super Mario Odyssey. Poi isn’t inventive – it’s nostalgic to a fault. It hasn’t made strides to progress past Super Mario 64’s game flow of hub world-to-level-to-hub world. Even within that flow there aren’t many ideas or mechanics that haven’t already been thoroughly explored in past 3D Mario games, to the point where Poi stop being referential and becomes just plain derivative. Taken on these terms the game isn’t remarkable, but it’s not trying to be remarkable. It’s a throwback.
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Splatoon 2 – European Splatfest #4 results
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 10 Comments
The results are in for the latest European Splatfest. Players were asked if they prefer having a warm or cold breakfast.
It was a close battle all around. Votes as well as solo and team battles were separated by just a few points in the end. However, Team Warm Breakfast won the popularity vote as well as solo battles, leading them to a 2-1 victory.
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Zelda: Ocarina of Time 2DS bundle up on Target, more photos
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images, News | 9 Comments
The Zelda: Ocarina of Time 2DS bundle is intended to be more of an item for Black Friday, but Target is already taking pre-orders. You can reserve the system here.
We also have a few photos of the green-colored 2DS. Check them out in the gallery below.
Attack on Titan 2 – tons of footage from Paris Games Week
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
A ton of footage for the upcoming Switch game Attack on Titan 2 has emerged from Paris Games Week. Have a look at the gameplay below.
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Nintendo rep might be hinting at dual audio for Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 153 Comments
Dual audio may not be out of the question for Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Kaveh Moussaivan, product analyst at Nintendo of Europe, was asked about the possibility, while demoing the game for JVTV.
Moussaivan said the following:
UK sales for October 2017
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 5 Comments
GamesIndustry has new information about gaming sales in the UK for October 2017. The top publishers in order were EA, Ubisoft, Nintendo, and Warner Bros. Super Mario Odyssey provided Nintendo with a boost despite being on the market for just a couple of days.
Switch accounted for 10 percent of all boxed games sold in October. Although that may seem low, it’s the system’s best result since April.
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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 introduces the rare Blade Idaten
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 15 Comments
Continuing with the regular pattern, Nintendo and Monolith Soft have shown off another rare Blade from Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Today’s reveal is Idaten, who has been designed by I-IV and voiced by Aya Hirano.
Here’s a look:
「イダテン」の同調シーンですも。ももっ！そこが取れちゃって、そこが開いちゃうんですも！？ pic.twitter.com/qJno8dvInc
— ゼノブレイド総合 (@XenobladeJP) November 5, 2017
Miitomo – returning Miitomo Drop stage theme (11/5/17)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
Miitomo has been updated with more content. Users will find returning stages with more items.
“Elegance in darkness… Gothic Fashion” is the returning theme. The stages provide the following:
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Koi DX on track for North American and Europen Switch release next week
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Koi DX has been available for Switch in Japan for about a month. As for North America and Europe, the wait shouldn’t be much longer. eShops in both regions list the title for November 9.
For those who haven’t heard of Koi previously, here’s an overview:
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim will have a Switch guide
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 5 Comments
Tying in with the new Switch version of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Prima is readying a guide for the game. Amazon has some information about what’s included.
You can count on the following:
