[Review] Blasphemous II
Posted on 1 year ago by Dawn in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: August 24, 2023
Developer: The Game Kitchen
Publisher: Team17
Blasphemous was a smash hit when it released in 2019, two years after a highly successful Kickstarter campaign. Two years after the first game wrapped up with The Wounds of Eventide DLC, developer The Game Kitchen is back with this direct sequel. At this point you probably know if the Soulslike Metroidvania genre is one you enjoy, and Blasphemous II won’t be changing your mind. However, it stands out from the crowd and is a marked improvement on the original game, and one I would definitely recommend that you pick up if you’re on the fence.
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[Preview] Our first hands-on with Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Posted on 1 year ago by Nicholas Serpa in Previews, Switch | 0 comments
In the eleven years since New Super Mario Bros. U first released, 2D platformers have changed a lot. Not only are there a lot more of them overall – thanks to some very creative projects by small teams – I’d argue the genre has broadly shifted towards increasing the complexity of the overall experience. Many sidescrollers today embrace popular added-depth systems; rougelike elements, skill trees, sprawling and interconnected maps, Soulslike combat, or perhaps all of the above. These can all be great things, and I’ve certainly made some amazing memories with some out-of-left-field projects over the past decade, but sometimes it’s nice to experience a platformer where the joy comes not necessarily from overcoming a complex challenge or system, but from something simpler. For me, in the case of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, that joy came from being surprised. And in my recent 30 minute demo session with the game, I found myself being surprised at almost every turn.
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Switch OLED – Mario Red Edition announced
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Original (8/31): During today’s Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct, the Switch OLED – Mario Red Edition was announced. It’s due out on October 6, 2023.
The system features Mario-related designs including the Mario silhouette on the back of the red dock. If you open the back of the dock, you will also find an illustration of hidden coins. Super Mario Bros. Wonder is not included, so you’ll need to pick that up separately if you’re interested.
Rune Factory 3 Special launch trailer
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
A final launch trailer has emerged for Rune Factory 3 Special to promote this week’s western launch. The sim RPG originally appeared on DS but is now on Switch with updated visuals and new features.
Additional details are available in the following overview:
Solar Ash confirmed for Switch
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Solar Ash, the action platformer from publisher Annapurna Interactive and developer Heart Machine, has now been confirmed for Switch. On Nintendo’s console, the game is slated for September 14, 2023.
Solar Ash was thought to be bound for Switch after ratings popped up earlier this year. However, this is the first official confirmation we’ve received.
For those that need a refresher on the game, check out the following overview:
Detective-style crime story One Night: Burlesque heading to Switch
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
RedDeerGames today announced One Night: Burlesque, a new in-house indie game. It’s due out later this year on Switch.
One Night: Burlesque is a detective-style crime story featuring a unique noir setting. In the visual novel, the fluff of peacock feathers and sequins darkens under the influence of crime lurking in the shadows.
Here’s some additional information:
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Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 April O’Neil spotlight trailer
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 released its latest spotlight trailer today, this time for April O’Neil. The character is back from the original game.
April is again a brawler similar to the last entry. She has a ratings meter that can be filled by using the camera and microphone-based attacks. Get some ratings to perform a powerful attack with her neutral special – more ratings means higher knockback. The team did implement some changes this time around, including a new down special, changes to light attacks, and a new forward and back air.
Upcoming Japanese eShop releases – September 14, 2023
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo has updated the Japanese release schedule on its platforms for the week of September 14, 2023. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
Company of Heroes Collection announced for Switch
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Today, Feral Interactive announced that the studio is developing Company of Heroes Collection for Switch. A release is planned for this fall.
Company of Heroes Collection includes the base game and both expansions – Opposing Fronts and Tales of Valor. It will be single-player only at launch, but a post-release update will add multiplayer.
Fresh Start gets release date, new trailer
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Thanks to Merge Games and Awaken Realms, we have a release date for Fresh Start on Switch. It’ll be available digitally on September 14, 2023. The physical version will follow on October 13.
The relaxing deep clean adventure was confirmed for Nintendo’s console back in July. We know it would launch this year, but it wasn’t clear when.
