[Let’s Talk] Pokemon Legends: Z-A impressions
Posted on 1 hour ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Reviews, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
The next big Pokemon game is here with Pokemon Legends: Z-A. This is a pretty notable release for multiple reasons. For one thing, each new Pokemon title from Game Freak is always an event. On top of that, this is the first proper Pokemon game we’re seeing on Nintendo Switch 2.
So if you’ve started up Pokemon Legends: Z-A, how are you feeling about it so far? What are you early impressions? Let us know in the comments.
More: Game Freak, highlight, Pokemon Legends Z-A, top
Pokemon Legends: Z-A Eternal Flower Floette location guide
Posted on 2 hours ago by Ethan in Guides, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
We have a new location guide for Pokemon Legends: Z-A that’s all about Eternal Flower Floette.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A is available now, and it actually doesn’t introduce a single new species of Pokemon. There are new Mega Evolutions, sure, but no truly all-new Pokemon. That’s okay, given that there are well over 1,000 species of Pokemon available right now. Legends Z-A does, however, introduce a new form of Pokemon that has been in the game’s code for over a decade, but completely unobtainable until now: Eternal Flower Floette. Indeed, it was first discovered hidden within Pokemon X and Y’s game code in 2013, but it was never made available – perhaps an event was canceled or the game’s story changed, but we don’t know for sure. Whichever the case may be, Eternal Flower Floette is now available in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Just be prepared to work for it, because you have to clear the main story to even begin working your way towards it. There are story spoilers inside, so keep that in mind before you continue.
More: Game Freak, Pokemon Legends Z-A
Nintendo talks about why Donkey Kong Bananza wouldn’t have been possible on Switch 1
Posted on 6 hours ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
In a previous interview, Nintendo confirmed that Donkey Kong Bananza was initially in development for Switch 1 before it was moved to Switch 2. In fact, we even got a screenshot showing how things looked on the older hardware. But now in another interview, we get to hear more about why Donkey Kong Bananza really wouldn’t have been possible on Nintendo Switch 1 at the end of the day – especially in its final state.
Donkey Kong Bananza generally runs at 60 frames per second on Nintendo Switch 2. On Switch 1, 30 FPS would have been the target – but it sounds like the team was having a tough time even reaching stable performance at that level. Even more interesting though, back when development was happening on Switch 1, Nintendo hadn’t made the lower layers yet and according to co-director Wataru Tanaka, “if we continued making the game like this all the way down it may not be possible.”
Below is our full translation of the Nintendo Dream interview excerpt with Tanaka, artist Daisuke Watanabe, and producer Kenta Motokura:
List of all Switch demos
Posted on 10 hours ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Guides, Switch | 0 comments
Thousands of games are currently available on Switch, and there are a ton of demos out there for many of them. Not just Nintendo, but also third-parties are offering demos. We’ve now put together a comprehensive list of what’s out there.
Since our reader base is English-speaking, that’s what we’re focusing on here. In other words, we’re highlighting Switch demos that you can find in North America and Europe. Japan has a few extra demos on its end, but a majority of them are for titles that are not currently being sold in the west and are only playable in Japanese.
Yakuza team initially wondered if it’d be OK for Ichiban to be in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
Posted on 21 hours ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
One of the highlights for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is its various collaborations, and one of these is for Yakuza’s Ichiban Kasuga. Creative director Masaru Kobayakawa recently shared a bit of backstory about the character’s inclusion in a recent interview with Famitsu.
Kobayakawa told the Japanese magazine that there was some initial hesitation from the Yakuza team about the collaboration. He said:
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2, Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville fixed on Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 22 hours ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Those waiting for Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2 and Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville to be fixed on Nintendo Switch 2 will be happy to hear that they’re now both in working order. Download the latest updates to ensure that they’re running properly.
Both were previously broken on the console. Some Nintendo Switch 1 titles with issues on Switch 2 work, but may have specific issues. It was a different situation for these two titles though as Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2 and Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville were previously said to be unsupported.
Corpse Party Tetralogy Pack confirmed for western release on Nintendo Switch [update: release in jeopardy]
Posted on 1 day ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
August 25: Following its Japanese launch, XSEED Games today announced that it’s working on a western release of Corpse Party Tetralogy Pack on Nintendo Switch. It will be available later in 2025.
Corpse Party Tetralogy Pack features the entirety of the “Heavenly Host” narrative including the modernized version of the first adventure, Corpse Party (2021); the sequel, Corpse Party: Book of Shadows; and the western console debuts of Corpse Party: Sweet Sachiko’s Hysteric Birthday Bash and Corpse Party: Blood Drive, the conclusion to the Heavenly Host saga.
Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted leaks, game appears to have various issues
Posted on 1 day ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted has leaked, and after some early hands-on time, fans have come across various issues.
The game won’t be out for a few more days, but the leak took place over on the EA app. One person has even been streaming the title. Unfortunately, the reception hasn’t been great so far.
More: EA, Plants vs. Zombies Reloaded, PopCap
Guitar Life for Nintendo Switch getting English release in the west
Posted on 1 day ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
After a previous debut in Japan, Guitar Life for Nintendo Switch is coming west on Nintendo Switch with full English support. It will be out stateside on December 15, 2025.
Guitar Life is all about teaching you how to play a guitar. There are specific lessons you can follow, but also a variety of other modes – including free play.
Here’s a whole bunch of information about what’s on offer:
More: Guitar Life: Lesson 1, Hori
Pokemon Legends: Z-A confirms Pikachu poops, topic trends in Japan
Posted on 1 day ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Random, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Breaking news, everyone: Pikachu does in fact poop. This piece of information was big enough for Pikachu to trend in Japan.
That massive lore tidbit comes from the series’ latest game, Pokemon Legends: Z-A. A specific NPC has his own Pikachu who’s apparently dealing with some stomach woes. The trainer essentially says he’s worried since Pikachu is pooping more than usual. The English localization goes a bit softer – the direct quote in that version is “My Pikachu’s been having tummy troubles recently. I’m worried…”
Below is the NPC in question, as shared by teso_026:
