So much Mario! (Nintendo Direct June 2023 discussion) | Nintendo Everything Refresh Ep. 058
Posted on 1 year ago by Nicholas Serpa in Podcast, Switch | 0 comments
Last week, the internet was graced with a jam-packed Nintendo Direct that revealed a ton of exciting games, especially for fans of Mario and friends. In this week’s episode of Nintendo Everything Refresh, join your hosts Nick, Dennis and Eli (who’s joining us for the first time!) as they break down all the big reveals from the direct, including Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Super Mario RPG, Pikmin 1 + 2 HD, and MUCH more!
Arise: A Simple Story getting physical release on Switch
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Red Art Games is preparing a physical release for Arise: A Simple Story on Switch, the company announced today. It will be available on October 20, 2023.
Arise: A Simple Story will have a standard edition and Deluxe Edition. The latter includes a copy of the game, an art book, and the official soundtrack on CD. Only 300 copies will be made available worldwide.
[Preview] Hands-on with Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged
Posted on 1 year ago by Nicholas Serpa in Previews, Switch | 0 comments
2021’s Hot Wheels Unleashed was a huge surprise for fans of arcade racers and the die-cast toys alike; I had a great time with it when I reviewed it, even if I felt the game could have benefitted from tweaked vehicle handling and more variety overall. Now, two years later, developer Milestone is gearing up for the release of Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged on October 19, and I had an opportunity to check out an early build of the game at Summer Game Fest. While some of my critiques of the first game – like environmental variety – look like they may not be resolved at launch, I enjoyed some of the new mechanics and modes the team is adding this time around.
Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life launch trailer
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
XSEED Games and Marvelous issued a launch trailer for Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life. A return of the GameCube title, it lands on Switch today.
Here’s an overview with more information:
Best-selling games in the U.S. for May 2023
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Circana has released a listing of the top ten best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of May 2023.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was the biggest release of the month, and it’s no surprise that the game managed to top the chart at #1. Nintendo previously announced that over four million copies were sold alone in the Americas in its first three days. This title was also the fastest-selling Switch game and the fastest-selling Nintendo game for any system in that territory.
Also worth noting, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom amiibo led May accessories in unit sales. Breath of the Wild returned to the top 20 monthly chart in May, placing at #13 after finishing April at #28.
Here’s a look at the complete list of best-selling games in the U.S. for May 2023:
Everybody 1-2 Switch trailer shows off all of the games
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
If you’re interested in seeing all of the games in Everybody 1-2 Switch, you’ll be happy to hear that Nintendo has just shown off a new trailer showcasing everything. All in all there are over two dozen different experiences.
First up are the experiences for 2 – 8 players with games exclusive to Joy-Con Mode. The lineup includes Balloons, Hip Bump, Relay Race, Samurai Sword Fight, and Joy-Con Hide & Seek. As for the experiences featuring 2 – 100 players in Smart Device Mode, the lineup is Bingo, Ice Cream Parlor, Color Shoot, and Auction. Lastly are games playable in both modes supporting 2 – 8 players with Joy-Con or 2 – 100 players with smart devices: Statues, Quiz Show, Ninjas, UFOs, Jump Rope, Squats, Kitchen Timer, and Musical Chairs. There’s also Bingo Party and Quiz Party as free for all festivities.
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Nintendo president says Switch successor will utilise “Nintendo Account” system
Posted on 1 year ago by Dawn in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has revealed that the successor to the Switch will utilise the same “Nintendo Account” system when it releases.
Furukawa shared that information during Nintendo’s recent shareholder Q&A. He stated that the desire was to ensure as smooth a transition for customers as possible. Over 290 million Nintendo Accounts have been made worldwide, so it is unsurprising that Nintendo would want to continue to support this system.
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Atelier Ryza series sales exceed two million
Posted on 1 year ago by Dawn in News, Switch | 0 comments
Koei Tecmo have today announced that the combined shipments for the Secret sub-series of Atelier titles has exceeded two million worldwide.
[Review] We Love Katamari Reroll + Royal Reverie
Posted on 1 year ago by Edan(@@Virtualboi92) in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: June 2, 2023
Developer: Bandai Namco / Monkey Craft
Publisher: Bandai Namco
Sometimes, the biggest challenge we face as reviewers is in describing simple concepts – take Katamari, for instance. You play as a tiny green man called the Prince, and you’re tasked with rolling around a comically large and sticky ball. You navigate contained levels with the aim of rolling stuff up into that ball, and growing larger as a result. It sounds closer to a cheese-dream than a compelling gameplay loop, doesn’t it? Despite the outlandish premise, Bandai Namco’s Katamari series has garnered a sizable fanbase over the last two decades. While us super-fans collectively pine for a brand new entry in the series, a re-release of the franchise’s phenomenal second outing We Love Katamari has found its way into our lives courtesy of developer Monkey Craft. Out of all of the base expectations you can have for a remake or a remaster, matching or exceeding the original title in every metric is paramount. When it comes to We Love Katamari Reroll + Royal Reverie, we get a couple of hits, and a whole bunch of misses.
Mugen Souls Z coming to Switch
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Original (6/19): Eastasiasoft, Idea Factory, and Compile Heart announced today that Mugen Souls Z is seeing release on Switch. It will be available this September.
Mugen Souls Z is a sequel to the original game, which is also on Switch. The RPG features multiple open worlds to explore, extensive character customization, and strategic turn-based combat on free-roaming battle maps. On Switch, the game includes all prior extras, content true to the original Japanese release such as hot springs mini-games and additional CG gallery images, plus full English language support for both text and audio.
