Our reaction to the June 2023 Nintendo Direct
Posted on 1 year ago by Tom in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
It’s that time again! A brand new Nintendo Direct means its time for Tom and Sam to record their live reactions to all the new announcements, updates, and reveals. There were plenty of surprises along the way.
Here’s our full reaction video to the June 2023 Nintendo Direct:
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Persona 5 Tactica, Fire Emblem GBA, Ace Attorney 4-6 Remasters and more! | Nintendo Everything Refresh Ep. 057
Posted on 1 year ago by Nicholas Serpa in Podcast, Switch | 0 comments
In this week’s episode of Nintendo Everything Refresh (which, fun disclosure, was recorded BEFORE that killer Nintendo Direct!), join your hosts Nick and Tom as they discuss some exciting Switch-bound games announced last week, including of Persona 5 Tactica, the Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy (which contains HD remasters of Ace Attorney 4-6), and much more. We’ll also discuss the upcoming Switch Online release of Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade, and why this might be a great entry point into the series for new fans. Stick around for chatter about some creative recent releases, including Dordogne, ProtoCorgi and much more!
Video: Super Mario RPG graphics comparison (Switch vs. SNES)
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Super Mario RPG will be returning later this year with a remake fit for the game’s well-regarded reputation, and a new comparison video shows how much the graphics have been updated. GameXplain put together a video showing the Switch and SNES versions side by side.
Super Mario RPG seems to have new cutscenes, but that doesn’t mean the actual gameplay has been left by the wayside. There are plenty of improvements on that front as well, from completely redone character models to full environment overhauls. Super Mario RPG did come out on the SNES close to thirty years ago, so this sort of evolution is to be expected.
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WarioWare: Move It boxart, screenshots
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Screenshots, Switch | 0 comments
We have the official boxart for WarioWare: Move It, which we’ve attached above. Additionally, a new set of screenshots is available.
Below is an overview of the game:
Good-Feel reveals Otogi Katsugeki Mameda no Bakeru: Oracle Saitarou no Sainan!! for Switch
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
While it wasn’t in the English version of the presentation, today’s Japanese Nintendo Direct included the reveal of Good Feel’s new Switch game Otogi Katsugeki Mameda no Bakeru: Oracle Saitarou no Sainan!!. The studio is known for the likes of Kirby’s Epic Yarn, Yoshi’s Woolly World, and Yoshi’s Crafted World.
The game has players controlling a tanuki boy named Bakeru, disguised as a human. He uses taiko (drumming) actions to defeat a festival army wreaking havoc throughout a fantasy version of Japan.
Pikmin 1 + 2 Switch physical release happening in September
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
According to Nintendo, the newly-revealed HD versions of Pikmin 1 and Pikmin 2 for Switch will be receiving a physical release. Both will be available in one package on September 22, 2023.
Nintendo shared a whole bunch of news about the series today. Aside from announcing HD versions of the first two entries, Pikmin 4 was given a lengthy showcase. A demo for that game is also slated for June 28.
Star Ocean: The Second Story R reveals physical release, collector’s edition
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Square Enix has confirmed that Star Ocean: The Second Story R will have a physical release, including a collector’s edition.
The collector’s edition includes a copy of the game, goods box, original soundtrack, art book, and mini acrylic stand collection box. This will be a Square Enix store exclusive. Note that the game is not packed inside the collector’s edition goods box, but will be shipped together.
Sonic Central 2023 presentation announced for June 23
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
SEGA will host a new Sonic Central 2023 presentation on June 23, the company announced. It will go live at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET / 4 PM in the UK / 5 PM in Europe.
The event will include a sneak peek of upcoming projects, partnerships, and event happenings in 2023. Sonic Superstars will likely be here, as could DLC for Sonic Frontiers.
The Sonic Central 2023 presentation will be live streamed on both YouTube and Twitch.
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Super Mario RPG boxart, screenshots
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Screenshots, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo has passed along a bunch of screenshots from Super Mario RPG, and we have the boxart as well. The announcement was made during a Nintendo Direct presentation today.
Find some information about the Switch remake below.
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Super Mario RPG original composer Yoko Shimomura back for Switch remake
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Super Mario RPG is finally back after many years with a new Switch remake, and Yoko Shimomura has now confirmed her involvement. Shimomura was the original composer of the SNES RPG.
If you saw today’s trailer, you may have noticed that Super Mario RPG features updated music on Switch. Shimomura confirmed that she’s in charge of arranging all of the songs.
