Metroid Prime 4 gets more details on Vi-O-La motorcycle gameplay
Posted on 4 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
During the most recent Nintendo Direct, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond revealed that there’ll be motorcycle gameplay with the Vi-O-La mechanic. Nintendo has since shared a few more details explaining how it all works.
We previously heard that Vi-O-La can be used to traverse and explore the environment. The Nintendo Direct footage also gave some idea as to how it’ll all work, but the latest information batch covers things in a bit more detail.
Here’s the full rundown of Vi-O-La in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond:
More: Metroid Prime 4, Retro Studios
GameStop restocks Shiny Koraidon and Miraidon codes for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet after recent debacle
Posted on 4 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
After the recent fiasco with the Shiny Koraidon and Miraidon distribution for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet at GameStop, codes have been restocked.
The in-store promotion kicked off at stores across the United States about a week ago. Soon after, however, chaos ensued. Codes were quickly gobbled up – many by scalpers – leaving many fans unable to get a code. Plenty of codes quickly flooded eBay for exorbitant prices.
Part of the issue was the day in which the promotion began. The new Pokemon Trading Card Game pack Mega Evolution launched at the same time, so that was not a good recipe for success. Pokemon cards themselves have been tough to come by and have brought out plenty of scalpers on their own. They were looking to take advantage of the Mega Evolution drop, and at the same time, took advantage of the hype for Shiny Shiny Koraidon and Miraidon for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet as well.
More: Pokemon Scarlet, Pokemon Violet
Nintendo issues October 2025 Switch 1 backwards compatibility fixes for Switch 2, full list
Posted on 5 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
October has rolled in, and as part of that, a new wave of backwards compatibility fixes are available for Nintendo Switch 1 games on Switch 2.
You may remember that both systems received a new firmware update this week. We mentioned that there could be backwards compatibility fixes even though Nintendo only highlighted stability improvements, which turned out to be the case.
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List of all Switch demos
Posted on 5 days 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.
Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny launch trailer – Nickelodeon favorites star in Nintendo Switch action RPG
Posted on 5 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
A final launch trailer has been released for Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny. The Nintendo Switch game features Nickelodeon favorites, reimagined as epic action-RPG heroes in solo and local co-op play.
Learn more about it via the following overview:
Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots dev on decision to bring the series back, initially considered a port
Posted on 5 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The developers behind Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots have spoken about the decision to bring back the franchise.
This was a milestone release for a couple of reasons. First, it’s been several years since the franchise has seen a new entry – and even longer if you don’t count the 2019 VR game. Additionally, this is the first time that Everybody’s Golf has gone multiplatform, meaning it’s on a Nintendo system for the first time.
When asked by Japanese magazine Famitsu how Bandai Namco ended up working on Everybody’s Golf, which was originally a PlayStation-published series, producer Tomokazu Fukazawa said:
Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 review for Nintendo Switch
Posted on 6 days ago by Ethan in Reviews, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: October 2, 2025
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
The 40th anniversary of the Super Mario Bros. series is finally here, and Nintendo’s most notable offering for the event has now arrived as well. By now, there isn’t too much to say about Super Mario Galaxy or Super Mario Galaxy 2 that hasn’t already been said – they’re absolutely brilliant 3D platformers and are properly rated as some of the greatest games of all time. Thankfully, that brilliance continues to shine bright on Nintendo Switch (and Switch 2) with the new re-release. Long story short: if you can stomach the $70 asking price, this is the best official way to play two of Nintendo’s greatest games. The developers have made a whole host of minor changes to these titles that make them a joy to play through, even to this day.
Space Chef receives Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
Posted on 6 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Space Chef now has its release date on Nintendo Switch. The game is slated for October 28, 2025, publisher Kwalee and developer BlueGooGames confirmed today.
Space Chef, a cooking adventure title, was revealed back in 2022. Fans helped bring the project to life via crowdfunding.
Tons of details can be found in the following overview:
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Deltarune creator on why he expanded his team and his wrist issues
Posted on 6 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Back in 2024, Toby Fox told fans that he was bringing in more talent to help work on his next game, Deltarune. He planned to still very much be involved in the creation process, but it meant taking a slight step back.
In a recent interview, Fox explained that decision. He also commented on his physical condition for wrist issues – something we’ve heard about before – which is thankfully is a bit better these days.
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury 1.2.2 update out now, patch notes [update: more details]
Posted on 6 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
September 30: Nintendo has come out with another Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury update, with the game moving up to version 1.2.2.
Nintendo can often be cryptic with its patches, and that’s once again the case here. Issues have been fixed – but these are unspecified.
The full notice is as follows:
