Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution review for Nintendo Switch
Posted on 2 months ago by Richard in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: August 19, 2025
Developer: WayForward
Publisher: WayForward
After twenty years of trying, WayForward’s loveable half-genie hero’s lost adventure has finally made its way to consoles in Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution. Originally in development almost immediately after the completion and release of the original Shantae on Game Boy Color, Risky Revolution was intended to be the second entry in the series, but due to mitigating circumstances, the GBA-developed title was put on indefinite hiatus. A lot of ideas and concepts from this game were reused in future additions to the series, like Risky’s Revenge and Half-Genie Hero, but series creator Matt Bozen always maintained his hope and desire to see it make its way to release. Now in 2025, we finally get to see what we had missed out on decades ago.
Best retro Nintendo games to play on Switch 2 and Switch
Posted on 2 months ago by Ethan in Features, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
When you think of Nintendo Switch 2, you’re probably thinking of all the new games confirmed for the system – and that’s completely understandable. Generally speaking, Nintendo releases one new major title per month to spread them out. If you’ve played tons of Nintendo Switch games and finished the latest Switch 2 game, what are you supposed to play in the time between? That’s where Switch Online’s Nintendo Classic range comes in.
Nintendo has added a lot of games to their NES, SNES, Nintendo 64, Game Boy, and Game Boy Advance platforms, and it’s a great idea to try out some older titles while you wait for the next new one. Their lineup of retro games is about to get a whole lot better, too: not only are GameCube games starting to release on the system, but it’s also got a built-in microphone, which theoretically makes Nintendo DS games possible as well. So today, we’re going over some of the best offerings on Nintendo Switch Online plus some new games Nintendo could realistically add over the Switch 2’s (hopefully) long lifespan.
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Tales of Xillia Remastered reveals Nintendo Switch frame rate, resolution
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Following up on this week’s announcement of Tales of Xillia Remastered, Bandai Namco has confirmed the game’s frame rate and resolution on Nintendo Switch.
Frame rate is where fans might be disappointed with the final result. It turns out that the RPG will run at 30 FPS on Nintendo’s platform (and that could fluctuate depending on what’s happening on screen). As it turns out, this is actually a downgrade from the original PlayStation 3 release. Much of the game did run at 30 FPS back in the day, but battles were 60 FPS – and it would have been great to see something similar on Nintendo Switch.
Nintendo identifies Xenoblade Chronicles X issue on Switch 2
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Nintendo provided another status update on Switch 1 backwards compatibility for Switch 2 this week, and has now reported a bug with Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition.
The game itself is largely playable. However, a notice has now been shared that “voices may be out of sync in some areas.” You may seen this in some cutscenes.
Plants vs. Zombies Replanted dev explains why the game is getting a remaster nearly 20 years later
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Nick Reinhart, general manager at PopCap, recently spoke about why the original Plants vs. Zombies is making a comeback after so many years with the upcoming Replanted remaster.
The title is seeing a new release later this year on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. It goes well beyond a port as the team is adding in local co-op and PVP options, the Rest in Peace and Cloudy Day modes, and an art gallery showing previously-unreleased concepts.
Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution launch trailer – shelved GBA game revived on Nintendo Switch
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
WayForward has shared a launch trailer for Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution. After it was originally planned for the GBA before being shelved, it was revitalized and released on Nintendo Switch.
Plenty of information can be found in the following overview:
Vtuber band visual novel Melon Parker: Kimi ga Nandemo Bu no Buchou-san announced for Nintendo Switch
Posted on 2 months ago by Cris-(chito) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Cyberstep and Rabbitfoot have announced Melon Parker: Kimi ga Nandemo Bu no Buchou-san. The title will receive a physical release in Japan, and launch on November 27, 2025 with English support.
Melon Parker: Kimi ga Nandemo Bu no Buchou-san is a visual novel based on the Japanese music Vtuber group Meropaka. Each individual member is a character in the game, and each character is fully voiced by their respective member.
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar begins introducing marriage candidates
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Switch 2, Videos | 0 comments
August 5: Starting today, Marvelous is kicking off a weekly video series for Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar that will introduce the eligible marriage candidates for Story of Season: Grand Bazaar. New ones will be going live on a regular basis.
Twelve bachelors and bachelorettes are in the game. First up is Sophie, “whose devotion to revitalizing Zephyr Town is as infectious as her smile, get to know her likes, dislikes, and see more of her charming personality on display.”
Bye Sweet Carole secures Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer [update: physical release]
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
August 21: Today, Maximum Entertainment and developer Little Sewing Machine gave the final release date for Bye Sweet Carole. The title arrives for Nintendo Switch on October 9, 2025.
The narrative-horror game inspired by classic animation movies was originally planned for last year. However, it ended up seeing a delay.
Those that need a refresher on the project can read the following overview:
Once Upon A Katamari opening movie
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Bandai Namco uploaded the official opening movie for Once Upon A Katamari today. The theme song “Katamari Time” is included, which is done by chelmico.
Those that need a refresher on the game can check out the following overview:
