Ability Chunks in Splatoon 3 explained: what they do and how to get them
Posted on 1 year ago by Ethan in Guides, Switch | 0 comments
Today, we’re going over what Ability Chunks are in Splatoon 3, what each one does, and how you can use them on your gear to best effect.
Ability Chunks are a returning mechanic in Splatoon 3 that let you change up your gear with special bonuses and effects. Each piece of headgear, clothing, and shoes can have one primary ability and three secondary abilities. To unlock all three slots on a piece of gear, you’ll need to either purchase an upgrade in the shop with in-game currency or use Super Sea Snails (which are only obtained after participating in a Splatfest). It’s important to note that amiibo-exclusive gear is not present in the shops, so the only way to upgrade them at all is to use Super Sea Snails.
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Competitive Pokemon guide for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Posted on 1 year ago by Ethan in Guides, Switch | 0 comments
Today, we’ll be walking you through the process of making your favorite Pokemon ready for battles with a competitive guide. This aspect has existed for as long as the franchise has – but with each passing generation, Game Freak and the Pokemon Company have made competitive battling more and more accessible. IVs, EVs, leveling up, held items, and much more are involved.
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[Let’s Talk] February 2024 Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase reactions
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch | 0 comments
The first Nintendo Direct of 2024 is in the books with this week’s Partner Showcase. It may not have been the general presentation with many first-party announcements that some may have wanted, but there was still plenty of news.
Nintendo did manage to have an announcement of its own with the reveal of Endless Ocean Luminous, the first entry in the series since the Wii era. Speaking of Wii, Epic Mickey is back with a remake titled Epic Mickey: Rebrushed. Xbox made some announcements with ports of Grounded and Pentiment, Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble and Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist were revealed (plus others like Gundam Breaker 4 and Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream), and we got a number of shadowdrops including five Rare titles on Nintendo Switch Online, Penny’s Big Breakaway, and Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On. You can catch up on the full recap here.
What did you think of the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase? What was your favorite announcement? Let us know in the comments.
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Promenade gameplay
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
With Promenade now releasing on Switch, a new round of gameplay has emerged. 25 minutes of footage gives us a look at the 2D platformer.
Find some information about the title in the following overview:
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February 2024 Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase pre-order roundup
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Pre-orders are starting to open for new games featured during today’s February 2024 Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase. Endless Ocean Luminous, Epic Mickey Rebrushed, and Gundam Breaker 4 were among the revealed titles.
Here’s the roundup of pre-orders:
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[Review] Mario vs. Donkey Kong
Posted on 1 year ago by Nicholas Serpa in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: February 16, 2024
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
For as much as Mario’s continued success can be traced back all the way to his debut in the 1981 arcade game Donkey Kong, outside of the occasional professional sporting tournament, kart race or fistfight, he and the famous ape rarely share the screen these days as much as they used to. And it really isn’t Mario’s fault, now is it? How concerned can we expect him to be with a banana-obsessed gorilla while Bowser is off transforming into floating sentient castles in Super Mario Bros Wonder? That said, I’m pleased to report that the characters’ rivalry is still alive and well, brought to the forefront once again with this release of Mario vs. Donkey Kong. A remake of the titular 2004 Game Boy Advance puzzle-platformer that spawned its own series, this game sports both enhanced visuals and some new stages and modes. But is that enough to warrant a revisit and bring in new players, and how does this enhanced package hold up twenty years after the original?
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Paradox Pokemon movesets for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Posted on 1 year ago by Ethan in Guides, Switch | 0 comments
Paradox Pokemon are among the strongest creatures available in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, so we’ve put together a list of movesets for each one aimed at more casual players. If you’d like to catch some Paradox Pokemon and get them ready for battles against friends, check out our list of Paradox Pokemon locations.
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Irem Collection Volume 2 delayed
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Irem Collection Volume 2 is seeing a delay, ININ Games has confirmed.
The package was originally supposed to launch this week – at least digitally. However, it’s now been postponed. In a statement on social media, ININ said it wasn’t satisfied with the state in which Volume 1 was released, and wants to avoid a similar situation this time around. The company did not provide an update on launch timing.
ININ’s full statement about the delay for Irem Collection Volume 2 reads:
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Splatoon 3 Side Order: 10 tips to know before you start
Posted on 1 year ago by Ethan in Guides, Switch | 0 comments
Side Order, Splatoon 3’s main DLC campaign, is available now, and we have a few tips and tricks in this guide to get you started.
In this game mode, you’ll be tasked with scaling the Spire of Order. Each floor offers a different challenge, and depending on the weapon you pick, some of these can get quite difficult. We’ve put together a list of tips, tricks, and strategies for clearing the Side Order campaign, plus a list of things you should know before you start playing. We won’t include any story spoilers here, so if you’re looking to avoid them, you’re in the clear. Let’s get right into our Splatoon 3 Side Order guide, then.
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Best-selling games of January 2024 in the U.S. on Switch
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
New data from Circana gives us a look at the best-selling games of January 2024 specifically on Switch.
Nintendo tends to dominate, but there are a few third-party games here. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown cracks the top five, for example. Hogwarts Legacy is still doing well at #2. Super Mario Bros. Wonder is still the overall top seller.
Here’s the full list:
