Mario Strikers fans might be surprised to hear that the game came close to being more of a platformer.
That news comes from Mike Inglehart, who was a director on the GameCube title as well as its Wii sequel Mario Strikers Charged. Next Level Games toyed around with that mixture of soccer and platforming after receiving limited direction from Nintendo. However, after the Big N reviewed the team’s work and was told to start over, Mario Strikers became more of a soccer experience that emphasized the sport itself.
There’s a lot that Mario Strikers players remember about the first game, including Waluigi’s notorious crotch chop celebration. It’s something that can be seen after the character scores a goal.
For those wondering about the origins of the taunt, we have new insight from director Mike Inglehart. Inglehart spoke with GameXplain about its inspiration, how Next Level Games didn’t count on it getting past Nintendo, and more.
Elizabeth Swann is joining Disney Speedstorm as one of the game’s playable characters, it’s been announced. Gameloft posted the news on the official Twitter account today.
Disney Speedstorm was announced for Switch during a Nintendo Direct last month. It’s a free-to-play arcade racer featuring characters and tracks from both Disney and Pixar worlds.
With Phantom Breaker: Omnia reaching Switch, a new launch trailer has come in for the game. Publisher Rocket Panda Games and developer Mages are providing another look at the 2D anime fighter.
We have more information about Phantom Breaker: Omnia below.
What the Dub?! creator Wide Right Interactive and RiffTrax, the team behind Mystery Science Theater 3000, have announced that they’re teaming up on RiffTrax: The Game. It’s slated for a May 5, 2022 release on Switch.
RiffTrax: The Game is described as “the definitive movie heckling party title”. It includes over 250 movies clips, new game modes, Twitch integration, and more ways to connect players.
Top Hat Studios, in collaboration with developer Salmon Snake, announced today that it will soon be putting Vengeful Heart on Switch. It will release in late March.
Vengeful Heart is a retro futuristic visual novel that you playing as Josephine Lace, who goes on a mission to take down “the system that ruined her and starts looking for more broken hearts to achieve her promised revenge”. More information can be found below.
Dawn of the Monsters just landed on Switch, and a new trailer has come in to celebrate. WayForward and 13AM Games just shared the video today.
Here’s some information about Dawn of the Monsters:
During an online presentation today, Capcom revealed the final release date for Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak. The expansion is set for release on June 30, 2022, the company announced.
The Citadel features various environments such as lush forests and icy mountains. There are various forms of life here including Morphed Wirebugs and Marionette Spiders. Dangerous monsters also appear, including the Fanged Beast Garangolm, Fanged Wyvern Lunagaron, Blood Orange Bishaten, and Flying Wyvern Astalos.
Today, publisher Saber Interactive and developer 34BigThings issued a new gameplay overview trailer for Redout 2. It provides a new look at the newest addition to the anti-gravity (AG) racing franchise which was first announced at the end of last year.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl are about to receive to receive a new 1.3.0 update, and it’s bringing along the opportunity to obtain Arceus and Darkrai.
For Arceus, fans need to have Pokemon Legends: Arceus save data on their Switch system after completing all main missions. There’s also the requirement of joining the Hall of Fame and obtaining the National Pokedex in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond or Pokemon Shining Pearl. Players will then need to return to their room where they can get the Azure Flute item. After this, simply head over to the Spear Pillar at the top of Mount Coronet. Arceus will immediately appear.
