[Preview] Thirsty Suitors: skating, berating and ruminating have never felt so stylish
Posted on 3 months ago by Nicholas Serpa in Previews, Switch eShop | 0 comments
My demo with Thirsty Suitors had me battling an ex-boyfriend by slinging insults, racking up combos at an abandoned skatepark, and cooking food to win my parents’ approval. Credit where credit is due: I don’t think any other game has tried to do those three specific things at once! It feels like exactly the type of game you’d expect to see Annapurna publishing these days – a little surreal, very experimental, and handcrafted to surprise you at almost every turn. While I’m a little unsure about how Thirsty Suitors will manage to tie all its ideas together into a cohesive package, I’ve enjoyed the rollercoaster ride that I’ve experienced so far.
[Preview] Cocoon’s “worlds within worlds” mechanic is incredible, alien sci-fi
Posted on 3 months ago by Nicholas Serpa in Features, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Cocoon is enrapturing. A few minutes into my demo, I had already managed to completely block out the noise of the bustling Summer Game Fest crowds around me – no small feat – and found myself completely absorbed in the mysterious desert landscapes of the alien planet I was exploring. While ostensibly a game about solving puzzles, playing Cocoon felt less like working out solutions to brainteasers, and more like trying to interpret and learn the rules of the world around me. Or, worlds, to be more precise. While its developer, Geometric Interactive, isn’t revealing too many of the game’s secrets just yet, I’m captivated by what I’ve played so far, and can’t wait to untangle the web of its interconnected pieces.
Sifu getting major update on Switch next week
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Original (6/6): Sloclap has revealed exclusively to Nintendo Everything that the Switch version of Sifu is getting a major update next week.
The Arenas Expansion initially came to other platforms back in March. This content, along with title update 3 content (minus the Replay Editor due to hardware limitations), will be made available for Switch on June 15, 2023.
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Everything we played at Summer Game Fest (Sonic, Disney Illusion Island, and more) | Nintendo Everything Refresh Ep. 056
Posted on 3 months ago by Nicholas Serpa in Podcast, Switch | 0 comments
There may not have been an E3 this summer, but it sure as heck felt like it! Between Summer Games Fest, the Xbox and PlayStation showcases, the Wholesome Direct, Future Games Show, and even more presentations than we can list here, there have been hundreds of games announced or shown off in the past few weeks. Fortunately, we were able to visit LA last week to get hand-on with a wide range of exciting Switch-bound games, including Sonic Superstars, Oxenfree II, Mortal Kombat 1 and much, much more! In this week’s episode of Nintendo Everything Refresh, join your hosts Nick Serpa and Tom Chaplin as they talk about all the games big and small that Nick got to demo at Summer Games Fest. Then, stick around for some other freshly announced Indies you should keep on your radar, several irrelevant tangential conversations (our favorite), and more!
Our podcast is available on most major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, or you can check out the video version on YouTube. Direct downloads are also available for free through our friends at ListenNotes.
[Preview] Mortal Kombat 1: A silky-smooth, hyper-violent reboot that’s (somehow) coming to Switch
Posted on 3 months ago by Nicholas Serpa in Previews, Switch | 0 comments
Mortal Kombat 1 is perhaps the most jaw-dropping fighting game I’ve ever had the privilege of playing. And not just in a figurative sense, because there’s literally an X-Ray attack in which Sub-Zero skewers his opponent’s brain through their mouth with a shard of ice, rendered in a shocking amount of detail. Between the new Kameo mechanic, an increased focus on aerial play, and some of the most stunning visuals I’ve ever seen in a fighting game, this is a game that feels next-gen from edge to edge. That’s a polite way of saying: I have no idea how they are going to get this running on Switch.
[Preview] Hands-on with Oxenfree II: Lost Signals
Posted on 3 months ago by Nicholas Serpa in Previews, Switch | 0 comments
It’s easy to forget, looking back, just how innovative Oxenfree felt when it launched in 2016. Plenty of games up to that point had experimented with branching narratives and dialogue, but few had managed to weave conversations together in such an organic, convincing way. What started as a slow-burn teen drama quickly evolved into a tense supernatural thriller, and the choices the player makes for protagonist Alex could have a dramatic impact on the ending of the game. After getting hands-on with Oxenfree II: Lost Signals at Summer Game Fest, I’m confident that Night School Studio knows exactly what the fans are looking for from this sequel, and I can’t wait to play more of it.
How Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom transformed BotW’s best moment
Posted on 3 months ago by Tom in Features, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Eventide Island was one of the best moments in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. In this video, Sam dives into what made it such a memorable location, how it represents the philosophy of the game, and how it’s changed to fit Tears of the Kingdom’s new design.
Check out the full video from us below.
[Interview] Oxenfree II: Lost Signals director details story, new mechanics, more
Posted on 3 months ago by Nicholas Serpa in Interviews, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Oxenfree II, the long-awaited sequel to Night School Studio’s moody supernatural mystery, is right around the corner. After playing through the first 30 minutes of the game at Sumer Game Fest Play Days, we had the opportunity to speak with studio director Sean Krankel about the game’s development, storytelling mechanics, and more.
You can check out our in-depth conversation below.
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June 2023 Capcom Showcase live stream
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
The June 2023 Capcom Showcase is almost here, and just ahead of the event, we’re sharing the official live stream. It begins at 3 PM PT / 6 PM ET / 11 PM in the UK / 12 AM in Europe. There’ll also be a pre-show a half hour beforehand if you’re interested.
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective is confirmed to have a presence here. Other than that, it remains to be seen if any other Switch titles will appear. Of course, we’ll being you any notable news as it happens.
Ubisoft Forward June 2023 live stream
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
The June 2023 Ubisoft Forward live stream will be starting soon. While the main event is happening at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM in the UK / 7 PM in Europe, there’ll be a pre-show starting 15 minutes before that.
One Switch game confirmed for the show is the recently-revealed Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Other likely candidates include Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (for future DLC) and the next Just Dance release. We’ll bring you all of the Switch-related news as it happens right on the main site.
