Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion interview – producer on moving away from mechs, change in art style, Nintendo Switch 2, more
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Reviews, Switch 2 | 0 comments
After Daemon X Machina came to Nintendo Switch in 2019, the game is getting a sequel with the upcoming release of Titanic Scion. Even better, it’ll be able to take advantage of Nintendo Switch 2 this time around.
The upgrade in hardware isn’t the only change this time around. Marvelous is focusing less on mechs, mixed up the visual style, and more.
Series producer Kenichiro Tsukuda recently spoke about these changes, Nintendo Switch 2, and other topics in a wide-ranging interview with Nintendo Everything. You can find our full discussion below.
Kirby: Star-Crossed World lore predictions
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Ethan in Features, Switch 2 | 0 comments
One of the best parts of the Kirby franchise is how flexible it is. If you so choose, you can romp right through the main campaign of whichever game you please while paying little attention to the story. For those who do want to delve into Kirby lore, though, there are plenty of tidbits to uncover here and there. Kirby and the Forgotten Land was absolutely bursting to the brim with new lore details, and you can read all about them here. Now, Kirby and the Forgotten Land is receiving a new DLC story called Star-Crossed World. As you might expect, this will probably contain at least a few new lore drops. And today, we’re here to make a few predictions about what those might be! We’ll be discussing spoilers from a few major Kirby games, so keep that in mind before you continue.
[Let’s Talk] Pokemon Presents July 2025 recap reactions
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Mobile, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
If you tuned in to this week’s Pokemon Presents event, we have a simply question – what did you think of it?
The presentation again gave Pokemon fans all of the latest news, updates, and announcements. One of the more notable segments was for Pokemon Friends, a puzzle game that was revealed and released on the same day. We also saw a new look at Pokemon Champions, which is slated for 2026. And we saw the latest footage of Pokemon Legends: Z-A, including a first look at Mega Dragonite. You can find a handy recap of everything shown here.
Let us know what you thought of the July 2025 Pokemon Presents in the comments below.
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Shadow Labyrinth review for Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Nicholas Serpa in Reviews, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
System: Switch 2 (also on Switch)
Release date: July 17, 2025
Developer: Bandai Namco
Publisher: Bandai Namco
I wish I could have been a fly on the wall during the pitch meeting for Shadow Labyrinth. Of all the ways Bandai Namco could have commemorated the 45th anniversary of Pac-Man, the idea the company landed on was to release an exploration-driven action-platformer set on a sprawling sci-fi planet. Not only that, but Bandai Namco greenlit, developed, and released a game in which the player is accompanied by a dark (possibly evil?) take on Pac-Man named Puck, who devours the souls of slain enemies to help the player level up. It’s a bonkers concept for a spin-off, and one I knew I needed to experience for myself to fully understand.
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July 2025 Pokemon Presents official recap announcement
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
The Pokemon Presents broadcast for July 2025 just wrapped up, and we now have an official recap announcement going over everything that was covered.
There was plenty of news for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, mobile, and the world of Pokemon and general. Pokemon Friends was announced and released, we got new looks at Pokemon Legends: Z-A and Pokemon Champions, and more.
Here’s the full July 2025 Pokemon Presents official recap announcement:
Pokemon Presents live stream – July 2025
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, Switch, Switch 2, Videos | 0 comments
The latest Pokemon Presents for July 2025 is about to start, and just ahead of the event, we have the official live stream. While the main event begins at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM in the UK / 3 PM in Europe, a DJ event with Pikachu is happening first.
The Pokemon Company hasn’t spoken about what we should expect to see, but these presentations are fairly predictable. Expect lots of mobile updates, but we should be getting the latest look at Pokemon Legends: Z-A and possibly Pokemon Champions.
Here’s the Pokemon Presents live stream for July 2025:
Donkey Kong Bananza review for Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Ethan in Reviews, Switch 2 | 0 comments
System: Switch 2
Release date: July 17, 2025
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
These days, Nintendo doesn’t often release new 3D platformers – but when they do, you know it’s going to be something special. On Switch, Nintendo published Super Mario Odyssey and Kirby and the Forgotten Land as the console’s flagship titles in that category. They were both met with critical acclaim, and now it’s Donkey Kong’s turn to give 3D platforming a go. It’s been a long time since we’ve seen DK in the spotlight like this – his last 3D adventure was Donkey Kong 64, which released over 25 years ago. After playing Donkey Kong Bananza, I wonder how we’ve survived so long without a 3D Donkey Kong. Donkey Kong Bananza is a brilliant masterwork of creativity, freedom, and whimsy – and it’s an absolute must-play for anyone even remotely interested in the genre.
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Here’s what we could see from a July 2025 Nintendo Direct
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Ethan in Features, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Today, we’re going over some potential announcements we could see in a July 2025 Nintendo Direct.
You know the drill by now – it’s that time of the year again. To some extent, Nintendo Direct rumors are always swirling about in one form or another. If we reported on every single “there’s a Direct this week” rumor that comes up, we’d probably be posting multiple times per month. In fact, generally speaking, the only time we report on Nintendo Direct rumors is when NateTheHate (who correctly predicted the Switch 2’s reveal date) mentions that one is coming soon.
If you haven’t heard already, there’s supposedly a Nintendo Direct in development for later this month. The most likely days for this presentation would be July 23, July 24, July 30, or July 31 – but at the time of writing, we don’t know which one it is yet or if the Direct is happening at all. Either way, we’re due for one soon.
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[Let’s Talk] Donkey Kong Bananza impressions
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Donkey Kong Bananza was one of the biggest announcements for Nintendo Switch 2 when the console saw its full reveal earlier this year, and this week, it finally launched. With that in mind, we want to know how you’re feeling about it so far if you’ve picked the game up.
Are you playing through Donkey Kong Bananza right now? If so, what are your initial thoughts? Let us know in the comments.
What we want to see from the next big Zelda game on Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Ethan in Features, Switch 2 | 0 comments
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom were huge landmarks for the franchise on Nintendo Switch, and they were also the beginning of a new philosophy. In previous Zelda titles, the intended routes through the games were fairly linear (speedrun tricks and glitches aside). Ocarina of Time, Twilight Princess, and Skyward Sword all clearly intended you to do their dungeons in a planned order, and by the time Skyward Sword released, some fans began to want less linearity in their Zelda games and more freedom. Indeed, when Breath of the Wild released in 2017 for Wii U and Nintendo Switch, that request was answered – from that point on, the entire Zelda series has shifted to a new idea: let the player do whatever they want, in any order they want. Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom both have five main “dungeons” (if you count Divine Beasts as dungeons), and for the most part you can tackle them in any order. In fact, you don’t even have to do them – you can skip right ahead to the final boss if you think you’re up for the challenge.
The point here is, now the pendulum has shifted the other way. Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom were universally acclaimed and sold excellently, but some fans now think that the emphasis on freedom and lack of direction makes the games feel too empty and pointless. This begs an interesting question: with that in mind, what could we see out of the next big Zelda title on Nintendo Switch 2 in a few years? Will the developers listen to the admittedly vocal minority of complaints, or will they double down on their current philosophy and make the next big title free and open-roaming, too? It’s impossible to know for sure, but today we’re talking about freedom versus linearity and some things we’d like to see out of the next big Zelda game.
