As with all side-scrolling Mario games, Super Mario Bros. Wonder is home to a few particularly tricky secret exits and we have a guide listing every one of them. Most of the time, they lead to an alternate path on the world map containing more levels or even a hidden Captain Toad location. We’ve compiled a full list of all the secret exits, how to find them, and what lies beyond. Let’s-a-go!

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[Let’s Talk] Your favorite Halloween games

Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk | 0 comments

Halloween is just around the corner, and some of you might be celebrating already. Perhaps you’re spending the weekend by breaking out a particular game for the celebration.

What are some of your favorite games to play around Halloween? Do you go for something a bit more cozy like Luigi’s Mansion? Or maybe you opt for something more along the lines of Resident Evil? Let us know in the comments below.

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[Review] Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Posted on 1 year ago by Nicholas Serpa in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments

System: Switch
Release date: October 20, 2023
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo

As I reflect on my time spent with Super Mario Bros. Wonder, there truly wasn’t a single moment when I wasn’t having an absolute blast. Any time it seemed impossible that there could possibly be any other surprises left in a game that already had been bombarding me with creative ideas left and right, to my delight, I was always proven wrong. At its core, Super Mario Bros. Wonder is the same joyful platforming adventure that Nintendo has crafted for decades. The key difference this time is that the developers have designed a fundamental sense of novelty into every stage, every new mechanic, every visual flourish. The result is a side-scroller that always feels fresh, fun and exciting in ways that few genre peers have accomplished.

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[Review] Sonic Superstars

Posted on 1 year ago by Dawn in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments

System: Switch
Release date: October 17, 2023
Developer: Arzest / SEGA
Publisher: SEGA

Few video game mascots are as instantly recognizable as Sonic the Hedgehog, and even fewer have had such a turbulent career. It often feels as though SEGA doesn’t quite know what it wants to do with the character, and as a result it’s difficult to know what to expect from each new title. Sonic Superstars is now the latest outing for the blue blur, and although it hearkens back to the beloved 2D Genesis games that kickstarted the franchise, there are several modern elements thrown in to shake up the gameplay, both for better and for worse.

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All Captain Toad locations in Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Posted on 1 year ago by Ethan in Guides, Switch | 0 comments

Captain Toad plays a particularly helpful role in Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and as such, we’ll fill you in on all of his locations. He’s hidden in five different spots around the world map, and when you find him, he gives you lots of Flower Coins. If you need a bunch of Flower Coins to purchase some badges or standees, it’s a good idea to seek out Captain Toad to receive some for free.

As mentioned, there are only five different Captain Toad locations. It’s important to note that you can only receive Flower Coins from Captain Toad the first time you speak to him at each of these locations. If you go back to see him, he won’t have anything else to give you.

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Full list of all 24 Badges in Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Posted on 1 year ago by Ethan in Guides, Switch | 0 comments

Following the release of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, we’ve put together a new guide naming all Badges and their locations in the game.

You can use Badges one at a time, and it adds a new ability to your arsenal for as long as it’s equipped. You can swap them out before and after levels, so you’re able to tailor the abilities you want to fit the needs of the level you’re playing. Finding the Badges is actually the easy part: every single Badge except for one is purchased from a Poplin Shop or given to you throughout the story. We’ve managed to round up every single Badge, and you can find a list of each one’s functions below. We won’t discuss any final boss spoilers (nor any details about the final level), but we will discuss the final Badge’s function – if you’d rather keep that a surprise, bookmark this page and come back later!

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[Review] Crymachina

Posted on 1 year ago by Dawn in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments

System: Switch
Release date: October 24, 2023
Developer: FuRyu
Publisher: NIS America

Although not the biggest company out there, developer FuRyu has arguably made a little more of a name for themselves over recent years, bringing titles such as Monark and The Caligula Effect to the Switch with mixed reception. Crymachina is the latest game from the developer, an action RPG that acts as a sort of spiritual successor to their previous attempt at the genre, Crystar. Unfortunately, although Crymachina has a strong, well-developed narrative, its combat fails to make a lasting impression, making it another middling attempt that may be best avoided.

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[Interview] Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope dev on bringing back Rayman and the future

Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Interviews, Switch | 0 comments

We’ve been sharing excerpts from our recent Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope interview with creative director Davide Soliani, but we wanted to publish our full discussion which contains some extras.

Soliani shared a lot of insight about bringing back Rayman for the game’s final DLC, Rayman in the Phantom Show. He also spoke to us about interest in continuing the franchise in the future, though it’s too early to say anything at present.

Here’s our full discussion:

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[Let’s Talk] Super Mario Bros. Wonder impressions

Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch | 0 comments

Super Mario Bros. Wonder is one of the biggest Switch games of 2023. With the title now officially launching worldwide, we’d like to hear about what your early thoughts are if you’ve started it up.

If you’ve been playing, what are your early thoughts? What do you think of the new features like the badge system? How do you feel it compares to other 2D Mario games? Let us know in the comments below.

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How to 100 percent complete Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Posted on 1 year ago by Ethan in Guides, Switch | 0 comments

Today, we’re going over a detailed list of requirements in Super Mario Bros. Wonder for 100 percent completion. We won’t have any story or picture spoilers here, but we will briefly discuss the reward you receive for full completion – which some may view as being a little underwhelming.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder dropped just a few days ago, and many of its most dedicated players are already working on fully completing the game. Some of the later levels definitely get tough, but this actually isn’t as tall of an order as it sounds. If you complete every single level and collect all the goodies along the way, full 100 percent completion should take somewhere between 20 and 25 hours.