[Preview] Hands-on with JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R
Posted on 1 year ago by Nicholas Serpa in News | 0 comments
For a multimedia franchise that’s been around for 35 years, it’s been a while since JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure received a AAA game on home consoles, with 2016’s JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven being the most recent non-phone release. That’s why fans of the franchise have been excited for JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure All-Star Battle R – a remaster of the 2014 fighting game that preceded Eyes of Heaven – which is coming to Switch and other platforms on September 2. I recently had an opportunity to play a small portion of the game and speak with the folks from Bandai Namco to learn more about what’s new in this enhanced version of the fanservice-filled fighter.
We generated a new summer Nintendo render out of AI
Posted on 1 year ago by Bryce(@brodee922) in Features, General Nintendo | 0 comments
It’s summertime again (at least in the US), and around the time that Nintendo partakes in their sporadic tradition of creating renders of their characters in summer scenes. These are most commonly used for promotional images and can vary from individual renders of characters in a void space (such as this image of Peach with ice cream) or detailed scenes of characters in a natural environment (such as Mario lounging on the beach with sailboats in the background).
However, regardless of the content and the intended use of these images, they almost always cause speculation on upcoming game releases. An example of this comes from 2019 when this artwork of Mario eating a watermelon had people swearing that Super Mario Sunshine was coming to Switch. Since these theories never seem to bear any fruit (Super Mario Sunshine did eventually come to Switch, but there was no relation to the watermelon render), we figured instead of analyzing past renders that Nintendo has released, it might be fun to make our own.
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[Review] Mario Strikers: Battle League
Posted on 1 year ago by Dennis Gagliardotto(@LyonHart_) in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: June 10, 2022
Developer: Next Level Games
Publisher: Nintendo
With its previous outings on GameCube and Wii, Mario had his own take on soccer (or football) that felt exciting and fresh at the time. A cast of characters from the franchise made up a roster for players to choose from and jump into a field with the basic rules of the sport in place, but with a few more mechanics that would further excite the gameplay – elements like specials, tackles, and specialized stadiums that certainly made the entire experience feel very, well, Mario. With little to no fouls to worry about, Mario Strikers was always a frenetic perspective on the traditional sport. Mario Strikers: Battle League has increased that chaos tenfold mechanically but does little elsewhere to warrant any sort of prolonged investment that prior entries to the series had before. While the game has a lot going for it, there feels like untapped potential has been left on the table.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Nintendo Direct live stream
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
The Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Nintendo Direct is almost here, and fans can tune in to the live stream we’ve attached to this post.
It’s been quite some time since the last game-dedicated Nintendo Direct, but that’s what we’re getting today. Nintendo is expected to host the broadcast at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET / 3 PM in the UK / 4 pm in Europe. We’re in for a 20-minute presentation.
Nintendo Everything Refresh Ep. 013 – Final Fantasy VII Crisis Core announced for Switch, new mainline Fire Emblem rumors, and more
Posted on 1 year ago by Nicholas Serpa in Podcast, Switch | 0 comments
Finally, Switch owners will get to do something we’ve all always dreamed of – play PSP games! Seriously, though – we’re all very excited about to talk about the recently revealed Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII remaster, which looks shockingly good as an upgrade of a 2007 handheld game. We’ll also discuss the rumors that have been going around that Nintendo has a new mainline Fire Emblem game ready to go, as well as the leaked details and images that are adding some fuel to the fire. After that, stick around for discussion about Overwatch 2, the recent Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak demo, and so much more!
Our show 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 below:
[Review] Lost Ruins
Posted on 1 year ago by Nicholas Serpa in Reviews, Switch eShop | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release Date: June 6, 2022
Developer: Altari Games
Publisher: Dangen Entertainment
As I navigated the dark, sprawling catacombs and trap-filled dungeons of Lost Ruins, I was always deftly aware of the stakes at play. My protagonist – a plucky, somewhat oblivious schoolgirl who had somehow gotten herself transported to this strange land – was almost always a few missteps away from a grisly demise, be that via a hidden environmental trap or by the claws of a fast-moving zombie-like beast. Inevitably, I would falter and reload at my last checkpoint, often frustrated at myself for getting cornered or something similar – but every time, I was eager to jump back into the challenging world of Lost Ruins to explore more of the map and uncover its many secrets.
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Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Nintendo Direct announced for June 22
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A new Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Nintendo Direct is coming this week, Nintendo just announced. The presentation will air on June 22, 2022.
The broadcast, which is expected to be about 20 minutes long, will air at the following times:
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Sonic Frontiers’ marketing has been a rollercoaster
Posted on 1 year ago by Luiz in Features, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Sonic as a franchise is in a curious situation right now. When we look at the hedgehog’s popularity, it is definitely at a high-point thanks to the successful movie sequel that was recently in cinemas. However, when we talk about the actual games, some would argue it’s been a while since we saw a solid release from Sonic Team.
Sonic Frontiers is the next mainline game coming out and expectations are all over the place. Thanks to a weird first impression, people are already worried about it. Right now, however, things are getting progressively better, with new footage and information about the game constantly being revealed and giving some hope for us fans.
I discuss this rollercoaster of events in today’s video, sharing my opinions on the matter. Feel free to check it down below.
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[Preview] Desta: The Memories Between is dreamlike strategy dodgeball game where words can (literally) hurt
Posted on 1 year ago by Nicholas Serpa in Previews, Switch eShop | 0 comments
I’ve played games about dodgeball, and I’ve played games set in the subconscious dreams of their protagonists, but I would bet money that Desta: The Memories Between is probably the first game to combine those two concepts. It seems like a strange marriage at first glance, but after sitting down with one of the game’s producers to see the title in action at a Summer Games Fest media event, I’m at the very least intrigued to see how it will all play out.
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Cuphead Switch physical release still happening, Delicious Last Course briefly considered as standalone game
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Back in 2019, Studio MDHR confirmed Cuphead for physical release. At the time though, the developer said it was waiting for The Delicious Last Course to wrap up development so that everything could be included on the cartridge.
We’re obviously well past 2019 at this point and the new DLC is almost here. Thankfully, Studio MDHR’s original plans haven’t changed. Executive producer and studio director Maja Moldenhauer reconfirmed to Nintendo Everything recently that the physical release is still in the cards for Switch, and more information will be shared “in the coming months”.
