[Let’s Talk] Splatoon 3 Direct reactions
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch | 0 comments
The Splatoon 3 Direct aired this week and it was quite the doozy. In its 30-minute presentation, Nintendo shared a ton of details about the upcoming Switch exclusive.
We got a look at new battle stages, new maneuvers, and new weapons. The three main modes were also given a new look with the single-player Story Mode, “Return of the Mammalians”, Turf War, and Salmon Run. We also know have confirmation that Splatfests are back, but now with three teams instead of two plus Tricolor Turf War battles. We also got some new reveals with the Deep Cut trio, new amiibo, Tableturf Battle, and more. You can catch up on the full recap here.
Now that we’re a few days removed from the Splatoon 3 Direct, how did you feel about the presentation? What are your overall feelings on the game in general? Let us know in the comments.
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HAL Laboratory on how Kirby Star Allies allowed Kirby and the Forgotten Land to happen
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
There are now two major Kirby games on Switch. Kirby Star Allies came first and was largely 2D, but you might be interested to know that it largely paved the way for Kirby and the Forgotten Land.
Shinya Kumazaki, who was the general director of both games, spoke about their development connection with Japanese magazine Nintendo Dream. Kumazaki says that Star Allies was a means of “laying the groundwork for future works and we were sure that the next game would be 3D.” Interestingly, HAL Laboratory felt that Star Allies and Forgotten Land were “a single large connected project.”
Splatoon 3 Direct live stream
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
A new game-specific Nintendo Direct is kicking off not too long from now with the Splatoon 3 Direct, and we’ve set up a live stream post for the event. The presentation begins at 6 AM PT / 9 AM PT / 2 PM in the UK / 3 PM in Europe.
We’re in for a pretty lengthy presentation as we have confirmation that the event will be about 30 minutes long. Nintendo is likely to go over some old information, but there’ll surely be new details and reveals centered around the game as well. If anything particularly is notable, we’ll pass it along, and we should also have an official recap announcement shortly after the broadcast ends.
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New Pokemon Scarlet & Violet details, end of the Switch shortage, Tactics Ogre Reborn, and more | Nintendo Everything Refresh Episode 020
Posted on 2 years ago by Nicholas Serpa in Podcast | 0 comments
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are launching on Switch in a matter of months, and last week Nintendo unveiled tons of juicy details about the exciting creatures, locations, and new mechanics that these games will introduce. Join your hosts Nick, Nicolas and Dennis as they unpack all of the major reveals from the latest Pokemon Presents showcase, including what the heck is up with this new “Terastilizing” thing. They’ll also discuss all the major news tidbits from Nintendo’s latest financial reports (it’s more exciting than it sounds, we promise) including whether or not the Switch shortage is coming to an end. After that, stick around for some conversation surrounding some recently announced Switch games, including the not-so-surprising reveal of Tactics Ogre: Reborn.
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. Direct downloads are available here, and you can find links to every platform we’re on over on Anchor.fm.
[Review] Hindsight
Posted on 2 years ago by Dennis Gagliardotto(@LyonHart_) in Reviews, Switch eShop | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release Date: August 4, 2022
Developer: Team Hindsight
Publisher: Annapurna Interactive
A few months back, Nintendo Everything was invited to a personal discussion and presentation regarding Hindsight with developers Joel McDonald and Emma Kidwell, courtesy of Annapurna, which gave us a closer look at their new outing in wanting to provide a palpable and intimate story of life, its values, and the things we hold dear (and why). It was an insightful showcase that opened our eyes, and the eagerness to experience more of the protagonist Mary’s timeline of events only grew with each passing thought. Now after a three-hour playthrough before rolling credits on Hindsight, it’s arguably one of the most authentic, relatable, and well-established narratives on the topic in quite some time.
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Monolith Soft shares Xenoblade Chronicles 3 message, another tease of the future
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
In an email sent to customers in Japan, Nintendo shared a message from Monolith Soft’s Tetsuya Takahashi, the senior director of Xenoblade Chronicles 3.
We’ve translated the full note below, which includes another tease about plans for the future. There’s just a slight story spoiler about the overall series, so keep that in mind before proceeding.
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[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – August 2022
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk | 0 comments
A new month started up a few days ago. Now that we’re in August, we want to know what you’ve been playing.
Are you playing some of the big RPGs to release on Switch recently in Xenoblade Chronicles 3 or Live A Live? How about other recent games like Digimon Survive? No matter the case, let us know in the comments below.
[Review] Live A Live
Posted on 2 years ago by Nicolas in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release Date: July 22, 2022
Developer: Square Enix / Historia
Publisher: Square Enix
Back in the days of the SNES, it wasn’t uncommon for games to never see a western release, remaining land-locked to their native Japan. This was relatively common in the case of JRPGs, an arguably oversaturated genre at the time that remained relatively niche in the west. Even new installments of big flagship franchises like Square Enix’s (then Squaresoft) Final Fantasy series didn’t always make it overseas. It’s no surprise then that some of Square’s less well-known JRPGs ended up falling through the cracks, one of these being Live A Live. Live A Live was originally released in 1994 and had even been initially planned as a worldwide release before underwhelming sales prospects in Japan caused those localization plans to be scrapped. But with the game now receiving an unexpected remake, it’s gotten a new lease on life and a long overdue international release, letting everyone experience this presumed classic. That being said, how well does the game truly hold up today? And were the improvements made to this remake enough to bring it up to a more modern standard?
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August 2022 Pokemon Presents live stream
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
A new Pokemon Presents presentation will soon be airing for August 2022, and we’ve set up a live stream for the event. The fun begins at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM in the UK / 3 PM in Europe.
It’s been officially stated that we’ll be hearing about both video games and apps related to the franchise. Unsurprisingly, Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet will be making an appearance. No further details have been specified.
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Mario Kart’s next courses revealed, our Xenoblade Chronicles 3 impressions, Annapurna indies coming to Switch, and more | Nintendo Everything Refresh Ep. 019
Posted on 2 years ago by Nicholas Serpa in Podcast, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo has continued to to drip-feed exciting new announcements over the past few weeks, and that trend continues with the recent reveal of Wave 2 of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s DLC courses. Join Nick, Nicolas and Luiz as they discuss all the exciting throwback tracks arriving in the game in only a few days, and whether or not all these Mario Kart Tour corses being ported over is a good thing. Then, stick around for our impressions of Xenoblade Chronicles 3, some exciting new ports coming to Switch from publisher Annapurna Interactive, and 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. Direct downloads are available here.
Got an idea or suggestion for the show, or want to submit a fan question or topic for a future episode? Let us know in the comments, or drop us a line at [email protected]. And as always – thanks for listening!
