[Review] Arcadia Fallen
Posted on 2 years ago by Nicholas Serpa in Reviews, Switch eShop | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: January 5, 2022
Developer: Galdra Studios
Publisher: Galdra Studios
It’s hard not to respect a game that tries to punch above its weight and bring fresh ideas into a crowded genre; that alone was enough to get Arcadia Fallen on my radar. Developed by a small team and originally funded on Kickstarter, the game appears at first glance to be just another visual novel about magical beings trying to save the world, but Galdra Studios created something special by adding layers of decision-making and puzzle mechanics to what otherwise would have been a by-the-books experience. And while the individual elements of Arcadia Fallen’s presentation and systems lack the polish and nuance to match its ambitions, its heartfelt narrative and lovable cast of characters elevate the experience to something greater than the sum of its parts.
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What to expect from Pokemon Legends: Arceus (and eShop credit giveaway)
Posted on 2 years ago by Luiz in Features, Giveaway, Switch | 0 comments
We’re doing a giveaway! See the YouTube description for additional information and the relevant details.
Now, about the video, we are less than two weeks away from the launch of Pokemon Legends: Arceus. The expectations for the game have been all over the place – some people excited, some people disappointed, and others trying to balance a bit of both.
It’s undeniable that the game’s proposal of a structurally different Pokemon experience is exciting. Even though the series has evolved a lot during the years, the core formula stayed the same and with the mixed reception of recent games, right now seems like the perfect moment to shake things up. You can check my full thoughts on the game and the Pokemon series as a whole in the video below.
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[Let’s Talk] Your favorite Kirby game
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk | 0 comments
2022 is no doubt a big year for Kirby. The series is turning 30 years old, and Nintendo and HAL Laboratory will be celebrating the milestone. One thing that we know is happening this year is Kirby and the Forgotten Land, which launches for Switch on March 25.
For this week’s Let’s Talk topic, we want to hear about your favorite Kirby game. The character has been around since the Game Boy days back back in 1992 and there have been a truckload of releases since then across Nintendo’s various systems. Share your Kirby memories with us in the comments below.
Bringing in some fresh faces for news writing
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Site updates | 0 comments
Elias and Ervin have been doing a great job for the site handling news during the night shift for a long period now. Unfortunately though, both will be stepping down soon due to some personal situations. However, the site continues on, and we will be looking for some fresh faces to publish news on the site during certain periods of the day.
These are the positions we currently have open:
The best 2.5D games from Nintendo: Metroid Dread and Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
Posted on 2 years ago by Luiz in Features, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
In recent years, Nintendo developed a number of games under the 2.5D concept. These are titles that are completely modeled in 3D, but the gameplay functions primarily in two dimensions. That’s not the only definition of the term, though let’s stick to that.
The 2.5D style is a great way to bring back a lot of classic games from Nintendo’s huge catalog of hits. Personally speaking, there are two games in specific that I consider the best 2.5D creations from Nintendo: Metroid Dread and Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze. Both are amazing in a lot of aspects, and in today’s video, I discuss how well they explore the many possibilities provided by 2.5D. You can check out the video down below.
[Let’s Talk] Hopes for Pokemon Legends: Arceus
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch | 0 comments
It’s a bit unprecedented to see major Pokemon games release so quickly after each other, but that’s exactly where we are now. Even though Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl launched less than two months ago, we’ll be getting Pokemon Legends: Arceus at the end of January.
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl were remakes of DS games. On the other hand, Arceus is a brand new experience from the main Pokemon developer at Game Freak. Many have compared it to a Zelda: Breath of the Wild-like take on Pokemon, though we know it won’t be open world. Still, the game has shown promise and many fans are interested in seeing how the whole thing turns out.
With the launch of Pokemon Legends: Arceus only a few weeks away, we want to know how you’re feeling about the game thus far. What are your hopes and expectations? Will you be picking it up later this month? Let us know in the comments below.
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Are all big Nintendo games of 2022 already announced?
Posted on 2 years ago by Luiz in Features, Videos | 0 comments
Happy New Year everyone!
2022 has arrived, and at this point, we are all expecting huge things from Nintendo this year – mostly because the company has a lot of games slated to release during the next 12 months.
In today’s video, I reflect on the possibility of Nintendo has already showed us everything that’s in store for Switch for the year. Would that make sense? Or perhaps Nintendo will have more to show and 2022 will be a year to remember? In any case, you can check out my thoughts on that in the video below and be sure to share yours as well.
New Pokemon Snap origins discussed, team considered changing the core concept
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Japanese magazine Famitsu previously published a developer interview for New Pokemon Snap. Two key people involved with the project participated in the discussion: Pokemon president Tsunekazu Ishihara and director Haruki Suzaki.
One of the early topics discussed is the game’s origins. At one point, Ishihara again explained that there were talks about bringing Pokemon Snap back for previous Nintendo consoles. However, the idea of taking photos isn’t as novel these days, “so it was a difficult concept to design an game around.”
Ishihara explained:
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[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – January 2022
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk | 0 comments
A new month (and a new year!) started up today. Now that we’re in January, we want to know what you’ve been playing.
Things have slowed down a bit in terms of new releases, but there’s still plenty to play. In December alone we saw the likes of Danganronpa Decadence, Life is Strange: True Colors, Sam and Max Beyond Time and Space, Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX, Loop Hero, Shovel Knight: Pocket Dungeon, Chicory: A Colorful Tale, and more.
What games have you been playing as of late? Have you tried out any of the new titles or are you going through something in your backlog? No matter the case, let us know in the comments below.
Game Freak reflects on the making of Pokemon Sword and Shield
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Over on its recruitment website, Game Freak posted an interesting article about the creation of Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield. Director Shigeru Omori and planning director Kazumasa Iwao provided some insight into how the Switch games came to be.
We’ve now translated the full piece. If you’re interested in learning more about Pokemon Sword/Shield’s development, continue on below.
