[Preview] 6 compelling indies we played at Day of the Devs 2023
Posted on 4 months ago by Nicholas Serpa in Previews, Switch | 0 comments
Earlier this month, Nintendo Everything dropped by the Day of The Devs indie showcase event in Los Angeles to demo some upcoming Switch games from small teams all over the globe. We played a staggering variety of games and had a chance to chat with some of the developers behind unique titles like Dome-King Cabbage and Resistor, and will be publishing dedicated previews for some of these games over the coming week; Still, with more games present on the show-floor than we could dream of covering individually, we thought we’d compile a list of some smaller titles that might not be on your radar yet. Here are six Switch-bound indies we played at Day of the Devs 2023 to keep an eye on!
Super Mario Bros. Wonder devs discuss taking out the series’ timer
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
In this week’s issue of Famitsu, a couple of developers behind Super Mario Bros. Wonder discussed the decision to remove the timer. Producer Takashi Tezuka and director Shiro Mouri chimed in.
The time limit has been a staple of the side-scrolling series since the very original game. However, Super Mario Bros. Wonder mixed up a number of aspects to the classic formula, and taking that out was one of those changes.
[Let’s Talk] 2024 hopes and dreams for Nintendo
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk | 0 comments
Only a few days remain in 2023, so it’s time to start thinking about 2024. What are your hopes and dreams for Nintendo next year?
When we enter March, Switch will be seven years old and starting its eighth year. Nintendo doesn’t seem to be abandoning the console anytime soon with a number of games already confirmed for 2024. We’re getting Another Code: Recollection in January, Mario vs. Donkey Kong in February, Princess Peach: Showtime in March, and Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door later on. Obviously there should be even more to come.
If you believe some of the rumors out there, we could also be getting a Switch successor in 2024. It’s a logical possibility given how old the current system is, but no announcements have been made so far.
With all of that in mind, let us know how you’re feeling about Nintendo as we head into 2024.
[Preview] Hands-on with Resistor, an ambitious racing RPG
Posted on 4 months ago by Nicholas Serpa in Previews, Switch | 0 comments
It feels like racing games are often excused from needing to tell stories; even as players, we’ve been trained to expect little more from the genre than schlocky tales of midnight street racing, if there’s even any context to the action at all. That can be just fine as many players only care about the feel of the driving, but there’s so much potential for fresh ideas. That’s why I’m curious about Resistor, an upcoming racing RPG whose lead developer, Violet McVinnie, previously worked on cinematics and narrative for titles like Mass Effect and Dragon Age. There’s a lot of potential for Resistor to be something unique, and while my brief demo only let me preview a small slice of the game, I’m hopeful it will prove that racing games can indeed tell deeper stories than they typically do.
More: highlight, Long Way Home, PQube, Resistor, top
Where to find Raging Bolt in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Posted on 4 months ago by Ethan in Guides, Switch | 0 comments
Wondering where to find Raging Bolt as part of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s The Indigo Disk DLC? We’ve got you covered there.
Raging Bolt is a past paradox form of Raikou, and it’s brand new to the DLC. Whereas Raikou is a pure Electric-type Pokemon, Raging Bolt is an Electric/Dragon-type modeled after a dinosaur. Walking Wake, a fellow member of its trio, was already available in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s base game via a limited-time Tera Raid Battle event. That’s not the case for Raging Bolt, however – as long as you’re playing Pokemon Scarlet (the game it’s exclusive to), you’ll be able to catch it for yourself with no time limit.
More: Game Freak, highlight, Pokemon Scarlet, Pokemon Violet, top
Necrozma location in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet The Indigo Disk
Posted on 4 months ago by Ethan in Guides, Switch | 0 comments
Necrozma is available in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s The Indigo Disk DLC, and we’ve got a post ready here to fill you in on its location.
Though it can’t transform into Ultra Necrozma, it does retain the ability to combine with either Solgaleo or Lunala for its Dusk Mane and Dawn Wings forms, respectively. On that note, once you’ve caught Necrozma, you can purchase the N-Solarizer and N-Lunarizer from the auction house in Porto Marinada. With all that said, let’s get right into our guide on where to find Necrozma in The Indigo Disk DLC.
More: Game Freak, highlight, Pokemon Scarlet, Pokemon Violet, top
[Preview] Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
Posted on 4 months ago by Nicholas Serpa in Previews, Switch | 0 comments
It always seems to happen the same way: just when I think I’m ready to take a break from playing big, sprawling JRPGs that threatens to suck up every ounce of my free time, along comes a game like Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes that immediately makes me reconsider. After spending the past few years deep in development following an immensely successful Kickstarter campaign in 2020, the turn-based RPG will finally land on Switch next spring and will hopefully help scratch the Suikoden itch that Konami has ignored for over a decade. I was fortunate to have a chance to demo the game in Los Angeles recently, and while I only got to experience a small sliver of the opening chunk of the game, I really enjoyed what bits of the story, combat, and exploration I played.
Glastrier and Spectrier location in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet The Indigo Disk
Posted on 4 months ago by Ethan in Guides, Switch | 0 comments
Glastrier and Spectrier are back in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s Indigo Disk DLC, and we have their locations right here.
As with all returning Legendary Pokemon introduced in The Indigo Disk, Glastrier and Spectrier unlock via Snacksworth, a character who appears at the entrance of Blueberry Academy after finishing the main story. Surprisingly enough, neither of these Pokemon are exclusive – you can catch both of them in the same game. To unlock their appearances, you’ll need to clear Blueberry Quests (BBQ’s for short), and every 10 quests you will receive a snack that activates a random Legendary Pokemon. You’ll also receive a vague hint as to where it’s located – but we’ve figured that part out for you.
More: Game Freak, highlight, Pokemon Scarlet, Pokemon Violet, top
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet announce Tera Raid Battle event with Iron Bundle
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
For the next Tera Raid Battle event in Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet, it’s been announced that Iron Bundle will be featured. It will come with the Ice Tera Type.
Iron Bundle will be showing up in 7 Star Raids. Just like previous events, it can only be caught once per save file.
More: Game Freak, highlight, Pokemon Scarlet, Pokemon Violet
Kubfu location guide in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet The Indigo Disk
Posted on 4 months ago by Ethan in Guides, Switch | 0 comments
For those looking to get their hands on Kubfu in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet as part of The Indigo Disk, we have a location guide for you so you can learn where to find it.
The Indigo Disk DLC for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet includes Kubfu as one of the Legendary Pokemon that can be caught. It’s a good thing, too – Urshifu is currently one of the strongest Pokemon in VGC, and it was previously only obtainable via Pokemon Sword and Shield’s DLC campaign.
Before we get into the Kubfu location, keep in mind that you can get the Scroll of Darkness or Scroll of Waters from the Porto Marinada auction house. From there, you can use it like an item to evolve Kubfu without having to do any of the training present in the Isle of Armor DLC.
