Super Mario Bros. Wonder devs on Mario Maker 2 motivation and new engine
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The team behind Super Mario Bros. Wonder has discussed being motivated by the reception to Super Mario Maker 2 as well as making a brand new engine for the game.
In an official Nintendo interview today, producer Takashi Tezuka noted how some felt that Mario Maker 2 “had eliminated the need for another 2D Mario game.” He added that “those kinds of sentiments may have been what motivated me to come up with ideas for this game.”
Right after that in the interview, Koichi Hayashida – who worked on game design – mentioned how director Shiro Mouri pushed for “a new game engine that would serve as a foundation for future 2D Mario games.” This was in part possible because the team wasn’t forced to rush for a deadline.
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Splatoon 3 update out this week (version 5.1.0), patch notes
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Splatoon 3 will release a new version 5.1.0 update this week, Nintendo has announced. It should go live on October 17 in North America and October 18 in Europe.
The update adds special Splatfest data for and Splatoween and makes multiplayer tweaks. Also worth noting, the Mahi-Mahi Resort has been changed in all modes. A bunch of bugs have been fixed as well.
Nintendo also confirms that the next update will be released around the middle of November, which will add support for the Deep Cut amiibo. We’ll keep you posted on the patch notes.
As for this week’s update, here’s the full rundown:
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[Review] Detective Pikachu Returns
Posted on 1 year ago by Dawn in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: October 6, 2023
Developer: Creatures
Publisher: Nintendo
Detective Pikachu first released in Japan in 2016, although it wouldn’t be until two years later that western audiences would get their hands on the game. It might be an exaggeration to say that it was a bolt of brilliance, but it clearly left enough of a lasting impact to warrant a sequel on the Switch to tie up loose ends in the plot. The aptly named Detective Pikachu Returns is more of the same, and although for many it will be a game that has arrived a little too late (especially if you’ve seen the movie) it is a game with an abundance of charm that is an easy recommendation to make for younger players and for those looking to kick back, relax, and watch a gruff, overdramatic, coffee-loving Pikachu get himself into all manner of trouble and save the day with his deductive reasoning skills. With a little help from Tim, of course.
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Pokemon GO reveals Party Play feature, four-player co-op being added
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
Pokemon GO has unveiled a new Party Play feature that will add four-player co-op to the game. It will go live starting October 17, 2023.
Party Play lets up to four friends (levels 15 and above) team up to complete challenges, unlock bonuses, and interact with each other. They’ll be tasked with completing Party Challenges to earn exclusive rewards like new Eevee avatar shirts. Parties can also obtain a special bonus in raids which can double the damage of their next Charged Attack. After players are done, they’ll be able to view to an Activity Summary showing highlights from their adventure.
Here’s a bunch of additional information:
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JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R reveals Yuya Fungami DLC character
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Original (10/6): JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R is back with the reveal of another DLC character, with Yuya Fungami set to join the roster.
Yuya Fungami – from Diamond is Unbreakable – is the second character in the game’s second season pass. Leone Abbacchio was the first one, and we should be getting one more to round on the latest wave. The final addition should originate from Part 8: JoJolion.
Rumor: Sonic Superstars getting DLC in 2024, new game next holiday
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 0 comments
Information has seemingly come to light regarding SEGA’s plans for Sonic the Hedgehog, including DLC for Sonic Superstars and a new game entirely for 2024.
A brand and licensing presentation from SEGA of America was spotted that goes over the company’s overall plans for the franchise. Sonic Superstars, which is about to launch on Switch, will supposedly be getting DLC at some point next year. SEGA is also apparently planning a brand new Sonic game entirely for the 2024 holiday season, though the presentation doesn’t go into specifics aside from mentioning a “prologue” planned a few months before launch.
We have a look at the relevant slide below. Note that the presentation’s validity has not been confirmed – which is why we’re marking this as a rumor.
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[Review] Fate/Samurai Remnant
Posted on 1 year ago by Dawn in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: September 29, 2023
Developer: Omega Force
Publisher: Koei Tecmo
Although Koei Tecmo has slowed down in recent years with numbered Dynasty Warriors games, one thing it has not let up on are crossover titles, which takes the familiar hack-and-slash formula and gives it a unique twist drawn from another franchise. The latest such crossover is Fate/Samurai Remnant, which takes its inspiration from Type-Moon’s Fate series, an exhaustively convoluted amalgamation of various media that started life as a visual novel in 2004. Despite a few visual hiccups on Switch, Fate/Samurai Remnant is far greater than the sum of its parts, and is a fantastic experience that is an easy recommendation for both newcomers and series veterans for both franchises.
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Nintendo spent more dev costs on Super Mario Bros. Wonder animations
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
There’s a lot to like about Super Mario Bros. Wonder, including the game’s visuals and animations. It sounds like this has been a particular area of focus for the team.
In an interview with NPR, producer Takashi Tezuka said Nintendo poured more of the development costs into the game’s animations. Funds for the company’s titles are typically focused on actual gameplay. Also mentioned is how the team wanted players “to experience something similar” to what fans saw in The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
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[Let’s Talk] Do you replay games?
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk | 0 comments
Just like it can be nice to go back to an old movie you love, replaying a game – especially one you really enjoyed – can always be a good time. But with more and more games coming out theses days, it’s sometimes tough to go back to titles you picked up previously. Some are also firmly against replaying games and would rather go for new experiences only.
With so many different opinions out there when it comes to replaying games, what side of the fence do you sit on? Do you ever return to a title you went through before? Or do you primarily stick to new games? Let us know in the comments.
How to find every Paradox Pokemon in Scarlet and Violet
Posted on 1 year ago by Ethan in Guides, Switch | 0 comments
Paradox Pokemon are one of Scarlet and Violet’s coolest new features. And as is the case with most cool Pokemon, they’re only available at the very end of the game in a place called Area Zero. If you’re looking to catch a few Paradox Pokemon to fill up your Pokedex, we’ve listed all their locations down below. Note that past Paradox Pokemon are exclusive to Pokemon Scarlet, while future Paradox forms are exclusive to Pokemon Violet.
