SEGA says it wants Sonic to surpass Mario
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
In an interview posted on its website, SEGA executive director and Osamu Ohashi was asked about how Sonic will be developed in the future. That led Ohashi to mention how the goal is for the franchise to surpass Mario.
He pointed out how SEGA respects Mario, but never actually achieved the goal of surpassing him. Not only does the company want Sonic to be played worldwide, but also for the movies to do better and for Sonic to be featured at Universal Studios.
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[Review] Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: October 24, 2023
Developer: Konami
Publisher: Konami
Even though I’m a certified Old-Head that writes about games, it’s difficult for me to properly encapsulate the cultural importance that Metal Gear games once exuded both pre and post release. The hype surrounding anything series creator Hideo Kojima touched was intense and all-consuming. Rest assured that if there was ever a month in which a new Metal Gear game was being released, just about nothing else mattered. The franchise has always been rightly held up as an example of unbridled creativity and auteur sensibility within the games industry – following the release of Metal Gear Solid V in 2015 however, Kojima left Konami under less than ideal circumstances. Rumors swirled regarding creative disputes and budgetary constraints – and following a poorly received Kojima-less spinoff in 2018, Metal Gear was put to bed.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 6 out next week, tracks revealed, new trailer
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Nintendo has provided the full rundown on the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 6, including the release date and full lineup of tracks.
Wii Daisy Circuit was previously announced in a Nintendo Direct. On top of that, the latest wave includes Wii Rainbow Road, Tour Madrid Drive, GCK DK Mountain, Piranha Plant Cove, SNES Bowser Castle 3, Tour Rome Avanti, and 3DS Rosalina’s Ice World. Also don’t forget that Funky Kong from Mario Kart Wii plus Pauline and Peachette from Mario Kart Tour will be added as new characters.
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Twitch app to be removed on Switch
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
In just a few months, the Twitch app will be removed on Switch. The news was announced in an email sent out to users today.
The app is set to be removed on January 31, 2024. Twitch did not provide a reason for the discontinuation.
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 reveals DLC characters Mr. Krabs, Zuko, Rocksteady, Iroh
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More news just dropped for Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, including the reveals of Mr. Krabs, Zuko, Rocksteady, and Iroh plus the campaign trailer.
All of these new characters will be included in the season pass. The pass is included in the Digital Deluxe Edition and Ultimate Edition. Fans can also purchase individual DLC characters for $6.99 each, and each one includes costumes.
Nintendo Switch Online adds Devil World, The Mysterious Murasame Castle, Castlevania Legends
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Three new games have just appeared on Nintendo Switch Online with Devil World, The Mysterious Murasame Castle, and Castlevania Legends.
Devil World and The Mysterious Murasame Castle represent the NES. Castlevania Legends, meanwhile, originally launched for the Game Boy.
Here’s some information about each game:
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DreamWorks All-Star Kart Racing announced for Switch
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Original (7/25): GameMill Entertainment is bringing DreamWorks All-Star Kart Racing to Switch, the company has announced. It will be available later in 2023.
DreamWorks All-Star Kart Racing will feature characters from the Shrek, How to Train Your Dragon, Megamind, and The Bad Guys. The lineup thus far is Shrek himself, Fiona, Donkey, Puss in Boots, Po, Tigress, Master Shifu, Astrid, Megamind, and Mr. Wolf. There’ll be twenty fan-favorite characters in total.
Shakedown: Hawaii physical release announced for 3DS
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Vblank Entertainment is readying a physical release for Shakedown: Hawaii on 3DS, the company just revealed. Copies will be available on November 6, 2023.
Fans will be able to choose between a standard version or collector’s edition – both will see 3,000 units each produced. The collector’s edition includes the cartridge, manual, CEO action figure (with accessory), and a soundtrack CD. Note that copies will only work on a North American 3DS system – the device is region-locked unlike Switch.
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Sakurai on the making of Smash Bros. Ultimate and the future
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Masahiro Sakurai posted another video on his YouTube channel today, which delves into the making of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and once again includes a brief comment about the series’ future. A good amount here was known previously, but it’s worth a watch in any case.
Sakurai started out by talking about the concept of bringing back all fighters and general development such as how the team didn’t need to start over completely since Bandai Namco was brought back and there’s “some similar architecture” between Switch and Wii U. The team was able to move on right from Bayonetta as DLC for Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS right into Smash Bros. Ultimate. Sakurai came up with a lengthy proposal regarding new feature and adjustments, which even included the possibility of VR support before Nintendo Labo was announced.
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Retro Game Challenge 1 + 2 Replay announced for Switch
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Original (9/5): Bandai Namco is bringing Retro Game Challenge 1 + 2 Replay to Switch, the company revealed today. Details on launch timing were not provided.
Retro Game Challenge originally came to the DS in 2007, and XSEED later brought it to North America in 2009. The series also saw Retro Game Challenge 2 launch in 2009, but only in Japan. Retro Game Challenge 3 later released in 2014 for 3DS as another Japan-exclusive.
