Shiny Pokemon that are gone forever when Pokemon Bank closes
Posted on 1 year ago by Ethan in 3DS, 3DS eShop, Guides | 0 comments
Nintendo recently announced the almost-complete closure of 3DS and Wii U online services on April 8 – and just about every single game is losing online functionality on that day. Pokemon Bank, however, is the exception. It won’t remain open forever, but eventually Nintendo will cut the cord on all of its online services. When that happens, Pokemon Bank will become unusable and it will be impossible to transfer Pokemon from previous generations to the Switch.
More than a few Pokemon can only be Shiny on Game Boy Advance, DS, and 3DS titles – on Switch, there’s no way to Shiny hunt any of these Pokemon (at least, not yet). Today, we’re going over a list of Pokemon whose Shiny forms will become unobtainable once Pokemon Bank closes. Again, we’re not entirely sure when this will be, but if you’re looking to save some cool Shiny Pokemon now might be a good time to start hunting.
More: highlight, Pokemon Bank, Pokemon Scarlet, Pokemon Violet, top
[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – February 2024
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk | 0 comments
A new month just started up a few days ago. Now that we’re in February, we want to know what you’ve been playing.
Have you been going through the Golden Sun games on Nintendo Switch Online? Maybe you’re sinking your teeth into Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy? No matter the case, let us know in the comments.
[Interview] Apsyr on Tomb Raider I-III’s updated graphics, new controls, and more
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Interviews, Switch eShop | 0 comments
The original Tomb Raider trilogy is about to make a comeback on Switch in the form of Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft. To learn more about the project, we caught up with Chris Bashaar, director of product at Aspyr.
This release is more than a simple remaster as players can switch between the new and original graphics at any time, experience updated controls, and more. We spoke about these features and a few other topics in our interview.
Here’s the full discussion:
Rumor: Hi-Fi Rush coming to Switch, Sea of Thieves a possibility
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 0 comments
January 8: Rumors have been circulating over the past few days regarding Xbox bringing some of its previous games to other platforms, with Hi-Fi Rush and Sea of Thieves named as potential titles for Switch. Speculation points to the former being more likely than the latter (for now).
Talk began after NateDrake, during an episode of his latest podcast, claimed that “Microsoft will be dabbling in bringing a first-party game to a competitor platform in 2024.” lolilolailo, who has previously leaked some other information, backed up the report by indicating that there are plans for Hi-Fi Rush on Switch.
More: Hi-Fi Rush, Sea of Thieves, top, Xbox Game Studios
Tokyo Xanadu eX+ announced for English release on Switch in the west
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Tokyo Xanadu eX+ will be seeing English release on Switch in the west, publisher Aksys Games and developer Falcom just revealed. Fans will be able to pick it up in June 2024.
Tokyo Xanadu eX+ was originally announced for Switch last year and released in Japan last June. This version of the action RPG includes new scenarios, new playable characters, new modes, and more.
Here’s an overview of the game:
More: Aksys Games, Falcom, Tokyo Xanadu eX+, top
Nintendo Download – February 1, 2024 (North America)
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download report for the week of February 1, 2024. The latest releases include Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Famitsu sales (1/22/24 – 1/28/24)
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 0 comments
Mario vs. Donkey Kong demo just released, overview trailer
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Starting today, Mario vs. Donkey Kong fans can get their hands on a brand new demo ahead of launch.
The demo can be accessed via the Switch eShop. It includes four levels from the first world of Mario vs. Donkey Kong, the enhanced version of the Game Boy Advance. Also available is a first look at the new Two Player mode, where you can share one of your Joy-Con controllers with a friend and team up as Mario and Toad. That’s along with access to the game’s new difficulty settings in single-player mode – choose Classic Style to experience the same difficulty level as the original Game Boy Advance version or try out Casual Style with no time limit and the ability to restart from checkpoints.
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Sonic x Shadow Generations announced, coming to Switch
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
More than a decade after its original release, Sonic Generations is making a comeback with a remaster known as Sonic x Shadow Generations. It will be available on Switch this fall.
This is actually going beyond a simple remaster. A brand new campaign will be added focusing on Shadow the Hedgehog while the main game features “upgraded visuals and new bonus content.”
Here’s the official overview:
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[Review] Another Code: Recollection
Posted on 1 year ago by Nicholas Serpa in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: January 19, 2024
Developer: Arc System Works / Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
It’s really a bit remarkable that, of all the long-dormant franchises Nintendo could have chosen to resurrect next, it was Another Code that they decided to give another chance. I’m totally here for it, both as a fan of narrative-driven adventure games, and as an advocate for the preservation and accessibility of older titles; I’m just surprised that it actually happened. Another Code: Recollection is a full remake of the 2005 DS game Another Code: Two Memories, as well as its Wii sequel, Another Code R: Journey into Lost Memories – the latter which never released in North America. While these puzzle-tinted mystery games have always been well-regarded by fans for their compelling premises and overall atmosphere, they never sold particularly well globally and generally received mixed reviews from critics; furthermore, the original development studio no longer exists, and both games were built around hardware features unique to their original platforms. Well, against all odds, we now have a reimagined collection of both titles sporting improved visuals and presentation, and even some narrative and gameplay changes. While I ultimately enjoyed my time getting to know the game’s charming protagonist and unraveling a moderately captivating mystery, Another Code: Recollection’s toothless writing and shallow moment-to-moment gameplay makes it a slightly niche recommendation.
