Xenoblade composer shares a message, says “it’s time for a fresh start”
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
Kenji Hiramatsu, one of the main composers of the Xenoblade Chronicles series, has shared a special message and says that “it’s time for a fresh start”.
Hiramatsu has worked on the franchise since the very beginning. Some of the tracks he’s been involved with include Engage the Enemy, You Will Know Our Names, Counterattack, You Will Recall Our Names, and You Will Know Our Names – Finale.
[Let’s Talk] September 2023 Nintendo Direct reactions
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch | 0 comments
The September 2023 Nintendo Direct took place earlier this week, and we’re curious to hear about your reactions concerning the presentation.
Nintendo itself actually had quite a bit of content on display. Some titles were known about previously, and there were a bunch of remasters thrown into the mix. Highlights include Princess Peach: Showtime, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, F-Zero 99, Mario vs. Donkey Kong, and Another Code: Recollection.
From third-parties, announcements included Unicorn Overlord, Contra: Operation Galuga, SaGa Emerald Beyond, and Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft.
We have the full recap of the show here, but for those that tuned in, what’d you think of the Nintendo Direct? What was your personal highlight? Let us know in the comments below.
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[Review] Mon-Yu
Posted on 1 year ago by Dawn in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: September 21, 2023
Developer: Experience
Publisher: Aksys Games
If you’re a fan of anime or light novels, you’re probably familiar with the interesting trend of giving a series an overly long and descriptive sentence for a title. Mon Yu: Defeat Monsters and Gain Strong Weapons and Armor. You May Be Defeated, but Don’t Give Up, Become Stronger. I Believe There Will Be a Day When the Heroes Defeat the Devil King (hereafter referred to simply as just Mon-Yu for obvious reasons) is the latest in a long line of DRPGs from Experience, and has clearly been inspired by this trend in some ways, with its colorful chibi character art style suggesting a light-hearted, easygoing adventure to rid the world of evil. However, beneath this seemingly cheerful aesthetic lies a core of steel that cuts a little too sharply to be appealing.
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Video: Mortal Kombat 1 graphics comparison
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
A new graphics comparison video has come in for Mortal Kombat 1, showing how the Switch version stacks up to the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, and PC (Steam Deck) releases.
It seems that a number of compromises were made to get the fighter running on Switch with several adjustments having been implemented. Character models, geometry, textures, shadows, and more are all scaled back on Switch. The game also has a lower resolution on Switch as expected.
Decapolice “Concept Image” and “Playable Guide” trailers
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
After it was announced at the start of the year, Level-5 shared a status update on Decapolice by providing two new trailers. Fans can now get a look at the “Concept Image” and “Playable Guide” videos now.
Here’s an overview of the game:
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6 narrative-rich Switch indies we played at PAX West 2023
Posted on 1 year ago by Nicholas Serpa in Features, Switch | 0 comments
We’ve already highlighted a ton of great games that we had the chance to demo at PAX West 2023, but some of the best titles at the show this year were ones that look to be experimenting with storytelling in new or compelling ways, often innovating with game mechanics too. Here are just a handful of narrative-rich games that we had the opportunity to play during Seattle’s big annual gaming expo – and if you’re a fan of particularly off-the-wall premises and presentation, you’ll have even more to look forward to.
Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged announced for Switch
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Original (5/31): Milestone made it official today that it’s developing Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged, and it’ll be launching on Switch later this year. The announcement follows previous leaks surrounding the game.
Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged will include motorbikes and ATVs, new locations, new game modes, improvements such as the ability to create a party with friends, a story-driven career mode starring four original characters, and more. We have a bunch of details below.
Best-selling games in the U.S. for August 2023
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Circana has released a listing of the top ten best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of August 2023.
After coming in at #6 in July, Pikmin 4 falls to #11. Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom reclaims the top spot for Switch and actually moves up a spot to #6. And speaking of games increasing their positions, Minecraft goes from #14 to #9.
Here’s a look at the complete list of best-selling games in the U.S. for August 2023:
Super Mario RPG will include an Easy Mode, can choose SNES music
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo has revealed even more details about what’s new in the Switch remake of Super Mario RPG, including an Easy Mode and SNES music option. This comes from the newly-opened Japanese website.
For those who are more interested in the story and aren’t as interested in battles (or a tough experience), they’ll be able to select Easy Mode – rather than the Normal Mode. You can switch between the two modes at any time.
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Shiren the Wanderer 6 announced for Switch
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
After the last Shiren the Wanderer first came to DS in 2010 (Switch saw an updated version in 2020), the series is finally getting a brand new entry with Shiren the Wanderer 6. Japan will be getting the game on January 25, 2024.
Here’s a first look:
Nintendo Direct Footage
The game has thus far not been announced for the west. However, Spike Chunsoft localized the last game for Switch so news could follow at a later date.
