So much Mario! (Nintendo Direct June 2023 discussion) | Nintendo Everything Refresh Ep. 058
Posted on 1 year ago by Nicholas Serpa in Podcast, Switch | 0 comments
Last week, the internet was graced with a jam-packed Nintendo Direct that revealed a ton of exciting games, especially for fans of Mario and friends. In this week’s episode of Nintendo Everything Refresh, join your hosts Nick, Dennis and Eli (who’s joining us for the first time!) as they break down all the big reveals from the direct, including Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Super Mario RPG, Pikmin 1 + 2 HD, and MUCH more!
[Preview] Hands-on with Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged
Posted on 1 year ago by Nicholas Serpa in Previews, Switch | 0 comments
2021’s Hot Wheels Unleashed was a huge surprise for fans of arcade racers and the die-cast toys alike; I had a great time with it when I reviewed it, even if I felt the game could have benefitted from tweaked vehicle handling and more variety overall. Now, two years later, developer Milestone is gearing up for the release of Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged on October 19, and I had an opportunity to check out an early build of the game at Summer Game Fest. While some of my critiques of the first game – like environmental variety – look like they may not be resolved at launch, I enjoyed some of the new mechanics and modes the team is adding this time around.
Best-selling games in the U.S. for May 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 May 2023.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was the biggest release of the month, and it’s no surprise that the game managed to top the chart at #1. Nintendo previously announced that over four million copies were sold alone in the Americas in its first three days. This title was also the fastest-selling Switch game and the fastest-selling Nintendo game for any system in that territory.
Also worth noting, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom amiibo led May accessories in unit sales. Breath of the Wild returned to the top 20 monthly chart in May, placing at #13 after finishing April at #28.
Here’s a look at the complete list of best-selling games in the U.S. for May 2023:
Fantasy endless shooter Air Twister coming to Switch
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Original (6/26): Air Twister was previously released on Apple Arcade, but it’s now making the jump to various platforms including Switch. It’s due out on November 10, 2023.
Air Twister, a fantasy endless shooter, was originally made by Ys Net and Yu Suzuki. The studio is perhaps best known for having developed Shenmue III.
Learn more about Air Twister in the following overview:
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Everybody 1-2 Switch trailer shows off all of the games
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
If you’re interested in seeing all of the games in Everybody 1-2 Switch, you’ll be happy to hear that Nintendo has just shown off a new trailer showcasing everything. All in all there are over two dozen different experiences.
First up are the experiences for 2 – 8 players with games exclusive to Joy-Con Mode. The lineup includes Balloons, Hip Bump, Relay Race, Samurai Sword Fight, and Joy-Con Hide & Seek. As for the experiences featuring 2 – 100 players in Smart Device Mode, the lineup is Bingo, Ice Cream Parlor, Color Shoot, and Auction. Lastly are games playable in both modes supporting 2 – 8 players with Joy-Con or 2 – 100 players with smart devices: Statues, Quiz Show, Ninjas, UFOs, Jump Rope, Squats, Kitchen Timer, and Musical Chairs. There’s also Bingo Party and Quiz Party as free for all festivities.
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Nintendo president says Switch successor will utilise “Nintendo Account” system
Posted on 1 year ago by Dawn in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has revealed that the successor to the Switch will utilise the same “Nintendo Account” system when it releases.
Furukawa shared that information during Nintendo’s recent shareholder Q&A. He stated that the desire was to ensure as smooth a transition for customers as possible. Over 290 million Nintendo Accounts have been made worldwide, so it is unsurprising that Nintendo would want to continue to support this system.
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[Review] We Love Katamari Reroll + Royal Reverie
Posted on 1 year ago by Edan(@@Virtualboi92) in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: June 2, 2023
Developer: Bandai Namco / Monkey Craft
Publisher: Bandai Namco
Sometimes, the biggest challenge we face as reviewers is in describing simple concepts – take Katamari, for instance. You play as a tiny green man called the Prince, and you’re tasked with rolling around a comically large and sticky ball. You navigate contained levels with the aim of rolling stuff up into that ball, and growing larger as a result. It sounds closer to a cheese-dream than a compelling gameplay loop, doesn’t it? Despite the outlandish premise, Bandai Namco’s Katamari series has garnered a sizable fanbase over the last two decades. While us super-fans collectively pine for a brand new entry in the series, a re-release of the franchise’s phenomenal second outing We Love Katamari has found its way into our lives courtesy of developer Monkey Craft. Out of all of the base expectations you can have for a remake or a remaster, matching or exceeding the original title in every metric is paramount. When it comes to We Love Katamari Reroll + Royal Reverie, we get a couple of hits, and a whole bunch of misses.
Mugen Souls Z coming to Switch
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Original (6/19): Eastasiasoft, Idea Factory, and Compile Heart announced today that Mugen Souls Z is seeing release on Switch. It will be available this September.
Mugen Souls Z is a sequel to the original game, which is also on Switch. The RPG features multiple open worlds to explore, extensive character customization, and strategic turn-based combat on free-roaming battle maps. On Switch, the game includes all prior extras, content true to the original Japanese release such as hot springs mini-games and additional CG gallery images, plus full English language support for both text and audio.
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June 2023 Nintendo Direct pre-orders roundup
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The June 2023 Nintendo Direct is officially in the books, and we’re setting up a dedicated post to keep track of pre-orders for notable games featured in the presentation.
We’ll keep this post updated over the next day or so as retailers put up different listings. Then for our regular pre-order post on Sunday, you’ll be able to find everything from the Nintendo Direct and more.
Here’s our June 2023 Nintendo Direct pre-orders roundup:
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Splatoon 3 devs on Deep Cut origins and backstory
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The developers of Splatoon 3 have commented on the origins of Deep Cut, including why Nintendo didn’t just settle on making more idols.
Each entry in the series has introduced their own musical group. In Splatoon 1, we saw Callie and Marie of Squid Sisters fame. Splatoon 3 then introduced Pearl and Marine with Off the Hook. Both of those were essentially protagonist idol groups, but Splatoon 3 mixed things up. Deep Cut has the trio of Shiver, Frye, and Big Man and are actually more like antagonists.
