007 First Light properly revealed with debut trailer [update: gameplay this week]
Posted on 3 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2, Videos | 0 comments
June 4: IO Interactive has pulled back the curtain on 007 First Light, its upcoming James Bond game for Nintendo Switch 2. A first look was given today with a proper reveal trailer.
007 First Light was confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 during the system’s reveal back in April. Today’s trailer doesn’t contain gameplay, but gives us a first look at Bond himself and what to expect from the adventure.
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Rumor: Nintendo Direct happening in September
Posted on 4 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
August 25: Multiple sources are coming forward, claiming that a Nintendo Direct is happening in September.
Switch Force was the first to hint at a date of September 12. That would be a Friday, which would be abnormal, but it’s also possible that it could be September 11 in the west due to time zone differences.
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Characters we’d like to see in Kirby Air Riders
Posted on 4 days ago by Ethan in Features, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Today, we’re going over some characters we’d like to see in the final version of Kirby Air Riders.
Kirby Air Riders recently received a big 45-minute Nintendo Direct presentation with tons of info and character reveals, including the newly-announced November 20 release date. During the presentation, game director Masahiro Sakurai commented that the game is called “Air Riders” because this time around, you can choose from multiple riders rather than just Kirby (and King Dedede and Meta Knight, who were unlockable in the original).
Right now, Kirby Air Riders has a decent-sized roster: it includes Kirby, Dedede, Meta Knight, Bandana Waddle Dee, Chef Kawasaki, Cappy, Magolor, Gooey, Waddle Doo, Knuckle Joe, Susie, and Starman. But during the Nintendo Direct, Sakurai stated that there was more information to reveal prior to the game’s launch in November. Though it’s entirely possible we’ve seen the final roster for the game, it’s also possible that there are hidden or unlockable characters.
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Atelier Resleriana interview – devs talk visual style, alchemy system, going back to turn-based battles, more
Posted on 5 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Interviews, Switch | 0 comments
Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian will soon be launching on Nintendo Switch, so to learn a bit more about the game and its development, we caught up with the team for an interview. General producer Junzo Hosoi and development producer Yasunori Sakuda were kind enough to answer a few of our questions.
Between the two, we’re able to hear more about the game’s visual style, alchemy system, and revisiting turn-based battles. They also fielded questions about why we’re getting this one so soon after Atelier Yumia, and we couldn’t help but ask about Nintendo Switch 2.
Our full Atelier Resleriana interview can be found below.
Nintendo experimented with adult Pauline in Donkey Kong Bananza
Posted on 5 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Donkey Kong Bananza introduced young Pauline into the mix, but it turns out that Nintendo originally experimented with the adult version of the character that fans were previously familiar with.
That information comes from an interview with Japanese magazine Nintendo Dream. During that discussion, producer Kenta Motokura indicated that the team wanted to feature Pauline early on, “but we could not find a way for her to fit well into the gameplay.” Later on, the character was made younger as it was more natural for her to be on DK’s back that way.
Below is our translation of the excerpt regarding adult Pauline in Donkey Kong Bananza:
Particle Hearts review for Nintendo Switch
Posted on 5 days ago by Richard in Reviews, Switch eShop | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: August 25, 2025
Developer: Underwater Fire
Publisher: First Break Labs
Underwater Fire Games are a brand new independent studio from Los Angeles, and on the team’s website, the mission statement says they seek to create thought-provoking video games that fill their players with a sense of wonder. Their first video game, Particle Hearts, is an ambitious 3D puzzle platformer that has taken elements from several big name titles like Journey and the more recent mainline Zelda entries. Underwater Fire Games ultimately crafted its own unique title that operates quite differently than anything I have ever played before.
List of all Switch demos
Posted on 5 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Guides, Switch | 0 comments
Thousands of games are currently available on Switch, and there are a ton of demos out there for many of them. Not just Nintendo, but also third-parties are offering demos. We’ve now put together a comprehensive list of what’s out there.
Since our reader base is English-speaking, that’s what we’re focusing on here. In other words, we’re highlighting Switch demos that you can find in North America and Europe. Japan has a few extra demos on its end, but a majority of them are for titles that are not currently being sold in the west and are only playable in Japanese.
Why now’s the best time to get into the Pac-Man World series
Posted on 5 days ago by Ethan in Features, Switch | 0 comments
One of my personal highlights from the recent Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase was the Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac reveal. That was really the only highlight from the Partner Direct for me, but it was a big one! I grew up playing Pac-Man World 2 on GameCube and never thought we’d be looking at a full-on remake over 20 years later. If you’re a fan of 3D platformers, then it’s a great time to try out the Pac-Man World series for the very first time.
Today, we’re looking at Pac-Man World Re-Pac on the Nintendo Switch, which is a remake of the original Pac-Man World on the PlayStation. Normally, the remake costs $30 – but it goes on sale a lot, which makes it even more accessible for those looking to try the Pac-Man World games for the first time. The digital version has dropped below $10 numerous times, so keep an eye out for sales if you’re interested in giving it a shot.
Super Mario Odyssey vs. Donkey Kong Bananza – comparing the games, deciding which is better
Posted on 5 days ago by Ethan in Features, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Donkey Kong Bananza has been out for over a month now, and it’s been met with glowing reviews and plenty of excitement. I gave it a great score in my own review, but after writing it there was one specific question on my mind – is it better than Super Mario Odyssey? In a way, you could say comparison is the thief of joy, but this gave me an excuse to replay both Odyssey and Bananza to form a conclusive answer. And by “conclusive answer”, I mean “an opinion backed up by a couple thousand words’ worth of explanations”. So today, we’re doing a Super Mario Odyssey vs. Donkey Kong Bananza analysis, comparing their strengths and weaknesses, and seeing which one comes out on top – if any. Do keep in mind that we’ll eventually discuss spoilers for both games, so you might want to bookmark this post and come back later if you’re trying to avoid Donkey Kong Bananza’s ending details.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World review for Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 6 days ago by Ethan in Reviews, Switch 2 | 0 comments
System: Switch 2
Release date: August 28, 2025
Developer: HAL Laboratory
Publisher: Nintendo
This game’s title is a mouthful, to say the least! It’s been about two years since we’ve received a new Kirby game, and Nintendo has decided to release an upgrade pack for Kirby and the Forgotten Land. When it first launched in 2022, it was met with critical acclaim. Not only is the game considered one of Kirby’s best, it’s up there as one of the greatest 3D platformers – perhaps not on par with your Super Mario Odyssey or Donkey Kong Bananza, but up there nonetheless. The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Kirby and the Forgotten Land promises performance bumps and twelve new levels with Star-Crossed World.
