Ubisoft Forward June 2023 live stream
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
The June 2023 Ubisoft Forward live stream will be starting soon. While the main event is happening at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM in the UK / 7 PM in Europe, there’ll be a pre-show starting 15 minutes before that.
One Switch game confirmed for the show is the recently-revealed Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Other likely candidates include Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (for future DLC) and the next Just Dance release. We’ll bring you all of the Switch-related news as it happens right on the main site.
Sonic Superstars reveals first Switch-specific screenshots
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Switch | 0 comments
SEGA has shared with us some Switch-specific screenshots from Sonic Superstars.
This comes as a bit surprise as we usually have to wait quite a bit to see how some multiplatform titles are shaping up on Nintendo’s console. The wait can sometimes be so long that fans don’t have a good idea until launch. This is actually something that recently happened with LEGO 2K Drive since all assets were not from the Switch version.
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Arzest leading development on Sonic Superstars, producer weighs in
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According to Sonic series producer Takashi Iizuka, Arzest is leading development on Sonic Superstars.
Iizuka shared the news in an interview with Eurogamer. He said SEGA “needed someone who understands the classic Sonic series and understands that gameplay format, in order to really execute well on the final product.” That’s where Naoto Ohshima comes in, as he’s the original creator of Sonic the Hedgehog and was with the series at the very beginning.
Iizuka said:
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[Let’s Talk] Ranking the Xenoblade Chronicles games
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, New Nintendo 3DS, Switch, Wii, Wii U | 0 comments
With the Future Redeemed DLC for Xenoblade Chronicles 3 coming out several weeks ago, the main series’ original story has now truly wrapped up. We won’t get into any spoilers, but the first game set certain events in motion that has ties to the other entries. This has all been a big journey for the fans, especially for those that started out with the initial Wii release over a decade ago.
Now that the series has wrapped up for now – but count on more Xenoblade games in the future – we want to hear from you as far as how you’d rank the different games. Which is your favorite? What are your thoughts on the story DLC expansions? We also don’t want to leave Xenoblade Chronicles X fans out of the mix, so feel free to share your thoughts on that RPG as well if you played it.
[Preview] Hands-on with Sonic Superstars and new gameplay
Posted on 2 years ago by Nicholas Serpa in Previews, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
It feels like there’s a lot riding on Sonic Superstars. While it’s (only?) been six years since the highly acclaimed Sonic Mania brought the franchise back to its roots, that game was developed by a team of indie developers; it’s been far longer since Sonic Team itself has attempted to bring the blue blur back to the side-scrolling realm [update: Sonic Team’s Takashi Iizuka is involved, but has since confirmed Arzest is leading development]. After recently playing a demo of Sonic Superstars at Summer Game Fest Play Days, I’m optimistic the game will manage to recapture a lot of what people love about old-school Sonic, while leaving the door open for some exciting new mechanics to shine.
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Chris Pratt says Super Mario Bros. Movie 2 news should be shared “soon”
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Chris Pratt, the voice of Mario in the recent film, has indicated that news about The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2 should be coming “soon.”
Pratt spoke with ET about the movie, including its success. He mentioned the ongoing writers’ strike which has put many productions on hold. However, when things have been finalized, “then it’ll be time to start talking about what’s next for that.”
Pratt shared the following:
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Sonic Superstars has new levels only, producer talks art style
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According to Sonic producer Takashi Iizuka, Sonic Superstars will only feature new levels. The game will not be bringing back stages from past titles.
If there’s one thing we’ve seen from the Sonic series over the years, it’s been the reliance on levels going back to the franchise’s earliest days. At this point, fans are used to seeing areas like Green Hill Zone. However, in Sonic Superstars, it’ll be new content only.
Speaking with IGN, Iizuka explained the decision to offer new stages only in Sonic Superstars rather than past levels:
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Everybody 1-2 Switch, Vanpool shutting down, Nintendo Russia drama | Nintendo Everything Refresh Ep. 055
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Podcast, Switch | 0 comments
On this week’s episode we discussed the recent reveal of Everybody 1-2 Switch, Vanpool shutting down, and the Nintendo of Russia drama. We also talked about Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 and the new Rune Factory announcements. There’s that and more on the latest episode of Nintendo Everything Refresh.
52% of Switch consoles are female owned in the U.S.
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Based on data provided by Circana’s PlayerPulse, 52 percent of Switch consoles are female owned in the United States. Circana was previously known as NPD and provides monthly sales figures in the region.
You might be curious as to how Switch’s number compares to other platforms. Nintendo’s console has the highest amount of female users, but 50 percent of gaming PCs are female owned. The next closest is Xbox Series with 45 percent. PlayStation 5 is the lowest at 41 percent. Again, this applies to the United States only.
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[Review] Loop8: Summer of Gods
Posted on 2 years ago by Dennis Gagliardotto(@LyonHart_) in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: June 6, 2023
Developer: Marvelous
Publisher: Marvelous / XSEED
I’ve said in prior publications that the concept of time travel is a fascinating yet very sensitive one, as the topic tends to lend itself to narratives that ultimately have no idea how to go about ending a topic that can take myriad of forms and paths, leaving a story open-ended and potentially with too many plot holes because of a traditionally endless structure. Even with limitless routes comes limitations, however, Loop8: Summer of Gods, despite all its positives, is yet another victim of a time loop sci-fi snafu that has its heart in the right place, but any potential excellence in a different timeline.
