Splatoon 3 Direct, SpongeBob’s new 3D platformer, Switch games delayed, and more | Nintendo Everything Refresh Ep. 021
Posted on 2 years ago by Nicholas Serpa in Podcast, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
We had an inkling (get it?) that some big Splatoon 3 news was right around the corner, and indeed, last week Nintendo gave the game a dedicated 30-minute Direct showcasing a TON of details about its new modes, quality-of-life features, characters , and more. Join your hosts Nick, Nicolas, Dennis and Luiz (yes, everyone is here!) as they finely comb through all the juicy reveals from the presentation. After that, they’ll discuss two new Switch games that were highlighted in a recent THQ showcase, including the glorious return of 3D SpongeBob SquarePants platformers. Stick around in the back half the show for even more conversation about all the week’s biggest news!
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Reggie says a Nintendo / Xbox / PlayStation adaptive controller was in the works, unsure if it’s still in development
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
Accessibility has become a more prominent topic in the gaming industry, and we’ve seen Microsoft in particular make a push with initiatives like its adaptive controller. Interestingly, there were plans – at least at one point – for a new kind of controller that would work across Nintendo, Xbox, and PlayStation hardware.
Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime shared that news in an interview with Inverse. He said the Xbox adaptive controller was being used “as a jumping-off point to create something that would be platform-agnostic and adaptable by any consumer.” The Nintendo / Xbox / PlayStation controller was happening three years ago, though Reggie isn’t sure if it’s still in development.
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Nintendo of America testers detail experiences they’ve had with sexual harassment at the company
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Nintendo has started to face some controversy with its employees this year. Back in April, one staffer claimed that their right to unionize was violated and this person filed a complaint with National Labor Relations Board. That was actually followed up a second labor complaint earlier this month against Nintendo and contracting company Ashton Carter. Kotaku now has a story up regarding sexual harassment.
It’s a pretty noteworthy read and we do recommend you giving it a look here. However, we’ve rounded up some of the more notable points below.
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Life is Strange: Arcadia Bay Collection coming to Switch in September
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Square Enix will release Life is Strange: Arcadia Bay Collection for Switch on September 27, the company announced today.
The package contains Life is Strange Remastered and Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered. It will feature every update, and optimized for Switch. This was previously known as simply Life is Strange Remastered Collection.
Wave Race 64 joins Nintendo Switch Online this week
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Wave Race 64 is the next N64 game joining Nintendo Switch Online, it’s been announced. Those with access to the Expansion Pack tier can begin playing on August 19, 2022.
Wave Race 64, a racing title, originally released shortly after the launch of the Nintendo 64 in 1996. Players can choose from one of four watercraft racers, each with their own abilities and style, and try to capture glory in Championship Mode, go for the fastest time in Time Trials, pull off tricks in Stunt Mode, or challenge a friend in 2P VS. Mode.
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D23 Expo 2022 Disney & Marvel Games Showcase announced for September 9
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Disney announced today that it will host a Disney & Marvel Games Showcase at D23 Expo 2022 on September 9. It will be live streamed on various platforms, including YouTube.
The event will take place at the following times:
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Avatar: The Last Airbender – Quest for Balance spotted for Switch
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A new game titled Avatar: The Last Airbender – Quest for Balance will be released on Switch, according to a listing on Amazon Japan. GameMill will be publishing the title.
Unfortunately, the listing doesn’t contain any notable information, so we’ll be left to speculate what the game actually is. The page does include a November 8, 2022 release date, but that’s all.
[Let’s Talk] Splatoon 3 Direct reactions
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch | 0 comments
The Splatoon 3 Direct aired this week and it was quite the doozy. In its 30-minute presentation, Nintendo shared a ton of details about the upcoming Switch exclusive.
We got a look at new battle stages, new maneuvers, and new weapons. The three main modes were also given a new look with the single-player Story Mode, “Return of the Mammalians”, Turf War, and Salmon Run. We also know have confirmation that Splatfests are back, but now with three teams instead of two plus Tricolor Turf War battles. We also got some new reveals with the Deep Cut trio, new amiibo, Tableturf Battle, and more. You can catch up on the full recap here.
Now that we’re a few days removed from the Splatoon 3 Direct, how did you feel about the presentation? What are your overall feelings on the game in general? Let us know in the comments.
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HAL Laboratory on how Kirby Star Allies allowed Kirby and the Forgotten Land to happen
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
There are now two major Kirby games on Switch. Kirby Star Allies came first and was largely 2D, but you might be interested to know that it largely paved the way for Kirby and the Forgotten Land.
Shinya Kumazaki, who was the general director of both games, spoke about their development connection with Japanese magazine Nintendo Dream. Kumazaki says that Star Allies was a means of “laying the groundwork for future works and we were sure that the next game would be 3D.” Interestingly, HAL Laboratory felt that Star Allies and Forgotten Land were “a single large connected project.”
THQ Nordic digital showcase live stream – August 2022
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
The August 2022 THQ Nordic digital showcase is happening in just a bit, and we have a live stream ready to go. The event kicks off at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET / 8 PM in the UK / 9 PM in Europe. There’ll also be a pre-show with titles from HandyGames.
THQ Nordic says its showcase will have “brand-new announcements along with updates and reveals for previously-announced games.” Presumably we’ll get an update on SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake, which was announced nearly a year ago and hasn’t been seen since.
