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Posted on 2 years ago by Nicholas Serpa in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments

System: Switch
Release Date: February 24, 2023
Developer: HAL Laboratory
Publisher: Nintendo

The original Wii launch of Kirby’s Return to Dream Land has always felt like a particularly important game for the franchise; at the time it released, it had been in development in some form for over a decade, after multiple attempts at creating a new mainline Kirby game never reached fruition. That’s a big part of the reason why Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe, a remaster of the 2011 original, feels like such a fitting way to wrap up the pink puffball’s 30th anniversary celebrations – it’s a testament to just how much the franchise has grown and evolved since then. But how well does this classic Kirby game hold up after all these years, and is the new content added into this remaster strong enough to justify a full-price rerelease?

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Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

After installing the new version 1.2.0 update, some Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet players have found that their entire save files have been wiped due to a new bug.

According to Kotaku, the issue “seems to have affected a small number of people, but it could theoretically hit anyone.” But what might be most troublesome is that no one is able to pinpoint what’s causing the problem.

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Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Original (3/2): Nintendo has announced a new Switch bundle centered around Mario just in time for MAR10 Day.

The package includes a system with red Joy-Con controllers, your choice of a free Mario full game download (a $59.99 value), and stickers from The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Anyone that purchases the bundle can select one of the following games: Super Mario Odyssey, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, or New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe. Keep in mind that the Switch you’re getting here is the standard version – not the OLED model.

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Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

Dylan Cuthbert, a programmer and director for the Star Fox series, has spoken about how the names of the crew were decided. This was shared in a special 30th anniversary celebration video.

Cuthbert shared the following:

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Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch | 0 comments

Pokemon Day happened this week, and alongside that a new Pokemon Presents presentation was delivered. It contained a few announcements and a bunch of news about the franchise as a whole.

Probably the biggest reveal – which has been expected – is that Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet are getting new DLC. We don’t actually know too much currently, but it’ll be split into two parts. New Pokemon and a ton of returning creatures are coming. The first part has players going on a fieldtrip to Kitakami while the second features an adventure at Blueberry Academy as an exchange student.

The February 2023 Pokemon Presents did have other news as well, such as the return of Pokemon Sleep, Pokemon Concierge show from Netflix, and more. You can read the full recap here.

So what’d you think of the February 2023 Pokemon Presents? What are your initial thoughts on the Pokemon Scarlet / Violet DLC? Let us know in the comments.

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Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

We’re officially in March, which means we’re a step closer to the end of the Wii U and 3DS eShops. This is your last opportunity to purchase content from both stores.

Some folks may actually already be locked out of making a purchase. Back in August, Nintendo made it so users could no longer use an eShop card to add funds to an account on the Wii U and 3DS eShops. Credit card support ended even earlier, as that was cut off last May.

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Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

There are a few go-to studios for Switch ports these days, including Virtuos. The company has been around since the console released with new versions of games like L.A. Noire, and has continued to support the console since then. Some of its recent work, including Dying Light and NieR: Automata, are said to be among the more impressive ports on Switch.

Virtuos CEO Gilles Langourieux opened up about the team’s approach to Switch ports in a recent issue of Famitsu. Here’s what was shared on that subject:

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Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments

Original (3/2): Nintendo has passed along an announcement covering all of the plans it has in store for MAR10 Day, which is dedicated to Mario.

We already mentioned the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 4 release date and new Switch bundle. A few other things are planned, including a special sale.

Here’s the full announcement:
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Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Original (2/28): FuRyu has announced Crymachina, a new action RPG for Switch. NIS America will be publishing the game in the west this fall.

Here’s what’s been shared thus far:

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Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Metroid Fusion is coming to Nintendo Switch Online as the next Game Boy Advance game, Nintendo just announced. It will be available to all Expansion Pack tier members on March 8, 2023.

Metroid Fusion originally came out in 2002 – it actually arrived at the same time as Metroid Prime. It’s the fourth entry in the 2D Metroid series.

Here’s what to expect from the game:

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