Nintendo’s output on the eShop deserves more attention
Posted on 2 years ago by Luiz in Features, Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Out of nowhere, Nintendo announced Kirby’s Dream Buffet last week as an eShop exclusive. This is a small and cute co-op experience perfect for Kirby. Although it doesn’t happen too often, I appreciate the fact that Nintendo still publishes some smaller games like that on the eShop. Most of the time these experiences show tons of creativity, bringing new ideas to the console.
However, I think a lot of the titles published by Nintendo could receive more attention and promotion. Sometimes I feel that great experiences like Good Job! or The Stretchers get a little lost in the gigantic amount of games published on the eShop. In the video below, I discuss why Nintendo’s overall strategy to promote these games could be more active than it is and I share some ideas as to how they could be in the spotlight a bit more.
Oddworld Soulstorm: Oddtimized Edition announced for Switch
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Publisher Microids and developer Oddworld Inhabitants today announced that Oddworld Soulstorm: Oddtimized Edition, a new version of the action-adventure platformer, is coming to Switch. The two sides have not yet provided a release window.
Oddworld Soulstorm: Oddtimized Edition will have two special editions at retail. With the Limited Oddition, fans will receive a copy of the game, a collectible metal case with 24 cartridge slots, and three art prints. The Collector’s Oddition features a unique Collector’s box, copy of the game, a collectible metal case with 24 cartridge slots, an exclusive 9-inch (22 cm) silver figurine of Abe, a premium 160-page artbook by Pix’n Love Publishing, an exclusive Mining Company keychain, three art prints, ancient Mudokon Tribal stickers, and Abe’s hand tattoo.
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[Review] Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series
Posted on 2 years ago by Nicholas Serpa in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release Date: July 8, 2022
Developer: Monkey Craft
Publisher: Bandai Namco
Normally, when a game franchise fails to meet a publisher’s sales expectations, that tends to be the end of the road for it. Indeed, despite both 1997’s Klonoa: Door to Phantomile and 1999’s Klonoa 2: Lunatea’s Veil garnering a very positive reception from critics at the time of their release, these 2.5D platformers never managed to reach a big enough audience to truly compete with the likes of Mario and Crash Bandicoot. The franchise has been dormant for well over a decade now, with no new games being developed since 2008’s Wii-exclusive remake, which was an attempt to revive Klonoa that never took off. Fortunately, Bandai Namco is giving their plucky cat-like hero yet another chance to shine with Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series, which remasters both classic games for a modern audience. But how well do these decades-old platformers hold up today?
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope team’s experience with Switch and Snowdrop engine allowed for bigger scope
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
We recently chatted with Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope producer Xavier Manzanares, and one of the things we asked about is whether the team has been able to do more with the game from a graphical standpoint. After all, Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle came out in 2017, so Ubisoft Milan and Ubisoft Paris have been working with Switch for quite some time now.
Manzanares mentioned that the experience gained with both Switch and the Snowdrop engine has allowed for an increase hope. There are some aspects that may not have been possible a few years ago.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope dev says Bowser inclusion is “a dream come true”
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Ubisoft has worked with Mario on two games now as part of its Mario + Rabbids series, but we’ve been wondering if the team would have interest in playing around with another Nintendo franchise. This is something that we posed to producer Xavier Manzanares in a recent interview.
Manzanares said the studio has “tons of dreams”, and thought about “a lot of other characters” when it was initially moving towards working with Nintendo in 2014. On the topic of wishes being fulfilled, he said having Bowser playable in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is “already a dream come true for us”.
Rumor: Lots of leaked details about Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch | 0 comments
The Pokemon series is no stranger to pre-release information leaks, and something similar may now be happening with Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet. Although the titles are still a few months out, unconfirmed details have been popping up over the past few days.
The source seems to have originated from a Chinese leaker, and Twitter outlets like CentroLeaks and Pkmnleak have been rounding up the information. Tidbits cover new Pokemon, which creatures are / aren’t returning, the Pokedex, a new gimmick, and more.
More: Game Freak, Pokemon Scarlet, Pokemon Violet, top
June 2022 NPD: Best-selling games on Switch, year-to-date, last 12 months
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Another round of data is in from this month’s NPD report. Along with the best-sellers on Switch specifically for the month of June 2022, we also have a list of the games year-to-date and have sold the best over the last 12 months. Continue on below for the full results.
June 2022 NPD: top 20 best-selling games in the U.S.
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
NPD Group has released a listing of the top twenty best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of June 2022. The results can be found below.
Nintendo Download – July 14, 2022 (North America)
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
It’s time for the latest North American Nintendo Download report for the week of July 14, 2022. The latest releases include Hazel Sky, Spidersaurs, Worth Life, and more.
Here’s the full lineup:
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Famitsu sales (7/4/22 – 7/10/22)
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 0 comments
