Is Xenoblade too complex for you? Explaining why the series is so good
Posted on 2 years ago by Luiz in Features, New Nintendo 3DS, Switch, Videos, Wii, Wii U | 0 comments
We are just a couple of weeks away from the release of Xenoblade Chronicles 3, which feels a little bit surreal considering that the game was announced in February of this year.
As expected, a lot of people are trying to get into the series before the third entry comes out, and some will probably hear about how the series is complex and not always super friendly to beginners. Although it is undeniable that Xenoblade can be complicated sometimes, I get the impression that when the discourse is so focused on the series complexity, there’s a chance that we are scaring some future fans.
Taking that into consideration, I decided to make a video talking about the overall appeal of the series and why fans love it so much despite the complexity. Feel free to check out the video down below.
[Preview] Birth is surreal point-and-click puzzler about loneliness
Posted on 2 years ago by Nicholas Serpa in Features, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Sometimes the premise of a game is just so bonkers that it simply demands to be played. Birth – an upcoming point-and-click puzzler created by indie developer Madison Karrh – is officially described on Steam as tasking players with “constructing a creature from spare bones & organs found around the city in order to quell your loneliness.” It seemed super intriguing, and so I was excited to have the opportunity to speak with Karrh at Summer Game Fest about her game, a project she’s been developing solo for over two years.
Immediately, I was struck by just aesthetically similar Birth is to the popular Rusty Lake series of point-and-click games – and I mean that as a compliment. Karrh said that those games were a huge inspiration for her, which makes sense as the two share a lot in common at a mechanical level as well. But Birth is a very personal game for Karrh, and she started working on it as an expression of the complicated emotions she experienced after moving to a new city.
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Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope dev on relationship with Nintendo
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
In an interview with Nintendo Everything, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope producer Xavier Manzanares spoke about the team’s relationship with Big N.
Just like with the first game and Donkey Kong Adventure DLC, the company has an “advisory role” and Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto “is testing the builds”. Manzanares also noted that the bonds between the two sides are “stronger” now. That’s what allowed for elements like the hybrid between Lumas and Rabbids as well as having Bowser playable.
[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – July 2022
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk | 0 comments
A new month started up a few days ago. Now that we’re in July, we want to know what you’ve been playing.
Have you been trying out some of the recent releases on Switch? There’s plenty to play with heavy hitters such as Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series, Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course, Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, Portal Companion Collection, and Sonic Origins. No matter the case, let us know in the comments below.
[Review] Yurukill: The Calumniation Games
Posted on 2 years ago by Dennis Gagliardotto(@LyonHart_) in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release Date: July 5, 2022
Developer: IzanagiGames / G.rev / Esquadra
Publisher: NIS America
Yurukill: The Calumniation Games is almost a wonderful new version of the Danganronpa formula, this time pitting a bunch of a group of prisoners and executioner’s against each other as the former try to prove their innocence to the latter in a sequence of mini-games and theme park attractions that closely resemble former moments of their lives – most notably the crimes they’ve committed. It’s a fantastic amalgam of murder-mystery-driven plot devices, shoot ’em ups, visual novels, and questionnaires that works exceptionally over a beautiful explosion of colors and flair that makes the game as a whole an attraction of its own.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope producer on the character roster and why Yoshi was cut
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope producer Xavier Manzanares has commented on the game’s characters, and the decision to leave out Yoshi.
Mario, Peach, and Luigi are all playable just like in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. Yoshi is absent, however, and Manzanares has commented on how the roster was ultimately set.
Reggie talks about why Nintendo never used two GamePads with Wii U
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments
Something Nintendo originally said would be possible with the Wii U was using two GamePads at a time. Unfortunately, that only ended up being an idea since we never actually saw it implemented with any type of game or experience.
Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime has now offered insight as to why we never saw the use of dual GamePads. Speaking with MinnMax, he pointed to the fact that Wii U had a low install base and Nintendo was never able to move forward with a game that would justify such an experience.
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Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway revealed for Switch
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway is coming to Switch, retailer listings have revealed. Outlets such as Best Buy have it down for October 7, 2022.
We’ve been getting Nickelodeon Kart Racers titles on Switch every couple of years. The original game released in 2018, followed by Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2: Grand Prix in 2020.
GameMill is promising new features this time around, including voice acting. There’ll be over 40 characters to choose from 36 tracks, and more.
Pokemon Puzzle League joins Nintendo Switch Online next week
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Pokemon Puzzle League is joining Nintendo Switch Online next week, Nintendo has announced. It will be available to Expansion Pass subscribers starting July 15, 2022.
This continues the pattern of Nintendo releasing at least one new N64 title each month. However, Pokemon Puzzle League marks the first N64 game that had not been previously announced for the Switch Online service.
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum gameplay reveal trailer
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Nacon and Daedalic Entertainment just released the first gameplay trailer for The Lord of the Rings: Gollum. This shows off the story-driven action adventure title.
Here’s an overview of the game with more details:
