[Let’s Talk] The Super Mario Galaxy Movie trailer reactions
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk | 0 comments
This week, Nintendo hosted a special Direct to air the debut trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. A teaser was shown in September, but this was really our first proper look at the film.
Going into it, we did have some idea about what to expect. Since they’re based on the Super Mario Galaxy games, the foundation was there. However, it does look like Illumination has gone in a different direction as other titles are being referenced, including Super Mario Odyssey’s Sand Kingdom.
The other big news was our first look at Rosalina and Bowser Jr. They will be voiced by Brie Larson and Benny Safdie respectively.
So what are your initial thoughts on The Super Mario Bros. Movie? Let us know in the comments below.
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New round of Nintendo Switch backwards compatibility fixes live on Switch 2
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Coinciding with this week’s Nintendo Switch 2 firmware update, a bunch of new Switch 1 games have been fixed on the new console in terms of backwards compatibility.
A few big names are included here. We previously spotlighted the fix for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition in a separate post, but other games that have been fixed include Batman: Arkham Knight, Tokyo Xanadu eX+, and Windjammers.
The full lineup is as follows:
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Rumor: First glimpse at the Zelda movie set, possible character leak
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 0 comments
Although not confirmed, we may have our very first look at the set for The Legend of Zelda’s live action movie.
Footage from production has apparently leaked online. Clips have spread on social media, and many believe that what’s popped up thus far is legitimate.
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Final Fantasy 7 Remake dev on challenges of developing for Nintendo Switch 2’s handheld mode
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Naoki Hamaguchi, director of Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, has spoken about what it’s been like working with Nintendo Switch 2 and the challenges of developing games for the system while accounting for handheld mode.
Just like Nintendo’s previous system, teams have a bit more power to work with when the system is docked. In portable mode, things need to be scaled back a bit – and there’s also the factory of battery life to account for. Hamaguchi said Square Enix (and other developers) need to think about “how you can get a version in handheld mode that doesn’t look inferior and stands up to the home console versions on other platforms.”
The best Pokemon in Pokemon Legends: Z-A’s Season 2 Ranked Battles
Posted on 1 week ago by Ethan in Features, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
A while back, we wrote a guide on the worst Pokemon to use in online ranked battles in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. As helpful as that knowledge is, it doesn’t actually help you score wins against other trainers, so this time we’re talking about the strongest Pokemon you can possibly use in competitive battles. This also assumes they’re fully EV and IV trained, which thankfully is fairly simple to do in this game.
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie reveals first trailer, Brie Larson playing Rosalina and Benny Safdie playing Bowser Jr. [update: new poster]
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Just a few moments ago, Nintendo and Illumination released the debut trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. It was shared as part of a special Nintendo Direct for the film.
While a trailer technically went online in September, it was more of a teaser that didn’t really show much at all. Today’s video gives us a better idea about the plot.
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Indika review for Nintendo Switch
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Reviews, Switch eShop | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: November 17, 2025
Developer: Odd Meter
Publisher: 11 Bit Studios
Indika on Nintendo Switch is an interesting title. It’s one of those rare games that I can only say feels like the moment you go to open the door of a cleaning closet, not sure what you’ll find – like it’s your first day on a new job. Developed by Odd Meter, this short, narrative-focused adventure blends dark humor, surrealism, and religious introspection into a package that constantly shifts between the sacred and the absurd. On Nintendo Switch, that experience becomes rather intimate, and sometimes uncomfortably so, as you guide a young nun through a world that is half bleak fairy tale and half spiritual fever dream.
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New Samus suit has been uncovered for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Fans have come across a brand new Samus suit for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond that had not been shown previously.
To clarify, this is different from the other suit highlighted in trailers. That one is metallic red and gray with some purple highlights.
This is your last chance to click away. We’ll be posting the image after the break.
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond just got a new 7-minute trailer
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Switch 2, Videos | 0 comments
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is only a few weeks away now, and the game now has its best look yet thanks to a brand new trailer. The overview video shows off gameplay, Nintendo Switch 2 features, and more.
We have the following overview for the game:
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Yakuza Kiwami 2 review for Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 1 week ago by Richard in Reviews, Switch 2 | 0 comments
System: Switch 2
Release date: November 13, 2025
Developer: RGG Studio
Publisher: SEGA
SEGA’s series of Japanese underworld epics continue to release on Nintendo systems with Yakuza Kiwami 2 on Switch 2. Much like its predecessor, it’s a remake of a classic title in the series built from the ground up for modern hardware. With it, you have the best version of that story and that game available to play. Much like the remake of the previous entry, this game similarly adds plenty of new quests, new cutscenes, and builds on the core of what the most recent mainline release did. If Yakuza 1 is like a crime drama, Yakuza 2 is closer to an action film, which has Kazuma Kiryu again in the spotlight – though we won’t spoil the story here. The narrative this time around isn’t too difficult to follow, but it still follows on directly from the previous one, so if you haven’t played that yet, please do.
