[Let’s Talk] What’s the best Nintendo-published Switch game?
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch | 0 comments
As each day goes by, we get closer and closer to Nintendo’s next console. It remains to be seen when exactly it’ll be announced and released, but by this time next year, the system is something many fans will be thinking a lot about.
As we wait for what’s next, let’s take a moment to think back on Nintendo’s current console. The company has put out a ton of games for Switch dating back to 2017, starting out with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Believe it or not, the Big N has published over 100 titles on Switch.
So what’s your favorite? Maybe you have an unconventional pick that not many would consider the best? Let us know in the comments.
Highlights from last week’s topic: What do you want to see next out of Monolith Soft?
nonweak
I want a new game. Not a remake or remaster, and not a small game either. Another full blown Xenoblade 3 150+ hour game. And when it releases it will probably easily be my game of the year, just like Xenoblade 3 was in 2022.
Obsidianheart
Xenoblade Chronicles X 2!
Gimme that sci-fi urban mecha open world goodness 10 years later! I meant in the setting, but now I realize it came out in 2015, so either meaning is applicable. Future Redeemed tied all the shared Xeno-series together, while also insinuating that there were more narrative threads that haven’t been explored in that universe, so maybe one of those that isn’t terrestrial.
Greatsong1
I still wanna see a XCX remake, but otherwise developing something new outside of the RPG genre would also be great. Monolith hasn’t done that (not counting the games that they only assisted with) since Disaster Day of Crisis and that was almost 16 years ago.
Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom confirms amiibo support with details
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There was a little bit of speculation within the Zelda community about this previously, but Nintendo recently made it official that Echoes of Wisdom will support amiibo. That news comes from the official Japanese website.
Using a compatible figure will have a couple of effects. First, amiibo can provide items that can be used on your adventure. Nintendo also teased that you might be able to get different colors of clothing with an amiibo in Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.
[Review] Elrentaros Wanderings
Posted on 4 months ago by Dawn in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: August 15, 2024
Developer: Hakama
Publisher: Red Art Games
Hakama may have only released a handful of games since their formation by Yoshifumi Hashimoto in 2018, but with Rune Factory 4 Special and Rune Factory 5 as two of their more noteworthy releases, it’s fair to say the focus is more on quality over quantity. Unfortunately, although their latest title Elrentaros Wanderings (previously known as Rear Sekai) has hints of their trademark creative brilliance, ultimately fails to deliver on almost every front.
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Examining Pokemon X and Y’s lost story via an old leak
Posted on 4 months ago by Ethan in 3DS, Features | 0 comments
Today, we’re looking at a Pokemon X and Y leak from March 2014 that contained cut story elements that wound up reused in subsequent games.
Pokemon X and Y were the first main series game in full 3D. All of the characters, environments, and the Pokemon themselves were fully modeled and animated for the first time ever, which marked a big leap forward for the series. Despite this giant leap in technology, though, X and Y aren’t exactly the most loved Pokemon games (though they do have their fair share of dedicated fans). In a strange way, X and Y are something of an anomaly. Generation 6 is the only generation that didn’t have a third version game, for instance – there was never a Pokemon Z or a Pokemon X2 or Y2. In fact, Zygarde had new forms introduced to it in Pokemon Sun and Moon, a completely separate generation. So what happened here?
In March 2014, a user going by the name “XYSider” posted a giant leak on 4chan discussing story points and mechanics that wound up cut from the final game due to time constraints. This leak is absolutely huge in terms of size, so we’re not writing today on the assumption that it’s all true. That being said, for being posted in March 2014, a few elements from this leak wound up coming true in some way or another in future games. So today, we’re taking a look at every part of this leak and examining all of the things that came to fruition – either coincidentally or because maybe it was real – in Pokemon games that came after X and Y.
More: Game Freak, highlight, Pokemon X, Pokemon Y, top
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 releases Iroh DLC, trailer
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 just shipped a new DLC character, and players can start using Iroh now.
Iroh is the second DLC character from Avatar: The Last Airbender. Previously, Zuko was added to the game. Mr. Krabs from SpongeBob SquarePants and Rocksteady from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles were the other characters. The addition of Iroh marks the end of the game’s season pass, and as of now, no further DLC characters have been announced.
Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Cyrax gameplay trailer
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
A new Mortal Kombat 1 trailer just dropped for new DLC character Cyrax. Cyrax will be featured in the Khaos Reigns expansion and will be offered in Kombat Pack 2.
Here’s the latest on Cyrax:
Nintendo Download – August 15, 2024 (North America)
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download report for the week of August 15, 2024. The latest releases include Castaway, Mika and the Witch’s Mountain, Stumble Guys, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Tetris 99 announces 42nd Maximus Cup with Splatoon 3: Side Order theme
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August 2: Nintendo isn’t slowing down with special Tetris 99 events, and today announced the 42nd Maximus Cup featuring Splatoon 3: Side Order.
Those that have access to Nintendo Switch Online can play in the event. Simply partake in the online mode while the event is active and you’ll earn points for every match. Note that points are determined based on where you finish. After hitting 100 points, the Splatoon 3: Side Order theme will be yours. The design features background art, music, and Tetrimino designs inspired by the game’s DLC.
Bakeru getting English release in the west
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August 12: Otogi Katsugeki Mameda no Bakeru: Oracle Saitarou no Sainan!! is getting a release in the west as simply Bakeru, a listing on the eShop reveals. It will launch on September 3, 2024.
For those who haven’t heard of the game previously, Bakeru is made by Good-Feel – the studio that recently made Princess Peach: Showtime but also handled Kirby’s Epic Yarn, Wario Land: Shake It, Yoshi’s Woolly World, and Yoshi’s Crafted World. Spike Chunsoft will be responsible for the overseas launch, which features a couple of new attacks and an additional enemy.
Omega 6: The Triangle Stars confirmed for English release in the west
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Clear River Games, City Connection, and Happymeal revealed today that Omega 6: The Triangle Stars is getting an English release in the west with full English support. The title launches in 2025.
Omega 6: The Triangle Stars recently came to Switch in Japan. It’s a notable release as the 16-bit-inspired adventure game is based on the manga by former Nintendo art director Takaya Imamura.
