Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered review for Nintendo Switch
Posted on 10 months ago by Dawn in Reviews, Switch eShop | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: December 10, 2024
Developer: Crystal Dynamics
Publisher: Aspyr
One of many series that I have mourned the loss of over the last two decades is Legacy of Kain. After the disastrous Nosgoth spinoff was cancelled and the IP was passed back and forth over the years with various acquisitions, it seemed to be a series that would be eventually forgotten about. The Soul Reaver duology received widespread critical acclaim at the time of their release, and even though this was 25 years ago, their resurrection on the Nintendo Switch as Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered shows that time has done little to dull what made them such noteworthy titles when they were first released.
Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom’s Tri was initially more human-like
Posted on 10 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Zelda games are known for their companions, and in Echoes of Wisdom, Tri served that purpose. In a Famitsu interview, the team gave some insight into how the character was finalized.
The most interesting thing here is that, according to co-director Tomomi Sano, Tri originally had a more human-like design in Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. However, after Tri’s role shifted a bit, so did the character itself. Series producer Eiji Aonuma also stated that having the character not be human was “essential” since “the fact they couldn’t understand human emotions was an important point.”
Tetris Forever update out today with Welltris, improvements, more
Posted on 10 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Tetris Forever is rolling out an update on Nintendo Switch today, and it’s a pretty big one as it includes Welltris as a new playable game and player-requested features.
Welltris (Spectrum Holobyte, MS-DOS) was the first follow-up to Tetris created by Alexey Pajitnov. According to Digital Eclipse, it’s “a beloved variant in which Tetriminos (and other shapes) fall down four sides of a well.”
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Open-world adventure game Catly announced for Nintendo Switch
Posted on 10 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
December 12: SuperAuthenti has announced Catly, and it’s heading to Nintendo Switch. A release window has not yet been confirmed.
Catly is an open-world adventure game, and as the name implies, it’s all about cats. More information can be found in the following overview:
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Nintendo of America veteran Don James to be given Lifetime Achievement Award at DICE Awards
Posted on 10 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Today, the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) announced that Don James will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 28th annual DICE Awards. The event will take place on February 13, 2025, at the Aria Resort in Las Vegas.
James, who served as the executive VP of operations for Nintendo of America, was with the company for over forty years. He joined in 1981 and just retired this year. AIAS says James was both a leader and cornerstone at Nintendo of America during his lengthy run.
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2008 RPG Off on the way to Nintendo Switch
Posted on 10 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Off, an RPG that was originally released in 2008, is now making the jump to Nintendo Switch. The game is slated for sometime in 2025.
Off was originally made by Unproductive Fun Time. After the French-language game picked up steam following a strong fan reception, the studio gave its blessing for an English fan translation in 2011.
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Nintendo Download – December 19, 2024 (North America)
Posted on 10 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 December 19, 2024. The latest releases include Star Trek: Legends, Quilts and Cats of Calico, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Famitsu sales (12/9/24 – 12/15/24)
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F-Zero 99 1.5.5 update out now, patch notes
Posted on 10 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
F-Zero 99 has received a bunch of support throughout 2024, and one last 1.5.5 update for the year was just released.
Frozen Tour is back in action, and can be played until January 19, 2025. Players will compete in three-lap races for points as they aim for a high score. Gem Sparks can also be collected on Frozen Tour Event tracks to unlock special rewards.
Here’s the full rundown of today’s update:
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Rumor: New details on Nintendo Switch 2’s dock, Joy-Con without drift, more
Posted on 10 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch 2 | 0 comments
The past few weeks have been absolutely nuts for Nintendo Switch 2 rumors. Something that’s been going around lately are claims from Redditor user “NextHandheld”, who says he’s not only seen the system, but was even able to get their hands on it.
We’ve not shared any of those rumors as it all just seemed a bit too outlandish, but The Verge spoke with them and now says they’ve “heard and seen enough to think they might be legit.” The Verge is a respected outlet, and in a way, is putting its reputation on the line for mentioning that. Nothing is confirmed still, but we felt that this would at least be worth sharing – and you can decide whether or not to believe it.
