This was something that Retro Studios actually wanted to pursue for the Nintendo Switch release. However, Nintendo ultimately vetoed the idea. Kensuke Tanabe, the game’s producer, explained that “the cutscenes were not created solely for dramatic effect; they also played a role in conveying gameplay-relevant information to the player.”

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Metroid Prime producer says the game “could be called a miracle”, talks clashes between Nintendo and Retro

Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GameCube, News, Switch, Wii | 0 comments

Metroid Prime ended up as one of the most acclaimed Nintendo games of all time, but the path getting there was far from easy. Series producer Kensuke Tanabe recently opened up about the game’s development and working with Retro Studios in the upcoming Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective book.

As we’ve previously heard, Retro Studios was initially working on several games that were mostly scrapped. The company shifted all of its focus into creating a Metroid game following a visit from Shigeru Miyamoto.

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Marvel Cosmic Invasion reveals Iron Man and Phoenix, release date

Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2, Videos | 0 comments

The latest news about Marvel Cosmic Invasion is in, as Iron Man and Phoenix have now been confirmed and we have the release date.

Iron Man and Phoenix fill out the remaining parts of the roster. Both were previously leaked as part of a datamine of the game’s demo. Beta Ray Bill, Black Panther, Captain America, Cosmic Ghost Rider, Nova, Phyla-Vell, Rocket Raccoon, She-Hulk, Spider-Man, Storm, Silver Surfer, Venom, and Wolverine will also be playable.

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Nintendo announces free Pikmin 4 update

Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

A new, free update is coming to Pikmin 4, Nintendo just announced. Players will be able to access it this November.

First up, with the Field Camera, players will be able to take various photos and customize them with stamps / frames. Also coming are Decor Pikmin from the mobile app Pikmin Bloom. Lastly, Relaxed and Fierce modes will be added as new difficulty options.

Here’s the full rundown:

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Luigi’s Mansion coming to Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics on Switch 2 next week

Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GameCube, News, Switch 2 | 0 comments

We’re only a few days away from Luigi’s Mansion joining Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics for Switch 2 owners. Just announced, the game is slated for October 30, 2025.

Luigi’s Mansion will be available for Nintendo Switch Online members. However, you’ll specifically need to be a member of the Expansion Pack tier.

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Persona 3 Reload review for Nintendo Switch 2

Posted on 3 weeks ago by Ethan in Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments

System: Switch 2
Release date: October 23, 2025
Developer: Atlus
Publisher: Atlus

The Persona series has had something of a resurgence on Nintendo consoles in recent years. In 2022, Persona 5 Royal released on Nintendo Switch, and it was eventually followed by Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden in early 2023. Several years later, Atlus has now brought Persona 3 Reload to Nintendo Switch 2. It’s a full remake of the original Persona 3 with graphics, audio, and gameplay more in line with Persona 5. It’s also absolutely excellent – as you might expect, it’s very slightly compromised on Nintendo Switch 2, but it remains perfectly playable and a fantastic JRPG nonetheless.

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Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 announced for Nintendo Switch, amiibo revealed [update: Rosalina’s Storybook pre-orders]

Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

September 12: Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 are returning in a new collection. This launches on October 2, 2025.

The two titles will be sold together as a physical bundle. Both of these titles will be available individually on the Nintendo eShop as well.

These are largely the same games as they were on Wii. There are some extra bells and whistles though, including enhanced resolution, improved UI, Assist Mode, and new Storybook content.

On top of the above, new amiibo are coming in April. Here’s a look:

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A review for Nintendo Switch 2

Posted on 3 weeks ago by Ethan in Reviews, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments

System: Switch 2 (reviewed), Switch
Release date: October 16, 2025
Developer: Game Freak
Publisher: Nintendo

In the modern day, Pokemon games are kind of tough to give a fair review to. As the world’s largest media franchise, the franchise is subject to a lot of scrutiny – which is understandable, given that both Scarlet and Violet and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl released in rather shoddy states. That being said, I don’t think it’s quite fair to write off the Pokemon series as a whole. Numerous leaks have indicated that Pokemon Legends: Z-A was actually supposed to launch in 2024, but that it was internally delayed to late 2025. That means the game most likely had around three years of development time, and assuming that’s true, it shows – Pokemon Legends: Z-A is up there with Pokemon Legends: Arceus as a real contender for the best Pokemon game on Nintendo Switch. It’s certainly not perfect – there are still classic Game Freak slip-ups here and there, but for the most part I think this is a much-needed step in the right direction for the franchise.

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Majogami reveals Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch physical release – full game on cartridge, pre-orders open

Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments

Inti Creates has revealed a new physical release for Majogami on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch.

This is especially significant because of the Nintendo Switch 2 version. It’s one of the few third-party games that will have the entire data on the cartridge – no game-key card here.

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[Let’s Talk] Pokemon Legends: Z-A impressions

Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Reviews, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments

The next big Pokemon game is here with Pokemon Legends: Z-A. This is a pretty notable release for multiple reasons. For one thing, each new Pokemon title from Game Freak is always an event. On top of that, this is the first proper Pokemon game we’re seeing on Nintendo Switch 2.

So if you’ve started up Pokemon Legends: Z-A, how are you feeling about it so far? What are you early impressions? Let us know in the comments.