REVIEW – Highwater
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by Steve Cullum
1w ago
What would it be like if the world suddenly became flooded after a climate catastrophe, leaving the remaining residents of Earth to fend for themselves in hopes of eventually escaping to Mars? Highwater sets sail to answer that question in a 3D adventure with turn-based combat. Developed with grand aspirations, the game attempts to weave an intricate narrative tapestry while offering a mix of land and sea exploration. However, amidst its grandeur, there are noticeable flaws that hinder the overall experience. One of the most glaring issues lies in the controls. While boating mechanics are pas ..read more
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First Impressions of Princess Peach: Showtime! Demo
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by Steve Cullum
1w ago
Discovering the demo for Princess Peach: Showtime! was an exciting prospect, offering me a glimpse into the whimsical Sparkle theater. However, as I embarked on this mini-adventure, I found myself navigating through a rollercoaster of mixed feelings. I’m genuinely appreciative that the developers provided a demo, allowing players like myself to sample the game before committing. Yet, amidst the excitement, I couldn’t help but notice some rough edges. One aspect that caught my attention was the occasional mismatch between on-screen text and character mouth movements. While seemingly minor, it d ..read more
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The Background Behind Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley
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by Steve Cullum
1M ago
The Moomin universe is coming to Nintendo Switch in the form of Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley. a game heavily inspired by Tove Jansson’s (1914-2001) original work that has been captivating many parts of the world since her first book in 1945. While this beloved world has crossed over to many other forms of media through the years, this will be its first foray into the video game world.  On February 28, 2024, I had an opportunity to sit down with many of the Hyper Games development team to learn more about the game and its background. They shared how they spent a lot of time with the li ..read more
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E3 is Officially Gone for Good
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by Steve Cullum
3M ago
In an official post on E3 ‘s social media, they have confirmed what many suspected—the end of an era. The Electronic Entertainment Expo, hosted by the Entertainment Software Association, began in 1995 as a trade event to show off the latest and upcoming video game software and hardware. While it had some hiccups ups over the years, it was viewed by many as THE place to debut a game or console. At its height, the event brought in over 70,000 in attendance. In 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, E3 was canceled for the first time. The following year, the ESA took it online, but it was not the sa ..read more
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Tears of the Kingdom, Sea of Stars, and More Receive Awards
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by David Echeverria
3M ago
Despite a competitive year for gaming, several Switch games managed to take home awards. The annual Game Awards, hosted by Geoff Keighley were held yesterday. Baldur’s Gate 3 won the Game of the Year award, beating out two Nintendo games: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Despite this, the near-seven year old Nintendo Switch managed to have games that were worthy of recognition. The critically acclaimed Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom received the award for “Best Action/Adventure Game”, beating out Alan Wake 2, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Resident Evil 4 ..read more
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Red Dead Redemption Releasing August 17
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by David Echeverria
8M ago
The classic GTA-style open world game set in the Wild West will be arriving on Switch very soon. Early this morning, Rockstar Games announced that they would be re-releasing their 2010 Wild West action-adventure game, Red Dead Redemption to a modern era which includes the Nintendo Switch. The game is the predecessor to 2018’s Red Dead Redemption 2. The story follows a former outlaw, named John Marston who must travel the American West and Mexico to eliminate the last of an infamous gang of outlaws in order to save his family. Alongside the main campaign, the zombie-filled story expansion, Und ..read more
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New Mario, Luigi’s Mansion Remake, Metal Gear Collection, Detective Pikachu, and More – Nintendo Direct 6.21.2023
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by Steve Cullum
8M ago
Nintendo just dropped information about a new side-scrolling Mario game, several remastered collections, upcoming DLC, and several brand new games in their Nintendo Direct for July 21, 2023. Whether you missed it or you’re looking for more details, we’ve got the full video and the entire run-down of all the announcements right here. Video Announcements The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC for Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet: More Pokémon, places and stories await in this two-part DLC* for the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games. In this stor ..read more
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Nintendo Summer of Play Tour Begins on June 15, 2023
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by Steve Cullum
8M ago
Nintendo is touring the United States again for Summer of Play 2023. This free event will happen from June 15 – August 28 in eight different locations around the country. Attendees will receive: Summer of Play passport Nintendo goodies (after receiving all the location stamps, while supplies last)  My Nintendo gift (upon check-in, while supplies last) 100 My Nintendo Platinum Points GameStop coupon: $10 off $75 Also, experience the Mushroom Kingdom Yourself Photobooth. From the press release & photo, here are the games we’re expecting: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe The Legend of Zelda: Tear ..read more
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17 Titles Featured in Eastasiasoft’s Late Spring 2023 Showcase
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by Steve Cullum
8M ago
Developer and publisher, Eastasiasoft, showed off 17 indie titles in their “Late Spring 2023 Showcase” earlier today. Some of the highlights included Mugen Souls, Valeria the Pagan Priestess, and Boo Party. Check out the video below, as well as the entire list of games, release dates, prices, and systems. TITLE RELEASE PRICE PLATFORMS Mugen Souls Out Now US$/€39.99 Nintendo Switch Valeria the Pagan Priestess Wishlist Now TBD PC & Consoles Color Pals May 3 US$/€4.99 SW/PS4/PS5/XB1/XBX Pretty Girls 2048 Strike May 11 US$/€6.99 SW/PS4/PS5 Under the Warehouse May 17 US$/€5.99 SW ..read more
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Full Recap of the Indie World Showcase – April 19, 2023
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by Steve Cullum
8M ago
Nintendo’s recent Indie World Showcase gave us information on 18 games and 3 updates/DLC packs. If you missed it, and want to watch it, check out the video below. If you’re more of the reading-type, we have the full list below, compliments of Nintendo of America’s press release. Mineko’s Night Market from Meowza Games and Humble Games: As the adorable Mineko in this narrative adventure-sim, you’ll do various jobs, befriend the townsfolk and craft all sorts of doodads for the weekly Night Market. There are a ton of things to do, like joining parades, entering cat races and performing on stage ..read more
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