The 90s decade, the golden era of the Japanese RPG. In those wonderful days it seemed like SquareEnix (Squaresoft at the time) could do no wrong. Good to great JRPGs were a common sight on (what seemed to be) a monthly basis on the PlayStation 1. Even the Nintendo 64 with its Zelda games (and…
Tag: Nintendo Switch
Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World is Limited Run Games’ Highest Selling Game
Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World: The Game, has finally been re-released after 6 years. Originally, the title was released on August 10th, 2010. The game was highly reviewed and sold very well. The game featured chip tunes by the group Anamanaguchi, beat-’em-up gameplay and many video game references. Despite the game performing well and gathering…
Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-reckoning coming to Switch
Kingdoms of Amalur ain’t dead yet. The remake of Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning is coming to the Nintendo Switch in March. The remake is aptly named Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning, and was released for other platforms in September 2020. But first, this release requires a little more context than other titles. Kingdoms of Providence, Rhode…
Nintendo Switch Pro, Virtual Console, and BotW 2 in 2021
Nintendo might be up to something. 2020 was a big year for Nintendo and it seems like it’s all leading up to something big. The Switch also just got its biggest Online update yet and with little to show for it so far. So many things are coming (or, ending) for the Switch in March…
New Pokemon Snap Release Date Set for April 21st
A new sequel to Pokemon Snap is coming to the Nintendo Switch. Aptly named New Pokemon Snap, it will take place in the previously-unseen Lental region. Originally announced in June 2020, New Pokemon Snap now has an official release date of April 30th, 2021. As the first sequel to Pokemon Snap for the Nintendo 64,…
New Switch Bundle Announced for Super Mario 3D World: Bowser’s Fury
Yesterday, Nintendo announced a new Super Mario-themed Switch bundle. The bundle is being released in tandem with a new expansion to Super Mario 3D World, “Bowser’s Fury,” coming February 12th. It will cost $299. This new Switch will be pretty unique. The bundle’s controllers are both red and the Joy Con’s inserts are blue with…
World of Final Fantasy: A Cute Nod to Final Fantasy
World of Final Fantasy: MAXIMA grabbed my attention soon after I purchased my Nintendo Switch. I have been a fan of JRPGs for as long as I can remember, especially the Final Fantasy series. This game is certainly more enjoyable if you have some Final Fantasy knowledge. Without it, you wouldn’t get as much joy…
Monster Hunter Rise Info Roundup
Monster Hunter is a franchise that has been historically loyal to Nintendo consoles. With its biggest release yet in 2019, Monster Hunter World, Capcom was forced to skip the Nintendo Switch. The Switch’s hardware simply is not compatible with the game’s huge open-world, next-gen graphics, and MMO connectivity. Still, for Switch fans, there is no…
Among Us Out Now on Switch – Play the Airship Map Early
Until now, Among Us has only been available for mobile and PC players. It is out for download on the Nintendo Switch eShop as of December 15th. At the time of writing, it does not seem that there will be a physical release. Feature-wise, Among Us is the same on Switch as it is on…
Pokémon Sword and Shield: An Incomplete Experience
Before I get into this, I definitely think it’s worth mentioning that Pokémon Sword and Shield is not my favorite installment in the Pokémon franchise. For me, that is still the second generation games, Gold and Silver. However, I have invested almost 600 hours into my copy of Pokémon Shield. I have always been a…