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NBA Playgrounds Announced (PS4, Xbox One, Switch and PC)
The game take a turn towards the arcade-style basketball games like the ones we had years ago like NBA Street and NBA Jam. It is licensed by the NBA and features players both active and retired. The trailer also shows off Allen Iverson going against Steph Curry and Hill. As it is an officially licensed game, the game also has featured every NBA team in NBA Playgrounds, and the roster of current and retired players can be leveled up. And remember those ‘fly-to-the sky and dunk’ move, yup, its got that too. Matt Karch, CEO of Saber Interactive (developers of the game) has said its accessible enough for anyone to pick up and play, but it still has “a lot of depth for hardcore pros who’ve mastered their game” The game comes out next month as a digital download for...
Three More Titles Added To The Nintendo Switch Launch Games List
Tomorrow Corporation has announced that World of Goo, Little Inferno and Human Resource Machine will be available for the Nintendo Switch on launch day, making the list of launch games just a little bit longer. These games are already available on previous Nintendo consoles, but the Switch versions will have something extra. “All three games will come bundled with their full original soundtracks,” the website says. “Tomorrow Corporation’s intrepid interns have created a new Soundtrack Mode, where players can explore Kyle Gabler’s wonderfully bizarre music in this special mode, available only on Nintendo Switch.” World of Goo was first released on the Wii in 2008, while Little Inferno and Human Resource Machine were released for the Wii U in 2012 and 2015 respectively. Other launch titles f...
Can Ya Dig It, Sucka?! A Shovel Knight Review
An ode to the games of yesteryear, a beautiful love letter to 2D platforming genre and a mesmerizing 8-bit masterpiece that was made possible with the help of a community willing to take a risk. The game I’m talking about is the amazing “Shovel Knight”. The game that shines amongst its peers and makes it as one of the best 8-bit 2D platformers to have come out in recent times. Shovel Knight is a kickstarted 2D platformer with 8-bit visuals developed by Yacht Club Games. It took the gaming industry by surprise, because nobody expected it to do what it did; it provided a very solid gaming experience all-around. Taking inspiration from the best games of the NES era like Zelda II, Duck Tales, and Castlevania. Shovel Knight bundles these together to make a masterpiece that pays homage to its pr...
Screenshot of Switch UI Leaked, Reveals New Games
Nintendo gave us a taste of what their upcoming hybrid console Switch has to offer in last week’s reveal event, and we got to see a glimpse of what the main menu looks like. Now another image has surfaced on the internet, showing us what the UI looks like in the portable mode. Published on Twitter by publisher Nicalis, the image also shows some Nicalis games like The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+, 1001 Spikes and Cave Story, out of which the latter two hadn’t been confirmed for the Switch until the image was posted. The image indicate that the console UI comes with a slider that shows recently played games, along with options for accessing messages, settings, power, Joy-Con settings and the store right below. The tweet has now been taken off by Nicalis, but once something is on...
Nintendo: Switch is Not a Replacement for the 3DS
In a recent interview, Reggie Fils-Amie, President of Nintendo of America stated that Nintendo considers the Switch as a home console first, and it is not meant to replace the existing 3DS handheld console. Talking to Wired, he said, “I think there’s a sense that Nintendo Switch is a portable device. It is portable. But at its heart, it’s a home console that you can take with you on the go.” He was responding to the question regarding what the release of the new hybrid console meant for the 3DS. He said that Nintendo had managed two different systems before, and the introduction of the new one doesn’t mean that the older one will become obsolete. He goes on to say, “3DS has a long life in front of it. We’ve already announced games that will be laun...
Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap Announced For Nintendo Switch
Developed by Lizardcube and published by DotEmu, Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap was revealed for the Nintendo Switch recently. You can read the official blog statement below: “It was hard to keep the secret, but finally we can spill those edamame beans… Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap is coming to the Nintendo Switch in 2017! A reunion was held in mushroom kingdom under a veil of absolute secrecy, where Nintendo suggested we could bring the game over to their upcoming platform. Needless to say it was a unique opportunity and as soon as we saw the system we knew we wanted to get the game on it. We started working on it and well, HERE WE ARE! The game plays fantastic on the Nintendo Switch! It runs at a smooth 60 FPS, the screen and colors in handheld mode are amazing, and it ...
I Want A Nintendo Switch, And Here’s Why You Should Too
Here’s the thing. The Nintendo Switch reveal event wasn’t exactly the best event I’ve seen, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that the console will be bad. There are a lot of things that the Switch has going for it, and it’s definitely worth a second look. The ever-so quirky gimmick Nintendo has always been that quirky little kid that likes to do its own thing. It doesn’t care about what its competitors are doing, and it doesn’t try to beat them at what they do. Instead, our weird friend tries to do something different every time, and no matter how good or bad it may turn out, one can’t help but wonder whether it’s trying too hard or that’s just the way it is. Nevertheless, these quirks are what make the Switch wonderful in my opi...
Rime Is Not Dead, Re-Revealed For PS4, Xbox One, PC, & Nintendo Switch
RIME is a single-player puzzle adventure game about a young boy shipwrecked on a mysterious island after a torrential storm. Players must use their wits to decipher the challenges and secrets of an expansive world strewn with rugged terrain, wild creatures and the crumbling ruins of a long-forgotten civilization. With subtle narrative, colorful artwork and a sweeping score, RiME offers players a meaningful journey filled with discovery. Previously it had seemed that the game was on the verge of being cancelled. The developer. Tequila Works have not yet said anything about their initial exclusivity deal with PS4. Here;s the new trailer: According to IGN, in Rime, “Players must navigate the island’s secrets by making use of light, sound, perspective and even time.” Register with us for the b...
Nintendo Switch Might Not Get To See Mass Effect: Andromeda
Last year, EA had teased its Nintendo Switch plans by indicating that it will bring one of its biggest games to the upcoming home-cum-portable console. Much to everyone’s dismay, that game might not be Mass Effect: Andromeda. In an interview with Stevivor, Producer Mike Gamble said that Bioware doesn’t have any plans to bring Andromeda to the Nintendo Switch yet. If the people really want to see it, they will consider it. “Yeah, not right now, no,” he said when asked about Andromeda’s Switch version. “We’re not planning on it. If the Switch launches and everyone’s just yammering for Mass Effect, who knows. We never want to close doors like that.” Earlier, Bioware had released Mass Effect 3 for the Wii U, but supposedly it did not fare w...
Ubisoft Working on a Rabbids & Mario Crossover for Switch Launch
Recently, it was confirmed that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will no longer be a Nintendo Switch launch title, and that the next Mario game might mark the release for Nintendo’s big device. It’s possible that we know what that game might be, after all. According to a report by LetsPlayVideoGames, the Switch will launch alongside a turn-based RPG which is possibly a Raving Rabbigs x Mario crossover, currently under development by Ubisoft. There is no official title yet, but the codename/working title for the game seems to be Mario RPG: Invasion of the Rabbids. The game is closely monitored by Nintendo to ensure that it’s ready by the launch day and adheres to the Mario maker’s specifications regarding the depiction of Mario characters and assets. The repor...
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Release Date Leaked?
Nintendo had recently confirmed that its upcoming addition to the Zelda franchise, Breath of the Wild has been delayed and will no longer be a launch title for the Nintendo Switch. Though no more details were given regarding the release date, it might have been (inadvertently) leaked when the game is coming out. Target’s website with a listing for the title now shows a release date for Breath of the Wild. Considering that when retailers generally use the beginning or the end of a month as placeholders while listing products on the website, this might be pretty close to the actual release date. Coincidentally, June 13th is also the opening day for the E3 2017 conference. Looks like Nintendo’s planning a big surprise for all of us. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will ha...
Breath Of the Wild Delayed, Won’t Be A Nintendo Switch Launch Title
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Nintendo’s biggest upcoming title has been pushed further back, and will miss the launch date for the Nintendo Switch. According to Eurogamer, a new report which details the game’s current state of development, and which tallies with information provided to them by sources close to Nintendo, “four-to-six months of testing will follow” before the game launches. Breath of the Wild was first announced in 2013 and was set to launch for the Wii U in 2015, but since then has been delayed multiple times. It was supposed to be a launch title for the Nintendo Switch, but has been delayed again. One of the main reasons for the game’s delay has to do with localisation. Given its scope, it has been difficult for Nintendo to localize all ...