The guys are back and talking about the news from Nintendo Direct. This includes new launches, planned releases and Neal not being able to remember the name of a game with a shape in it. Another usual day in the lounge.
A new Nintendo book from author Brett Weiss called The NES Omnibus Every Game for the NES from A to L is available now. This massive hardcover book includes: • 350+ games described and reviewed • History and nostalgic stories from industry pros and personalities • 2,200+ full-color photos and 424 pages • Foreword by The Goldbergs creator Adam F. Goldberg What industry experts are saying: • “Brett Weiss proves once again that he is the master of game directories.” – Leonard Herman, author of Phoenix IV: The History of the Videogame Industry • “This book covering the Nintendo Entertainment … Continue reading New NES Omnibus Book Now Available
Modern Gamer Melissa is off on a holiday road trip this week, keeping safe from COVID-19 as she goes of course. Before she left, she picked up the ultimate road trip plaything, a Nintendo Switch Lite. She reviews it this week, playing with Mario and friends from the road.
The Skirmisher talks about how the Super Mario 3D All-Stars release has been a slap in the face to fans of the series. Not only is this being put out in limited release to artificially inflate interest, but used copies are being sold for hundreds of dollars. Come on Nintendo. There is a pandemic and gamers deserve better than this.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a perfect and relaxing game for our troubled times. It’s also one of those titles that makes it worth owning a Nintendo Switch just to play. It should be held up in the same way as Mario, Zelda and Super Smash Bros as a true classic that is accessible to everyone.
We all want to get and play the latest and greatest hits in gaming this holiday, but don’t overlook the possibility of snagging some great titles that are either still being actively developed, or perhaps a little older, and as such are being offered for some amazing holiday prices. This week is all about trying to game on the cheap!
This week, with a smorgasbord of excellent Switch releases available for perusal, Drew opts to play and talk about the most current, bleeding-edge Switch games, and provides useful and timely reviews for all of them. Really. No lying.
The mobile game Time Wasters continue this week as Billy takes a look at Nintendo’s newest smartphone game: Dr. Mario World.
News that a new Switch Lite is on the way, hot on the heels of the highly successful full-size Nintendo Switch, is great news for gamers who need a fully portable gaming platform. September is going to be a wild month for Nintendo fans.
There has been lots of news out of Nintendo lately, with the Regginator retiring and big rumors that Switch players will soon be able to stream Xbox games. Hargosh breaks down all the rumors, and what they might mean for gamers this week.
