Animal Crossing: New Horizons running on a Switch Lite? Here’s some gameplay to show you just that:
Overall, the game is slightly sharper on the Nintendo Switch Lite, but it looks great on both of the current Switch models.
Resident Evil 3 Remake – Demo Playthrough (PS4 Pro Gameplay)
Hi folks, I hope you’re all keeping safe and sound. Well, here it is then, the Resident Evil 3 Remake demo is finally here…
In this PS4 Pro gameplay, I complete the demo and get to see the big bad himself at the end… Oh, man, oh, man.
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Lego City Undercover – 5 Lego Super Mario Easter Eggs – (Nintendo Switch)
Here’s how to find 5 Lego Super Mario easter eggs in Lego City Undercover on Nintendo Switch. The locations for each of them are included in this guide.
Here are the timestamps:
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Luigi’s Mansion 3 – First Playthrough – Switch (Gameplay)
Today I’m playing Luigi’s Mansion 3 on Nintendo Switch. It’s my first time experiencing one of Luigi’s adventures, so wish me luck!
In this Switch gameplay, I take on the first boss and meet the esteemed Professor E. Gadd. What a gripping game. I haven’t even tried the new multiplayer DLC pack yet…
Ring Fit Adventure – Andma and Dragaux Boss Gameplay (Switch)
I exercise against Guru Andma and Dragaux on the excellent Ring Fit Adventure for Nintendo Switch. This was a tough workout; the ‘game’ is showing me how authentic it really is…
Resident Evil 6 Nintendo Switch – How To Unlock Helena (Mercenaries)
Resident Evil 6 on Switch features the brilliant Mercenaries mode — it’s available right from the start of the game. Here’s how to unlock Helena Harper, the first bonus character, in that mode:
The rank required to unlock characters in all other versions of Resident Evil 6 is a B, but in the Switch version, it’s a D. I believe this is because the bonus costumes are available as extra rewards at higher ranks.
Curious!
Mario Tennis Aces – All Special Shots (Nintendo Switch)
There are now 30 characters in Mario Tennis Aces on Nintendo Switch, each with their own signature Special Shot.
16 characters were available at launch, and 14 characters were made available later on in the game. Special Shots are activated with the L button once your gauge is fully charged. I particularly enjoyed discovering these new ultra moves.
Here’s every single one of them:
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The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics – Nintendo Switch (TV) Gameplay
Running in Switch’s docked mode, this is the official The Dark Crystal game based on the hit Netflix series (and film). Solid performance overall.
Final Fantasy Tactics meets the world of Thra?
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Turning Hollow – Pinwheel Gaming
“Urgh, oh tis a friendly face I see.
“I am Jack Boyles, and I am losing my… my humanity, I am Turning Hollow.
“At what point doth stop? Doth stop when there are not enough souls to be had? Doth stop when there is not enough originality? At what point doth stop?
“The endless amounts of sequels, spin off’s and franchises that occupy the gaming landscape is getting absurd. As the years go by we see less new IPs, instead we see the annual franchise, unnecessary sequels, remasters or remakes. Originality has been loss in the well of greed and like I, these publishers are Turning Hollow. Loosing their purpose from devouring too many souls… Tis all our fault.
“The annual franchises play on our subconsciousness. In age of instant gratification and entitlement, we must hath the new thing despite us knowing in our hearts, tis a reskin, and nothing much has changed we’ll still go and purchase it. ‘But why?’ thou may be thinking. Why are we compelled to purchase this game that’s no different from last year’s edition? Why are we drawn to the same game when we complain that we bored of that experience? The fear of Isolation. Ugh. The fear that thy companion will hath that game and ye missing out, the fear of everyone talking about it and thee being left out, that fear, that fear of thee, not belonging, that fear of isolation; that’s what compels thee.
“So, thou buy the game, everyone else has it, and because thou now feel thee belong, ye are happy, are all together and connecting. Tis that fear of isolation that brought thee all to that place and the sense of belonging feeds the dopamine thy brain needs to keep thou playing and keeps thou buying.
“Success drives industry, I understand that, but success doesn’t mean it needs to produce more. Stories are best left as they are, they are complete and tackle their themes with a satisfying conclusion, therefore no need to hath a sequel. Ohh, ugh. This is taking a level of maturity that most publishers or developers hath not yet understood from the barrage of sequels. For example, The Last of Us released to critical and commercial success, a singular story that deals with it’s theme of parenthood and children developing their independence. But that’s not enough, that’s not enough for publisher, tis not enough for the developer and not enough for those people who just want another one, all because the first one was good and instead of holding on to the original they risk that original being perverted; look at the Matrix.
“I am not saying all Franchises are bad, and there should never be a Franchise again. I am a Nintendo fan and they doth nothing but Franchises but what Nintendo typically doth is add a new mechanic or change the game so tis familiar but fresh. Ahh, haha. The issue is more and more franchises are just churning out what is essentially the same game… tis becoming expectable for that to happen.
“Many other practitioners in other creative industries know when one is enough, they… they know there is no need for a sequel, they close the lid and allow that one piece of art to speak for itself and in the process makes the piece timeless. So why can’t the videogame industry do the same? Is it possible for a game to be a blockbuster and just end there?
“Uh oh, what was I saying, oh yes…
“But tis our fault, we allow these hollow forms to protest for more and more. We doth not say why doth thou want another? What purpose will it serve? Thou should ask one’s self these questions next time they enjoy a new IP and if thou doth not hath a substantial answer to this, ask thou self again; does it need a sequel? Then maybe once great games will not erode in quality by the passing of time.
“Chosen Undead, remember when Halo meant something, I do. Haha.”
Retimed – It’s Time To Connect Again
Jack Boyles takes a look at Retimed —
We are more connected now as a species than ever before. Technology has made it possible to communicate with people all across the world by the mere tapping of keys; we can video call someone like we are in some ’80s sci-fi movie and we can take photos with instant results viewed by millions in the palm of our hand.
Yet have we never been so isolated, using these devices as our primary source of communication, locked away and pretending to be people we are not.
We need to escape the clutches of our self-imprisonment connect with people face to face.
Team Maniax knows the importance of getting together and having fun with their game ‘Retimed’. It’s a local multiplayer arena shooter up to 2-4 players where you can generate a bubble that slows down time. But is this just a simple mechanic used as a gimmick or is there more to this idea?
Maniax have gone for a great art style here – the sole purpose is to capture the childlike play and fun of the game. It’s the character design here that lends it an attitude and personality without the characters showing their traits. Using character anatomy and clothing as an illusion of characteristic; this of course isn’t a bad thing, it’s a very good and smart thing to do.
Level designs are simple with a few platform areas contained in a relatively small space, though it’s enough to manoeuvre around the map for tactical advantage.
However, it’s the mixture of pace that brings excitement while playing. Your character can slide and dash in the air and that makes traversing the map very fluid. When you mix the element of the time bubble, the game can contrast so quickly it looks you’re in a Zen-like state. Retimed implements its time bubble perfectly, allowing you to focus, use it as a dodging mechanic and as an offensive technique too.
The game feel here is a highlight; it just feels good to play. Combined with the level design, you can quickly feel like you’re a pro when, in fact, you are still a novice.
That’s not to say everything about the game is perfect. Personally, I feel like you don’t get enough bullets, or sometimes, even the opposite, the bullets don’t spawn quickly enough, there was just a sense of emptiness at times.
All in all, this game is a great multiplayer experience to play with friends or family. To rekindle time spent together and to shout, laugh and just enjoy your time spent with someone. Releasing on the Switch (later on PC), it’s a perfect game to sit alongside the family.
So put the social media away.
Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt Of The NecroDancer Is Out Now
The Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda, yes, that’s the full title, is out now.
Developed by Brace Yourself Games, the indie roguelike combines the rhythm-based movement and fighting mechanics with gameplay elements of earlier titles in the Zelda series.
Members of the Sonic Mania art team developed the pixel art style:
The first Crypt of the NecroDancer was both brutal and addictive. The sequel will be aiming to provide that again with the boosted appeal of Zelda.
It’s available from the eShop for £22.49.
Panzer Dragoon Gets A Second Gameplay Trailer
A remake of Panzer Dragoon was one of the more left-field announcements at Nintendo’s E3 Direct.
Originally released in 1995 on the Sega Saturn, the title received critical acclaim, with one critic at the time saying:
‘It orchestrates incredible story animation with brilliant, 3D flight graphics to create what is, basically, the ultimate evolution of Space Harrier.’
Now we have a second gameplay trailer to look at:
The premise: on a far, lone planet, you encounter two dragons awakened from the ancient times. Armed with a deadly gun from the past, and the guidance of your armored blue dragon, you must fulfill your destiny and keep the Prototype Dragon from reaching the Tower or die trying.
Developed by MegaPixel Studio, arcade shooter Panzer Dragoon will be released on Switch this winter.