Nintendo just dropped a major re-release on the Nintendo Switch with “New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe.” The game originally launched on Nintendo’s failed Wii U, but is getting new life on Nintendo’s Switch as a repackaged “Deluxe” edition which includes a bunch of extra stuff. Having spent several hours playing “New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe,” I’d strongly recommend it to any classic “Super Mario” superfans. “New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe” is Super Mario as pastiche: It’s composed entirely from bits and pieces of various classic, 2D Super Mario games. Character selection is lifted from”Super Mario Bros. 2,” and the overworld map is from “Super Mario Bros. 3.” Each Koopa Kid boss fight is directly reminiscent of the same boss fights in “Super Mario World.” That’s blended with elements of the more recent “New Super Mario Bros.” series, and it … [Read more...] about There’s a new ‘Super Mario’ game for Nintendo’s Switch, and it’s a modern mash-up of classic Mario
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Nintendo’s Netflix-like service for classic games is a shattering disappointment, but it’s so inexpensive that you should try it anyway
Ben Gilbert, provided by Published 11:25 am CST, Tuesday, November 27, 2018 Nintendo After years of waiting, Nintendo fans finally have a Netflix-style subscription service for classic games. The service, dubbed "Nintendo Switch Online," is just $20/year. Though Nintendo Switch Online is light on features, it's worth the incredibly low cost of entry. Nintendo is the Disney of video games. There are plenty of arguments for why this is the case, but the most obvious parallel is Nintendo's vast library of classic games. Starting with the original Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in the early '80s and going all the way up to the Nintendo DS and Wii in the early '00s, Nintendo has a wealth of classic games that people still want to play. And, for years, people have clamored for a way to access that library. "Why not offer a Netflix-style subscription service?" they shouted, while throwing money in the general direction of Nintendo's Kyoto, Japan headquarters. Earlier … [Read more...] about Nintendo’s Netflix-like service for classic games is a shattering disappointment, but it’s so inexpensive that you should try it anyway
New leaks suggest nearly two dozen Super Nintendo games are on their way to the Nintendo Switch
Data miners exploring files on the Nintendo Switch say they have discovered a list of 22 Super Nintendo games coming to the console in the future. Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can currently access a selection of games from the original Nintendo Entertainment System, but games from other Nintendo consoles are not available. During their search, the data miners also discovered potential file slots for two new more consoles to be included with the Nintendo Switch Online service. More than 20 classic Super Nintendo games could be on their way to Nintendo’s newest console during 2019, based on data found in a recent Nintendo Switch software update. Since the Switch Online subscription service launched in September 2018, Nintendo has offered players a selection of retro games as an added bonus for paying for online features. New games have been added to the collection each month, but so far those games are only from the original Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). However, … [Read more...] about New leaks suggest nearly two dozen Super Nintendo games are on their way to the Nintendo Switch
‘Rocket League’ joins ‘Fortnite’ in the PlayStation Cross-Play Beta, letting players on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PC, and PS4 play together for the first time
“Rocket League” has joined “Fortnite” in the PlayStation Cross-Play Beta program, giving players from four different platforms (PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PC) the option to play together for the first time. “Rocket League” previously allowed cross play between PC, Xbox, and Switch players, with Sony’s PlayStation 4 community as the lone holdout. Cross-play will be implemented with “Rocket League’s” first update of 2019 and will require players to opt-in. “Rocket League” will soon be the second game on PlayStation 4 to allow cross-platform play, enabling the game’s community to join matches alongside players on the Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PC. After years of pressure from fans and developers alike, Sony agreed to explore cross-platform play late last year. Traditionally, games have had separate player bases across different platforms to promote console-specific communities and … [Read more...] about ‘Rocket League’ joins ‘Fortnite’ in the PlayStation Cross-Play Beta, letting players on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PC, and PS4 play together for the first time
The first major Nintendo game of the year is arriving in March, and it stars an unlikely Super Mario character
Ben Gilbert, provided by Published 10:06 am CST, Sunday, January 13, 2019 Nintendo Nintendo's first big game of 2019 stars Yoshi, the ever-helpful dinosaur friend of Super Mario. The game is named "Yoshi's Crafted World," and it's set to launch on March 29 for $60. "Yoshi's Crafted World" is a blend of platforming, puzzle solving, and egg shooting. Yes, egg shooting! Nintendo's first major game of 2019 puts a side character into a rare starring role: In "Yoshi's Crafted World," players control Super Mario's dinosaur friend Yoshi through a variety of unique, perilous worlds. The game is set to arrive on March 29, Nintendo said on Wednesday morning; it's headed to the Nintendo Switch, and will cost $60. For fans of the Super Nintendo, "Yoshi's Crafted World" may look familiar — it's a bit of a spiritual sequel to "Yoshi's Island: Super Mario World 2," which was originally launched on the SNES in 1995. This is most evident in the trail of eggs following behind … [Read more...] about The first major Nintendo game of the year is arriving in March, and it stars an unlikely Super Mario character