Nintendo Direct Mini 2018 Streamed

Earlier today several new games were revealed for the Nintendo Switch during the Nintendo Direct Mini.  While some of the new game reveal trailers were posted to the various official Youtube channels, however some were still mostly exclusive in the Nintendo Direct Mini. The other new announcements include: The World Ends with You -Final Remix- : Available 2018 Pokkén Tournament DX DLC: Battle Pack 1 – Aegislash (Support Pokémon: Rayquaza, Mimikyu): January 31 Battle Pack 2 – Blastoise (Support Pokémon: Mew, Celebi): March 3 Kirby Star Allies: March 16 Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition: Spring 2018…

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RRPG Two-Cents: Is Super Mario Odyssey Overrated?

This game has been getting crazy, and raving reviews since its release! Yet, there are those who consider the game to be largely overrated. The game I am speaking of is Super Mario Odyssey, then one can obvious see that it is from the title. Today, I am to solve the debate question of is Super Mario Odyssey overrated, or do players actually get what they wanted? That “wanted” I am referring to is a true successor to Super Mario 64; at least that is what I have been told…

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Nintendo Direct 2017: Super Mario Odyssey Trailer Streamed

Nintendo has updated their official Youtube channel with a new trailer for Super Mario Odyssey. The latest trailer was featured during today’s Nintendo Direct and showcases several of the worlds featured in the game. The locations inclu: Metro Kingdom: New Donk City Sand Kingdom: Tostarena Luncheon Kingdom: Mount Volbono Wooded Kingdom: Steam Gardens Cap Kingdom: Bonneton Snow Kingdom: Shiveria Seaside Kingdom: Bubblaine Next, it has been revealed that the cap shape ship that Mario will be using to travel within the game is called the Odyssey. The Odyssey will be able to be powered up with the help of…

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16BitJeff’s Top 5 E3 2017 Show-Stealers

With E3 2017 officially done, this year’s show like the last 4 years was a letdown. That said, there were great announcements about upcoming software releases from Home Consoles to PC. These top five choices from this year’s expo are what I would personally call the showstoppers, or the show-stealers. Yet, before we go right into those five choices let us take a glimpse at some honorable mentions.   Honorable Mentions: • Monster Hunter World (MH5) For this year’s PlayStation conference, it was the division’s safest showing since E3 2012.…

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RRPG’s Top 5: Best & Worst Games at E3 2017

E3 2017 has already come and gone, so I figure now is the perfect time to discuss the 5 Best and Worst games that were presented at the event. If one wants to know my full thoughts on E3 2017, then be sure to go check out The Game Riffers’ YouTube page. There one can see our livestreams where we graded the Big 3, the Third-Parties, and E3 in general, right there in one place. For right now, let us take a look and see who makes it among this…

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E3 2017: Super Mario Odyssey Trailer Streamed

On Tuesday, Nintendo updated their official Youtube channel with a new trailer for Super Mario Odyssey. The trailer was first shown during the E3 2017 Nintendo Spotlight presentation.  The latest trailer features a deeper look at the game’s mechanics and reveals that Mario will be able to use his hat to control enemies and more. Super Mario Odyssey will be released for the Nintendo Switch this Holiday season. Source: Herotaku, Nintendo

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Ikaricast Classic: Road to E3 2017 – Nintendo

Racing to the finish of our Road to E3 2017, we have our last contender, Nintendo! After two years of having some lackluster showings at E3 will Nintendo manage to put on a fantastic performance this year? We can only hope, as Nintendo will host an ARMS Tournament, and present behind-the-scenes sneak peeks at upcoming games.  Also, we wonder what is Retro Studios planning to contribute to the Switch, and will there be new Metroid games in the works? We have many other questions, but this is the year where Nintendo…

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Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017: Super Mario Odyssey

Nintendo has updated their official Youtube channel with a trailer for the latest game in the Super Mario franchise.   The trailer was first featured in this year’s Nintendo Switch Presentation. The next game in the franchise will be titled “, Super Mario Odyssey.” The game will feature Mario in a “Sandbox” like environment as he travels through various dimensions and terrains. Super Mario Odyssey will launch on the Nintendo Switch this Holiday season. Source: Nintendo

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