Donkey Kong Country Returns HD review for Nintendo Switch
Posted on 3 days ago by Ethan in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: January 16, 2025
Developer: Forever Entertainment / Retro Studios
Publisher: Nintendo
With all the buzz around the new Nintendo Switch 2, it’s easy to forget that Donkey Kong Country Returns HD released on the same day of the big reveal. The original game released on Wii way back in 2010 and was praised for bringing the series back into the limelight for the first time in over ten years. Three years later, the game was ported to Nintendo 3DS where it received additional content in the form of brand new post-game levels. Now it’s 2025, and Donkey Kong has returned for a third time – and at full price to boot. Is Donkey Kong Country Returns HD a worthy Nintendo Switch remaster, and how does it stack up to its original release and 3DS port? And perhaps more importantly, how does it hold up against its sequel, which is also available on the console?
EDGE #407 review scores
Posted on 3 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch eShop | 0 comments
The latest EDGE review scores for issue #407 (April 2025 issue) have now been released. These include the first verdicts for Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Tales of Graces f Remastered gameplay
Posted on 4 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
If you’re curious as to how the Nintendo Switch version of Tales of Graces f Remastered, you may want to check out new gameplay that’s dropped. We’ve got a bunch of footage showing it on Nintendo’s console.
Before you dive it, read up on the following overview:
The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II preview
Posted on 4 days ago by Elias in Previews, Switch | 0 comments
Nihon Falcom has long been known for delivering compelling RPGs that blend peerless storytelling with robust and engaging gameplay mechanics. The studio’s latest entry continues this tradition, promising an experience that builds on its predecessor while introducing new elements to keep players engaged. With its western release set for February 14, 2025, anticipation is high among fans of the series. Having attended a preview event for the game, I’m excited to share a deeper dive into its features, beginning with the refined battle system that has become a hallmark of the franchise.
The state of every Nintendo franchise post-Switch
Posted on 4 days ago by Ethan in Features, Switch | 0 comments
As we head into the sunset era of one of Nintendo’s most beloved consoles ever, it’s as good time as any to take a look at all that’s happened over the past eight years. We’ve gotten tons of great games on Switch, and plenty of representation for most of Nintendo’s key franchises. Today, we’re taking a look at every single Nintendo series and each of its individual games on Switch. We’ll be analyzing how each series grew and changed over the course of the system’s life cycle – if it peaked, if it struggled, or if it wound up about average. Given the sheer volume of first-party offerings on Switch, this will be an extensive (and very long) analysis.
Turn-based strategy game Eldrador Creatures: Shadowfall coming to Nintendo Switch
Posted on 4 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Wild River Games and Schleich are putting Eldrador Creatures: Shadowfall on Nintendo Switch, the two companies have announced. It will be available digitally on March 6, 2025 with a physical edition following on April 11.
Eldrador Creatures is a turn-based strategy game in which players battle for the fate of the magical worlds. You’ll lead battle-ready creatures while attempting to defeat a mysterious shadowy menace.
Tales of Graces f Remastered launch trailer
Posted on 4 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Courtesy of Bandai Namco, we’ve got the new Tales of Graces f Remastered launch trailer. This RPG is making a comeback after originally appearing on Wii many years ago.
Lots of details covering what to expect can be found in the following eShop description:
Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness Remastered restored content detailed
Posted on 4 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The team behind Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness Remastered has revealed how they’re going about restoring content for this new release.
The title will be more than a simple remaster. Aside from offering Modern controls, there’s a lot to look forward to. The restored content in Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness Remastered includes some abilities for Kurtis Trent, a training area that was previously unfinished, unused voice lines, inventory items, and more.
The full rundown is as follows:
Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero getting Nintendo Switch demo
Posted on 4 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
January 13: Those eager to get their hands on Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero will be happy to hear that NIS America just confirmed plans to distribute a demo. The trial goes live on Friday, January 17. You’ll be able to download it from the Nintendo eShop.
NIS America didn’t elaborate on what the Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero has to offer, but it should give players a small taste of the game. Save data will carry over to the full version.
Japan’s top 10 best-selling games of 2024, hardware rankings
Posted on 4 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
New data from Famitsu not only provided the top ten best-selling games of 2024 in Japan, but also hardware rankings.
The two best performers were both released towards the end of the year. Super Mario Party Jamboree sold over 950,000 copies at retail and Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake was just slightly below that (looking strictly at Nintendo Switch sales). Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom also makes the list with close to 400,000 units.
