7 Ways Xenoblade Chronicles is Better than Xenoblade Chronicles 2
We cannot wait for the release of Xenoblade Chronicles on the Switch.
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7 Major Differences Between Link’s Awakening and a Link to the Past
The comparison of Link’s Awakening to Breath of the Wild continues to revolve around a $59.99 price tag. Although a handful of similarities exist between the two installments, Link’s Awakening has little in common with the 2017 Game-of-the-Year winner. Breath of the Wild is a 3D, open-world game that emphasizes curiosity and exploration. However, Link’s Awakening is a compact, 2D
Read more7 Lessons Astral Chain Learned from NieR Automata
Heralded for their silky-smooth action games, PlatinumGames release of the Nintendo Switch exclusive Astral Chain is a smash hit. When first announced earlier this year in a Nintendo Direct, Astral Chain drew initial comparisons to the Bayonetta series. Nothing could be further from the truth. Rookie director Takahisa Taura, who was a lead designer on NieR Automata, drew heavily from
Read more7 Things Link’s Awakening Does Better than Breath of the Wild
Link’s Awakening Remake is almost here, and debate rages on regarding the game’s $59.99 (USD) price tag. Originally released for the original Gameboy in 1993, Link’s Awakening is a bite-sized experience in comparison to Breath of the Wild’s vast open-world. Is Link’s Awakening truly worth the same price as BOTW? The answer to this question depends on what you value
Read moreTop 13 Nostalgic Nindies on the Nintendo Switch
It’s no secret that independent studios have drawn inspiration from the 8-bit and 16-bit eras when developing games. The Nintendo Switch is chalked full of “Nindies” gems that elicit nostalgia from generations past. Below is a Baker’s Dozen of our favorite Nintendo Switch Nindies along with a comparison of their spiritual predecessors. Enjoy! 1. Stardew Valley – Harvest Moon (SNES)
Read moreHow Valuable is Nintendo’s IP?
Ever wonder why Nintendo is so protective of their intellectual property? Curious as to why Valve is content with managing Steam instead of developing the next Half Life? Why are console makers pushing for digital downloads as opposed to physical copies? Well, it’s all about the money. Let’s dive in. Several years ago, Unreality Magazine published an article that provided
Read moreWhy is Nintendo Phasing out the 3DS?
Nintendo released its 2nd Quarter financial results yesterday, and along with the financials were updated hardware and software sales figures. While the Nintendo 3DS has sold an impressive 73.53 million units, the handheld console sales are well behind the 154.02 million units of Nintendo DS predecessor. While Nintendo has been relatively quiet on its plans for phasing out the 3DS
Read moreNintendo Stock Drop – Learning from Sony’s Struggle
Earlier this week, investors stood by as Nintendo’s stock price declined by nearly 12 percent over a 48-hour trading period. Despite growing third party support and positive expectations for next week’s Electronic Entertainment Expo, analysts are attributing the decline in part to concerns over Nintendo’s upcoming online service, which is scheduled to launch in September 2018. Over the weekend, these
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