Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order - Nintendo Switch Exclusive Announced

The newest game in the Ultimate Alliance series is being made by Team Ninja, and somehow is a Nintendo Switch exclusive.  It will be out sometime next year.

I am excited to see more about this one!

3 New NES Games & One Special Edition Added to Nintendo Switch Online

Today gave us the first update to the Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online (that name is ridiculous...let's just stick with NESflix), and three games were added to the service.  There was also a bit of a surprise.


Nintendo had previously announced NES Open, Solomon's Key, and Super Dodge Ball as the titles that were to be added this month, but they also snuck in what they are calling a Special version of The Legend of Zelda.

As you can see below, the Special LoZ kind of just drops you into the game with some equipment you wouldn't normally start out with.


This is basically a New Game Plus save file.  They start you out with all kinds of goodies.

And yes, that Special ribbon hangs out in the corner there the whole time.

This is a good way for people who might find this game too difficult by starting out with nothing.  Nintendo also announced that more Special versions of games are coming in the future.  I am definitely interested to see what is coming next month along with Metroid, Mighty Bomb Jack, and TwinBee.  If I had to guess, I would say a Special version of Metroid is in the works.

Semblance - Nintendo Switch (Review)

Semblance (Switch(reviewed), PC)
Developer: Nyamakop
Publisher: Good Shepherd Games
Price: $9.99

Semblance is the first game from South African developers Nyamakop.  It started out as a school project and they liked it so much they decided to make it into a fully developed game, and I am glad they did because I have been having so much fun playing it!

I think the best way I can describe this game is that you are playing as Meatwad in a jelly world.  You play as a soft little squishball in a world where everything else is also soft.  Then these crystals start appearing and making the world hard.  This hardness is deadly to you, so you have to avoid it at all cost.  You set out to figure out what's going on.

Pool Panic Looks As Unrealistic As Ever In New Gameplay Trailer

Aim and shoot!  This is about the only game I'm looking forward to this month on Nintendo Switch.   Pool Panic will be available on Switch and PC July 19. Aim and shoot! Check out the press release all about aiming and shooting below.

Nintendo Spotlight E3 2018: Live Stream & Reactions with Linksliltri4ce!

Hut-Hiya, everybody!!! ♥

PB&A Crew Member Linksliltri4ce here reporting LIVE on Nintendo's 2018 E3 Press Conference. Join me at NOON EST as we see what Nintendo has in store for us!


I will be live blogging the event as well as live-streaming on the good ol' PBnAwesome Twitch Channel, so let's hop on the hype train together!

Nintendo E3 2018 Predictions

It's that time of year again!  E3 is in full swing, and lots of good games have already been announced.

Nintendo's big presentation is tomorrow at 12 PM EST, and speculation is rampant around the internet about what we are going to see from them.  As always, there have been numerous fake leaks pertaining to Nintendo, but there are a few that have all been proven to be real.

After a long conversation with my buddy Andrew, I am finally ready to post my predictions and personal (and highly improbable) wish list!

Hylian Shield New Nintendo 2DS XL Coming June 2

Yes, Nintendo is still releasing great looking Special Edition 2DS/3DS systems!

This Zelda-inspired New 2DS XL retails for $159.99(USD) will be hitting GameStop shelves on June 2.

It also comes with The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds pre-loaded.  So you get a sweet looking system and a great entry in the Zelda franchise.

Check out the press release after the link.

Nintendo Direct 3.8.18 Live Blog: SMASH MOFOS

There's a new Nintendo Direct today, and it's starting at 5 PM EST (so, just a few minutes!).

All we know that is for sure going to be in it: Mario Tennis Aces. That's all we know with full certainty.

I'm sure they will mention that the Switch is a year old now. Probably some stuff for the new Kirby game. And after the last couple Directs, we can expect a few surprises.

Watch it live here below, or if you can't watch it, I will be live blogging it under the video.

5 Nintendo Wii Games That Deserve A Remake Or Sequel On The Nintendo Switch

During one of my recent daily commutes home from work, I started thinking about Wii games that I haven't played in a while.  That turned into me thinking about the games that I would want to see either a remake of, or sequel to, on the Nintendo Switch.

These are all pretty niche titles, but I think they would do good with some new life breathed into them on the Switch.

These are in no particular order.

My Nintendo Bringing Switch Rewards In March

Yes, starting in March, you will finally be able to redeem your Gold Points for digital Nintendo Switch games!

Details are sparse, but it sounds as though you will be able to use the points to straight up get games, much like the way they currently offer a handful of 3DS and Wii U titles.

They have promised more information soon.  Until then, you can read the announcement below.

Pinball FX3 Hits the Nintendo Switch December 12

After a short delay, Zen Studios has announced that you will finally be able to play Pinball FX3 on your Nintendo Switch on December 12!

They have also released a new trailer that shows off some of the great tables that will be available at launch, and touches on some of the features such as HD Rumble, vertical handheld mode (you can play touch screen or using buttons), and cross-platform tournaments. And as always, the game itself is free to download (this includes a free table: Sorcerer's Lair).


You can find a full list of the tables that will be available at launch below.

Splatoon 2 Getting Two Massive Updates - Everything We Know

Since Splatoon 2 was released for the Nintendo Switch, there has been a slow drip of free content for the game.  We've seen a few new weapons each month, some new maps (and some returning favorites), and of course the Splatfests.

These have all been free.  Yes, in the days of shooters with DLC that ends up costing nearly the price of the base game itself, and microtransactions generally in the form of lootboxes, Nintendo is giving this stuff to everyone who owns the game.

This trend is continuing with today's announcement of the two upcoming updates.

Pinball FX 3 Delayed on Switch

Back in September, Zen Studios announced that Pinball FX 3 would be launching that month for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC.  When I asked about a possible Switch release, I was told they were big supporters of Nintendo, and then a few weeks ago, they announced Pinball FX 3 was indeed coming to the Switch on November 14.


Today, however, Zen Studios announced that the game was being delayed to sometime in December.  The new release date will be announced soon.

This announcement kind of stinks, but if something wasn't quite right, I would rather it be delayed than released broken.

I am a huge fan of Zen Studios and their pinball games (Marvel Pinball 3D was my eShop GotY), and I am excited to play this on the Switch, even if I have to wait a few more weeks!

Jackbox Party Pack 1 & 2 Land on Nintendo Switch!

Today, the first two Jackbox Party Packs land on the Nintendo Switch eShop, and the timing couldn't be better.

On Monday, a small group of us were playing Jackbox Party Pack 3 on the Switch, and I was lamenting the lack of the first two.  I thought is Switch owners would never see them.

I've never been happier to have been wrong about that!

They also announced that Jackbox Party Pack 4 will be releasing on the Switch later this year. It will have the games Survive the Internet, Monster Seeking Monster, Fibbage 3, and two unannounced titles.

The Jackbox Party Packs 1 - 3 are available for $24.99, with a special twenty percent discount on the others if you buy one.

Check the full press release below.

SNES Classic Edition Coming Sept. 29

Just announced by Nintendo, the much rumored SNES Classic Edition is coming September 29 for $79.99 USD!  It will have 21 games on in, including such favorites as Earthbound, Super Mario RPG, and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.  The big news here, though, is that this will also include tne never released Star Fox 2.

Also, just like the NES Classic, you will never be able to get one.

Check out the full list of games included below, just in case.

Nintendo Spotlight E3 2017: Predictions & Live Stream

After what many are calling lackluster conferences by both Microsoft and Sony, Nintendo is getting the chance to really shine with their now annual E3 Spotlight.  Will they show us a bunch of unannounced games, or will they just show us already announced titles?  Will we get release dates for games like Super Mario Odyssey and Xenoblade Chronicles 2?  What games will be pushed back?  We will find out in less than an hour, at 12:00 PM EST!


Personally, this is what I think will happen and what I would love to see (but probably won't happen):

Nintendo Switch Online Service Detailed

Nintendo has finally revealed their plans for their paid online service for the Switch!  They have outlined the differences between the paid and free memberships, but most importantly they have told us how much is is going to cost in 2018(and yes, that means it is going to be free for 2017).

When the service launches this year, all users will have access to online multiplayer at no cost.  Once the currently unspecified date in 2018 rolls around, only subscribers will have online access for most games.  The website makes it sound like there will still be games that do not require a subscription, but I'm going to guess those will be few and far between.

Subscribers will also have a smartphone app that will control game invites, voice chat, and regular chat.

Also, much like Sony and Microsoft's services, Nintendo will be offering free classic games, which are going to have newly added online play.  That is fairly exciting news to me!  The first three games that were announced are Super Mario Bros. 3, Balloon Fight, and Dr. Mario.

And now the important part: the price.  I was expecting prices in line with Sony and Microsoft($9.99/month, $59.99/year), but Nintendo will only be charging $3.99/month or $19.99/year.  I think it is fair to say those prices are extremely reasonable.

There is still no word on when the service will start up, but I think it is safe to say the most likely time is when Splatoon 2 is released on July 21.

Source: Nintendo.com

Nintendo Download 3/16 - Little Goo Machine

A few more games are out on the Switch today, including my Wii U eShop GOTY from 2012!  Along with that title, Human Resource Machine, World of Goo, Binding of Isaac, and King of Fighters 94 are all making their way to a system that is seemingly harder to find than the Holy Grail.

There are also some new titles on Wii U and 3DS, but no one cares about those, right?

Check out the full press release below.

Nintendo Switch: $299.99 on 3/3/17

That headline is the only thing you need to know about the Nintendo Switch other than the following video.  Watch it and weep the tears of joy with me.


Yes, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will also be available on March 3!

New Footage From The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Earlier tonight, Nintendo decided to grace us with some new footage of the insanely anticipated game The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.  One of these videos was a trailer where we caught a glimpse at a village with people in it, some bird people, and someone that is probably Princess Zelda herself.  It was definitely nice to see that there are some people left after whatever tragedy left most of Hyrule in ruins.

There is also some other cool footage shown.  I'm just going to let you watch it for yourself.