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GamerDad: Gaming with Children 00:01
     There once was a powerful owl sorceress who could summon monsters at will.  But an evil cyclops turned her to stone.  Now the sorceress' daughter Ravva must use her weaker summoning powers to save her.  Ravva and the Cyclops Curse is an 8-bit styled 2-D puzzle platformer.  It's available for most current consoles and PC, […]


 
IGN Video Games 00:03
     Battlefield developer DICE has given us our first look at what Battlefield 2042 looks like on last-gen consoles.


 
Game Informer 00:45
    

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl draws obvious comparisons to Nintendo's Super Smash Bros. series, and rightly so. It pulls heavy inspiration from Nintendo's classic by assembling a cast of beloved characters and pitting them against one another in a platform fighting game. We only received the game a few hours before release, so I'm not ready to render a final verdict. However, my initial hours with developers Ludocity and Fair Play Labs' fighter impress me. While it lacks some crucial components I expect form this kind of fighter, I'm having a lot of fun so far.

All-Star Brawl has a fun cast, with representatives span decades of Nicktoons. From Ren and Stimpy to Spongebob Squarepants to newer Nick faces like the Ninja Turtles, or Lincoln and Lucy Loud, there's a wide range of characters. Every one of them looks nice, has a unique playstyle, and comes packed full of references from their show. I have no qualms with the current selection of All-Stars, though I'm excited for who might come down the road in the form of DLC.

Controls are similar to Smash Bros but have an additional button to separate your regular attacks into light and strong attacks. This eliminates the chance to execute the wrong attack, which sometimes happens in Nintendo's Smash series with Smash attacks and tilts. Outside of that, there's nothing brand new besides a strafe button that allows your character to face a single direction no matter where opponents are located. This detail is minor to me, but I'd expect this to play a more significant role for those who are into playing at a higher competitive level.

Characters move quickly; players used to Smash Bros. Melee might feel at home with Nick Brawl's speed. My main concern going in was whether I felt in control of the characters at all times, and I'm happy to say, the controls are snappy and responsive. I rarely feel like I'm not in control of my chosen Nicktoon. More advanced techniques are easy to pull off. For example, wavedashing is a skill I've always had trouble with in similar games, but I have found ways to incorporate it into my strategies after only a few short hours. Overall, I'm pleasantly surprised and happy with navigating stages and the feel of the fights.

Where I find Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl falls short is in its game modes and lack of extras. Players have the choice of local and online multiplayer – with up to four players supported when not in a competitive mode, training mode, or playing through a handful of 1v1 arcade matches. While the crux of a game like this should be multiplayer modes, it's missing a fun element from games like Smash, and that's items to use in fights. Nick Brawl lacks that party feel where anything can happen and anyone can win regardless of skill. Don't get me wrong; I've had a blast from bell to bell, but stages and fights feel sterile without bombs, swords, or other weaponry to make a match more dynamic and unpredictable.

Music and sound effects were a concern after learning of the lack of licensed tunes or voice acting. When it comes to voices, I honestly haven't missed them. Plenty happens during a fight that I don't think Spongbob's grating laughter or Oblina calling out moves would add much, but some of the sound effects fall flat and aren't impactful. Music is very hit or miss. The composers have had to create songs inspired by the shows, and some are absolute jams like those in the Hey Arnold or Avatar stages, but those like the Spongebob Glove World theme get tiresome quickly.

There's still some more I want to test out before giving Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl a final score. I'll be diving more into testing the online play, which felt great from the couple of matches I squeezed in. There's also about half of the cast to try and learn, so expect a verdict on Nick Brawl later in the week. For right now, I'd recommend it to those who love the Nickelodeon catalog, want another game like Smash, or like competing in a platform fighter.




 
Nintendo Life | Latest Updates 01:05
    

The only way to play Sora's mainline games on the hybrid system.

During the latest Mr. Sakurai Presents broadcast for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the director shared a surprise announcement many fans weren't expecting - the mainline Kingdom Hearts series is coming to the Nintendo Switch.

Read the full article on nintendolife.com




 
Nintendo Life | Latest Updates 00:30
    

The roster is complete!

It's official - Sora from the Kingdom Hearts series will be the final fighter to join the battle in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Read the full article on nintendolife.com




 
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Kotaku 01:00
    

While NFTs are themselves one giant scam, there is room for lesser scams within the whole, and this week has provided us with one of the funniest examples to date.

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Kotaku 00:20
    

Resident Evil: Village has a spooky old castle full of vampires. Castlevania has a spooky old castle full of vampires. You can see where this is going.

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     Nw6mwntqLemnis Gate from Canadian developer Ratloop Games reimagines the move-counter-move approach to turn-based combat as a free-flowing first-person shooter with time loop mechanics, set in colorful arenas across the galaxy. It's a tough game, but that only makes it all the more rewarding when you're able to eke out a victory. If you've ever played a simple party game like Connect Four or Monopoly then you're probably familiar with the turn-based genre. One of two (or more) players makes a move, and another player moves to counter that move or advance toward their own goal. The most popular version of this formula is chess, where equally balanced black and white pieces face off in a square arena on an eight-by-eight grid. Each piece has a specific purpose, with the end goal of each player being to eliminate the opposing player's pieces and force a "checkmate," claiming their king.   Popular games like Advance Wars and Into The Breach stick t...


 
Nintendo Everything 01:34
    

A new 5.10.0 update has gone live for Fire Emblem Heroes. The mobile game has added an Available Memento Events feature in Heroes Journey as well as Memory Fragments, new weapon skills and weapons to refine, and much more. Below are the full patch notes for the Fire Emblem Heroes version 5.10.0 update: ■ Heroes Journey is being updated ○...

The post Fire Emblem Heroes update out now (version 5.10.0), patch notes appeared first on Nintendo Everything.




 
Nintendo Everything 00:48
    

A trio of Nintendo-published Switch games are currently on sale via Amazon. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, New Pokemon Snap, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate are all down to $39.99. They typically go for $60 each. At the moment, it's unclear how long these deals will be up on Amazon. But if you're interested in placing an order,...

The post Amazon: Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, New Pokemon Snap, Smash Bros. Ultimate on sale for $40 each appeared first on Nintendo Everything.




 
TouchArcade 00:24
     Nothing gets me going more than a good old genre mashup, but sometimes a developer dreams up a combination of …


 
PlayStation LifeStyle 00:28
    

While the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita Stores didn't close […]

The post Paypal and Credit/Debit Cards Stop Working on the PS3 and Vita Stores Later This Month appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.




 
Alpha Beta Gamer 01:54
    

The Tartarus Key is a retro styled narrative-driven horror adventure where you and a mysterious stranger attempt to solve puzzles and escape from a strange mansion you wake up in.

In The Tartarus Key you take on the role of Alex, a young woman who awakens to find herself locked up in a dusty study in a mysterious old mansion. It soon becomes apparent that … Read More

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Pivotal Gamers 01:20
     Hello fellow gamers. itch.io is giving you the opportunity to win on Vulcan Sacrifice. This is what they say. Get Vulcan Sacrifice for FREE! A few words about Vulcan Sacrifice Forge the mountain shackles. http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/256727677/movie480.webm For more information about the game, you can visit Vulcan Sacrifice Last minute notes Login with your itch.io account, follow ...


 
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     The news may come as a surprise to some since the technology company doesn't actually make its own games. Rather, the profits were reported to stem from its App ...


 
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     A week ago, Amazon released New World, an online computer game where archers and ax wielders colonize a mythical land. Jassy said it's off to a "great ...


 
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     Spirited Away.