Posts by Jordan Lucero
Telltale Games Shutting Down Soon, Layoffs
This morning, news broke out that Telltale Games has laid off 90% of its workforce, and will shut down completely after Episode 2 of The Walking Dead‘s final season releases. Telltale co-founder Kevin Bruner wrote on his blog today, “Today, I’m mostly saddened for the people who are losing their jobs at a studio they...
Dark Souls Remastered Network Test Scheduled for Switch
In March 2018’s Nintendo Direct, a network test was announced for Dark Souls Remastered, previously announced for the Switch and other platforms in January. After many months of silence and the game releasing on other platforms in May, a statement was made on Twitter that the Switch network test begins on Friday, September 21st from 5-9 PM...
Nintendo Switch Online Has Launched
Whether you tolerate it or hate it, Nintendo Switch Online is now available for purchase. After site maintenance, strangely involving the Wii Shop Channel, Nintendo Switch Online memberships were made available on Nintendo.com and the Switch’s eShop. You can sign up for a 7-day free trial from the Nintendo eShop right now if you want...
Luigi’s Mansion 3 and Remake for 3DS Announced
Luigi’s back from the dead! In Thursday’s Nintendo Direct, Nintendo announced right away that an all new Luigi’s Mansion game is coming in 2019, and a Nintendo 3DS remake of the original will launch on October 12th with extra features. First, we’ll talk about the 3DS remake. Nintendo announced that local co-op will be featured....
Animal Crossing Will Be Coming to Switch in 2019
In Thursday’s Nintendo Direct, Nintendo announced a brand new Animal Crossing game coming to the Nintendo Switch in 2019. We don’t know much yet, but we can expect more information soon. Watch the trailer here and see everything for yourself. According to Best Buy, the game will retail for $59.99 and is available for pre-order. Nintendo...
A Hat in Time DLC “Seal the Deal” Available Now!
A Hat in Time launched last October to incredible praise. After passing 500,000 total sales, DLC was teased and an official announcement was made on August 20th for the “Seal the Deal” DLC. On September 2nd, it was announced that “Seal the Deal” would be free for 24 hours after launch and that co-op and...
Nintendo Direct Rescheduled for September 13th
Grab your popcorn-again! Nintendo has rescheduled the delayed September Nintendo Direct. Originally airing on the 6th, it was delayed because of the magnitude 6.7 earthquake in Hokkaido, Japan. At 6pm ET, you can still expect 35 minutes of 3DS and Switch news, including a bunch of details for Nintendo Switch Online. Nintendo has confirmed that...
Trials Rising Closed Beta Starts This Thursday
At E3 2018, Ubisoft announced Trials Rising, alongside a closed beta. Anyone who signed up for the closed beta through the game’s website will get an email confirming their spot. The beta starts this Thursday at 1AM PST and ends on Monday, September 17th at 12AM PST for PC, Xbox One, and PS4. Codes are being sent out...
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Is Getting Remastered for Switch and PS4
Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles will be making its way onto the Nintendo Switch and PS4 in 2019. The game originally released in 2001 for the Gamecube and PS1. Square Enix made the announcement through their YouTube channel. For those who’ve never played Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles, you play as a 4-man crew...