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Tag Archives: Nintendo Switch
Arms | Switchmania Playcast Episode 36
It’s time to revisit the first-party Nintendo Switch year one title Arms! This weird and wacky fighting game is something we haven’t played in awhile and we wanted to check it out. How does it stand the test of time and does JP join us for the ride? Continue reading
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Tagged Arms, Fighting Game, First Party, Global Testfire, nintendo, Nintendo Switch, Switchmania Playcast
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Horizon Chase Turbo | Switchmania Playcast Episode 35
We are playing the amazing Horizon Chase Turbo, a racing game inspired by the classics like Crusin’, OutRun, Top Gear, and even Burnout Revenge. We also talk about the release and availability of the Nintendo Switch physical. Jeff also goes over a story from his Dragon Quest XI adventure… Continue reading
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Tagged Aquiris Game Studio, Burnout, Crusin, Horizon Chase Turbo, Nintendo Switch, OutRun, Racing, switch, Switchmania Playcast, Top Gear
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Gigantic Army | Switchmania Playcast Episode 34
The game of the week is Gigantic Army which is an action heavy mech platformer and a call back to the 16-bit era. With three different variant release opportunities, is it worth a purchase? Continue reading
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Tagged Gigantic Army, Mech, Nintendo Switch, Platformer, podcast, Switchmania Playcast, VGNY Soft
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Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX | Switchmania Playcast Episode 33
The game of the week is Luminous Avenger iX which is a game very similar to the Mega Man ZX series of action platformers. How does it hold up? Continue reading
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Tagged Chopin, Gunvolt, Gunvolt Chronicles, Inticreates, Luminous Avenger iX, Nintendo Switch, podcast, Switchmania Playcast
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New Super Luckys Tale & Smash Salt | Switchmania Playcast Episode 32
This week we talk about our thoughts with the 3D platformer New Super Luckys Tale. It’s also week 2 of our Ring Fit Adventure… pun intended. Continue reading
Hollow Knight, Layton’s Mystery Journey, & Pokemon Sword | Switchmania Playcast Episode 30
JP is back and all three of us are going over the games we played during the holiday break. From Hollow Knight to Layton’s Mystery Journey to Pokemon Sword, we have been playing some great games! Continue reading
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Tagged Hollow Knight, JPSwitchmania, Layton, Nintendo Switch, podcast, Pokemon, Pokemon Sword, Professor Layton, Switchmania Playcast
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Upcoming Projects and Updates for the New Year
Happy 2020 Everyone! We have a ton of things in store for everyone this year and hope you will join us on this wild journey. Continue reading
End of Year Shows & Nintendo | Switchmania Playcast Episode 29
Nintendo has always done its own thing when it comes to promoting video games. At the end of each year there are game awards and other shows that highlight what is in store for the following year. We go over Nintendo’s participation or lack thereof and why they do what they do. Continue reading
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Tagged Indie Showcase, Nindies, Nintendo Switch, podcast, Switchmania Playcast, The Game Awards 2019
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Favorite & Underrated Switch Games of 2019 | Switchmania Playcast Episode 28
This week we do a “Year in Review” of 2019 with our favorite games and a few we feel have gone unnoticed by the general Nintendo Switch collector and fan. Continue reading
Downwell & Forgotten Games | Switchmania Playcast Episode 27
Downwell is a arcade-style platformer where you literally jump down a well, taking out enemies and collecting gems along the way which uses the Nintendo Switch Flip Grip to play in Tate Mode! How far could we get? Continue reading
Luigi’s Mansion 3 | Switchmania Playcast Episode 26
The Switchmania Playcast covers Luigi’s Mansion 3 Continue reading
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Tagged Luigi's Mansion 3, nintendo, Nintendo Switch, podcast, Special Reserve, Strictly Limited, switch, Switchmania Playcast
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A Hat in Time | Switchmania Playcast Episode 25
This week we talk about A Hat in Time, a cutesy 3D platforming game in the realm of Super Mario 64. How does it stack up? We also go into depth on this week’s pickups plus of course an update … Continue reading
Yooka Laylee and the Impossible Lair | Switchmania Playcast Episode 24
This week we talk about Yooka Laylee and the Impossible Lair, a spiritual successor to Donkey Kong Country. We also go into depth on this week’s pickups plus of course an update on The Switch Collector: Volume One!
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Tagged Impossible Lair, Nintendo Switch, Playcast, podcast, Switchmania, Yooka-Laylee
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The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening | Switchmania Playcast Episode 23
Jeffrey is joined this week by Barry Carenza from NintendoFuse. We go in depth on the amazing re-imagining that is The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening along with tons of nuances that they both enjoy as collectors. Plus an update … Continue reading
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Tagged Link, Link's Awakening, nintendo, Nintendo Switch, podcast, Switchmania Playcast, The Legend of Zelda, Wind Fish, zelda
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Nintendo Switch Talk with Xander Skullion | Switchmania Playcast
I was able to get my buddy Xander Skullion from the XS Gaming Podcast on to chat. We talk about everything from the Nintendo Switch to the Yakuza series to even the differences in next generation gaming and ports. It … Continue reading
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Tagged collecting, Legend of Zelda, nintendo, Nintendo Switch, podcast, PS5, retro, Switch Lite, Switchmania Playcast, Xander Skullion, xbox, Yakuza
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