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Tag Archives: Switchmania Playcast
Rolling Gunner & Xenoblade Chronicles First Thoughts | Switchmania Playcast Episode 52
This week we all try out the bullet hell shoot’em up Rolling Gunner. How did we all fare in this maniac-style spaceship shooter? We also talk about our first week with Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition. Plus we continue the Under … Continue reading
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Tagged games, Limited, Nintendo Switch, Physicality, rolling gunner, switch, Switchmania Playcast
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Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon | Switchmania Playcast Episode 50
For our epic episode 50 we are covering the amazing Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon. Created by Inti Creates as part of the Igavania Kickstarter as a simple “bonus game”, the similarities to Castlevania 3: Dracula’s Curse, along with lots … Continue reading
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Tagged Bloodstained, Curse of the Moon, Inti Creates, Inticreates, Limited Run Games, LRG, Nintendo Switch, podcast, Switchmania Playcast
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Stone – Full Movies on the Switch? | Switchmania Playcast Episode 49
Stone is called a Hip-Hop Stoner Noir and rumor has it that you can watch full classic films on the game. With a huge download size, will this walking-simulator connect with everyone? We also go over what else we have been playing out of our backlogs plus the madness of all the new games available for preorder. Continue reading
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Tagged Convict Games, Nintendo Switch, podcast, Stone, Switchmania Playcast
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Lonely Mountains: Downhill – The Crash-a-sode! | Switchmania Playcast Episode 48
Lonely Mountains: Downhill is a physics-based BMX game where you ride and drift your way down vast mountain paths trying not to collide with everything along your way. But you know that we will crash, and crash some more! We also go over what else we have been playing out of our backlogs plus the madness of all the new games available for preorder. Continue reading
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Tagged crash, Doom 64, Downhill, Lonely Mountains, Nintendo Switch, podcast, Switchmania Playcast
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Damaged in Transit – Can both of Sides of our Brain Work Together? | Switchmania Playcast Episode 47
The game of the week is Damaged in Transit, a indie puzzle game that has some unique aspects to it. How far did we all get? We also go over what else we have been playing out of our backlogs plus the madness of all the new games available for preorder! Continue reading
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Tagged Damaged in Transit, Everook, Guacamelee, Nintendo Switch, Puzzle, Switchmania Playcast
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Wunderling – An Epic Auto-Runner? | Switchmania Playcast Episode 46
The game of the week is Wunderling, a digital-only auto-running indie platforming game. What did we all think of it? We also go over the Switch Collector since the advanced copies arrived! Continue reading
Mega Man Zero / ZX Legacy Collection | Switchmania Playcast Episode 45
This week we go over the Capcom compilation Mega Man Zero / ZX Legacy Collection. Did JP play the game? Did Jeff get to ZX Advent? Will we ever get to talking about it? There is a ton to talk about this week! Continue reading
Panzer Dragoon Remake & Bravely Default II Demo | Switchmania Playcast Episode 44
There is a remake of Panzer Dragoon from the Sega Saturn. How does it look graphically and do the controls hold up? Barry also got Jeffrey and JP to try the Bravely Default II demo to try to get them interested in the series. Will it work? Continue reading
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Tagged Bravely Default II, Cooking Mama, Nintendo Switch, Panzer Dragoon, podcast, Switchmania Playcast
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Animal Crossing New Horizons | Switchmania Playcast Episode 43
Animal Crossing New Horizons has hit the world by storm and it’s time to talk about it here on the playcast. However, this time it’s our wives that will be talking about it as they have hundreds of hours combined playing this madness! Plus, will JP and Barry finally talk about Blood Breed or will JP continue to be stalked by this game? Continue reading
Streets of Red: Devil’s Dare Deluxe & the Nintendo Direct Mini | Switchmania Playcast Episode 42
Streets of Red: Devil’s Dare Deluxe is a beat’em up with classic gaming roots, but with permadeath! How did everyone fare? Also, Nintendo dropped a Direct Mini this past week, which we talk about. Time to get Barry fired up! Continue reading
Kemono Heroes | Switchmania Playcast Episode 41
This week we go over Kemono Heroes by Mad Gear Games. How does this cooperative platforming game hold up with all the similar games on the Switch? How many times will we mistakenly call it Kemono Warriors? Let’s dig into this one! Continue reading
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Rune Factory 4 Special | Switchmania Playcast Episode 40
It’s time to play Rune Factory 4 Special which Barry has been going on about for weeks. What did we all think about it and did JP actually play it? SPOILER: JP isn’t on this episode… haha All this and Corona talk on this episode of the Playcast! Continue reading
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The Switch’s Third Birthday & The Town of Light | Switchmania Playcast Episode 39
The Switch just had its Third Birthday and we are celebrating! There is a huge poll with tons of fan comments and we will go over our favorite moments from the Third Year of our favorite console. With JP back we are also going to cover The Town of Light along with feedback from all of the listeners who played along with us. Continue reading
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Rune Factory 4, Furwind, Darksiders Genesis & More! | Switchmania Playcast Episode 38
This week while JP is away at PAX East, Barry and Jeff go over some of the games they have been playing. From Rune Factory 4 and Furwind to Darksiders Genesis and of course Dragon Quest XI progress, there is a ton to chat about and we are on a time crunch! Continue reading
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore | Switchmania Playcast Episode 37
Is there an impending gloom and doom coming for limited companies? This week we go over a lot of collecting nuances for the Switch, what is available, and Barry tries to sell us on Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore that was released last month. This should be a fun one! Continue reading