In a recent interview Nintendo Labo devs stated their goal with the cardboard kits was to use the unique features of the Switch in such a way that no other system could emulate. Mission accomplished I’d say.
Anyway, plenty of games hitting the eShop next week, so a bumper list of stuff to look through. I’m still playing around with the format for the upcoming releases section, so let me know what you think — just hit reply.
VIDEO
Nintendo Labo: build and code your own instruments
A great look at what’s possible with the programming aspect of Labo. The Labo Variety Kit comes with a Piano, but what about a Guitar? Dami Lee makes her own here.
The Verge
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YouTube
REVIEW
Football Manager Touch 2018
As promised, here’s a review:
“as perfect an experience as could be expected for a first attempt on a Nintendo platform”
. Oh, and
here’s a video
if you’d rather see it in action.
Adam Riley
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Cubed 3
Nintendo vowed Night Trap would never be on its systems, but things change
In 1993 Nintendo’s Howard Lincoln said
“I want to state that Night Trap will never appear on a Nintendo system. Obviously it would not pass our guidelines”
. Fast forward to 2018 and it’s getting a Switch release.
Michael McWhertor
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Polygon
Upcoming Releases
All dates are EU unless otherwise stated.
12 Orbits
— Visually this reminds me of the many ‘.io’ web games you see. Interestingly though this cheap party game supports up-to 12-players on just one Switch.
