
Issue #397
September 1, 2024
There’s a new Zelda game out this month
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▶ Indie World Showcase + Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase – August 2024 — Here’s the 40 minute double-bill if you missed it live back on Tuesday. Some decent announcements, lots of RPGs, and a lot of ” huh, why is that only coming to Switch now ?”. If you’d rather skim a list — Nintendo Life have you covered . Nintendo of America // YouTube It’s raining classic RPGs, and Nintendo took away our umbrella — Thoughts on the RPG titles revealed in the latest Nintendo Direct, including Suikoden, Dragon Quest III, and Trails in the Sky. Aidan Moher // Astroblade Tetris Forever includes 15 classic versions alongside documentary footage Samuel Axon // Ars Technica REVIEW Emio: The Smiling Man – Famicom Detective Club — High-praise from Oliver here, who calls this new entry ” a whirlwind adventure that keeps you on your seat from the opening scene to the very end ” adding that ” it’s one of the best games Nintendo has ever published “. Jay Castello, writing for Polygon , noted that it’s a captivating murder mystery, but one that doesn’t quite stick the landing. Oliver Brandt // Vooks ▶ The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom — Into the Still World, a Journey Continued — Yet another look at the upcoming Zelda game, including details on new abilities. Nintendo of America // YouTube Nintendo Museum thoughts and concerns Berube & Hilhorst // Nintendo World Report INTERVIEW Civilization VII’s Creative Director talks new ages, frenzied drama & being on Switch day one — A chat with Ed Beach. Francisco Dominguez // Nintendo Life Animal Crossing tracks the rise of the original cozy life sim — This is an excerpt from Kelsey Lewin’s new book about the series. Kelsey Lewin // Game Developer REVIEW Gori: Cuddly Carnage — This ” hyper-violent, comic book spin on the character platformer is fun and easy to get to grips with ” but ” performance issues plague the experience throughout “. Ken Talbot // Nintendo Life ▶ The continued story of Melee’s development — A detailed follow-up to the excellent original development documentary with fresh details about Nintendo’s much loved brawler. David V. Kimball // YouTube
All releases are digital, Europe & U.S. unless otherwise stated.
⭐️ = Ones to Watch · 📦 = Physical release · 🎮 = Demo available
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