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A new report from Imran Khan claims that at one point in the developement process, Bayonetta 3 was intended to be a semi-open world game. Khan states that the game “was announced very early” and the pandemic as well as the director leaving left early development of the title in a rather precarious position. However, one of the main reasons the game took so long to release according to Imran is that “at one point in development, Bayonetta 3 was scoped as a semi-open world game.”

It’s rather interesting that the game would have been a bit more Super Mario 64 and Astral Chain-like. Those who have played the game can definitely tell that the scope was meant to be larger and whether or not that would’ve been fun is sort of in the eyes of the beholder. Having finished Bayonetta 3, I certainly am glad they kept it mostly to the same format because the larger spaces for exploring would have, in my opinion, detracted from the appeal of the series - the combat. Either way, it’s certainly an interesting tidbit and we’d love to hear what you think about this, so sound off!

The plucky chumps running the Play Nintendo YouTube channel have uploaded a challenge video seeing if you can spot small details in various clips of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe! Good luck!

Marvel gives us a breakdown of the Spirit of Vengeance - Ghost Rider. Marvel’s Midnight Suns is a TRPG in the vein of XCOM and Christopher Odd describes the heated hell biker as a damage dealer and KO grabber, getting into the thick of combat and lighting enemies ablaze.

Are you a fan of Ghost Rider? Maybe a huge Nicholas Cage fan who has a craving for TRPG Marvel goodness? Let us know below!

The tech wizards at Digital Foundry strike again with a meaty breakdown of Persona 5 Royal’s new multi-platform release. The breakdown includes every new version including Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC. But given the site you’re currently on, let’s breakdown a few of the Nintendo Switch version’s highlights:

• Despite the large file size cutbacks - the visuals retain most of the intended effects.
• Resolutions - Docked: 1440x810 and Handheld: 960x540
• Framerate: A completely stable 30 FPS (based on the first 8 hours)
• Short loading times
• Small animation issues were present during recording but seem to be gone as of the recent Switch firmware update

Overall it seems like SEGA took a lot of care in making sure Persona 5 Royal runs consistently well on Nintendo Switch. Other Atlus titles do run at slightly higher resolutions but at the caveat of inconsistent framerates. Overall this seems like a great conversion to Switch and is a great way to experience the iconic JRPG.

Are you happy with the performance on Switch? Have you played Persona 5 Royal or are you playing it for the first time? If you’re new to the series maybe consider giving our Beginner’s Guide to Modern Persona a read-through!

We have a deadline for the Sonic Frontiers review embargo! According to Sonic Stadium’s Dreadknux, we can expect to see reviews start flowing in around Monday - November 7th, 2022 at 6:00 AM PT. Do you have high hops for positive reviews? It’s certainly been an interesting marketing cycle for the game going from the rather tepid reception in June to the almost palpable excitement leading up to the November 8th release.

Early copies have also seemingly leaked out to retailers so beware of spoilers as those are bound to be rampant amongst social media users who got lucky. That being said, early impressions have been mostly positive and that’s encouraging to hear! Are you excited for Sonic Frontiers and will you be picking it up? Let us know!

Despite the grumpy looking man (Hall of Fame Quarterback: Dan Marino) in the thumbnail, the return of NFL Blitz in Arcade1Up form is rather exciting news! Announced a few months ago but now available for purchase on Arcade1Up’s website. The mini-sized (comparatively) arcade cabinet includes 4-player support so classic homies like myself can relive those heated NFL Blitz matches from the N64 days. That is to say - if I had $600 to spend. There’s a trailer for it as well as gameplay clips if you’re interested in seeing the classic in action!

Are you going to be picking this up? It’s certainly a fun way to bring the classic but the price is definitely not something I could afford. Perhaps since they’re able to rerelease in Arcade1Up form, we could see the N64 version make its way to the eShop or maybe even Nintendo Switch Online+Expansion Pass? It’s merely speculation but it would be nice to see.

The Pokemon Twitter account has revealed a new website that seems to be teasing something new for the upcoming Pokemon Scarlet and Violet games. It’s fair to say it’ll most likely be a new Pokemon but we won’t know until 6:00 AM PT according to the official Pokemon Twitter!

This has certainly been an interesting hype cycle for the upcoming games with a new Pokemon reveal coming every few days. Are you excited for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet? What do you think is in the box? And do you think this could be a teaser for an Out of the Box revival? I certainly hope it’s that last one but I severely doubt it.

Hello and welcome, Persona newcomers, to the GoNintendo Beginner’s Guide to Modern Persona! With the Modern Persona games finally going multi-platform, that means a lot of new people are about to get their first taste of one of the world’s most revered RPG series. This guide is fairly comprehensive yet rather general. I’ll be giving you plenty of tips and tricks that apply to all three modern games and a few more specific to each game. Be sure to bookmark and visit the guide if you ever need reminders. Also don’t worry, you won’t find any story spoilers here, so feel free to read on no matter your familiarity!

New Just Dance game announced - Just Dance 2023! It’s actually not just the same ol’ Just Dance. It includes expansive musical based campaign and ramped up multiplayer online modes. Just Dance 2023 launches November 22nd, 2022, and you can check out the debut trailer above.

This year, Just Dance enters a new era as a dance-on-demand platform which will fuel players with free content updates on an ongoing basis and even more ways to get moving with amazing new features. Now with new modes, personalization, 3D immersive worlds and new content year-round, you can experience a never-ending dance party all year long!

Online Multiplayer: Play Just Dance with whoever you want, wherever they are, with this brand-new feature! Invite up to five players to dance with and find out who has the best moves.

New User Interface: Spend more time dancing and less time searching thanks to a new, more modern, and intuitive user interface. Everything is one click away: playlists, game modes and songs!

Personalized Experiences: Unlock custom-made sessions and songs tailored to your preferences and playing habits. Plus, Just Dance will keep track of your progress and scores, so you can show off your dancing skills!

Ubisoft showcased Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope during their Ubisoft Forward today, and the action started off with footage from a Wiggler boss battle. If you missed that portion of the presentation, you can find it above.

Along with that, Ubisoft also revealed that Rayman would be made available in Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope through DLC. You can see the teaser trailer for that DLC below.

During the Ubisoft Forward, Ubisoft released more info on Mario+Rabbids Sparks of Hope! The worlds are much more expansive and require the player to use Beep-O to uncover secrets as well as a boss fight with a Wiggler!

This is the Ubisoft Forward live stream and blog! Need a recap of everything coming to Nintendo Switch from the French publisher? Look no further than this blog!

Pokemon Unite for mobile devices and Switch has found its footing as a fairly competitive MOBA and eSports team BLVKHVND have won the first ever Championship series! This all went down at Pokemon Worlds - the go to event for competitive Pokemon gaming from the card game to the video games. Here’s the moment they won it all if you want to see it yourself:

Congratulations to all the team members for this intense victory! May they return next year for another undefeated run!

Marvel’s Midnight Suns is an upcoming RPG for Nintendo Switch so on the lead up to the game, the official Marvel’s Midnight Suns YouTube channel is covering the history of the different in-game characters. This episode of “Hero History” focuses on Wolverine and his various run-ins with magic, which will be an important element of the game. Check it out, bub!

The Hero History series has also covered other in-game characters like Captain America, Spider-Man, and Doctor Strange so if you want to check more of those out, here’s the playlist!

From developer HandyGames and publisher THQ Nordic comes a new rogue-lite with a edgy twist - Lethal Honor-Order of the Apocalypse. Taking place in a post-apocalyptic world styled after grim and dark 1980s comics it certainly seems frantic and edgy in all the right ways. Here’s what HandyGames themselves has to say about it:

While no release date is given, this is certainly shaping up to be a rather fun romp with a unique style. Definitely something to look forward to whenever it launches whether this year or next.