A big thank-you to our Patrons who made this trip to PAX possible. It was a great experience, though the Nintendo booth could have handled their lines a bit better. We still filled our schedule with demos and fun activities, and this episode is our full report! Enjoy.
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Thunderful’s 3 New Games coming to Switch!
At PAX West we got to speak with the geniuses behind Thunderful, and learn more about their upcoming games and publishing deals. This Swedish company just keeps growing and acquiring more talent, which is resulting in more titles coming to Switch!
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Hands-on with Super Mario Party!
This is actually a really good game—don’t sleep on it! Super Mario Party is a return to form for this franchise, featuring some really clever mini-games, beautiful graphics, and unique ways of using the Switch Joy-Con controllers. This game comes out in less than a month and you’ve got to keep an eye on it!
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Hands-on with Smash Bros. Ultimate!
Simeon and Scott are back from PAX West 2018, where they got to go hands on with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate! Impressions of the new and returning characters are here. We also got off-screen footage of the game running, so enjoy this exclusive first look!
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PAX West 2018: What to Expect from Nintendo
Nintendo is coming to PAX West, and they’re bringing the “Ultimate” Switch title! Though… overall, their presence might feel a bit lacking. Simeon and Scott discuss, as well as plan out coverage to bring to the Crew!
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PAX 2017 Trip Recap Vlog + Nindies
Got to meet: Peer, Brian, Zach, and even Jose!
#598 – We really had an awesome trip to PAX West 2017. Our patrons funded the trip, and we’re super thankful that you guys made it happen. In this Vlog you’ll get to see us travel, snag some last-minute Sunday passes, meet IGN staff, sneak into the showfloor while it was closed(!), play some Nindie titles, as well as new Mario & Luigi and Fire Emblem Warriors games! Make sure to watch until the end!
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Pokken Tournament DX Impressions (PAX 2017)
I think I discovered a pattern… this guy always let me win Round 1 and then spanked me!
#597 – Pokken is back! We played the original on Wii U, but now the Switch is receiving a deluxe inversion that includes all the arcade characters, plus a newcomer! Scott challenges a Nintendo rep in this video, so forgive him if he gets spanked. At least you get to see four playable characters in action that weren’t available on the Wii U version!
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Mario Odyssey Gameplay + Impressions (PAX 2017)
Yes, it is great.
#596 – Super Mario Odyssey is Nintendo’s next big hit game coming to Switch. We went hands-on and explored the Sand Kingdom. Included in this demo are a few different 8-bit challenge sections, purple coin locations, and an interesting Capture mechanic that involves a big Tiki Head and sunglasses. Enjoy this sneak-peak at Super Mario Odyssey!
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Runner3 Gameplay + Impressions (PAX 2017)
Looking REALLY good for a 2018 title!
#595 – Runner3 is the third installment in the Bit.Trip Runner/Runner series, made by Gaijin Games/Choice Provisions. Commander Video has gone through some changes, including receiving the ability to double jump, wall-jump, and more! We went hands-on with a number of different levels and environments, and we gotta say, development seems pretty far along. It’s a really polished indie game. This is a tough one though, so forgive Scott when he dies!
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Metroid: Samus Returns Gameplay + Impressions (PAX 2017)
We got a lengthy hands-on with Samus, but you only have to wait a few days to take a copy home yourself!
#594 – Metroid: Samus Returns is almost upon us! Before you take the game home on Friday, take a look at our footage. Don’t worry – we adjust the camera a few times so you can get a closer look. It actually plays really well, and looks so much better in person. The 3D is great, each area is like a little window into the alien planet. And the animation is top-notch. See for yourself!
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