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Splatoon 2 Global Testfire Impressions

March 27, 2017March 25, 2017JettLeave a comment

The first global testfire for Splatoon on the Wii U was a watershed moment for that game. Many were skeptical about the game, as Nintendo was stepping into unfamiliar territory with this team-based shooter. Within one weekend, it silenced the skeptics and became a smash hit upon release.

If it worked the first time, why not try again? Over the weekend, Nintendo gave players access to a beta build of Splatoon 2 on the Nintendo Switch. Was this beta enough excite existing fans and potential new players alike?

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Splatoon 2 Global Testfire Live Stream

Video March 24, 2017February 4, 2019JettLeave a comment

The Splatoon 2 Global Testfire will be occurring at set times throughout the weekend. I’ll be on whenever I can to stream it! Starting tonight at 11pm EST, you can tune in here to watch live or my archived footage from the weekend!

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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Initial Impressions

March 24, 2017March 24, 2017JettLeave a comment

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The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past will forever be one of the best Zelda games of all-time and one of the overall greatest of all-time. But it also had some unforeseeable side-effects to the series going forward. Primarily, the rigid dungeon structure of A Link to the Past became the formula for the franchise for decades to come. A great formula, but one that has gotten stale over time and one that strayed away from the open-ended nature of the original.

Nintendo sort of took a stab at breaking the cycle with A Link Between Worlds, where weapons and items could be rented out or bought at any time. This time, they’ve gone even further, crafting an experience that’s almost entirely open-ended. How did they do it? And does it make for a better game?

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STREAMING NOW: Street Fighter V

Video March 22, 2017February 4, 2019JettLeave a comment

Testing out a new method of wiring audio so I can hear through the headphones while streaming. Also, Street Fighter!

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Let’s Talk About Nintendo Switch Accessories

March 22, 2017March 15, 2017JettLeave a comment

The Nintendo Switch is an accessory monster. Its inherent design as hybrid home and portable console, combined with a few design quirks, makes it a console whose experience can be improved with some outside help. Let’s cover what’s worthwhile and what might be junk.

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The Early Success of the Nintendo Switch

March 20, 2017March 18, 2017JettLeave a comment

The Nintendo Switch launch has been a huge success. Nintendo reports that its their fastest selling hardware launch ever, while also doubling production of units from 8 million to 16 million for the fiscal year. The company clearly likes what they’re seeing and are doubling down on the product, something that did not happen with the Wii U.

Kudos to Nintendo for rocketing out of the gate. The proposition of a home and portable console hybrid is compelling and very much real. It’s by no means a perfect device, but I love mine to bits and think that it has a lot of potential to satisfy gamers of all sorts. Here are a few things Nintendo can do to keep the hype train rolling.

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Splatoon Live Stream

Video March 18, 2017February 4, 2019JettLeave a comment

In anticipation of the Splatoon 2 global testfire, let’s play the original!

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Jett Plays Super Mario Bros. 3 on the NES Classic

Video March 17, 2017February 4, 2019JettLeave a comment

World 8 of Super Mario Bros. 3 ends with…a rage quit? Well, that’s one way to end the NES Classic series of videos.

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Initial Hardware Impressions of the Nintendo Switch

March 16, 2017March 15, 2017Jett5 Comments

Nintendo’s hardware is always adventurous in nature. From the advent of the d-pad on the NES when most other gaming consoles were using joysticks, to the misguided tablet controller with the Wii U, they always strive to make something unique. The Nintendo Switch is no exception, as its unique sales proposition is a 2-in-1 home and portable gaming console. How does it execute on that vision? And does it truly deliver on the promise of being your all-in-one gaming solution?

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