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Recension – Nintendo Switch Sports Resort
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort returns to Wuhu Island with twelve activities, blending classics like tennis and bowling with new additions. While the game offers low barriers to entry and is ideal for family and friends, it lacks content for solo players and misses some beloved sports from previous installments. The controls are generally responsive, but the reliance on motion controls and limited use of pointer functionality are noted.
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort reviews roundup
Reviews for Nintendo Switch Sports Resort are emerging ahead of its release, highlighting an expanded list of activities on Wuhu Island, including boxing, archery, and skateboarding. The game builds upon the original Nintendo Switch Sports and Wii Sports Resort, offering both local and online multiplayer modes, as well as unlockable cosmetic items. Early reviews are generally positive, with scores ranging from 7/10 to 9/10.
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort review - more knockabout family fun that's better than ever
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort refines the beloved Wii Sports formula into a charming and engaging package, offering a variety of sports and leisure activities that are fun both solo and online. The game excels with its intuitive motion controls, delightful environmental details, and surprisingly deep gameplay variants, making it a strong contender for family gatherings and personal enjoyment.
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Is The Best Entry In The Series
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort is lauded as the best entry in the series, offering a complete and cohesive experience with 12 sports, including new additions like Thumb Wrestling and returning favorites. The game effectively utilizes motion controls for engaging gameplay, enhanced by HD Rumble feedback on the Switch 2. While some modes require more complex inputs, Leisure Sports provide a relaxing alternative, though the lack of CPU opponents and online play in these modes is a notable drawback.
Review: Just Dance: Decades of Hits (Nintendo Switch)
Just Dance: Decades of Hits on Nintendo Switch offers a fun and accessible party experience with a diverse soundtrack spanning multiple decades. While the core gameplay is enjoyable for solo or group play, the additional cost for music via Just Dance+ is a drawback. The game also includes Adventure and Workout modes, making it a versatile option for entertainment and exercise.
Party battler RoomBattle heading to Nintendo Switch
Flynn’s Arcade and Dust Games have announced that the party battler RoomBattle is heading to the Nintendo Switch. The game features customizable vacuum cleaners battling in arenas and minigames, with support for up to six players online and locally. Release timing has not yet been specified.
The Jackbox Party Pack 12 Is Out Now – Five New Ways To Ruin Game Night
The Jackbox Party Pack 12 has been released for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. This latest collection from Jackbox Games features five new party games designed for group entertainment, encouraging creativity and questionable answers. Players can use their phones as controllers, making it accessible for gatherings.
What we've been playing - "That's one of gaming's great cities, that is"
Several individuals share their recent gaming experiences. Bertie revisits The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, praising its immersive city of Novigrad. Dom discusses the challenging campaign of Gears of War: E-Day on Hardcore difficulty. Kelsey expresses delight in Silent Hill: Townfall, appreciating its blend of the Silent Hill IP with a UK setting. Chris recounts how the mobile party game Heads Up! provided unexpected fun at a social gathering.
The Science Behind Best Friendship in The Jackbox Party Pack 12
The Jackbox Party Pack 12 introduces MegaPals, a new party game designed by Liz Anderson and Chase McClure that focuses on identifying the closest friends within a group through word association and personality matching. The game rewards both group thinking and individual creativity, with two winners crowned as "MegaPals." It is set to release on October 15 for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.
Best N64 Games: 40 Essential Nintendo 64 Games — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
This article celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Nintendo 64 by listing 40 essential games for the console. It highlights the console's innovations in 4-player local multiplayer and force feedback, and details influential titles across genres like first-person shooters, 3D platformers, and adventure games, with personal anecdotes and reflections on their lasting impact.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for September 28 to October 2
This weekly feature highlights new games coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC between September 28 and October 2. Titles include Minecraft Dungeons II, Gears of War: E-Day, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, and a remastered The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, among many others across various genres.
Review: Heave Ho 2 (Switch 2)
Heave Ho 2 offers a chaotic and joyful co-op party experience where players control wobbly blobs with long arms to navigate obstacles. While the imprecise controls are part of the fun, they can also lead to frustration, especially when playing with less experienced friends. The game features diverse visuals and constantly shifting objectives, keeping gameplay engaging across its Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 releases.
The latest co-op indie game to take over the internet is like one of my favourite board games, just with bombs
Bombanana is a chaotic new co-op bomb disposal game where up to four players, acting as monkeys with restricted senses (one blind, one deaf, one mute), must work together to defuse bombs. The game's communication challenges and escalating difficulty lead to hilarious failures and strategic regrouping, making it a fun experience despite the pressure.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Gears of War: E-Day, Minecraft Dungeons II, Dune: Awakening, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding a variety of new titles throughout September and October, including Gears of War: E-Day, Minecraft Dungeons II, Dune: Awakening, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. Several games are also leaving the service on September 30th.
Eat the Rich: Greed Games Is a Party Game About Billionaires Competing in a Survival Game Show
Eat the Rich: Greed Games is a social deduction party game where billionaires compete in a survival game show. Developed by Maccima Games and published by Monstronauts, the game features minigames, alliances, betrayals, and hidden wealth mechanics. It recently had its full release after entering Early Access in September 2025.
Jackbox Games bringing Fakin’ It XL to Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Jackbox Games has announced Fakin’ It XL, a standalone version of its popular party game, for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, launching in 2026 for $8.99. This new iteration includes enhanced remote play options, support for up to eight players, and new question types like 'Emojinal Damage' and 'Thumb Luck'.
Unique PS5 RPG Party Game Gets Free Demo on PlayStation Store
A free demo for the chaotic 4-player RPG party game, The Prinny Party: Going Overboard!, is now available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. Developed by Nippon Ichi Software, the demo features a 'Super-Spicy mode' and allows players to experience core gameplay mechanics like earning experience, acquiring equipment, and cooperative boss battles. The full game is set to launch on November 11, 2026.
Prinny Party: Going Overboard gets Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch release date, demo
NIS America has announced that Prinny Party: Going Overboard will launch on November 11, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch. A demo is available today, featuring an exclusive challenge with Super-Spicy Mode and a truncated version of the standard game with limited options.
THAT BOMB GAME – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
THAT BOMB GAME is a multiplayer typing game for up to twelve players where the last one standing wins. Players must type words quickly to avoid exploding, with power-up cards offering strategic advantages. An open beta is currently available, allowing players to request access.
I Buried Steve – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
I Buried Steve is a chaotic beach party game where players sabotage obstacle courses before racing through them. The game supports up to eight players online or locally, featuring hazards, power-ups, low gravity, and slippery ice. A beta demo is available for download on Steam.
