Tag: #E32017

E3 2017: The 3DS Remake of ‘Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga’ Has A Promising Side Story

by Natalie Kipper

This year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo may have just started but Nintendo is already giving fans awesome news left and right. One tidbit I am particularly excited about is Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser’s Minions for the Nintendo 3DS, a remake of the Gameboy Advance fan-favorite, Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga. If you have played the more recent Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam (reviewed here), you are likely familiar with the series’ lighthearted tone and the battle system, which focuses on timed button presses to do extra damage or dodge incoming attacks.

From the looks of things, the main storyline remains the same. Peach loses her voice, thanks to a curse from a brand-new enemy and for a nice change of pace, Bowser gets kidnapped. However, this remake will also have an additional mode called “Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser.” In this mode, you play as Bowser’s bumbling underlings, lead by a Goomba with a flag on his head because reasons. Alongside Captain Goomba will be familiar faces like Shy Guy and Boo (and judging by the newly unveiled amiibo, Koopa Troopa as well).

“What is this I hear about amiibo?” you ask. As all us amiibo addicts would hope, with this game comes the release of two additional Super Mario series amiibo, Goomba and Koopa Troopa. The previously released Boo amiibo along with these two will have read/write functionality with the game. Consider me intrigued! Other Super Mario series amiibo are compatible in some capacity as well but no other information was given at this time.

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser’s Minions as well as the Goomba and Koopa Troopa amiibo are scheduled to release on October 6, 2017.

E3 2017: The Lack Of Diversity In The ‘Fire Emblem Warriors’ Trailer Is Disappointing

by Josh Jackson

2017 is looking like the year of Fire Emblem, with its multiple releases being topped off with Fire Emblem Warriors this fall. By adapting the Dynasty Warriors formula to Nintendo’s fantasy RPG, this can end up being an even better fit than the surprisingly addictive Hyrule Warriors a few years ago. Now that the first full trailer has been released however, I’m afraid that a series known for its diverse rosters might be playing it a bit too safe.

Starting two original characters who are recruiting the Fire Emblem greats to help them save their world, the trailer showed off Chrom from Awakening, female Corrin, Ryoma and Xander from Fire Emblem Fates, and Marth, the series poster child. But as anyone can tell you who’s been hooked on the mobile game over the last few months, these games have a giant cast spanning nearly 20 years. Disappointingly, as with most of the Fire Emblem content like Tokyo Mirage Sessions, Warriors is already looking like it will only focus on the newer games and the original.

So where does it leave popular protagonists like Lyn, Eirika, Ephraim and Hector? Or popular supporting cast members? While I’m almost positive that the Smash Bros characters like Roy and Ike will make the cut, while Alm and Celica have a good shot considering Echoes just released, part of the reason why I’m so excited for this game is the potential cast it can bring together. If it only focuses on the most recent games, then it’ll end up as a huge missed opportunity for the Fire Emblem faithful. I’m holding onto hope for future reveals, but I guess there’s always DLC if it doesn’t pan out.

The good news is that the trailer itself looks amazing in motion, which you can check out below! Who do you hope makes the cut in Fire Emblem Warriors? Give us your dream teams in the comments!

E3 2017: The ‘Zelda’ Champions DLC Is Set To Make ‘Breath of the Wild’ Nintendo’s Most Tragic Game

by Josh Jackson

During Nintendo’s E3 Spotlight, the company finally shed some light on what we can expect from the second DLC pack. As I predicted in our Breath of the Wild review podcast, the added content will serve as a prequel to the main game, focusing on Mipha, Revali, Daruk and Urbosa. This is exciting news on its own since we’ll be able to to explore a pre Calamity Hyrule with a whole new cast of characters, but anyone who has played through Link’s latest adventure knows that this story can’t end well.

 

Breath of the Wild spoilers will follow. Keep scrolling if you still haven’t played and want to be surprised!

 

In the main game, the only time we interacted with the Champions was when we encountered their freed spirits once their respective Divine Beast was recovered. Each one was ambushed and killed by parts of Calamity Ganon, with some added emotional weight thrown in when we get to know them through flashbacks. We got to know them just enough to understand the relationship each one shared with Link and Zelda, so to know that they died without a full picture of who they were made their final appearance feel all the more solemn despite Ganon’s defeat.

This DLC pack will change that, allowing us to fight as these warriors as they presumably march towards their ultimate fate. In every other Zelda game, you approach it knowing that somehow, some way, Link will end up saving the day. Yet with this pack, I can only hope that the new content will help us understand Mipha’s romance with Link and how close they truly were. Or why Revali held such a disliking towards our hero. Even Daruk and Urbosa’s fatherly and motherly relationship with Link and Zelda has the potential to fully flesh out who these characters are, more so than any other time in the franchise. As these plot lines hopefully develop, knowing that you won’t only fail to save Hyrule, but will be killed in the process, will make this a Zelda experience like no other. And I can’t wait for it to arrive in the fall.

 

Spoilers are over kids! Back to the news!


Alongside the DLC pack will be four new amiibo, one for each Champion. What function they will serve has yet to be announced, but just look at them! They’re sooooo pretty and I’m going to worship the Mipha one for the rest of my days.

Let us know what you think about this direction, the story, your predictions and your favorite amiibo in the comments!