Gaming
Nintendo: No NX or smart device talk at E3

Despite all the buzz surrounding Nintendo’s jump into the mobile gaming market and their enigmatic new console, the NX, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has stated that there will be no details about either of them at this year’s E3.
At a recent investors’ meeting, Iwata was asked for specific details about the upcoming home console that’s been currently code-named Nintendo NX (that’ll probably change at some point). Earlier in the spring, Iwata had announced that work on the console had begun but the system wouldn’t be fully revealed until 2016 and it seems like he’s sticking to that promise.
“We do not plan on talking specifics about the the NX until 2016,” said Iwata, explaining that the announcement was made so early because Iwata didn’t want people thinking that Nintendo’s smart device collaboration with DeNA meant that they were abandoning the home console market.
“Presently, we cannot talk about the time period when it [the NX] will go on sale or what it’s like,” Iwata said. “Because we are calling it a ‘new concept,’ we are not thinking of this as a ‘simple replacement’ for the 3DS or the Wii U.”
“Incidentally, we’re getting various questions for this year’s E3, like ‘Won’t there be a NX announcement?’, ‘Will there be a presentation on smart devices?’, or ‘Will there be more on the quality of life platform?’ However, since we understand that E3 is an event for dedicated video game machines, we do not intend to discuss the smart devices as well as quality of life.”
It sounds like Nintendo’s E3 will be dedicated purely to gaming, whether it be new details for already confirmed games or announcements of new titles for the 3DS and Wii U. So don’t get yourselves hyped up for any NX details because it sounds like there will definitely be nothing relating to it being shown or talked about. On the flipside, at least we should be getting some StarFox details.
The last few Nintendo consoles have had a trend of not just being a slight souped up version of the previous model, always implementing a new feature to help differentiate it from the crowd and encourage developers to come up with new ways of making games. The original DS had two screens (one of which being a touch screen) which could give players two different perspectives or spread the game out over both screens. The Wii gave us motion controls, allowing us to feel like we’re swinging a golf club or chopping gangsters in half with a katana in the safety of our homes. The 3DS introduced 3D gaming which suddenly changed everything we knew about depth in gaming, pulling off incredible visuals despite hurting our eyes a bit. And then the Wii U gave us a controller with its own screen which opened up a whole new avenue of gaming which could probably take up its own article.
The point is, the NX will most likely be doing something similar. What that is, however, is left to our imaginations but the fact that Nintendo is keeping its mouth shut suggests that they want to surprise us; they want a grand unveiling rather than casually telling us over Twitter, which means it’s probably exciting. But the lack of NX news isn’t a bad thing because it means we can keep ourselves focused on the lovely new titles that Nintendo’s got in the pipeline. Let’s not forget that we have yet to see anything about the new StarFox, and there’s still plenty to show off concerning the likes of Xenoblade Chronicles X and Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem. And no doubt we’ll get some new announcements too. So don’t be discouraged. Nintendo’s got more than a new console waiting in the wings and that’s cause enough for excitement.
Gaming
The Final Horizon DLC from Sonic Frontiers is surprisingly hard

Sonic Frontier’s third and final free DLC update, The Final Horizon, is frustrating some players with its difficulty. Some say it’s Sonic’s hardest gameplay ever.
Many players complained about this unexpected difficulty spike in a 12-page GameFaqs forum post called “This DLC is way too hard” (thanks VGC). One of the main complaints about Sonic Frontiers was that it was too easy, and Team Sonic overcorrected, which makes it surprising.
Final Horizon, the last free update, let players play as Tails, Knuckles, and Amy and complete a variety of optional challenges, which is the challenge. Many are breaking down after a vertigo-inducing tower that requires pixel-perfect platforming without checkpoints, apparently inspired by viral Twitch hit Only Up!
Have you tried Sonic Frontiers Final Horizon DLC? Is it really that hard, or has Sonic always been the Dark Souls of mascot platformers?
Gaming
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Cinematic Teaches Teamwork

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s cinematic trailer appeared suddenly as the wait seemed endless. It shows us that together, we can overcome anything.
The scene is surprisingly sad, with flashbacks to each Spider-Man’s tragic past. As property damages mount, Peter and Miles have emotional internal monologues while fighting Venom.
Venom appears to be about to lose when he realizes they can be stronger together before the scene fades to black. We won’t know how this story ends until Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 launches exclusively on PS5 on October 20.
Do you think teamwork makes the dream work? Should you see more of Insomniac’s latest or are you sold?
Gaming
Persona 3 Reload Character Tribute Trailer Honors Hero

A new trailer featuring Aleks Le’s fearless protagonist S.E.E.S makes Persona 3 Reload more real. Atlus promises weekly character tributes, so get excited. Our stoic protagonist, who will be playable on PS5 and PS4 when this remade RPG releases on February 2, is introduced well.
We’ve accepted playing without our favorite character and are starting to like Reload. The setting, story, and cast have always been great, and the more we learn about the proposed changes, the more we want to return to Tartarus.
With Persona 3 Reload, where are you? Did you play the game before or is this your first time?
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