Marcus Garrett
The post-E3 news cycle is expectedly slow. However, a couple of weeks removed from the conference we are finally starting to see notable game announcements. Check out our first impressions we’ve posted on Twitter using the hashtag #DailyHotTake.
The most ambitious crossover in Switch history
There hasn’t been a lot of news surrounding Labo since its release in April. While it sold really well, enough time has passed where many of these units have likely been recycled. For those who’ve kept their Labo Kits intact, there’s now another reason to fish them back out. The Nintendo Labo handlebars can be used to steer in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
This is an amazingly creative use for the Nintendo Labo. This makes us excited for future applications of the Labo kits. #DailyHotTake https://t.co/SRpjXUqXhU
— Top Shelf Gaming (@TopShelfGaming) June 27, 2018
Hamtaro joins the fight
Blizzard announced a new hero for Overwatch. Hammond is a highly-intelligent and genetically-enhanced hamster who pilots a powerful mech. His backstory is ridiculous and yet somehow makes sense within the Overwatch universe. His abilities, including a grappling hook and an adaptive shield feature, significantly differentiate him from the other tanks in the game. To learn more, you can see the developer’s info dump on “Wrecking Ball” here.
You wanted a new tank? You got a tank. Overwatch's newest hero is the second anthropomorphic animal to join the roster. How will this new hero play different from the diverse set of tanks already available? #DailyHotTake https://t.co/ig65DXqBSb
— Top Shelf Gaming (@TopShelfGaming) June 28, 2018
Mario Tennis double faults its story mode
Mario Tennis Aces has an addictive multiplayer mode that is more akin to a fighting game than arcade tennis. However, the game’s adventure mode is pretty much hot filler garbage. It is simultaneously infuriating and tedious and not the single-player experience fans were hoping for.
The Adventure Mode in #MarioTennisAces is half-baked, needlessly and frustratingly difficult, and boring. This should not be the reason you buy this game. #DailyHotTake https://t.co/TJR8gI2tJD
— Host Marcus (@TopShelfMarcus) June 28, 2018
Inside and Limbo now available on Switch
Inside is a remarkable game that is perfect for on-the-go play. Pick it up if you've never played it. Pick it up even if you have. #DailyHotTake https://t.co/yn5E1xlAk2
— Top Shelf Gaming (@TopShelfGaming) June 29, 2018
The return of the NES Classic
The SNES classic was a phenomenon when it came out. Without paid media, and two years removed from the hype, this rerelease might be too little too late for Nintendo. Still, nows your chance to get one at a reasonable price again. #DailyHotTake https://t.co/vk9OYwofE5
— Host Marcus (@TopShelfMarcus) June 29, 2018
The ending of Far Cry 5 need to repent
I know I'm late, but WOW The ending of Far Cry 5 is bad. Both of them. The disappointing end to an already disappointing story.
I hoped for so much more for this game. #dailyhottake
— Devin Valdivia (@devinvaldivia) June 29, 2018
The best ending is the secret one where you walk away at the very beginning and never get involved. That's… That's nuts.
— Devin Valdivia (@devinvaldivia) June 29, 2018
Still great music though. The music is precisely what got my hopes up about this game to begin with.
Man. What a complete missed opportunity.
— Devin Valdivia (@devinvaldivia) June 29, 2018
For more on the game’s great music, read Devin’s analysis of how Far Cry 5’s soundtrack stacks up with actual contemporary Christian music.
Jim Carrey can’t unscramble this rotten egg
Making the best out of a crappy situation. #DailyHotTake https://t.co/jdKrJfnJJl
— Host Marcus (@TopShelfMarcus) June 30, 2018
