First Zelda, Now Mario, Who’s Next?

A new type of Mario game is coming out in the not so distant future.

For a long time now Mario games have either been platformers or 3d adventure games. Sometimes in newer titles they would be slightly melded together.

After the release of Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild early next year it looks like Mario is getting a similar treatment.

Not that is necessarily going to be an open world Mario game. But that it will certainly be far different than any games before it.

I for one am excited, if it is as good as Super Mario Sunshine then I am ready. I don’t usually enjoy Mario games but Sunshine is my favorite along with Super Mario 64.

I really hope they do something amazing. Like they have done with spin offs which I do enjoy as they aren’t platformers which I am not the best at.

Whatever this new iteration will be, I am sure it will be awesome. Cannot wait for next E3 on June 13th, 2017 when they unveil this next Mushroom Kingdom Adventure.

Gotham Is Going After A Big One

It’s been reported that when Gotham returns for its third season that they will be going after Trump. Which is definitely something that makes sense.

In the world of Gotham, corrupt politicians and villains rule. Why not have another character attempt to make Gotham great again?

This news was broken by Cory Michael Smith who plays Nygma or the future Riddler. In this time of politics it is only natural that something like this would occur.

No one knows if this is wise but they will certainly do it in a cool way. I can definitely picture a crooked man acting like Trump in Gotham.

Just another interesting layer in a show that aims to show off a world before Batman. Even with a character based on Trump I cannot wait for September 19th and Gotham’s third season premiere! Besides with monsters running loose why not let in one more?

Wayward Pines SN2 EP4 – ‘Exit Strategy’

On last weeks episode so much happened, and honestly I really hope Ben is not dead. Are the Abbies really gone? How will Jason fair now that he has killed his mother?

The episode opens with Xander waking up in hole, Xander is a key member of the resistance. As he tries to get out of the hole, he climbs up and is attacked by an Abbie. They seem so animal like it is interesting rally seeing how human they still are. Of course Xander kills the bugger climbing out to a wasteland.

As Theo goes for a run, the higher ups talk about pregnancy, Theo and the Abbies. CJ walks in and is upset that the meeting isn’t about crops. He really is right, crops are needed to keep people alive. Without food these last humans will die.

Xander is held at knife point by a bearded man who has been living outside the wall. The man was sent out to scout by Pilcher.

There is a touching scene between Theo’s wife Rebecca, and her young assistant Lucy about how Lucy will be forced to pair up. Obviously a young girl shouldn’t have to have a kid.

Xander uses a fantastic metaphor of coloring outside of the lines. He and his new friend walk back to the gate and simply walk in. Not really safe since no one knows much about this new guy. He goes to Theo and tells him the Abbies are not enemies but the replacements. Are they actually far more intelligent then we give them credit for. What if they can talk?

The new guy who we find out is named Adam walks around town seeing visions of Abbies.  He clearly has seen and killed many of these villains and he is freaking out now that he is in a populated area. Theresa finds him and corners him in alley telling him off, he was on their side and he left them.

Xander walks into his ice cream store when he finds Carrie inside. Xander goes on to tell her that he will tell what Jason wants to hear as he knows a lot more about Abbies now. Adam sits on a bench and watches a boy eat ice cream suddenly he sees in his mind an Abbie killing the boy.

I really despise Megan she is a vicious woman and so intelligent but manipulative as hell. She wants all her kids to have kids so the human race may live, but talking to her brother since she was going to be paired is pretty low.

Theresa stops the trucks heading out of town and  she climbs onto the truck with Adam following to head out of Wayward Pines. Rebecca and Xander clearly have some chemistry but Theo is back in the picture. She returns to her store to see Megan accosting Lucy. Lucy is really not ready for childbirth and it is such an issue. She pushes the horrible woman out and shows she is strong.

Adam heads out alone and comes back with Ben, who really did die.They just keep killing off the best characters especially the old ones. It really is a bummer.

Rebecca wants to protect Lucy and takes her in. She tells him that they pair up these kids who can be as young as 11 and just have them go at it in classrooms. Lucy needs to wait, and it really isn’t right that she has to have a baby so early.

Theo knows this world is all about survival not living. He knows that there is always two irrational points for every single rational idea. Lucy’s brother walks outside at night saddened by his sister who hates him because he told on her. The carousel turns on in a creepy moment, clearly not a good sign.Especially when it turns off…

He sees a female Abbie, the first ever seen. She looks far more human, but we have to wait for next week’s episode Sound the Alarm to find out.

The Legend of Zelda: The Breath of the Wild celebration was held today at E3

Today was Nintendo’s first foray into this year’s E3. A wonderful jump into an amazing conference. They promised a day of Zelda and boy howdy did they deliver. After an amazing trailer this morning they jumped into the game and it is all just so stunning.

I was lucky enough to be able to watch most of the day’s events and I couldn’t bare to take my eyes off of what was being shown. The size of the map is ridiculous and even just the small portion of the idea could take hours to comb over.

This game clearly is working with the idea of an intense open world Zelda experience. I cannot even wrap my head around what was shown in such  a defined area and I definitely cannot wait to hear more.

Now, the demo is situated around a small plateau. It is probably the smallest area on  the map and that is not a bad thing. A lush plateau with mountains to explore. Different weather occurs on the fly and right off the bat you can go to different locals from a snowy mountain, to a hot volcanic area.

This game seems to be somewhat similar to  Skyrim as Eiji Aonuma the creator of the series mentioned in a video that people should expect a game in the same vein as the Elder Scrolls.  Funny enough some fans have dubbed this game the “Zelder Scrolls” which is quite comical.

Now this game does share many characteristics with other Zelda games. Such as dungeon trekking and puzzle solving. Link wakes up at the start of his journey in an odd room and is thrust into adventure. The real connection is definitely to the first Zelda game where you are thrust with nought but the clothes on your back.

In this game you can forage for food and other things while you fight enemies. Food and clothing are integral to your survival as you can even take damage when you are traveling. If you aren’t wearing the right gear you can even freeze taking your hearts.

Now they didn’t show any characters except for the weak bokoblins and the collectable Koroks that live on  the Plateau. But they also announced that players will be able to have Wolf Link join them if they scan the Wolf Link Amiibo. He will aid you in hunting and fighting as you trek around this world.

I’m sure the other characters are going to be great, and I am fine with waiting as they really did show so much even in such a succinct area. It really proves a game is great when game play can make you want to play rather then an incredible story. Though story may be integral games shine when you are dying to play it no matter what the story holds.

There are also shrines, about 100 to play through that task you with challenges to undertake. Things like using a certain item or method of getting through them. Now they only showed four but honestly these four were great to see in action.

I am excited to see more because I have heard that they really get quite intense. It seems that they really are going to test the players metal with these challenges which is good because if they were all simple they wouldn’t be something you may always want to do.

Seeing as they only showed 2% of the game’s map, it is clear that there is going to be a seemingly unending amount of game to actually pay when the Breath of the Wild hits our faces next year. Just  look at this world and be excited for what is to come!

Nintendo at E3 Day 2

Day 2 of E3 for Nintendo is a hodgepodge of different games. Far different then yesterday which just held Pokemon Sun and Moon and Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild. The great thing about today is that the stream  really is mostly RPG’s. So many games worth playing for all different fans of RPG’s

First up is a new IP which is called Ever Oasis. This game is a new RPG by Grezzo and involves trekking through a desert and building up a home Oasis. I’m excited to see what this game holds  it’s sandy wasteland.

Box Boy gets a sequel in Box Box Boy which entails you to solve puzzles with Boxes. In this game you now have the ability to emit two sets of boxes to solve the puzzles before you. There are tons of levels to play and you can replay them infinitely to get world records which is always fun. Plus with challenging levels and a store in the game, this looks to be a game that will keep gamers enthralled for a long time. This game will be released on June 30th.

Mario Party Star Rush the fourth game of the day returns the series to its roots while keeping things fresh. In Toad Scramble you all play as Toads and can even recruit other characters to your side if you land on the right spaces. Looks like a fun multiplayer game.

Yokai Watch 2 Bony Spirits and Fleshy Souls is fifth! This exciting sequel to last year’s Yokai Watch is going to continue the Yokai Explosion. This game series is a fun RPG series in which you collect different spirit like characters. Now they aren’t actually monsters or spirits but they are only seen by the user of the Yokai Watch. In this game you can travel back in time and play as Nate’s grandfather so you get two huge places to explore.

This game is actually really cool because you can learn alot about Japanese folklore. The characters that you befriend are based primarily on Japanese myth and stories.

Monster Hunter Generations the sixth game in the stream  is a new iteration is a great series. This game will really change things up as it is far more about customization. You fight monsters that have survived for generations and have learned a thing or two.  Not just monsters who were born recently, but foes that really know what they need to do to survive.

You can also play as a Felyne a cat like fighter. This is the first time that has actually happened.There is also a mode called Prowler mode which they didn’t have time to show.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past is next. This game came out eons ago but now they are releasing it for 3ds in America. This game is a solid RPG in the long running Dragon Quest series. This game is actually episodic and allows you to play as much or as little as you want in a sitting.  If you forget what you were doing it will even remind you, which is good for people who start and stop playing games regularly.

With 127 new monsters and over 400 in total it will be a game people will just adore playing for hours. You don’t enlist monsters to fight for you anymore, instead your characters literally change into monsters.

Tokyo Mirage Sessions # FE is next and this game is confirmed to come on on June 24th in the Americas. A beautiful RPG where you travel through the city of Tokyo fighting monsters in dungeons. An amazing combination of Shin Megami Tensei and Fire Emblem. This game has a wonderful battle system and great characters. It flows so well and really looks so good. Such a treat to see Japan so vibrantly in a game.

Next up Paper Mario Color Splash!

Lastly comes Rhythm Heaven Megamix!

Feel free to watch the stream below, even though it may be over it will all be there below.

Go Toward The Future With Pokemon Go! E3 Developer Q/A

Pokemon Go is coming out sooner than later. First this humble idea was born as an April Fools Day Joke. But after its popularity skyrocketed Nintendo took it seriously and partnered with Niantic and the Pokemon company to make this a reality.

At E3 this morning they held a Developer Q and A with some of the greats including Shigeru Miyamoto and Junichi Masuda Along with Ishihara, Bill Trinen, and even the Jwittz.

This game is really looking like a fun experience as it puts people into their own Pokemon game. You explore this wide world of ours and catch Pokemon. It really is going to be something that makes you actually leave the house and explore. They will hold off on many of the functions of the game to allow for people to get used to it.

It looks like a game that will really engross you in your own world so that you can actually hunt Pokemon which is one reason it exists at all. Something where you can either go for a drive to somewhere new or even just go for a walk. You never know what Pokemon you may find in your back yard and that is just too cool.

Eventually they will have a group event where you go and catch Pokemon of the legendary variety such as Mewtwo. An event that will require everyone in the area to work together to catch this Pokemon

They are planning on releasing this game by the end of July but that is subject to change. As it is a smartphone game, they are planning on releasing a peripheral called Pokemon Go Plus. This will allow you to keep your eyes on the world rather then your phone which is refreshing to say the least. If there is Pokemon it will vibrate and you can just press the button, if you catch it, it will flash red green and blue. Then later you can check on your phone to see what you actually caught.

So when it comes out, I really hope people take it and go on Pokemon journeys of their own. It’s time for us to see a little bit of the world while we aren’t engrossed in other things. Maybe you’ll find something cool out there along with a sweet new Pokemon!

Below is the original trailer, and it really is something to see.  Hope it really works out like the developers intend. I honestly think that it will be something to enjoy and that if the people who are field testing it are enjoying it than that is a good sign.

Update: The whole Q/A event.

New RPG IP At E3 For Nintendo! Presenting Ever Oasis

A new game IP is always the start of a brand new adventure especially with a game as cute as Ever Oasis.This game developed by Grezzo looks like a dreamlike adventure RPG.

Set in the desert you start your adventure with a small town. You need to make money to support your Oasis. The big thing is that you are the one who must hunt and find the things to keep the village alive.

Joined by a cast of lively characters you aim to make your settlement the best it can be and save the day as the hero you know you’ll become.

You travel through dungeons with two other friends either in game or online. It really does look like another fun Nintendo game and I think it will sate RPG fan’s needs. I usually am not one for cooperative game play but this game looks like it might be fun to take part in something especially if it is local. Real time game play can be interesting as you get to see how others play the game which you obviously wouldn’t if it were strictly solo.

When you aren’t fighting monsters and gathering you are making your settlement amazing. Doing all sorts of things like talking to shopkeepers and villagers. They ask for certain things and you have to fulfill their order

The characters are ridiculously cute from the protagonists to the penguin owls who cheep. It really looks like a good game to get lost in for a few dozen hours. A game that parents can play with their kids and anyone can probably jump in for a solid adventure.

This game is aiming for a 2017 release and I’m sure we will learn more as time passes. Tweet me your thoughts @Starkwyvrngamer and check out the trailer below!

Summer Time Is Fallout 4 Time With New DLC Coming Your Way!

Fallout 4 hasn’t even been out a year and Bethesda has blessed us with DLC to keep us engrossed in their post apocalyptic Boston.

First we had Automatron a fantastic story about robots. The amazing Silver Shroud noir superhero story continued with his villain the Mechanist. Building your own robots to do your bidding is just too fun.

Next was Wasteland Workshop which helped players build more. We were finally able to capture creatures and then make them fight in an arena.

Lastly was the amazing Far Harbor which takes place in Maine. A girl goes missing and it is up to you and Nick Valentine to save her.

Now that E3 has happened, we were lucky enough to get even more DLC. These DLC will be coming out all summer until the final one in August.

First up is the new Contraptions DLC! It’s really a fun thing to do is definitely going to be making huge contraptions. I’m sure it will have tons of other cool things to expand our settlements too!

Coming off the massive success of their mobile game Fallout Shelter comes a Vault designer. Now you can finally create a Vault with people to experiment on. Your quest to save your son is done, build a Vault and have some fun. It will be interesting to mess with your dwellers I am sure. This will be out in July.

Lastly will be the fantastic Nuka World. Another place to explore in the form of a wasteland amusement park. It looks like a fun excursion but being in Fallout I’m sure it has its secrets.

Watch the trailer below and tweet me @Starkwyvrngamer!

A Recasted Poison Ivy Is Going To Tangle Up Gotham In Season 3

Gotham the amazing prequel series to Batman that tells the story of Jim Gordon and Bruce Wayne becoming their best selves is entering it’s third season.

Now we have seen a slew of villains growing into who they will one day be, from The Riddler to the Penguin with a splash of Joker. Catwoman has also been a main character since season one with her best female friend being a young red head named Ivy Pepper.

Now clearly this girl is supposed to become Ivy. She has all the right things in regard to looks and an affinity for plants to boot.

But there is something about her that really doesn’t mesh with the Ivy’s mythos. She is a little too young, and doesn’t have the seductive power, not even a hint of what she should have.

They will be recasting our dear Ivy Pepper and I honestly think it’s for the best. I have no doubts that they will really pick the perfect young woman for the role.

Besides Ivy, expect more villains in season 3. Fish can swim as we see Fish Mooney is back, Killer Croc is also jumping out of the water along with the Mad Hatter and rumors of Solomon Grundy famous for being born on a Monday. Jerome also appears to be back along with the Court of Owls teased in the finale.

All I know is I’m excited for Season 3 and can’t wait to find out who they will cast as Ivy!

Shrek’s In Line For A Resur-Shrek-tion

The green ogre is coming back to the swamp. Looks like Shrek is being resurShrekted.

After a fantastic first movie DreamWorks followed up with a series of movies about this famous ogre.

With a cast of many brilliant actors from Eddy Murphy as Donkey, to John Lithgow as Lord Farquad with Cameron Diaz as Fiona and Michael Meyers as the eponymous Shrek. This movie series has brought many laughs to the world.

Now for a long time it seemed like Shrek was done. After a successful trilogy DreamWorks decided to go for one more run with Shrek Forever After.

Changing up the world of Shrek and throwing in Rumpelstiltskin seemed like a good idea. But the movie wasn’t all that good.

In 2015 they talked about making Shrek 5. The talks soon vanished from news sources. Presumably they were ironing plans out as now it seems the resurShrektion cometh.

I am excited for more news and that the whole team comes back for this new film. Here’s hoping this movie is amazing like the first one as that really outshines all the rest.