Snap has introduced new AR features and minigames like Synth Riders, Star Wars, and Avatar: The Last Airbender on its upcoming Snap Spectacles, which are designed to be smaller and more capable than current developer kits. The company is focusing on expanding its AR content library and developer tools, with plans for consumer-ready AR glasses in 2026 that will support a range of immersive experiences and third-party content.
The review praises Super Mario Party Jamboree as a favorite in the series but criticizes the Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV for being largely unchanged from the original Switch version, with limited new content, poor integration of new features, and a confusing split between the two versions, making the upgrade not worth the cost for most players.
Super Mario Party Jamboree Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV is a showcase for the Switch 2's new features, offering expanded content and innovative minigames that highlight the console's capabilities, though some modes feel more like tech demos than fully fleshed-out experiences.
LEGO Party, a multiplayer party game inspired by Mario Party and LEGO properties like NINJAGO, is set to release in 2025 on PS5 and PS4, featuring over 60 minigames, online multiplayer, and crossplay support, offering a multiformat alternative to Nintendo's exclusive franchise.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is an interactive digital brochure that costs $10, offering mini-games, tech demos, and informational slides about the console. While it showcases some interesting features and design insights, its repetitive tasks, superficial information, and lack of engaging gameplay make it a poor value, especially as a standalone purchase, leaving the reviewer disappointed with its execution and overall appeal.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, launched alongside the new console, requires additional costly accessories like a Pro Controller, Charging Grip, USB camera, and a 4K TV to fully experience all features and complete the game, leading to criticism over the need for extra purchases to enjoy the showcase.
Nintendo's Switch 2 Welcome Tour is a virtual exhibit that showcases the console's new features through interactive minigames and demonstrations, notably impressing with its advanced rumble technology that can produce musical sounds. While engaging and informative, it feels somewhat sterile and short-lived, offering a brief but insightful look into the hardware for new owners.
Nintendo has released a new trailer for the Switch 2 Welcome Tour, showcasing 20 minigames and 14 tech demos that highlight the console's features like HD Rumble and Mouse Mode, as part of its launch preparations.
Super Mario Party Jamboree for Nintendo Switch 2 introduces new features like Jamboree TV, CameraPlay, and enhanced controls, allowing players to engage in multiplayer minigames with face and motion integration, voice commands, and video chat, all supporting higher resolution and sharing capabilities, launching on July 24.
"Please Leave Me Alone, I Need to Poop" is an indie game that humorously tackles the struggle of balancing workplace demands with biological needs through WarioWare-style minigames. Players must navigate urgent bathroom trips while handling tasks like cleaning the toilet seat and remembering important data for a presentation. The game features voice acting from industry professionals and is filled with jokes and references, offering a lighthearted take on the modern work/life balance challenge.
Discord is opening up its chat app to developers by introducing an Embedded App SDK, allowing them to build new games and apps that can be used directly within Discord. This move will enable a wider range of minigames and apps to be played directly inside Discord chats, with the platform also experimenting with a feature that allows users to add apps to their accounts so they can roam across servers. Additionally, Discord is bringing back its app pitches, where developers can pitch prototype app ideas and secure funding, as part of its efforts to improve user growth and developer experiences.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth captures the janky spirit of the original game by embracing its unrefined charm and introducing a variety of new ideas, minigames, and mechanics in every chapter. The game's narrative weaves together ambitious themes, and its approach to incorporating disparate pieces flowing together emulates the spirit of the original. While the minigame-focused experience may not appeal to everyone and could potentially affect the pacing of the main story, Rebirth stands out as a gutsy and memorable addition to the series.
Game Informer provides exclusive impressions of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, highlighting the open world structure and improvements over the Remake. The hands-off demo showcases the massive explorable area of Junon and Grasslands, seamless traversal between regions, new towns like the Crow's Nest for sidequests and minigames, and expanded relationships between characters through completing quests. The hands-on demo features sequences from Mt. Nibel and Junon, demonstrating refined combat mechanics, environmental puzzles, boss battles, and the introduction of Yuffie. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth offers a more open and expansive experience, with side content making up 80% of the exploration-based content and a potential playtime of over 100 hours for dedicated sidequesters. The game releases on PlayStation 5 on February 29.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth offers a wide range of exciting minigames, including Crazy Delivery where players perform stunts while delivering food, Dondoko Island where players transform a landfill into a five-star resort, Miss Match where players use a matchmaking app to connect with women, Karaoke with new songs and old favorites, Arcade Games featuring classics like SpikeOut and Virtua Fighter 3tb, m HOLD'EM poker minigame, and Darts Live 3 with new rules.
WarioWare: Move It! is an amusing entry in the series, featuring creative multiplayer modes that compensate for a roster of minigames that become repetitive. While the motion controls occasionally struggle to keep up, the game's originality in making players perform silly acts is commendable. The multiplayer modes extend the game's lifespan, although the novelty wears off quickly due to the limited number of microgames. Overall, Move It! is a fun experience, especially for those who enjoy humorous and unconventional gameplay.
