Mario Kart Tour Beta Impressions

Many lucky Android owners who signed up for the beta of the upcoming mobile game that is Mario Kart Tour have been tearing up the raceways this past week.  As one of those fortunate few, I too have gotten plenty of hands-on time with this aspiring mobile take for the series and am here to share some personal impressions with those unable to play at this time.  Those eager to join in, worry not as the game is poised to exit beta and fully release later this summer.  Until then though, strap in and let's drift into some turbo-fueled hot takes:

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Review

Genre: Fighting / Party Game
Players: 1-8
Playtime: 70 hours (Includes 100% clearing World of Light "Adventure" mode, unlocking every character, trying out most every mode, playing some local and online multiplayer, and grooving out to the 900+ songs in sound mode)

(Note -- This review is posted as of the Smash 3.0 update)


The Super Smash Bros. series has grown and changed considerably since its humble beginnings on the N64.  What once began as a simple, arcade-like beat em' up between prestigious Nintendo icons has since amassed into a colossal gathering of the unlikeliest of pairings across the whole game industry.  Though the base gameplay remains much the same, the identity of this series continually changes with each new passing game.  This latest entry of Ultimate touts the motto of "Everyone is here", which sees the return of every character and many a stage across the whole series.  It's difficult to say though if this is a celebration of the series or just an unrelenting determination to push the numbers to unprecedented totals.  Will this all-inclusive approach be able to hold this entry as the ultimate smash experience to be remembered?  Choose your fighter and hop onto the battlefield as we prepare to engage the pros and cons of this most esteemed of fighting / party games.

The First Will Be Last

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Cucco Attack Podcast - Episode V: Super Mario Maker 2 Discussion

After a brief hiatus, Cucco Attack is back to talk all things Super Mario Maker 2 from the recent Nintendo Direct.  Be sure to share any feedback or discuss what you're excited for in this anticipated sequel in the comments below.  And as always, happy gaming!

A Shower of Wealth

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One Month to E3 2019 - Top 5 Anticipations (And More!)

My how the time flies, because wouldn't you know it, E3 2019 is little less than a month away!  And while some publishers such as Sony are opting not to attend this year (an absence that will surely be felt), that doesn't mean there isn't still plenty to be excited for.  So let's take hold of this fervent anticipation and try to apply some considered thought as to what the best may be shown this E3.  These are my personal Top 5 Anticipations for E3 2019:

-1- Retro Studios (Likelihood - 90%)

It's hard to believe that come this E3 will mark what has been 6 years now since Retro's last presence when they debuted Donkey Kong: Tropical Freeze back in 2013.  Either this next project has been very ambitious or there have been several bumps along the road of development that have slowed this down.  With Retro Studios now being handed Metroid Prime 4, it's clear where their focus will now instead lie, but were they far enough in development to release this other project?  A recent tweet from former Nintendo of America president, Reggie Fils-Aime, would hint at yes.  A retirement gift from Retro Studios shows Reggie illustrated next to other iconic Nintendo characters developed by Retro.  However, there is an unidentified hand in the lower-left corner obscured by a conveniently placed Mario statue.  Furthermore, another Twitter conversation between an artist at Retro offers a coy wink at the image, indicating that yes, there is more to be revealed.  Last year there were many a rumor of a Star Fox racing game, in which ROB 64 might fit the profile below.  Or it could be an entirely new IP.  Whatever it may end up being, E3 2019 looks like the perfect time and place for Retro finally ready to show off this tantalizing new project.

See the little hand left of the Mario statue?  Way too strategically placed to be coincidence.  Something is brewing at Retro.

Tabletop Tuesday - Sushi Go!

Welcome to another edition of Tabletop Tuesday - Your exploration into games of dice, cards, luck and more of the Tabletop world.

Serving it up into the colorful arena of drafting games - The game of chopsticks and raw fish that is Sushi Go!

Players: 2-5
Time: 15-20 minutes
Genre: Casual Card Game

Happy Mother's Day!!!

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You may question a mother sending off her 9-year old son in the middle of the night to combat possessed snakes and aliens.  Or call it a mother's complete confidence and love to let him go for it.  At least not in his jammies though.

Happy Mother's Day to one and all.  And remember to give thanks to those who nurtured and believed in you always.

It's Dangerous to go Alone

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Labo, Mario, and Zelda VR Impressions

To much everyone's surprise, Nintendo has jumped into the world of VR and delivered such to the public in the form of their creative cardboard crafts that is Labo.  Constructing a pair of goggles to house your Switch console alongside a wide assortment of other unique peripherals, Labo VR offers a surprisingly effective means in which to dive into this new world of virtual reality.  And to further sway / tempt curious onlookers to jump on board, free updates have been added to the likes of Super Mario Odyssey and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild to include new VR modes.  With all that said, everyone's experience and expectations with VR are sure to differ, so are Nintendo's VR offerings worth the investment?  Allow me to share my personal impressions with all of the above and hopefully help you come to such just an answer for yourself.

Labo VR Goggles.