Monolith Soft president on the company’s growth, future prospects of the industry
Posted on 3 years ago by Oni Dino(@Oni_Dino) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
In a previous issue of Famitsu, the publication spoke with Monolith Soft president Hirohide Sugiura. One of the topics discussed was how Monolith Soft has grown in scale, and Sugiura’s vision for the future.
He shared the following with the Japanese magazine:
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Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game – Complete Edition physical release announced with special editions
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
It’s official: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game – Complete Edition is getting a physical release. Limited Run Games has teamed up with Ubisoft and Universal Pictures to make it happen.
A standard version will be available, which includes a reversible cover. There will also be special editions in the form of the Classic Edition and K.O. Edition.
Their contents include:
Persona 5 Strikers collaboration confirmed for Dragalia Lost
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
After it was previously rumored, it’s been officially announced that Dragalia Lost is crossing over with Persona 5 Strikers.
As part of the event, Dragalia Lost will feature a new story in which Joker and his friends join forces with the Halidom to solve a strange incident. Graphics and animations are included that look like they came out of Persona 5 Strikers. Players can summon Joker as an adventurer, and once his Dragon Gauge is full, he can call upon Arsène to fight in battle. Another adventurer will join the roster as you complete quests as well.
The Persona 5 Strikers collaboration goes live in Dragalia Lost in late January. View the event’s reveal video below.
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Akiba’s Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed confirmed for English release on Switch in Asia
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Earlier this week, Acquire announced plans to bring Akiba’s Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed to Switch. The game was also given a release date of May 20 in Japan.
Clouded Leopard Entertainment has now followed up for some news in Asia. Akiba’s Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed will be distributed on that same day as well, and English support is confirmed.
XSEED previously announced plans to publish Akiba’s Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed in North America. However, that was back in 2019, so it’s currently unknown if the company will be handling the Switch version as well. While it’s likely, even if it doesn’t happen, we at least know that an English version will be offered on Switch thanks to the upcoming Asian release.
Here’s the full announcement for Akiba’s Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed:
Nintendo Download – January 7, 2021 (North America) – Iris.Fall, Wrestling Empire, more
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Switch eShop, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
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UK: Switch sold as much as the PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One combined in 2020
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Here’s an impressive little Switch tidbit for you. It turns out that Nintendo’s console sold as much as the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One combined in the UK last year. Unfortunately, we don’t have specific sales figures.
One big reason for Switch’s success in 2020 was Animal Crossing: New Horizons. It was the second best-selling boxed game of the year in the UK. Looking at individual platforms, Animal Crossing was the top seller overall, outperforming the PS4 version of FIFA 21.
Monster Hunter Rise demo arrives today
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
After announcing a demo for Monster Hunter Rise at The Game Awards last month, Capcom shared more news during a digital event that is currently on-going.
Let’s get the big news out of the way. Switch owners can see what Monster Hunter Rise has to offer when the demo launches today. It will be distributed via the eShop until February 1.
Players will be able to take on a Beginner Quest, Intermediate Quest, Basic Training Quest, and Wyvern Riding Training Quest. The Beginner Quest and Intermediate Quest can be played solo, but they also support local and online play.
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Famitsu sales (12/21/20 – 1/3/21)
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Monster Hunter Rise Digital Event live stream
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
It’s not quite a Nintendo Direct, but Capcom will be hosting a Monster Hunter Rise Digital Event not too long from now. Fans can look forward to “big news” and reveals starting at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM in the UK / 3 PM in the UK. A demo was previously announced for this month, so it’s possible we’ll be hearing more about that today.
You can watch the Monster Hunter Rise Digital Event as it happens below. Our coverage will continue during and after the broadcast.
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Microsoft tried to acquire Nintendo before starting its Xbox business, but was laughed out of the room during their meeting
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Microsoft has been going strong with the Xbox brand for a few generations of hardware. Originally though, the company could have pursued a much different path.
Revealed as part of a feature from Bloomberg, it turns out that Microsoft originally approached various companies about acquisitions two decades ago, including Nintendo. But when the two sides met, Nintendo was “just laughing” the entire time. That’s according to Kevin Bachus, the former director of third-party relations at Microsoft.
Here’s the full excerpt from Bloomberg:
