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Rune Factory 5

Marvelous has shared the latest details on Rune Factory 5. Today’s update covers romance options Lucy and Cecil as well as townspeople Simone, Terry, Hina, and Julian.

Here’s the full rundown, courtesy of Gematsu:

Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin

To promote the launch of Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, the game has received a new launch trailer. Check out the video below.

Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin is out for Switch today in North America. The European release is set for November 20.

Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin

Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin wasn’t always planned for Switch. However, the decision to support the system ultimately worked out for XSEED and the team at Edelweiss.

XSEED Games executive vice president Kenji Hosoi told Siliconera that Nintendo reached out multiple times. There was some hesitation at first since it would impact the original plans and schedule, but a Switch version has paid off so far. Hosoi revealed that pre-orders on Switch are “about a 2-to-1 over PS4.”

Hosoi’s full words:

Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin

System: Switch
Release date: November 10, 2020
Developer: Edelweiss
Publisher: XSEED / Marvelous


Farming simulation has had an interesting history ever since Harvest Moon popularized it way back in the 90s. I was always fascinated by the idea of simulators in general, but it wasn’t until recent years when I started to really feel like the genre started to accommodate more types of players and creativity really started to help drive the genre forward. Games like Dragon Quest Builders, Summer in Mara, and Rune Factory give players much more to do than waking up at 6 AM to check the mail and grab some fresh fish and carrots. These kinds of titled helped players like myself ease into the gameplay while also offering a sense of adventure alongside the more serene moments of farming and relaxation. Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin continues this trend of implementing a new way to play and acquiring the materials you need to build a future in a newfound land. It’s as wholesome as it is adventurous, all while providing an immense amount of fun in a unique experience that delves into the love of rice – one of the world’s biggest commodities – as well as Japanese folklore to further exude a beautiful fantasy setting.

Rune Factory 4 Special

If you’re a Nintendo Switch Online subscriber and have a European Nintendo Account, you can now play Rune Factory 4 for free. As part of the Game Trials program, the game can be accessed in full for the next week. The offer will be valid until November 10.

The same Game Trial has not yet been activated for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers in North America. We’ll let you know if the offer is extended stateside.

Source: Switch news

No More Heroes

No More Heroes 1 and 2 finally made their long-awaited return on Switch this week. Both Wii games were announced and released as part of the latest Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase.

Engine Software has confirmed that it was responsible for the new Switch versions of No More Heroes 1 and 2. The developer has worked on several other Switch projects and ports including Ni no Kuni, Little Nightmares, and The Legend of Heroes.

We interviewed Engine Software about a year ago and spoke with the studio about its past experiences with Switch. You can catch up on it here.

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ElAnalistaDeBits has put together a new comparison video for No More Heroes featuring the Switch, PS3, and Wii versions of the game. Aside from the visuals, we’re also able to see how the frame rate holds up.

Here’s the full comparison:

No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle

Footage has emerged for No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle on Switch, which joined the eShop earlier today. Take a look at the gameplay below.

In case you missed it, you can check out footage from the first No More Heroes on Switch here.

Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town

XSEED Games has shared an official announcement for the just-announced Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town. We have it below, along with screenshots and art from the game.

No More Heroes and No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle were just revealed for Switch today and have promptly released. XSEED has now passed along an official announcement as well as launch trailers for both games.

Here’s the full rundown:


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