First 4 Figures reveals Banjo-Kazooie Gruntilda statue
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First 4 Figures has revealed a new addition to its Banjo-Kazooie line. Gruntilda, the primary antagonist of the N64 platforming series, is receiving a new statue.
Each unit includes the Gruntilda painted resin statue, detailed base inspired by Gruntilda’s Lair, limited edition numbering, and authentication card. If you opt for the exclusive edition, it’ll come with LED functions for torch and green bubble details.
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Dungeon Munchies getting physical release
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Original (7/24): A Switch physical release of Dungeon Munchines will be distributed in Japan and English support will be included, it’s been revealed. It’ll come with Japanese, German, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese languages as well.
The game was announced for Switch in 2019, and then at the very end of 2021, dropped on Nintendo’s console. Up until now though, it’s only been available digitally.
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Xenoblade Chronicles 3 tech analysis, including frame rate and resolution
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Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is just a few days away, and Digital Foundry has now come out with a technical analysis that tackles the game’s frame rate and resolution. We also get to hear more a number of aspects as well.
Here’s the full roundup of highlights:
Nintendo and more confirmed for PAX West 2022
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PAX West 2022 is returning to close out the summer, and some of the companies attending the show have now been named – and Nintendo is included.
ReedPop says “Nintendo, SEGA, Bandai Namco, MiHoYo, tinyBuild, Devolver Digital, Yacht Club Games, and more are some of the biggest publishers in gaming excited to showcase their latest and greatest” at the event. We’ll also be seeing developers like Larian Studios, Tripwire Interactive, Thunderful Games, and more on the expo floor ready with “both beloved and unannounced titles.” Other confirmed companies include Intel, AMD, ASUS, and AORUS GIGABYTE, AAA, Finji, Apogee Entertainment, Koch Media, Brace Yourselves Games, Raw Fury, Studio Wildcard, Ysbryd Games, and PM Studios.
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Xenoblade 3 devs on the more serious story and reason for 10-year life span plot
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Nintendo and Monolith Soft have discussed the more serious story of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and having the 10-year life span as a major plot point.
Monolith Soft senior director and chief creative officer Tetsuya Takahashi, the studio’s director and producer Koh Kojima, and Nintendo director and producer Genki Yokota weighed in. Kojima actually initially felt that Takakhashi ” was deliberately trying to remove the sense of ‘Xenoblade-ness’ of the series” because of how serious the world is and having a different design. However, through “trial and error”, the team “found a good balance” and captured the series’ essence.
Disney Dreamlight Valley gameplay overview trailer
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Gameloft has issued a new gameplay overview trailer for Disney Dreamlight Valley, its life-sim and adventure game mashup.
For more information about the project, read the following overview:
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Xenoblade 3 is the “culmination” of the series, “summary for moving on to the next step”
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Tetsuya Takahashi, senior director and chief creative officer at Monolith Soft, has said that Xenoblade Chronicles 3 marks the “culmination” of the series. However, rather than marking the end of the franchise, it’s instead a “summary for moving on to the next step”.
Takahashi shared that information as part of a newly-published interview, which also features director / producer Koh Kojima and Nintendo’s Genki Yokota. Here’s the relevant excerpt from that discussion:
Action RPG Bound by Blades announced for Switch
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The action RPG Bound by Blades is heading to Switch, publisher Assemble Entertainment and developer Zeth revealed today. A release is planned for Q4 2022.
Bound by Blades is a boss-rush-style RPG that focuses on challenging combat and crafting. Players will go on a journey through the magical world of Ashmyr, a once thriving land now left desolate and filled with the bloodthirsty enemies Ilcyon.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 reviews roundup
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We’re just a few days out from Xenoblade Chronicles 3 launching on Switch, and first reviews are now starting to come online. Nintendo just lifted an embargo on the game.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 will bring together the futures of the first two entries in the series, though it can also be played by anyone that doesn’t have experience with the franchise. The game has a huge world to explore, RPG combat with a new Ouroboros fusion mechanic, and more. The whole experience is presented with the nations of Keves and Agnus fighting to extend their lives long enough to realize a 10-year period of service. A group of six soldiers from rival nations will look to put aside their differences and work together to expose a new threat.
Here’s the roundup of early reviews for Xenoblade Chronicles 3:
Slaycation Paradise gets release date, “Sunny Day” trailer
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Publisher Merge Games and developer Affordable Acquisition have set a final release date for Slaycation Paradise, their tower defense and twin-stick shooter hybrid. Switch will be getting the game digitally on August 18, 2022. The physical version is slated for September 23, 2022.
Here’s some information about Slaycation Paradise:
