PlatinumGames hires Takao Yamane, who spent nearly 30 years with Nintendo
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Famitsu is reporting that Takao Yamane has joined PlatinumGames. Although he’s not a name that immediately comes to mind when thinking of Nintendo, he spent nearly thirty years with the company.
Yamane started out as vice president of Nintendo France SARL, which he held for eight years. After that he spent over eighteen years as Nintendo of Europe’s managing director of sales planning and strategy. He closed out his run as general manager of the licensing department at Nintendo Co., Ltd.
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Twin-stick shooter Aniquilation heading to Switch this summer
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Original (7/5): Today, publisher Gamera Games and developer R-Next revealed that they’re putting Aniquilation on Switch. The twin-stick shooter will be available sometime this summer.
Here’s what’s been shared about the project thus far:
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Air Missions: HIND getting a physical release on Switch
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Nicalis is preparing a physical release for Air Missions: HIND on Switch, the company has announced. It will be available on September 22, 2022.
Air Missions: HIND, an action flight simulator, originally debuted on Switch in 2020. It was initially made available on the eShop only.
More: 3Division, Air Missions: HIND, Nicalis, Pikii
Koumajou Remilia: Scarlet Symphony getting physical release on Switch in Japan with English support
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Koumajou Remilia: Scarlet Symphony won’t have a physical version in the west, but that’s not the case in Japan. CFK is readying a boxed edition for the region. Even better, this is the latest example of a physical release in Japan that includes support for English.
If you’re interested in adding a physical copy of Koumajou Remilia: Scarlet Symphony to your Switch collecting, importing seems to be the only option at present. Thankfully, since Switch is region-free, you’ll be able to play through the game regardless of which you purchased the system from. Everything you need to know about this can be found in our previous article here.
Mothmen 1966 gameplay
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
The visual novel Mothmen 1966 ended up on Switch just a couple of days ago, and if you’re interested to seeing what it has to offer, we’ve got new gameplay for you. A new video highlights 23 minutes of footage.
If you’re interested in learning more about Mothmen 1966, read the following overview:
Dungeon Slime Collection hitting Switch this week
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Ratalaika Games is putting Dungeon Slime Collection on Switch this week, the company has announced. A release is planned for July 22.
The package features a pair of titles – specifically Dungeon Slime: Puzzle’s Adventure and Dungeon Slime 2: Puzzle in the Dark Forest. The first is a 2D puzzle title while the other is a spectacular puzzle game.
Doom Eternal details Switch physical release, including collector’s editions
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Limited Run Games announced last month that it’s planning a physical release for Doom Eternal on Switch, and has now shared further details – including news about collector’s editions.
Fans will be able to choose between four versions in total. The lineup includes a standard edition, Steelbook Edition, Special Edition, and Ultimate Edition. The Special Edition features the steelbook as well as a metal keychain, replica silver gate key, a poster, and more. The Ultimate Edition contains offerings from the Classic Edition plus vinyl cover art prints, am mini shotgun replica, poster with frame, and more.
More: Bethesda, Doom Eternal, id Software, Limited Run Games
Final Vendetta update out now on Switch, patch notes and trailer
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A new update has just been released for Final Vendetta on Switch.
Some new features and options are included here. This includes a new “Casual” difficulty mode, level select, rebalanced AI, and weapon buffs.
The full patch notes for the Final Vendetta update are as follows:
Star Wars: Hunters delayed to 2023
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Star Wars: Hunters has been delayed for a second time, and is now planned for release in 2023.
The game was first announced for Switch during a Nintendo Direct in February 2021. It was due out later in the year, but was pushed back to 2022 last September.
A statement about the delay reads:
More: LucasFilm Games, Star Wars Hunters, Zynga
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R gets Esidisi character trailer
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Bandai Namco is starting off the week with another character trailer for JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R that provides a look at Esidisi. He’s a Pillar Man alongside Kars, Wamuu, and Santana.
More information about JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R can be found in the following overview:
