SEGA not surprised by initial reaction to Sonic Frontiers, no plans for a delay
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SEGA finally unveiled the first gameplay from Sonic Frontiers this month. Unfortunately, the fan reaction wasn’t too positive. Fans weren’t impressed with what was shown, which even resulted in #DelaySonicFrontiers trending on Twitter for a bit.
VGC recently was able to speak with Sonic Team studio head Takashi Iizuka, and asked about the reaction. Iizuka said that it wasn’t “that surprising” given how the open zone format is such a different take for the series, but feels players will get a better understanding once they try it out for themselves.
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Bunny Park to be released on Switch
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Publisher SOEDESCO, along with developer Cozy Bee Games, are teaming up to bring Bunny Park to Switch. The sim title is due out on the console sometime in September.
Here’s an overview of the title with more information:
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UK software sales – June 12, 2022
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Original (6/12): This week’s UK software sales are in, and it’s brought along an initial report on the performance of Mario Strikers: Battle League.
The sports game managed to hit #1 on the physical chart. However, launch week sales are 20 percent lower compared to Mario Golf: Super Rush, and 6 percent below Mario Tennis Aces.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 introduces Zeon
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The news updates for Xenoblade Chronicles 3 continue, and we now have a look at another character in the game with Zeon.
Various tidbits have been shared across Nintendo’s official Twitter accounts over the past couple of months. There have been a few new things that have been shown, plus returning elements that fans of the series are already familiar with plus more.
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Onsen Master, a hot spring customer management game, heading to Switch this summer
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Publisher Whitethorn Games and developer Waking Oni Games today announced that Onsen Master, a hot spring customer management game, will be released on Switch. It’s due out later this summer.
Onsen Master takes inspiration from the Studio Ghibli film Spirited Away which has the protagonist working with spirits at a bathhouse. That led to the title’s hot spring customer management gameplay as well as the Japanese setting and aesthetic. Onsen Master has seen five years of development, a successful Kickstarter campaign and beta period, and a partnership with Whitethorn Games.
Famitsu’s most wanted games – June 12, 2022
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It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. This week, Splatoon 3 has taken the overall #1 spot from Final Fantasy XVI.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between May 26 and June 1.
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Switch eShop deals – Everspace, Hot Wheels Unleashed, Picross, Spiritfarer, more
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A number of new deals are up and running on the North American Switch eShop. These include the lowest prices yet for Everspace, Hot Wheels Unleashed, the Picross games, Spiritfarer, and more.
Here are the full highlights:
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Nintendo maintenance schedule – June 12, 2022
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After completing a good chunk of maintenance earlier this week, Nintendo only has one period lined up for later this month. The Switch, 3DS, and Wii U eShops will be impacted for a bit on June 22 / June 23.
The full maintenance schedule currently stands as follows:
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Rumor: Nintendo Direct planned for June 29, according to video games writer
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We’re in the middle of June and what would have been E3, so many can’t help but wonder if and when a Nintendo Direct presentation will air. Although there’s absolutely no confirmation currently, there’s talk that an event could be happening at the end of this month.
Today’s rumor comes from Alanah Pearce, a writer that previously worked at IGN and is now with Sony Santa Monica. During a live stream, Pearce seemed confident in stating that a Nintendo Direct is coming on June 29.
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Narrative game Backfirewall revealed for Switch
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Publisher All In! Games and developer Naraven Games have announced Backfirewall, a narrative adventure title for Switch. It will be out later in 2022.
Here’s an overview of the game with more information:
