Former Retro Studios dev says a Metroid Prime Trilogy Switch port “would take a lot of effort” and is “skeptical” of it happening
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GameCube, News, Wii | 0 comments
With Metroid Prime 4 in the works for Switch, many fans have hoped that Nintendo would bring the series’ first three games to the platform. It’s unclear whether or not that will ever happen, but a former developer at Retro Studios has weighed in by sharing his own thoughts.
Michael Wikan spent many years at Retro having played a big role in all three mainline Metroid Prime titles as well as Donkey Kong Country Returns. In fact, he was a senior designer on each one of those projects.
Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance delayed on Switch
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance was just announced for Switch yesterday with a planned release for today. Unfortunately, things haven’t gone according to plan.
Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance has been pushed back by at least “a few days”. The team seems to be unsure why the delay has happened, as Nintendo didn’t provide an explanation. The build and store page were both approved.
When we have a new release date for Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance on Switch, we’ll be sure to let you know.
Source: Wizards of the Coast PR
Bandai Namco registers new trademarks for Baten Kaitos and Baten Kaitos Origins in Europe
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GameCube, General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Before Monolith Soft created Xenoblade, the developer worked on a number of other titles. Baten Kaitos was one brief RPG series the studio was known for. The original game as well as its prequel – Baten Kaitos Origins – were GameCube exclusives. This was back when Monolith Soft was with Bandai Namco.
The Baten Kaitos IP has been dormant since Origins released in 2006. There were some talks about a DS entry that never came to be, but that’s pretty much it.
It’s interesting then that new trademarks have surfaced in Europe. Baten Kaitos and Baten Kaitos Origins were both filed today. That doesn’t exactly mean that they’ll be rereleased or that Bandai Namco has any plans for the series, but we would certainly welcome HD remasters on Switch if that were to ever happen.
World’s End Club Switch demo footage
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This week, a demo for World’s End Club was made available on the Switch eShop worldwide. Take a look at some footage in the video below.
World’s End Club arrives for Switch on May 27 in Japan and May 28 in the west.
Skate City launch trailer
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
In celebration of Skate City’s release, a new launch trailer has come in. We’ve included the video below.
Skate City can be purchased digitally for Switch on the eShop. Learn more about the game here.
More: Agens, Skate City, Snowman
Rise Eterna footage
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The tactical RPG Rise Eterna will make its debut on Switch next week. Some footage of the title has now come in, which you can see below.
Rise Eterna will be accessible digitally as an eShop download on May 13. In case you missed it, we have further details as well as a trailer here.
More: Forever Entertainment, Makee, Rise Eterna
Story-driven management game Tattoo Punk in the works for Switch
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No Gravity Games and VARSAV Game Studios have announced Tattoo Punk, a story-driven management title in which players customize a tattoo studio, make futuristic tats, and grow their business and brand. The project will be released on Switch.
Here’s some additional information and a trailer:
The Caligula Effect 2 trailer #2
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
FuRyu and Historia issued a new trailer for their RPG The Caligula Effect 2. Get a look at the video below.
The Caligula Effect 2 is lined up for June 24 in Japan. In North America and Europe, the game is slated for this fall.
More: FuRyu, Historia, NIS America, The Caligula Effect 2
Level-5 announces Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and The Millionaires’ Conspiracy Deluxe Edition Plus for Switch
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
It turns out that Level-5 isn’t done with Layton’s Mystery Journey. The company has announced Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and The Millionaires’ Conspiracy Deluxe Edition Plus for Switch, which is on track for July 8 in Japan.
Based on what we know thus far, it’s largely the same as the original. However, players can switch between the original voice acting or new voice acting from the anime at any point.
Tactical rogue-lite Crying Suns heading to Switch this month
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
The tactical rogue-lite Crying Suns is on the way to Switch, Humble Games and Alt Shift Studio have announced. It will launch digitally on May 27.
Here’s an overview of Crying Suns, along with a trailer:
