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Although Astral Chain has already been released, PlatinumGames is continuing its developer blog series. This time around, we’re able to hear from sound designer Naoki Hiraiwa.

In his piece, Hiraiwa discusses the little touches put into the sound effects. This includes choosing the impact of between the male and female twins, differences for the Slime-type chimeras, and effects used to help during gameplay.

Here’s the full piece:

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Japan Game Awards 2019 results announced, Smash Bros. Ultimate wins big

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The annual Japan Game Awards were held at the Tokyo Game Show today. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate took home several wins, including the esteemed Grand Award.

As for other products represented, Nintendo Labo won for “Special Prize”. Dragon Quest Builders 2 was included in the “Award for Excellence” category.

Below are the full results:

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Nintendo reveals Ring Fit Adventure, launches October 18

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Nintendo has announced Ring Fit Adventure for Switch. The adventure game, which “incorporates fun new accessories that turn real-world movement into in-game actions in a quest to save the world”, launches on October 18.

Here’s the full announcement with all of the details:

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Umihara Kawase BaZooKa!! announced for Switch

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Earlier this week, we heard that a new Umihara Kawase game was in the works for Switch. At the Tokyo Game Show today, Success Corporation announced that the project in question is Umihara Kawase BaZooKa!! (title tentative).

Umihara Kawase BaZooKa!! is a “rubbering battle action”. Up to four players can participate in online multiplayer. Original playable characters are planned, along with Success and Studio Saizensen characters from games such as Sayonara Umihara Kawase, Doki Doki Poyacchio, and Cotton.

Umihara Kawase BaZooKa!! launches for Switch in summer 2020. It will include English, Japanese, and Chinese language options.

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River City Melee Mach!! system trailer

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Arc System Works has issued a new system trailer for River City Melee Mach!!, which launches for Switch worldwide on October 10. Check it out below.

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Famitsu software sales (9/2/19 – 9/8/19) – Top 30

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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

01./00. [PS4] Monster Hunter: World – Iceborne Master Edition # (Capcom) {2019.09.06} (¥6.990) – 206.156 / NEW
02./00. [PS4] Monster Hunter: World – Iceborne (ε) _PS Store Download Version_ |DL| (Download Card) # (Capcom) {2019.09.06} (¥4.444) – 44.160 / NEW
03./03. [NSW] Super Mario Maker 2 # (Nintendo) {2019.06.28} (¥5.980) – 18.296 / 600.297 (-19%)
04./00. [PS4] NBA 2K20 # (Take-Two Interactive Japan) {2019.09.06} (¥7.000) – 13.461 / NEW
05./04. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate # (Nintendo) {2018.12.07} (¥7.200) – 10.611 / 3.243.816 (-5%)
06./02. [NSW] Astral Chain # (Nintendo) {2019.08.30} (¥7.980) – 9.129 / 41.365 (-72%)
07./06. [NSW] Fishing Spirits: Nintendo Switch Version (Bandai Namco Games) {2019.07.25} (¥5.700) – 9.018 / 153.154 (-7%)
08./05. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo) {2017.04.28} (¥5.980) – 8.850 / 2.440.455 (-9%)
09./07. [NSW] Minecraft # (Microsoft Game Studios) {2018.06.21} (¥3.600) – 8.221 / 915.471 (-12%)
10./08. [NSW] Fire Emblem: Three Houses # (Nintendo) {2019.07.26} (¥6.980) – 6.255 / 235.352 (-18%)

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Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 TGS 2019 footage – story mode, mini-games, more

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At the Tokyo Game Show today, SEGA debuted new footage from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Check out the video below for a look at story mode, a couple of mini-games, and more.

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R-Type Final 2 TGS 2019 footage (off-screen)

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Famitsu has posted some new off-screen footage of R-Type Final 2 from TGS 2019. View the gameplay video below.

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Scans roundup – Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition, Trials of Mana, more

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This week’s Famitsu scans are now available. Highlights include Momotaro Dentetsu: Showa, Heisei, Reiwa mo Teiban!, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition, One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4, Romancing SaGa 3, and Trials of Mana. Scans of all games can be found below.