Contra Rogue Corps director on the game’s camera angle, characters, dodge mechanic, more
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Contra Anniversary Collection landed on the Switch eShop not too long ago. In addition, Konami revealed at E3 that the company is making an entirely new game in the franchise known as Contra Rogue Corps. After the announcement was made, Famitsu spoke with producer Nobuya Nakazato about why the team went with an overhead camera angle, the game’s characters, and the new characters.
We’ve prepared a translation of Famitsu’s short interview. Continue on below to read it in full.
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[Let’s Talk] Your most wanted September game for Switch
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Things were a bit slow for Switch in the first half of 2019, but the second half is picking up in a big way. From Nintendo alone, the company released Super Mario Maker 2 in June, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 and Fire Emblem: Three Houses last month, and has Astral Chain arriving in a couple of weeks. The rest of the year looks packed, including a big September. Daemon X Machina, Zelda: Link’s Awakening, and Dragon Quest XI S are launching over three consecutive weeks. We’re not even mentioning third-party releases, which includes the likes of Spyro Reignited Trilogy.
Since September has so many heavy hitters for Switch, we want to know about which game (or games) you’re looking forward to the most. How many will you be purchasing? Are you planning on picking up Nintendo’s trio of published titles? Let us know in the comments below.
Rhyming adventure game Milkmaid of the Milky Way heading to Switch next week
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According to an eShop listing, Machineboy is putting the rhyming adventure game Milkmaid of the Milky Way on Switch. The title will be available digitally starting August 22.
We have the following overview and trailer for Milkmaid of the Milky Way:
Nintendo says it doesn’t have a Switch exchange program
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Over the past couple of days, several user reports surfaced that Nintendo customer support was signing off on an exchange of Switch systems. At least in North America, if you bought the console after July 17, the company was letting it be sent in and would provide the updated version with improved battery life.
The Verge has now received an official comment from Nintendo, and the company is denying any sort of official exchange system. In full, the statement reads:
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Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX physical pre-orders open
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Play-Asia has opened pre-orders for the physical version of Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX. This is the release from Asia, which includes full English support. Reserve the game here.
At least for now, Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX will be digital-only in the west. We’ll be sure to let you know if anything changes on that front.
Superhot appears to be coming to Switch
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Superhot appears to be making its way to Switch. Update data has been found on Nintendo’s servers, despite the fact that it’s not actually out yet – specifically version 1.0.1.
As shared by Twitter user itssimontime:
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Puzzle-platformer IN-VERT heading to Switch on August 20
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Victory Road will be publishing the puzzle-platformer IN-VERT on the Switch eShop in just a few days. According to a store listing, we’ll be seeing it on August 20.
Here’s an overview of IN-VERT, along with a trailer and some footage:
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Ni no Kuni Switch screenshots
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Bandai Namco and Level-5 have provided a bunch of screenshots from the upcoming Switch version of Ni no Kuni. We’ve rounded up the images below.
Ni no Kuni launches for Switch on September 20.
Astral Chain full North American site open
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With just under two weeks to go until launch, Nintendo has opened the full North American website for Astral Chain. Visit the page here.
The site has updated with lots of information, including an introduction, details about the characters, Legions, and more. Fans can also watch a few videos, check out screenshots, and even download a few different wallpapers.
Astral Chain arrives for Switch on August 30.
Thanks to TDude73 for the tip.
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Fire Emblem Heroes hosting Tempest Trials+: A Hero’s Mettle
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Tempest Trials+: A Heroes Mettle has started in Fire Emblem Heroes. The 5-star Hero Sigrun: Loyal Protector and three Sacred Seals (Sturdy Blow 1, Atk Tactic 1, and Earth Boost 1) can be obtained as rewards. By clearing maps, you can increase your score and earn rewards. Refining Stones are also available by completing daily quests.
We’ll also note that Heroes with Ploy Skills is live as today’s daily summoning event. And as usual, Special Maps: Rival Domains has received its weekly update, this time featuring a bonus for defeating foes with flying allies.
