Video removed of Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma at Universal Studios
Posted on 10 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Fans are speculating about the possibility of The Legend of Zelda at Universal Studios after series producer Eiji Aonuma was spotted at Universal Epic Universe.
Epic Universe is the new theme park in Orlando, Florida opening in 2025. Construction is underway for Super Nintendo World. We should be seeing Super Mario and Donkey Kong there, but will The Legend of Zelda follow?
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Overlord: Escape from Nazarick seeing physical release in the west
Posted on 10 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
November 29: Today, SelectPlay announced that it’s producing a physical version of Overlord: Escape from Nazarick – specifically in Europe. It will be available in early 2024.
Overlord: Escape from Nazarick already had a physical release, but only in Japan. Switch makes it very easy to play games across regions, but now fans in the west will have another option.
Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy launch trailer
Posted on 10 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Capcom prepared a launch trailer for Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy. Apollo Justice, Dual Destiny, and Spirit of Justice now move from 3DS to Switch.
Here’s a further rundown of the collection:
EDGE #394 review scores
Posted on 10 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The latest EDGE review scores for issue #394 (March 2024 issue) are as follows:
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Illang release date set for February, new trailer
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Challengers Games is putting its new title Illang on Switch next month, the studio announced today. Fans will be able to pick it up on February 8, 2023.
Illang is a free-to-play multiplayer social deduction game which was confirmed for Switch late last year. Find more information about it in the following overview:
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The Pokemon Company issues statement on Palworld
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The Pokemon Company just put out a statement about Palworld, which has exploded in popularity this month following its launch.
The game has gained a great deal of popularity, but not always for the right reasons. Some have taken issue with just how similar some creatures in that title are to Pokemon. Some have gone as far as to label it “Pokemon with guns”. Developer Pocketpair has indicated that it isn’t concerned about copyright infringement, but now The Pokemon Company has weighed in.
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F-Zero 99 update out now (version 1.2.0), patch notes
Posted on 10 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Support continues for F-Zero 99 and Nintendo just dropped a brand new version 1.2.0 update for the game.
A big addition this time around is support for private lobbies. Players can choose a game mode and set a passcode to create one. Players that enter the same settings will be added to the same lobby. However, less EXP and fewer tickets will be given out and challenge progress, records, and leaderboard points will not be saved.
The update also includes Secret Tracks, maximum level and maximum skill rating increase, and one badge that can be used to customize Pilot Cards.
Here’s the full update rundown:
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Banchou Tactics, turn-based strategy RPG, confirmed for Switch
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Flyhigh Works, Secret Character, and ITSARAAMATA today announced a Switch version of Banchou Tactics. A release is planned for February 15, 2024.
Banchou Tactics is a turn-based strategy RPG that takes inspiration from River City Ransom and Final Fantasy Tactics as well as the manga Crows. We’ve got more information about it in the following overview:
Evil Nun: The Broken Mask out on Switch tomorrow, new trailer
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A final release date is here for the Switch version of Evil Nun: The Broken Mask. It turns out that the game is launching tomorrow, January 25.
Evil Nun: The Broken Mask is a horror game first confirmed for Switch last September. For further information, read the following overview:
Koji Kondo to be inducted into Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame
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Today, the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) announced that Koji Kondo will be honored at the 27th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards ceremony at the Aria Resort in Las Vegas. Kondo has been selected as a Hall of Fame inductee.
Kondo is no stranger to Nintendo fans. After joining the company in 1984, he was responsible for sound programming, music, and sound effects in Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Super Mario Sunshine, New Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Galaxy, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, Super Mario 3D World, and Super Mario Bros. Wonder are just a few of his other works. His current role is Senior Officer of the Entertainment Planning & Development Division.
