Mortal Kombat 11 built with a custom version of Unreal Engine 3
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These days, when when you think of Unreal Engine games, Unreal Engine 4 comes to mind. However, that isn’t the case with Mortal Kombat 11.
According to NetherRealm Studios graphics programming lead Jon Greenberg, Mortal Kombat 11 is built on a custom version of Unreal Engine 3. Greenberg added that the company’s version of the tech “is radically different from Epic’s at this point.”
Switch works well with Unreal Engine 4, but it isn’t often that we seen Unreal Engine 3-developed titles on the system. Rocket League is one example of this, which required custom work to make possible.
AngerForce: Reloaded Switch trailer
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As we heard a few days ago, AngerForce: Reloaded will be appearing on the Switch eShop starting April 2. Get a look at a trailer for the game below.
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Moero Chronicle Hyper launching in the west next week
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Moero Chronicle Hyper joined the Japanese Switch eShop at the end of January. Idea Factory followed up soon after that and shared the surprising news that the game will also be released in the west. Thanks to a listing on the eShop, we have a final release date.
Moero Chronicle Hyper was previously scheduled for a general spring launch in North America and Europe. However, the eShop listing shows a final date of March 15.
[Interview] Nicalis talks Crystal Crisis – inspiration, choosing the roster, and more
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It was nearly a year ago that we first found out about Crystal Crisis, a new puzzle-based fighting game from Nicalis. The game is currently on track to launch on May 28. Ahead of its release, we spoke with Nicalis president Tyrone Rodriguez to learn a bit more about what fans can look forward to.
In our interview, Rodriguez spoke about where the inspiration for Crystal Crisis came from, how characters were decided, teased the story more, and commented on trying to appeal to both casual and competitive players. You can read our full discussion below and check out some brand new screenshots.
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Sakurai on how the Smash Bros. Ultimate Classic Mode mural was designed
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Last week, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai published one of his regular columns in Famitsu. This time around though, it wasn’t really Smash Bros.-related. Sakurai took on a few fan questions, but there was really only one part of the column that was noteworthy.
When initially going into Smash Bros. Ultimate’s Classic Mode and selecting the intensity, players are treated to a gorgeous mural showing off the game’s large roster. One fan asked Sakurai about how that art was created.
[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – March 2019
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A new month rolled right on in last week. Now that we’re in March, we want to know what you’ve been playing.
Have you started up something entirely new for the month? Giving Kirby’s Extra Epic Yarn a try on 3DS? No matter the case, let us know in the comments below.
She Remembered Caterpillars footage
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She Remembered Caterpillars, a color-matching puzzle game with an unsettling fungipunk aesthetic, hits the Switch eShop on March 28. Watch some early footage in the video below.
New Friday the 13th: The Game Ultimate Slasher Switch Edition details
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During a live stream this week, Gun Media shared more details about Friday the 13th: The Game Ultimate Slasher Switch Edition. The team commented on voice chat, technical aspects, and more.
Here’s the full roundup of tidbits:
Arcade game Joe & Mac Returns lands on the Switch eShop next week
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Joe & Mac Returns will be available on Switch next week, according to an eShop listing. Flying Tiger Entertainment will offer the title starting March 14.
Data East originally made Joe & Mac, a platformer, for the arcades and NES. Joe & Mac Returns would end up being an arcade-exclusive.
Fun! Fun! Animal Park footage
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After initially releasing for Switch in Japan, Fun! Fun! Animal Park is due out in North America on March 28. View some footage below.
