NISA – deal with Nintendo for SNK Heroines, Switch outselling PS4 versions, Disgaea 5 near 200k in the west
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In this month’s issue of MCV, NIS America president Takuro Yamashita reveals some very interesting information about Switch. Yamashita revealed a deal is in place with Nintendo on SNK, spoke about how the company’s Switch games are outselling their PS4 counterparts, and gave an update on the performance of Disgaea 5 Complete.
Yamashita first discussed SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy, and revealed some details about working with Nintendo that hadn’t been known previously. Nintendo actually wanted to work with SNK on an exclusive basis, which eventually resulted in a deal. Only the Switch version will be sold physically in the west, and Nintendo will be a distributor that includes buying many units.
The Pinball Arcade quickly pulled from the Switch eShop
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After it was listed one day prior to release, The Pinball Arcade did end up on the Switch eShop. However, the game was quickly pulled.
Developer FarSight Studios says that the removal was due to a licensing issue. Once that’s been taken care of, The Pinball Arcade will be added back to the eShop. We’ll be sure to let you know when that happens.
Thanks to m_t and Greg C for the tip.
[Let’s Talk] What are you buying for Switch in May?
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The first few months of 2018 have been a bit slow for Switch, but things are picking up in a big way next month. Nintendo has a couple of re-releases planned for May, and third-parties have a ton of titles on the way as well.
Here are some of the highlights:
Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles Switch footage
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At PAX East 2018, the new Switch version of Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles is being shown off. Take a look at some footage from the playable demo below.
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire will have voice work from Critical Role
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Obsidian was present at PAX East 2018 today with a panel. During the talk, an announcement was made for Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire. Critical Role is involved and will be providing voices.
Following the announcement, Obsidian shared the news on its Twitter account:
Oh hello @CriticalRole cast. And welcome to #Deadfire!#CriticalRole + #Deadfire pic.twitter.com/uOSdvdXt9c
— Obsidian (@Obsidian) April 7, 2018
Critical Role is a Dungeons & Dragons-focused web series. It features Matt Mercer, Ashley Johnson, Laura Bailey, Sam Riegel, and more.
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – off-screen Busted Bayou stage footage (Funky Kong’s silhouette)
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Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze footage continues to pour in from PAX East 2018. Our latest look at the game is below, from the Busted Bayou stage and showing Funky Kong’s silhouette.
Horizon Chase Turbo planned for Switch
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Horizon Chase Turbo should be making its way to Switch at some point in the future. On Facebook, developer Aquiris told one fan: “We’ll work to make Horizon Chase Turbo possible for Nintendo Switch after PS4 and Steam release!”
After it was released on mobile where it was well-received, Aquiris decided to bring Horizon Chase to new platforms as Horizon Chase Turbo. The arcade racer takes inspiration from the likes of Outrun, Top Gear, and Lotus Turbo Challenge. There are 12 cups, 48 cities, 110 tracks, 26 unlockable cars, and 10 upgrades. That’s on top of an Online Competitive Ghost Mode and split-screen multiplayer.
We have some additional information for Horizon Chase Turbo plus a trailer below.
More: Aquiris, Horizon Chase Turbo
Wolfenstein II Switch handheld footage with gyro motion controls
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Earlier today, Bethesda confirmed that Wolfenstein II will feature optional gyro motion controls on Switch. GameXplain now has another look at the game with the functionality enabled in handheld mode. Watch the footage below.
New Dragon Marked for Death footage from PAX East 2018
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After several months of relative silence, Dragon Marked for Death is back in the spotlight as it’s featured at PAX East 2018 this week. View some footage from the playable demo below.
Crazy Justice – footage of motion control, 60FPS, Battle Royale on Switch
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Black Riddles Studio has returned with its third video of the week for Crazy Justice on Switch. Motion control, 60 frames per second, and Battle Royale are showcased in the brief footage. Check out the video below.
