Xenoblade Chronicles 2 director on the character models, reason for outsourcing, more
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 55 Comments
Monolith Soft president and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 director Tetsuya Takahashi recently met with Persona producer and director Katsura Hashino for a lengthy discussion. The two met for the very first time to share some development stories in an interview, which was published on Den-fami Nico Gamer.
Siliconera translated one interesting excerpt about the development struggles on Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Takahashi spoke about a great desire to improve the character models for the game, and talked about the reason why outsourcing was so necessary. With under 100 developers working at Monolith Soft, about half working on Zelda, and a few more needed for R&D, the company had around 40 of its own staffers available.
Here’s a part of the discussion:
Bigben Interactive bringing Premium Pool Arena to Switch
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Next week, Bigben Interactive will be putting Premium Pool Arena. The European eShop shows a release date of February 6.
Premium Pool Arena is pool as we know it, with “different game modes and ultra-intuitive gameplay.” You can play traditional 8-ball, participate in tournaments against stronger and stronger opponents, and unlock different cues with your victories.
Premium Pool Arena will cost £8.89.
Super Mario Run – Gold Goomba Lite event now running
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
Super Mario Run’s latest event is now up and running. Until February 16, players can partake in Gold Goomba Lite.
This is a version of the Gold Goombas event in which you have an easier chance to obtain certain rewards. By defeating Gold Goombas in World Tour, you can get these special items. Icons will appear on courses where Gold Goombas can be found.
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Japanese Bayonetta 1 and 2 Switch web commercial
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Nintendo has a new web commercial up to promote Bayonetta 1 and 2’s release on Switch in Japan. Have a look at the advert below.
More: Bayonetta, Bayonetta 2, commercial, PlatinumGames
Puzzle Puppers coming to Switch, out on February 20
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Puzzle Puppers is heading to Switch, Cardboard Keep has announced. A release is planned for February 20.
Puzzle Puppers is about stretching cute dogs to their food bowls. Using deceptively simple mechanics, you’ll take on some progressively trickier puzzles.
Continue on below for more details and a trailer for Puzzle Puppers.
More: Cardboard Keep, Puzzle Puppers
New Layers of Fear: Legacy screenshots
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Switch eShop | 1 Comment
A handful of new screenshots have been released showing the first-person psychological horror game Layers of Fear: Legacy on Switch. Get a look at the images below.
More: Aspyr, Bloober Team, Layers of Fear: Legacy
Oh…Sir! The Hollywood Roast is the latest game to have gone missing on the North American Switch eShop
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News | 0 comments
Oh…Sir! The Hollywood Roast recently launched on Switch. Yet if you attempt to look for it on the North American eShop, you’ll have trouble finding it. The game has gone missing at the moment. If we had to guess, it’s likely due to a ratings issue.
Those looking for Oh…Sir! The Hollywood Roast can still access it from other regional eShops. It’s still up in Europe, for example.
Japanese Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition site open, more screenshots
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch | 2 Comments
Koei Tecmo has now opened the full Japanese website for Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition. You can access it here. We also have a few new screenshots attached below.
More: Koei Tecmo, Omega Force, Team Ninja
Media Create software sales (1/22/18 – 1/28/18) – Top 50
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 1 Comment
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./00. [PS4] Monster Hunter: World #
02./01. [NSW] Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle
03./03. [NSW] Splatoon 2 #
04./04. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
05./07. [NSW] Super Mario Odyssey #
06./08. [3DS] Pokemon Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
07./10. [NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild #
08./06. [PS4] Dissidia: Final Fantasy NT
09./11. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch Busters 2: Hihou Legend Banbarayaa – Sword / Magnum
10./00. [PS4] The Seven Deadly Sins: Knights of Britannia
11./09. [3DS] Mario Party: The Top 100
12./02. [PS4] Gintama Ranbu #
13./17. [NSW] Pokken Tournament DX
14./15. [NSW] Arms
15./16. [NSW] 1-2-Switch
16./14. [PS4] Call of Duty: WWII #
17./05. [PSV] Gintama Ranbu #
18./40. [NSW] FIFA 18
19./13. [PS4] Earth Defense Force 5
20./21. [NSW] Monster Hunter Double Cross: Nintendo Switch Ver. #
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Wii U eShop charts (2/1/18)
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment
This week’s Wii U eShop charts are as follows:
Software
1. Brain Age
2. Super Mario 64
3. Super Mario World
4. Zelda: Ocarina of Time
5. Super Mario Bros. 3
6. Mario Party 2
7. Mario Party 10
8. Zelda: Majora’s Mask
9. Super Mario 3D World
10. Super Mario Bros.
11. Mario Kart 64
12. Minecraft: Wii U Edition
13. Gunman Clive HD Collection
14. Zelda: Wind Waker HD
15. Zelda: Skyward Sword
16. Zelda: Breath of the Wild
17. Zelda: A Link to the Past
18. Super Mario RPG
19. Paper Mario
20. The Legend of Zelda
Videos
1. Super Mario Mash-Up Pack for Minecraft: Wii U Edition
2. Pokken Tournament TV Spot
3. Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch Presentation Trailer
4. Super Play Time – Splatoon – Get Kraken with Pro Tips
5. Super Play Time – Splatoon – First Dip
6. Mario Kart 8 New amiibo Racing Suits Trailer
7. Super Mario 64 Trailer
8. Nintendo Minute – Mario Kart 8 DLC Pack 2 First Look
9. Zelda: Breath of the Wild Accolades Trailer
10. Super Mario 3D World Trailer
11. Super Play Time – Splatoon – Weapon Splategies
12. New Super Mario Bros. U Video
13. Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Life in the Ruins
14. Super Mario 3D World Trailer 2
15. Super Smash Bros. – Final Video Presentation
16. Super Mario Maker Key Update Video
17. Lost Reavers Trailer
18. Super Mario 3D World Accolades Trailer
19. Mario Kart 8 200cc is Here! Trailer
20. Paper Mario: Color Splash – A Splash of Mystery
Source: Wii U eShop
