Broken Rules recoups Old Man’s Journey porting costs just one week after Switch release
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Broken Rules has shared encouraging news about the sales of Old Man’s Journey on Switch. In just one week following launch, the studio has recouped porting costs. That means all additional sales from here on out will provide the team with actual profits.
Broken Rules wrote on Twitter earlier today:
1st sale estimates: recouping porting costs of #OldMansJourney in only 1 week after launch. #NintendoSwitch #eShop is a healthy ecosystem! pic.twitter.com/FsbMZbdSrS
— Broken Rules (@brokenrules) February 27, 2018
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Physical version of Voez arrives in North America this summer
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A physical version of Voez was made available in Japan not too long ago. We also came across a listing on GameFly this past weekend, indicating that the release would be made available in North America as well.
Voez’s physical edition will indeed be releasing stateside this summer. You’ll be able to purchase a copy for $39.99. Amazon already has pre-orders open here.
We have a trailer announcing the physical version of Voez below, along with a general overview of the rhythm game.
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Video: European eShop highlights – February 2018
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Nintendo released a new video today showcasing a few European digital game highlights from February 2018. You can watch it below.
Yoku’s Island Express – “Abilities” trailer
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Team17 and Villa Gorilla released a new trailer for Yoku’s Island Express focusing on the main character’s abilities. In the pinball platformer mashup, Yoku the dung beetle will be able to discover many quirky hidden abilities and collectibles to discover including:
• The Noisemaker, a party whistle that acts as Yoku’s postal horn
• The Slug Vacuum, capable of sucking up the pesky slugs that litter the island and utilising their explosive power to clear stubborn rocks and reveal new routes to explore
• Take the plunge with the Dive Fish, which will allow Yoku to dive the depths of the island
• & more
The new abilities trailer for Yoku’s Island Express can be found below.
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New Dragon Quest Builders 2 details – reason for the sequel, development status, more
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This week’s issue of Famitsu contains a Dragon Quest Builders 2 interview with producer Noriyoshi Fujimoto and assistant producer Takuma Shiraishi. The two developers shared the latest details about the game. Fujimoto and Shiraishi talked about the reason for moving ahead with the sequel, where development is at currently, multiplayer and story teases, and more.
Here’s the full roundup of information, courtesy of Siliconera:
Hellmut: The Badass from Hell – “The Gates of Hell Open” trailer
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Grindstone Games prepared a new trailer for Hellmut: The Badass from Hell to celebrate the launch on PC – the Switch version is due out later in Q2. View the trailer called “The Gates of Hell Open” below.
8Bitdo’s SN30/SF30 Pro controllers receive new 1.25 firmware update
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Without much fanfare, a couple of 8Bitdo’s controllers received a firmware update. Version 1.25 is out now for the SN30 and SF30 Pro.
You can download the new firmware here. According to the official patch notes, the accuracy of analog on SWITCH mode has been enhanced.
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The Coma: Recut physical release on Switch confirmed
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Merge Games has officially announced that it has signed with Digerati to bring out a retail version of the survival-horror game The Coma: Recut on Switch. Though it’s already out on the eShop, a physical release is set for May.
Here’s a rundown of The Coma: Recut for those who haven’t played the title previously:
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Part Time UFO footage
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HAL Laboratory surprised us yesterday by releasing Part Time UFO, its debut mobile title, outside of Japan. Have a look at some English footage below.
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Neonwall heading to Switch next month
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A listing on the eShop shows a new title from JanduSoft and Norain Games. In March, Neonwall will be available for Switch.
Here’s a brief overview: