Aka to Blue looks to be heading to Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 3 Comments
Aka to Blue, a bullet hell shoot-’em-up that was released on mobile just a few months ago, now appears to be bound for Switch. An image was posted today showing the game running on Nintendo’s console.
It’s worth keeping an eye on Aka to Blue due to the developer behind it. Hiroyuki Kimura, who previously worked at Cave, is the boss of Tanoshimasu. Kimura started out at Climax, where he contributed to the likes of Shining Force and Landstalker as well as other companies. At Cave, Kimura worked on Akai Katana Shin, DoDonPachi Maximum, and other bullet hell shooters. He’s now the CEO of Tanoshimasu.
We have a bunch of additional information about Aka to Blue below, plus a trailer.
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Fire Emblem Heroes – New Year’s event art, January calendar / wallpaper
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Mobile | 0 comments
Fire Emblem Heroes is about to kick off its New Year’s event. It will feature Azura, Takumi, and Camilla in special garb.
We have official art of the different characters below. You’ll also find a couple of images that act as calendars / wallpapers for January.
Promo video for playable Wii games on China’s NVIDIA Shield
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 47 Comments
A promo video has been released for playable Wii games on the NVIDIA Shield in China (GameCube games will also follow later). Have a look at it below.
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Fire Emblem Heroes – Raven & Lucius Bound Hero Battle, latest summoning focus
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 1 Comment
Fire Emblem Heroes has updated once again with content. Players can partake in the latest Bound Hero Battle and summoning focus.
Here’s the official description of the Bound Hero Battle:
“Liege and retainer from Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade, Raven: Peerless Fighter and Lucius: The Light are waiting in Special Maps for Bound Hero Battle: Raven & Lucius. Take on Hard through Infernal modes to get Orbs!”
As for the summoning focus, you can obtain Raven: Peerless Fighter, Lucius: The Light, and Priscilla: Delicate Princess. The first time you summon, you won’t have to use any Orbs.
Source: Fire Emblem Heroes
Atooi planning at least three Switch games for 2018
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 5 Comments
Atooi has confirmed that more Switch games are in the works. Founder Jools Watsham sent out a tweet yesterday teasing at least three additional titles for 2018.
Watsham wrote:
https://twitter.com/JoolsWatsham/status/946902155667099648
Mutant Mudds Collection is out now on the Switch eShop. 2018 could also be the year in which Treasurenauts wraps up development.
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Japanese Attack on Titan 2 commercial #3
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 1 Comment
Koei Tecmo has prepared a third Japanese commercial for Attack on Titan 2. Have a look at the advert in the video below.
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Japan’s best-selling games of November 2017
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 2 Comments
The latest issue of Famitsu has shared a listing of the top 30 best-selling games in Japan for the month of November 2017 (which includes debut sales for Shinobi Refle: Senran Kagura). You can check out the full results below.
Splatoon 2 – Undercover Brella footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Splatoon 2 updated once again tonight with its latest weapon, the Undercover Brella. Take a look at it in action below.
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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 director on development, inspiration for the world and setting, upcoming DLC, more
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Around the launch of Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Japanese outlet 4Gamer caught up with director Tetsuya Takahashi for a lengthy conversation. The two sides discussed all sorts of different aspects regarding the game’s creation, including a return to numbered entries, the inspiration for the world as well as Drivers and Blades, and more. There was also talk about the Expansion Pass and future DLC.
We’ve prepared a lengthy summary of the new interview featuring Takahashi’s various comments. You can read it in full below.
Nintendo on new leaders and younger devs, Miyamoto looking for staff “who aren’t super-passionate game fans”
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 35 Comments
Over the past few years, we’ve heard more and more about Nintendo letting the younger generation of developers step into the limelight. Shigeru Miyamoto himself has also spoke previously about wanting to step back so that some of the newer staff can thrive.
Nintendo commented about this as part of a new feature on The New York Times. One noteworthy quote specifically is from Miyamoto, who said that he’s looking to bring in “designers who aren’t super-passionate game fans” because he wants them to have “different interests and skill sets.”
