Switch dev talk – 50,000 yen for a kit, Capcom wants to make AAA games, much more
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 55 Comments
Earlier today, the Game Creators Conference was held in Japan. At the event, Nintendo’s Masaru Mitsuyoshi held a joint session with Capcom’s Masaru Ijuin about Switch.
One big thing to get out of the way: Switch development kits. These are planned for a cost of roughly 50,000 yen. If you’re doing a direct conversion, that’d be about $450 / $500.
Originally, the Joy-Con controllers were still in the research phase and weren’t included in the explanation document. Ijuin from Capcom said that there was only a touch panel form factor and nothing like the Joy-Con. Because of that, he wasn’t sure in what way the device would be portable. Then after the Joy-Con appeared, he thought “I got it!”.
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Breath of the Wild will be the first Zelda game with a version in Dutch
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 33 Comments
Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma has appeared in a new Nintendo video to announce a Dutch version of Breath of the Wild. All text will be localized, but the voice acting will remain in English.
This marks the first time ever that a Zelda game has been localized into Dutch. Normally these players only have access to the games in English.
Thanks to DRPS for the tip.
Pokemon: I Choose You! movie art
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Images | 8 Comments
A new piece of art has emerged in this month’s CoroCoro from the new Pokemon: I Choose You! movie You can get a look at it above.
Pokemon: I Choose You!, a film that looks to be going back to the series’ roots, debuts in Japan on July 15. A western version should follow at some point later.
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Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment development now finished
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 2 Comments
Yacht Club Games has finally wrapped up Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment. On Twitter earlier today, the studio shared the news.
Yacht Club wrote:
After a stormy day and a long night…
Development on Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment is now complete! pic.twitter.com/Recv88hiGx
— Yacht Club Games (@YachtClubGames) February 18, 2017
Really excited about Specter Knight! So much great new stuff from everyone on the team. We hope you give it a try, and enjoy the game too!
— Yacht Club Games (@YachtClubGames) February 18, 2017
Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment should be coming to Switch first, and very soon. When a final date is announced, we’ll share that information with you.
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1-2-Switch – Sailor footage
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 3 Comments
Nintendo shared yet another look at 1-2-Switch on its Japanese Twitter page with a video for the Sailor mini-game. Take a look at it below.
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— ??????? (@Nintendo) February 18, 2017
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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 Professional sold through 90% of its initial shipment
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 4 Comments
In its first week, Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 Professional sold around 125,000 copies in Japan. Dengeki now provides us with additional details about the game’s performance.
Joker 3 Professional sold less than DS’ Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional, which achieved first week sales of 164,000 copies and 638,000 units lifetime. However, it did manage to sell through 90 percent of its initial shipment.
The sales ratio between Joker 2 Professional and original Joker 2 (lifetime sales of 1.32 million) was 48.3 percent. Considering how the original Joker 3’s lifetime sales were 660,000, total sales for the new Professional version would be expected at 318,000 copies. The important point will be whether Square Enix can attract new users in addition to the existing players.
XSEED introduces Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns bachelor Ludus
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
XSEED is concluding its introduction of bachelors found within Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns. For today’s final overview, we’re able to learn more about Ludus.
XSEED describes Ludus as follows:
Video: A look at The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 5 Comments
The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts arrives next week, but some fans are already receiving the new book from retailers. You can get an in-depth look at it below, courtesy of JSkeleton.
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[Interview] Sumo Digital shares more details about Snake Pass, talks Switch
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Interviews, Switch eShop | 9 Comments
Sumo Digital has a new 3D platformer heading to Switch very soon. At the end of March, Snake Pass will be showing up on the eShop.
We caught up with Sumo Digital this month to learn more about Snake Pass. The team spoke to us about its inspirations, Doodle the Hummingbird sidekick, game length, and more. Sumo also had a bit to say about bringing Snake Pass to Switch.
For our full interview, continue on below.
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RPG Maker Fes Limited Edition on the way
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 7 Comments
News about RPG Maker Fes continues to stroll in. Having just announced the title for the west, NIS America has now revealed the RPG Maker Fes Limited Edition. The special package comes with a copy of the game, Collector’s Box, 36-page softcover art book, and one-disc original soundtrack.
Pre-orders are open here. It’ll cost $49.99.
