F-Zero inspired by back Back to the Future Part II, Batman
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Takaya Imamura had a legendry career at Nintendo where he spent over thirty years at the company, working on franchises like F-Zero and Star Fox.
In a recent interview with Famitsu, Imamura shared some insight into the inspiration for F-Zero. Along with the second Back to the Future movie, it also looks like the team was influenced by Tim Burton’s Batman. He went as far as to say that director Kazunobu Shimizu wanted to emulate the Batmobile.
Our translation of the interview excerpt is as follows:
More: F-Zero, interview, Takaya Imamura, top
Action platformer The Legend of Santa out on Switch this month
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Publisher Plow Games and developer Bringle Family Entertainment have announced The Legend of Santa for Switch, and it’s arriving very soon. It’ll be available on October 28, 2024.
The Legend of Santa combines side-scrolling platforming action with Christmas and Halloween adventure aspects while also featuring up to four-player co-op. Mario definitely looks to be an inspiration here as well.
Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream Switch gameplay
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Bandai Namco released Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream this week, and a new wave of gameplay dropped for the Switch version. A half hour of footage showcases the co-op action game.
Everything you need to know can be found in the following overview:
Killing Time: Resurrected launches on Switch this month
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
We’ve been waiting to hear about a release date for Killing Time: Resurrected, but it looks like the game isn’t very far off. The game popped up on the eShop with a new listing, which pins it down for October 17, 2024.
Killing Time: Resurrected, which was announced for Switch in June, brings back the classic first-person shooter. Nightdive reworked the visuals for this edition.
Below is an official overview:
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game launch trailer
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A launch trailer for SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game is now available to celebrate the game’s release. This time around, fans can partake in an open-world experience.
For those that need a refresher on the game, check out the following overview:
Gibbon: Beyond the Trees going physical on Switch
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
In partnership with Broken Rules, Super Rare Games is planning a physical release of Gibbon: Beyond the Trees for Switch.
Only 3,000 copies will be made. Each unit contains a copy of the game on a cartridge, extended art manual, pop-out pink postcard, and 1 of 4 charity NGO cards.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Zelda figma release date, pre-orders, new photos
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There’s a bit of news regarding the previously-announced Zelda figma for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, including the release date and pre-orders. We have a handful of new photos as well.
The new figma comes with a standard face, closed-eyes face, and serious face. Optional parts include the Purah Pad, broken Master Sword, and more for different poses. It measures approximately 155mm in height.
Dragon Quest creator on III HD-2D Remake design changes and censorship
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September 30: Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii has weighed in on the character design changes and bits of censorship being made for Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake.
For those that are unaware, the original RPG let players choose between a male or female warrior. It’s the female design that fans have been discussed, as Square Enix made changes to cover up the design more – that’s shown in the image above. The original design is on the left while the new version is on the right.
More: Dragon Quest III, Square Enix
Devolver Digital praises Switch, excited for Switch 2
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Devolver Digital COO Graeme Struthers has shared some praise for Switch as well as some excitement for Switch 2.
Struthers was speaking with Gamereactor during a preview event for the upcoming game Neva. Neva will be joining Devolver’s huge lineup of releases on Switch – right now there are over fifty games available from the publisher on Nintendo’s console.
Struthers said that Switch has been “much more indie-friendly”. You can read his full comments below.
Doom + Doom II update out now (version 1.0.3), patch notes
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Bethesda started distribution of the first update for the recently-released version of Doom + Doom II on Switch, and version 1.0.3 is now available.
The update brings along various requested improvements and fixes. For instance, cheats can now be activated from the pause menu.
A full overview of this week’s update can be found below.
