Eiyuden Chronicle planned for next-gen Nintendo hardware, dev talks delay and more
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Following the reemergence of Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, developer Rabbit & Bear Studios took to Kickstarter and published a Q&A to address some possible fan concerns.
One notable topic concerns platforms. There has been talk about possibly bringing Eiyuden Chronicle to Switch, but it looks like that might be out the window now. Rabbit & Bear Studios says that the game is planned for Nintendo’s next-gen hardware. It’s unclear if the situation would change if something such as a Switch upgrade were to be introduced.
The Q&A also touches on the delay from 2022 to 2023. Aside from having to create a large amount of content, it also sounds like the team has been impacted by the coronavirus.
Here’s the full Q&A:
My Nintendo adds Disgaea 6 digital manga and wallpapers in North America
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We don’t often see third-party games represented on My Nintendo, but a few new rewards have popped up for Disgaea 6. Fans can spend their points on a digital manga and wallpapers.
The wallpapers should be self-explanatory. As for the 21-page “Tales of Super Reincarnation” manga, it was written by Hirofumi Neda and covers Zed’s other adventures through various universes as he prepares for his showdown against the Ultimate God of Destruction.
All of the Disgaea 6 rewards cost 50 Platinum Points each. See the full set here.
Nintendo Minute – “Mario Golf: Super Rush – Battle Golf Challenge”
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This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta play Battle Golf in Mario Golf: Super Rush. Check out the full episode below.
My Nintendo adds Mario Golf: Super Rush ID tag in North America
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Mario Golf: Super Rush is almost here, and with it comes a new My Nintendo reward. The site just added in an ID tag based on the game. Nintendo says it easily attaches to items like a golf bag, backpack, and purse.
Below are some additional photos:
Sonic Prime concept art emerges
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Thanks to a new partnership with SEGA, Netflix is working on a brand new animated series for Sonic the Hedgehog. We know a few details about the project, which is titled Sonic Prime. It will be comprised of 24 episodes, will be animated by WildBrain’s Vancouver studio, and Man of Action Entertainment is involved. The announcement also mentioned that the show will feature “a high-octane adventure” in which it’ll be up to Sonic to save the fate of “a strange new multiverse”.
Netflix hasn’t shared any images of Sonic Prime, but concept art has now emerged. TailsChannel spotted various images on the profile of an ArtStation user.
Here’s the full set showing what the team is going for:
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The Pokemon Company settles lawsuit over Pokemon Sword and Shield leaks
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At the end of 2019, The Pokemon Company filed lawsuits against leakers that had made certain information about the games known prior to release. The defendants were involved with uploading pictures to the internet that revealed unannounced Pokemon and alternate forms from the official strategy guide.
We now know that one defendant took these photos while working for the company that was hired to print the strategy guide. A second person involved in the lawsuit ended up posting the images to Discord. According to The Pokemon Company, they soon spread to a “worldwide audience”.
More: Game Freak, Pokemon Shield, Pokemon Sword, top
Forever Entertainment to receive “significant financial backing from Nintendo” as part of new agreement
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Forever Entertainment has been around for a decade, but has started to gain more prominence in recent years. It certainly helps that the company teamed up with SEGA for remakes. A redone version of Panzer Dragoon was put on Switch last year, with The House of the Dead to follow later in 2021.
Today, Forever Entertainment announced that it has signed a new agreement with Nintendo. As part of that, Forever will be receiving “a significant financial backing”.
Here’s a brief translation of the announcement from Cass_Se:
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LEGO Super Mario reveals two-player interactive play, more products announced
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The LEGO Group has unveiled brand new functionality for its LEGO Super Mario line. Between the Mario and Luigi figures, two-player action is now possible. Bluetooth support makes it possible to “play as a team, collect extra digital coins by doing in-sync actions like walking, flipping and jumping, or work together to defeat enemies, complete challenges, share rewards or even by changing up the play and competing against each other.”
Also officially announced today are new products for the LEGO Super Mario line. These include the Bowser’s Airship Expansion Set, Boss Sumo Bro Topple Tower Expansion Set, Lakitu Sky World Expansion Set, Reznor Knockdown Expansion Set, Frog Mario Power-Up Pack, Bee Mario Power-Up Pack, and Character Packs – Series 3.
Here’s the full press release with additional details:
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Twitter shares most tweeted about games of 2021 so far, most talked about games from E3
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Believe it or not, 2021 is just about halfway over. Twitter is recognizing that fact with some new data.
First up, here’s a look at the most tweeted about games in the world throughout 2021 so far:
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Final Fantasy IX getting new animated series aimed at kids
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According to a report, Cyber Group Studios has signed a co-development and co-production deal with Square Enix on a new animated series based on Final Fantasy IX. Cyber Group will be producing the show as well as handling worldwide distribution, licensing, and merchandise.
Not much is known about the project at present. Kidscreen does note that the series is aimed at viewers aged eight to thirteen.
Cyber Group is targeting the start of production by the end of 2021 or beginning of 2022. As the company wraps up a project bible, it will pitch the show to broadcasters in the coming months.
