Rumor: New Switch model coming in September or October with announcement soon, new Metroid on the way this year
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According to a new report from Bloomberg, Nintendo will “begin assembly of its new Switch as soon as July and release the upgraded replacement for its four-year-old game console in September or October”. The site further adds that the system is “likely to be priced higher than the $299 original” and “may be announced ahead of the E3 conference starting June 12 to allow publishers to showcase their full range of Switch games at the global event”.
The Switch Lite will remain on the market. However, the standard Switch will eventually be phased out.
Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii hints at plans to remake Dragon Quest I & II in HD-2D
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During the Dragon Quest 35th Anniversary stream, series creator Yuji Horii announced that Dragon Quest III is being remade in HD-2D. He explained that this was due to the popularity of the game. However, it seems that Horii’s plans go past just a Dragon Quest III remake and on to also remaking the first and second games in the HD-2D style.
He started talking about this during the 35th anniversary live stream after announcing the Dragon Quest III Remake and saying that “Maybe afterwards, we maybe make [Dragon Quest] 1 and 2.” He continued by saying “So, we’re thinking maybe 3 we can start, and then maybe 1 and 2 there would be some kind of unexpected surprise.”
Eventually, the other presenter flat-out asked if Horii was planning on remaking the first 2 games in HD-2D as well, and he answered with “Well, we want too.”
So, while these remakes are not official, it seems pretty likely that the Dragon Quest team has plans to bring the first 2 games to HD-2D after Dragon Quest III. This whole exchange was translated by an official translator on the live stream, so if you’d like to take a look at the original clip, check it out below (starts at 50:00)!
Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate announced
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Square Enix closed out its 35th anniversary presentation for Dragon Quest with one final announcement. Dragon Quest XII has now been officially announced.
Series creator Yuji Horii said that Dragon Quest XII will be like Dragon Quest for adults. It’ll be about having options and choosing your own way of how to play. Furthermore, some decision will be made by a character that could change the whole game. The team plans to change the change the classic command battles; it won’t be removed entirely though.
Square Enix is aiming for simultaneous worldwide release with Dragon Quest XII. However, platforms and a release window are not yet known. Keep in mind that every mainline entry has appeared on a Nintendo system.
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Dragon Quest Treasures announced
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Square Enix has revealed Dragon Quest Treasures, a new spinoff for its classic series. There’s no word on specific platforms or release timing currently, but given the franchise’s prominence on Nintendo platforms, a Switch version is more than possible.
Square Enix is keeping light on details at the moment. However, we do know that it will be some sort of RPG. It’s not a Dragon Quest Monsters project, though plans are in place to continue that spinoff series as well.
Here’s the first trailer for Dragon Quest Treasures:
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Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake announced
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Square Enix just announced Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake during the series’ 35th anniversary live stream. A release date hasn’t been determined, but it’s planned for home consoles – so Switch is likely.
Here’s the first trailer:
Dragon Quest X Offline announced
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Square Enix has announced Dragon Quest X Offline, a new version of its MMORPG. It is targeting a 2022 release in Japan.
As the name implies, Dragon Quest X Offline can be played without an internet connect. It will have a unique visual style, and other differences have been teased compared to the online version.
Here’s the debut trailer:
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Dragon Quest 35th Anniversary Special live stream
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In celebration of Dragon Quest day on May 27 as well as the series’ 35th anniversary, Square Enix is hosting a special broadcast to showcase all of the latest information pertaining to the franchise. It will begin at 8:30 PM PT / 11:30 PM ET / 4:30 AM in the UK / 5:30 AM in Europe. The presentation will feature live English interpretation from Japanese for the very first time.
We have an embed for today’s live stream below. If there’s any notable Nintendo-related news, we’ll be sure to share it on the site.
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Ninjala Season 6 detailed
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In a new developer diary today, GungHo outlined what it has in store for Ninjala Season 6. It will be held between June 17 and September 9.
Ninjala Seasaon 6 will feature a new stage, new Gum weapons, new Shinobi Cards, body paint, Ninjala Pass Mini, and more. Get the full rundown in the video below.
Super Bomberman R Online reveals Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout crossover
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
With Super Bomberman R Online just about to launch on Switch, Konami has already revealed a special collaboration for the game. Players will be able to claim an exclusive “Bean Bomber” playable character as part of a partnership with Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout.
Konami says that Bean Bomber “is able to dive around the battlefield, trying not to stumble into too many bombs as players compete against one another in the new Battle 64 online mode and more.”
Super Bomberman R Online is due out for Switch tomorrow, May 27.
Maneater Switch launch trailer
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Tripwire Interactive is celebrating the release of Maneater on Switch with a new trailer. Take a look at the video below.
Maneater can be purchased physically and digitally for Switch. We published a review for the game earlier today, which you can find here.
