Capcom discusses the challenges of localizing The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The Great Ace Attorney games, which first came to 3DS, are getting another chance in the limelight. That’s because Capcom will be putting both titles to Switch very soon. Not only that, but they’ll be released in English for the very first time.
Capcom localization director Janet Hsu spoke about the The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles in an interview with Polygon. As part of that, she spoke about the various obstacles the team encountered during the localization process.
Hsu told the site:
Yuji Naka officially confirms that he’s left Square Enix, not ruling out retirement
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
News started to make the rounds yesterday that Sonic the Hedgehog creator Yuji Naka had possibly left Square Enix. His first and only project with the company was Balan Wonderworld, which hit Switch earlier this year.
Naka has since addressed the situation with a message on Twitter. Aside from officially confirming that he left Square Enix at the end of April, Naka also noted that he’s considering retirement.
Here’s Naka’s full statement, courtesy of Siliconera:
More: Square Enix, top, Yuji Naka
Sonic Colors: Ultimate devs on the game’s return and Tails Save feature, series’ 30th anniversary, more
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Following the recent announcement of Sonic Colors: Ultimate, Japanese magazine Famitsu shared an interview with a couple of key people behind the franchise. Creative officer Takashi Iizuka and creative director Kazuyuki Hoshino both chatted with the magazine.
Iizuka spoke in depth about Sonic Colors: Ultimate, discussing why the Wii game was brought back, the new Tails Save gameplay system, and more. We also get to hear a bit from Iizuka and Hoshino about the series’ 30th anniversary.
Here’s our full translation:
More: highlight, SEGA, Sonic Colors Ultimate, top
Alfred Hitchcock – Vertigo announced for Switch
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Microids and Pendulo Studios today announced Alfred Hitchcock – Vertigo, a new psychological thriller for Switch. A release is planned for late 2021.
Here’s an overview of the game, along with a trailer:
Omno – “The Forgotten Lands” trailer
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Omno, the single-player adventure game from Future Friends and Jonas Manke, has received a new video. We have the trailer titled “The Forgotten Lands” below.
Omno arrives for Switch later in 2021. Learn more about the game here.
More: Future Friends Games, Omno, Studio Inkyfox
Fire Tonight launches in August, new trailer
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Way Down Deep and Reptoid Games have set a release date for Fire Tonight, their new narrative puzzle game. The title is now confirmed to be launching on August 12.
In case you missed our previous coverage, here’s an overview of the game:
More: Fire Tonight, Reptoid Games, Way Down Deep
Action-platformer Aeon Drive confirmed for Switch
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
The cyberpunk action-platformer Aeon Drive is coming to Switch, 2Awesome Studio and Critical Reflex announced today. A release is planned for 2021.
Here’s an overview of the game plus a trailer:
More: 2Awesome Studio, Aeon Drive, Critical Reflex
Action-adventure game Trifox lined up for Switch
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Today, Big Sugar and Glowfish Interactive announced that they’re bringing Trifox to Switch. It will launch in 2022.
Here’s an overview of the action-adventure game plus a trailer:
More: Big Sugar, Glowfish Interactive, Trifox
Action-adventure platformer Rubi: The Wayward Mira announced for Switch
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Wayward Games has announced that Rubi: The Wayward Mira, its upcoming action-adventure platformer, will be released. The title is currently targeting a 2021 release.
We have the following overview and trailer from Wayward Games:
Indie Live Expo 2021 Winter announced
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
At the end of today’s Indie Live Expo 2021 broadcast, the next show was announced. Ryu’s Office confirmed that a winter presentation will be held later this year.
Today’s broadcast ran for over five hours and featured over 300 games – including some new announcements for Switch. We should expect something similar out of the next event.
Additional information about Indie Live Expo 2021 Winter, including when it will be held, should follow in a few months.
