CyberConnect2 CEO says the studio “exceeded budget and ended up causing trouble to Bandai Namco” while making Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4
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As part of a fan Q&A, CyberConnect2 CEO Hiroshi Matsuyama opened up about the challenging development of Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4.
Despite feeling that the team couldn’t have done much better, Matsuyama said the studio “got behind schedule.” Additionally, CyberConnect2 “exceeded budget and ended up causing trouble to Bandai Namco Entertainment”. Despite the challenges faced during development, Matsuyama feels that the company was still able to make a “a pretty good game.”
Matsuyama’s full words:
Retrace: Memories of Death footage
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
The mystery-adventure game Retrace: Memories of Death made it to Switch earlier this week. Get a look at some footage in the video below.
Retrace: Memories of Death can be purchased digitally for Switch on the eShop. More information and a trailer are located here.
Torchlight III update out now on Switch (version 1.6.103537), patch notes
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
The action-RPG Torchlight III was recently updated again on Switch. Version 1.6.103537 is available, which brings along many fixes.
The full patch notes are as follows:
A Fold Apart update out now on Switch, free bonus chapter added
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Thunder Lotus Games recently prepared a new patch for A Fold Apart, bringing the game to version 1.2.1. The update includes “an all-new free bonus chapter, featuring none other than Her Royal Highness, Princess Pupperpants herself”.
Here’s a trailer showcasing the new content:
Switch eShop charts – February 27, 2021
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Nintendo maintenance schedule – February 27, 2021
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Switch eShop, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Nintendo has scheduled a bit of maintenance for early next week. All eShops will be impacted – Switch, 3DS, and Wii U.
Here’s the full schedule:
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Nintendo president on the influence of smartphones in gaming and what dedicated consoles can bring to the table today
Posted on 3 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
Nikkei recently published a lengthy interview with Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa, who spoke about his philosophy on running the company, how they view their IPs, and more.
One of the bigger topics he unpacks is how smartphones have influenced the video game market and what dedicated consoles can bring to the table today. Furukawa feels that while many people are able to enjoy gaming on their phones, advances in technology can still provide interesting concepts to base new dedicated hardware on, like the Switch’s Joy-Con.
Click after the jump for our full translation of the interview excerpt.
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Screenshots of this week’s Nintendo Downloads – February 25, 2021
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Several new games out came out this week on the eShop. If you’re interested in checking out what’s new in screenshot form, take a look at the gallery below.
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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl trailer has NPC from Pokemon Platinum
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Pokemon Diamond and Pokemon Pearl first landed on DS in 2006 (2007 in the west). Pokemon Platinum would follow a couple of years later, building off of the originals while adding extra features and more.
These original DS titles are now returning on Switch. As was announced earlier today, Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl will launch at the end of the year. But what about Pokemon Platinum?
Thunderflash footage
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
The run and gun game Thunderflash debuted on Switch earlier today. For a look at some footage, check out the video below.
Thunderflash is available for Switch as an eShop download. We have more on the game here, including a trailer.
