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Astral Chain

As part of a Famitsu interview featuring Astral Chain director Takahisa Taura, supervisor Hideki Kamiya, and Yoko Taro from Square Enix, there was discussion about all three developers being the type to include a lot of variety in their games.

Astral Chain was one of PlatinumGames’ latest titles, and contained some detective segments and different types of mini-games like ice cream and box juggling. Taura recognizes that some players weren’t fans of those extras, but feels their existence is justified since they’re not mandatory.

Taura said:

Steam Prison

HuneX has announced that the otome visual novel Steam Prison will release for Switch on February 25. Ahead of the title’s launch, fans can download a demo now. Players can take on Eltcreed’s route until the “My Queen” ending. Note that save data can’t be carried over to the full version.

Here’s an overview of Steam Prison, along with the opening movie:

Nintendo and Cygames are preparing for the new Persona 5 Strikers event in Dragalia Lost with a new trailer. Get a look at the video below.

The Elder Scrolls: Blades has been patched on Switch to version 1.11. Players can prepare for Heart’s Day, purchase new items from Sigil Store, and more.

Below are the full patch notes:

Among Us

This week’s Switch eShop charts are as follows:

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Capcom Arcade Stadium

Next month, Capcom Arcade Stadium will be releasing on Switch. It’ll allow Capcom fans to get their hands on over thirty retro titles that debuted between 1984 and 2001.

Here’s a fact sheet with additional details:

Donkey Kong 64

More than 20 years after its original release, a new secret of sorts has been found in Donkey Kong 64. Fans have discovered a hidden developer code that, when the player goes through a series of inputs, allows entry into a level with a lower than normal amount of Golden Bananas.

Twitter user tjballaam originally passed along the news. The Cutting Room Floor offers further insight, including the code itself:

TOHU

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.

Blue Fire

Graffiti Games and ROBI Studios have shared a new behind the scenes video for Blue Fire, the upcoming 3D platformer for Switch. Fans can get a closer look at the project’s creation below.

Blue Fire arrives for Switch on February 14. For additional information and a trailer, head on over here.

This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta catch up with the band Anamanaguchi to play some Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game – Complete Edition and talk about their experience writing music for the game. Check out the full episode below.


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