Level-5 North American operations reportedly “all but shuttered”, future localizations possibly in jeopardy
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GamesIndustry is reporting today that “Level-5 appears to have all but shuttered its North American operations.” Having spoken with “multiple sources familiar with the matter”, the site says that Level-5 International America and Level-5 Abby began winding down operations in mid-2019, “part of which included laying off the majority of both offices’ staff.”
Level-5 continues to conduct almost all of its business in Japan, though it’s unknown what the status is of future localizations. A source that spoke with GamesIndustry claims that “there were currently no concrete plans for any more Level-5 games to be released outside of Japan.”
Yo-kai Watch 4 was announced for western release in July 2019. However, there have been no official updates since then regarding a localized version for North America and Europe.
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UK software sales – October 12, 2020
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Supermarket Shriek footage
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The kart racer Supermarket Shriek will be appearing on Switch next week, though we have an early look at the game in action. View some footage in the video below.
Supermarket Shriek is scheduled for an October 23 release on Switch both physically and digitally.
Spellbreak first seasonal content update, Prologue: The Gathering Storm, arrives next week
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The multiplayer action-spellcasting game Spellbreak is getting its first seasonal content update on October 22, Proletariat has announced. Known as Prologue: The Gathering Storm, it’ll add Clash Mode, new talents, potions, and cosmetics.
Here’s the full rundown of included content:
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Nintendo permanently lowering price of individual Joy-Con in Japan
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The cost of a single Joy-Con is seeing a permanent price drop in Japan, Nintendo has announced.
Since launch, an individual controller has been set at 4,480 yen. The price will change to 3,740 yen beginning on November 6.
Note that only the standalone (L) and (R) controllers will be affected. Nintendo has not announced any price reductions involving the bundles we typically see for both Joy-Con. There’s also no word on any similar price changes for other regions.
Shoot ’em up Grood due out on Switch this month
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Claudio Catalano, CC_ARTS, and Drageus Games have announced that the shoot ’em up Grood will release on Switch this month. It’ll be available digitally starting October 23.
Here’s an overview of Grood, along with a trailer:
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Peaky Blinders: Mastermind confirmed for physical release
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The puzzle-adventure game Peaky Blinders: Mastermind launched on Switch a few months ago, but only as a digital title. Now publisher Curve Digital has confirmed a physical release as well.
Peaky Blinders: Mastermind will be in stores starting December 4. That goes for both North America and Europe.
Here’s some information about Peaky Blinders: Mastermind:
Fire Emblem Heroes – New Power Summoning Focus now live
Posted on 4 years ago by Ervin in Mobile, News | 0 comments
Fire Emblem Heroes is hosting a new Summoning Focus starring Heroes that gained new skills. The New Power Summoning Focus features the Heroes Sigurd: Holy Knight, Effie: Army of One, and Rhaja: Black Magician. This event will be available until October 15.
Best Friend Forever update out now (version 1.1.4)
Posted on 4 years ago by Bryce(@brodee922) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
The pet simulation game, Best Friend Forever, has been updated to version 1.1.4 on the Switch. This update includes some new SFX, accessibility options, and a lot of bug fixes.
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Famitsu’s most wanted games – October 11, 2020
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It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. This week, Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 remains the top Nintendo title while Monster Hunter Rise appears for the first time.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between September 24 and September 30.
