Sakurai on not forgetting the beginner crowd, will continue making Smash if there’s demand, more
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
The Guardian published a new feature this week with Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai. Sakurai weighed in on the importance of remembering the beginner crowd, said that he’ll continue working on the series as long as there’s demand, and more.
Below are the highlights:
More: interview, Masahiro Sakurai, top
V-Rally 4 – Hillclimb mode gameplay video
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Bigben Interactive shared the latest video for V-Rally 4, posted below. It gives us a look at the game’s Hillclimb mode.
V-Rally 4 will begin to arrive in late September. The Switch version is without a release date, however.
Ubisoft has stopped development of Steep for Switch
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Unfortunately, Steep no longer appears to be happening on Switch. The official Twitter account responded to a fan asking about the game’s status on Nintendo’s console, stating that development has stopped “to focus on bringing new live content and challenges to Steep players instead.”
Here’s the tweet in question:
Freedom Planet launches August 30 on Switch
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
XSEED Games, Marvelous Europe, and GalaxyTrail have announced a release date for Freedom Planet on Switch. The title is just a few weeks away as it’s now set for August 30.
Here’s an overview, along with a trailer:
More: Freedom Planet, GalaxyTrail, top, XSEED Games
Undertale Switch file size, screenshots
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The Japanese Switch eShop has updated with a listing for Undertale. Along with screenshots, which we have below, the game’s file size is confirmed. It’ll take up 173MB of space.
Undertale will have a physical version in Japan, including a collector’s edition. We do believe this will be offered in the west as well, but if it isn’t, importing will be an option as the Japanese version supports English.
Source: Switch eShop
Haunted Dungeons: Hyakki Castle confirmed for August 30 in the west
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Haunted Dungeons: Hyakki Castle was announced for Switch in Japan earlier this week. Happinet followed up with news for the west today, confirming that the game will be available in North America and Europe on August 30.
Haunted Dungeons: Hyakki Castle is a real-time dungeon crawling RPG that “aims to deliver a fast-paced, challenging, mysterious, and suspenseful single-player RPG experience utilizing smart tactics and quick thinking to defeat enemies in real-time.” We have more details and a trailer below.
More: Happinet, Hyakki Castle
The Walking Dead: The Final Season trailer
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Telltale Games has issued a new trailer for The Walking Dead: The Final Season ahead of its upcoming launch. Watch it below.
More: Telltale Games, The Walking Dead
Horizon Chase Turbo playable on Switch at Gamescom
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Horizon Chase Turbo will be playable for the first time on Switch later this month. Aquiris Game Studio will have a playable demo at Gamescom, the studio has announced.
Horizon Chase Turbo is arcade racing game that is “inspired by the super-fun-straight-to-the-point classic racing games from the 90s.”
A release date for Horizon Chase Turbo on Switch has yet to be determined.
More: Aquiris, Horizon Chase Zero
XGen Studios bringing The Low Road to Switch this month
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
XGen Studios has announced that it will be bringing its point-and-click adventure The Low Road to Switch. The game is expected out on August 23.
For the Switch version, players will be able to experience The Low Road with either the Joy-Con or Pro Controller. A number of improvements have also been implemented, including background saving, reworked voice acting, and more.
Watch a trailer for The Low Road on Switch below.
Source: XGen Studios PR
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Mega Man 11 getting a demo
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Capcom will be giving fans an early taste of Mega Man 11 with an upcoming demo. The trial version will let players “take on all kinds of enemies and traps in the Block Man stage” and “use the new Double Gear system to slow down time or power up your shots and take down that boss”.
On Xbox One, the Mega Man 11 demo launches September 4. Switch should be receiving it around the same time, if not the same day.
