The patch adds in depth-of-field for cut-scenes when playing in portable mode while shadow maps have been improved. And as previously mentioned, all rumble issues have been fixed. However, frame pacing is still a problem.

Here’s the full analysis:

More: Snake Pass, Sumo Digital

Cube Life: Island Survival version 1.3 details, footage

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Videos, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

Earlier today, we heard that a new update had gone out for Cube Life: Island Survival. The game was updated by Cypronia to version 1.3.

We now have some details as to what the patch entails. New features have been added while some bugs have been addressed.

The following information about the update is in:

– Skin Editor
– Internet Rankings – Friends list
– 500 items are now available! New items like bed
– Japanese decorations
– Upgraded AI of enemies
– Autojump on terrain, from water, on boats
– Autoswim + dive button
– improved game stability
– smoother Look sensitivity
– improved collision with boats
Bugs fixed:
– levitation on the boats
– fixed AI for fish (out of water bug)
– fixed bucket bug
– enemies can see you through glass/window
– unbreakable blocks removed
– TNT explosion does not remove drops

And some footage:

More: Cube Life: Island Survival, Cypronia, title update

Super Star Soldier hitting the North American Wii U Virtual Console tomorrow

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 6 Comments

Super Star Soldier is the next TurboGrafx-16 game releasing on the North American Wii U Virtual Console. According to Nintendo’s website, it’s due out tomorrow.

We have the following overview:

“Super Star Soldier is a classic, vertically scrolling shooting game. The Special Attack Squad, led by the Mother Brain, has launched an all-out invasion of the Earth. Take your small-scale fighter, the Neo Caesar, with its arsenal of 4 regular weapons and 2 special weapons, and send them back where they belong!”

Super Star Soldier will cost $5.99.

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Switch getting NBA Playgrounds next month

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 6 Comments

NBA Playgrounds, first made known during Nintendo’s Nindies Showcase in February, is arriving on Switch very soon. Saber Interactive intends to have the game ready next month. It’ll cost 20 on the eShop.

NBA Playgrounds has been officially licensed by the NBA. It’s intended to be an arcade-esque experience in line with NBA Street and NBA Jam. Active and retired players are included, as the trailer below shows Allen Iverson going up against the likes of Steph Curry and George Hill.

NBA Playgrounds has every single NBA team. Additionally, the “roster of current and retired” players can be leveled-up. Playgrounds will come with “hundreds of over-the-top dunks and moves.” Single-player local multiplayer, and “against the world” online are in as well.

Saber Interactive CEO Matt Karch says NBA Playgrounds is accessible, but still has “a lot of depth for hardcore pros who’ve mastered their game.”

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Nintendo distributing Ultra Street Fighter II in Europe

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 7 Comments

Capcom is publishing Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers in Europe. When it comes to actual distribution though, Nintendo will be in charge.

Nintendo and Capcom have been working together in a similar fashion for many years. Nintendo handled the distribution of games like Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition, and Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D.

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More: Capcom, Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers

Cars 3: Driven to Win boxart, screenshots, pre-orders open

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, News, Screenshots, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments

Following today’s official announcement of Cars 3: Driven to Win, we have additional assets for the game. First up is the Switch and Wii U boxart attached above. Below are some screenshots from the game.

Cars 3: Driven to Win is out on June 13. Pre-orders are open at Amazon and GameStop.

More: Avalanche Software, Cars 3: Driven to Win, Warner Bros. Interactive

Four new Dragon Quest XI screenshots

Posted on 7 years ago by Fernando in 3DS, Screenshots, Switch | 0 comments

Square Enix has released four new screenshots for Dragon Quest XI, which will release this year in Japan. Check them out below:

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Scans roundup – Dragon Quest XI, Pro Yakyuu Famista Climax, Fire Emblem Echoes

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images | 10 Comments

This week’s Famitsu scans are now available. Highlights include Dragon Quest XI, Pro Yakyuu Famista Climax, and Fire Emblem Echoes. Scans of all games can be found below.

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ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove will have about three times as many characters as the original

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 3 Comments

ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove is taking inspiration from the original game in many ways. This includes memorable characters, of which there are nearly triple the number of Earthlings in this entry. Hit up the gallery below for a look at the following:

– Clipboard Volunteer, Standaroundus Takeyermoneyum
– Cosplay Nerds, Embarracus Awkwardicus
– Internet Troll, Trollus Internetus Transformium
– Riot Guard, Rideus Riotus
– Barbarian UFO, Flying Saucerus Barbarus
– Deadly Ice Cream Truck, Driverus Deadlius
– Football Player, Hut Hut Hutium Footballus
– Gandhi Ji, Homo Gandhius Safeus
– King Tut, Tutius Egypticus
– Mad Inventor, Crazius Labcoatium
– Shady Character, Shadius Tradius
– Spanish Inquisitor, Inquisitorium Tortureum Lotsa
– Texting Person, Textingus Idiotus

Polygon has more on ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove and how it’s staying true to the original here. It includes commentary from co-creator Greg Johnson.

ToeJam & Earl: Back is tentatively planned for launch before the holidays.