Video: A look at prototypes for Crawfish’s cancelled version of Grand Theft Auto III for GBA
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GBA, Videos | 4 Comments
Many years ago, Crawfish Interactive was working on a version of Grand Theft Auto III for the Game Boy Advance. It was sadly cancelled, which eventually prompted Digital Eclipse to create Grand Theft Auto Advance.
A video recently surfaced showing Crawfish’s work. Both are based on very early versions of development. Although there isn’t a ton of depth to the prototypes, they’re a neat part of gaming history.
Project Octopath Traveler teaser site open
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 7 Comments
Square Enix opened a teaser site for Project Octopath Traveler, its upcoming RPG for Switch. Access it here. The site has some music to listen to and the debut teaser, but that’s mostly it for now.
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Butterfly: Inchworm Animation II heading to the European 3DS eShop next Thursday
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments
Butterfly: Inchworm Animation II arrived on the North American 3DS eShop last October. Now Flat Black Films has confirmed that the app is coming to Europe on January 26.
Similar to its DSiWare predecessor, Butterfly allows users to make looping animations. Eight customizable brush tools are included, with antialiased and transparent brushes, onionskin, stamp-making, and a built-in particle-system. Creations can also be shared online through an official website.
Source: Flat Black Films PR
Japanese I Am Setsuna web commercial
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 9 Comments
Square Enix released a new web commercial for I Am Setsuna, its RPG planned for Switch. Take a look at it below.
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First 4 Figures’ new Link figure coming on March 3
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 28 Comments
Update: Despite Best Buy’s original listing, the figure is actually created by First 4 Figures. The listing (as well as our post) has now been updated to reflect this. Best Buy’s page also now shows a release date of early March rather than March 20.
Original: Dark Horse will soon be coming out with a special Link figurine that was created based on his appearance in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. It’s 11 inches high, and features a sculpted base.
The figurine won’t be ready for Breath of the Wild’s launch, though it won’t be too long before it’s out. Best Buy, which is taking pre-orders, has it down for March 20.
We’ve included a few photos of the figure below.
NIS on porting from PS4 to Switch, why Disgaea 5 was chosen as first game for the system
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 34 Comments
Nippon Ichi Software president Sohei Niikawa participated in interviews with both 4Gamer and Famitsu. In talking with both sites, he discussed Disgaea 5 Complete and Switch development.
First, on 4Gamer, Niikawa touched on porting from PS4 to Switch. Regarding that, he said the difficulty varies depending on how each studio approaches development. It was relatively smooth for Disgaea. There was nothing NIS had to downgrade, and he noted that even in portable mode, the experience still remain same as PS4 version.
More: Disgaea 5 Complete, interview, Nippon Ichi, Sohei Niikawa, top
Walmart closing off in-store Switch pre-orders on Monday
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 19 Comments
Walmart has been taking in-store pre-orders for Switch following the console’s unveiling last week, but that’s about to change. An internal notice from the retailer indicates that reservations will close on Monday.
Walmart was actually supposed to end pre-orders a bit earlier than Monday. However, “amazing sales” prompted them to remain open slightly longer.
Fire Emblem Echoes will be represented in Fire Emblem 0 series 9
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 3 Comments
Fire Emblem 0 is the ongoing trading card game for Fire Emblem in Japan. Series 9 was announced back in November, but a new tidbit was shared this week.
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia, which Nintendo just announced for 3DS, will be included in the new Fire Emblem 0 series. A sample card was shared on the official Twitter account, which we have below.
Fans can look forward to more information about Fire Emblem 0 series 9 during a live stream event on February 11.
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Square Enix explains how Dragon Quest Heroes I-II is more than just a port
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 48 Comments
Dragon Quest Heroes I-II will be at the launch of Switch in Japan. Two games are included in the package, which in itself is a pretty good deal. On top of that though, Square Enix is introducing new content and making improvements. The company shared more details during the Nintendo Switch Experience 2017 last week.
First, HD Rumble is being implemented. You will feel vibration from the Joy-Con when slashing enemies, and it differs for each monster. If you slash a Slime for example, it gives off something like a jelly feeling, and if you slash a Golem, a rough / hard vibration will be felt. Also, while you are slashing a bunch of enemies, you’ll be able to notice that a Metal Slime is hidden somewhere in the crowd.
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia, Fire Emblem Warriors New 3DS pre-orders open on Amazon, GameStop
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in New Nintendo 3DS, News | 15 Comments
Update 3 (1/21): Both games are now up for pre-order on GameStop.
Update 2: Bumped to the top. Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia is showing in stock again.
Update: Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia is currently “sold out”. We’ll let you know if that changes.
Original (1/18): Amazon is now taking pre-orders for two new Fire Emblem games. First, Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia can be reserved here. Additionally, you can reserve Fire Emblem Warriors on New 3DS right here (the Switch version is here in case you missed it).
