Strategy RPG Vanaris Tactics coming to Switch
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Chorus Worldwide and Toge Productions revealed today that they will publish Vanaris Tactics, which was originally made by Matheus Reis, on Switch. The title has not been given a release window other than “soon”.
Vanaris Tactics is a strategy RPG that first appeared on PC last August. Learn more about it in the following overview:
Coffee Talk: Episode 2 release date set for April, physical versions announced
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Serenity Forge and Toge Productions revealed today that Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly is launching on April 20, 2023, and a few different physical versions are planned for the series.
Both titles in the series will be sold individually. On top of that, Coffee Talk 2 is receiving a collector’s edition. Last but not least, there’ll be a “Double Shot Bundle” featuring both games.
With the Coffee Talk standard edition, you’ll receive a physical copy of the game, illustrated inner coversheet, vinyl sticker sheet containing a set of nine unique stickers, wooden keychain charm, and a download card with a code for a digital download of the soundtrack. The Coffee Talk Episode 2 standard release features a physical copy of the game, illustrated inner coversheet, vinyl sticker sheet containing a set of 11 unique stickers, wooden keychain charm, and a download card with a code for a digital download of the soundtrack.
Switch was the best-selling console of 2022 in the United States
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According to the latest NPD data, Switch was the best-selling console of 2022 in the United States. It was followed by the PlayStation 5 in second and Xbox Series in third.
That statistic is based on unit sales. If dollar sales were considered, it’d be the PlayStation 5 in first, Switch in second place, and Xbox Series in third. However, Switch isn’t as expensive as the PS5, which is an important factor.
Fire Emblem Engage gets another 8-minute trailer
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Original (12/25): Nintendo has come out with its latest trailer for Fire Emblem Engage, this one clocking in at eight minutes long. Currently it’s only available in Japanese, but if past videos are anything to go by, we could be seeing an English counterpart in the near future.
For a quick refresher on the game, read the following overview:
Little Witch Nobeta release date set for March in the west, limited edition revealed
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Idea Factory has shared a final release date for Little Witch Nobeta in the west and also revealed a limited edition.
The game is due out on March 7, 2023 in North America and Europe. It’ll be sold both physically and digitally.
As for the limited edition, this will be available to pre-order exclusively through the IFI NA and European Online Stores. It includes a copy of the game (with reversible cover sleeve), steel case, “Compendium of Crafted Souls” hardcover art book, original soundtrack, pop-up card, sleeping Nobeta plushie, collector’s box, and exclusive trading card.
Sword of the Vagrant getting a physical release on Switch
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Limited Run Games and Red Art Games, in partnership with Rainy Frog, O.T.K. Games, and DICO, announced plans to produce a physical version of Sword of the Vagrant in the west.
Pre-orders start today with both companies. Those who pre-order the PEGI-rated physical version from Red Art Games will receive two exclusive pre-order bonuses: a 45-page art book and a keychain. Limited Run Games hasn’t shared information about its ESRB version yet.
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake “Kids Explain” trailer
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THQ Nordic talked to the experts – or kids – on SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake and asked for their verdict. This is what we see in the game’s latest trailer, which was just published. Some new footage is also included.
A brief overview of SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake can be found in the following overview:
Fire Emblem Engage devs on how the Emblems mechanic came to be
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The developers of Fire Emblem Engage have discussed the origins of the game’s Emblems mechanic, and how it came about when thinking about the marriage systems of past entries in the series. This comes from an official interview with director Tsutomu Tei and producer Masahiro Higuchi plus Nintendo’s Genki Yokota and Kenta Nakanishi.
According to Nakanishi, with the marriage system in Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War, it took quite some time before players could actually marry someone and have children. The Emblems mechanic for Fire Emblem Engage was ultimately about wanting to have “pairing” gameplay that can be enjoyed more casually.
Here’s the full excerpt from the interview:
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Fire Emblem Engage reviews roundup
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Fire Emblem Engage is almost here, and reviews for the game are now starting to surface. Nintendo lifted an embargo it had in place moments ago.
This title is the latest entry in the series and the second for Switch following Fire Emblem: This time around, the goal is to collect 12 Emblem Rings and bring peace back to the Continent of Elyos. Once of the main hooks is the ability to team up with heroes from past Fire Emblem games including Marth, Roy, Ike, and more. Of course, the turn-based, tactical combat the franchise is known for is still present here.
Here’s a roundup of reviews for Fire Emblem Engage:
Fire Emblem Engage introduces Tiki
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The next character introduction is here for Fire Emblem Engage, and this time we’ve got a look at Tiki – who stems from the game’s Season Pass. The details were posted on the Japanese Twitter account. Translations were provided by Serenes Forest.
Tiki, known as the Dragon Princess Emblem, is an innocent girl that is descended from Divine Dragons. Here’s some information about how she works in battle:
