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Rune Factory chief director Shiro Maekawa has commented on what to expect from the series’ new game, and also confirmed that Rune Factory 6 will be released in the future.

Fans that tuned in to the last Nintendo Direct in September saw the franchise make two announcements. Along with Rune Factory 3 Special, we’re also getting a new title entirely. However, details on the latter title have not yet been provided.

Fire Emblem Heroes Sage of Khadein?

Sage of Khadein? has been announced as a new summoning event for Fire Emblem Heroes. This will include a new Paralogue Story.

The lineup of features heroes includes Nino: Spirited Sorcerer (voiced by Sarah Blandly, art by Miwabe Sakura), Ursula: Royal-Blue Crow (voiced by Misty Lee, art by Suzuki Rika), Byleth: Fount of Learning (voiced by Zach Aguilar, art by Azusa), and Linde: Bound by Fate as a duo (voiced by Julie Ann Taylor + Heather Halley, art by Kousei Horiguchi). Nino’s learnable skills are Child’s Compass, Glimmer, Atk/Spd Finish 4, Spd Preempt 3, and Time’s Pulse 4. Ursula can use Crow’s Crystal, Moonbow, Chill Spd/Res 3, and Panic Smoke 4. Byleth has Guide’s Hourglass, Sublime Heaven, Spd/Res Finish 3, and Lull Spd/Res 3. Finally, it’s Celestial Globe, Luna, Remote Sparrow, S/R Far Trace 3, and Def/Res Smoke 3 for Linde.

NEScape

8 Bit Legit is bringing NEScape to Switch, according to an eShop listing. It will be available in just a few days, as it’s already scheduled for January 13, 2023.

NEScape was actually funded previously on Kickstarter. In 2020, nearly $40,000 was raised to help bring it to life. The game was made playable on the NES itself, but now it’ll be offered on Nintendo’s current console.

AlphaLink gameplay

AlphaLink made it to Switch this week following a previous delay, and gameplay has emerged. We now have a closer look at the arena shooter.

Further information about the title can be found in the following overview:

Guntech 2 gameplay

Following the release of Guntech 2 on Switch this week, a new round of gameplay has emerged. We’ve got a closer look at the arcade shooter.

Those interested in learning more about the title can check out the following overview:

Mortal Shell frame rate resolution

Thanks to Digital Foundry, we have a closer look at Mortal Shell: Complete Edition from a technical perspective, including frame rate and resolution. While the port is impressive in some ways, it’s clear that the hardware struggles when it comes to performance.

Here’s a roundup of notable tidbits:

Tales of more remasters

Bandai Namco published an official FAQ on its Japanese website for Tales of Symphonia Remastered, which includes topics such as why the RPG was chosen to be remastered as well as the possibility of other remasters in the series. It also goes over some of the improvements and more.

Our translation of the notable Q&A excerpts can be found below.

Kemco RPG Selection Vol. 2

The Kemco RPG Selection Vol. 2 has been announced as a new Switch physical release. All copies contain Asdivine Hearts II, Revenant Dogma, Fernz Gate, and Alvastia Chronicles.

Kemco RPG Selection Vol. 2 has thus far only been announced for Japan. However, English will be included, and it can be played on any Switch system regardless of region.

This week’s Switch eShop charts are as follows:

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2021: Moon Escape

Publisher Incube8 Games, along with developer Mike Yamato, has announced that the open-world adventure 2021: Moon Escape will be released digitally on Switch. It recently had a physical cartridge run on the Game Boy as well – which makes sense given the aesthetic. 

2021: Moon Escape takes place in a galaxy devastated by an unprecedented war. The game has you playing as Tars Nunien, “a paladin of the Marked Brotherhood, whose only mission is to return the enemy war plans to the capital planet Astra Nova in the hope of organizing the last desperate defense against the terrible Kisur Barbarians.”


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