Spirit Hunter: Death Mark II confirmed for the west, out in 2023
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Spirit Hunter: Death Mark II will be released in the west in 2023, Aksys Games confirmed at Anime Expo 2022 today.
The game has thus far been known as its Japanese title Shinigami: Shibito Magire. It was funded via crowdfunding at the very end of 2019. Most recently, it was delayed from September 15 to December 1 in Japan.
Shuuen no Virche -ErroR:salvation- coming west in 2023
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Today, Aksys Games announced that it’s bringing Shuuen no Virche -ErroR:salvation- to the west. The otome visual novel is expected to hit overseas territories in 2023.
Shuuen no Virche -ErroR:salvation- first appeared on Switch in Japan last October. This is the first time we’re hearing about plans for localization.
Radiant Tale seeing western release
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Another announcement from Aksys Games coming out of Anime Expo 2022 is that Radiant Tale is heading west. A release window was not provided, however.
Radiant Tale has been on Switch since its Japanese debut back in May. This is one of Idea Factory’s otome visual novels.
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Social thriller Inescapable announced for Switch
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At Anime Expo 2022 today, publisher Aksys Games and developer Dreamloop Games announced the social thriller Inescapable. Switch and other platforms will be getting the title in 2023.
Inescapable takes place on a tropical island resort in which the main character has been kidnapped and forced to participate in a twisted reality TV show with ten strangers. Those that make it to the end will be given $500,000, but the catch is that the island has no rules and no escape. Aksys says the story “explores human nature and how far people will go for social clout, wealth, and their own desires – and how much further they might be willing to go when they have permission to ignore the rules.”
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Digimon Survive first English gameplay
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Bandai Namco showed off the first English gameplay from Digimon Survive at Anime Expo 2022 today. We’ve seen plenty of trailers thus far and some footage in Japanese, but this is our first proper look at the localized build.
You can learn more about Digimon Survive by checking out the following overview:
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Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope producer on the game’s origins and the need to be “surprising”
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Speaking with Nintendo Everything, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope producer Xavier Manzanares has discussed the origins of the project and how it came to be.
According to Manzanares, the team first sat down around Summer 2018 and discussed what the future could be. Having a follow-up be “surprising” was key, and making it stand out from Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle was important in order to move forward. That led to a change in how Sparks of Hope handles battles as well as expanding the scope to allow for more exploration and gameplay features.
[Preview] WrestleQuest wants to be an RPG for everyone, not just wrestling fans
Posted on 2 years ago by Nicholas Serpa in Previews, Switch eShop | 0 comments
2017’s Golf Story proved that there is a market for sports-themed RPGs, and Mega Cat Studios’ upcoming title WrestleQuest is attempting to bring a similar style of retro-themed gameplay and role-playing to the sport of wrestling (or wrasslin’, if you prefer). Rather than taking a serious simulation-focused approach, WrestleQuest leans hard into the absurdity and humor that often takes place in the sport in real life and cranks it all up as high as possible. I had a chance to check out the game at Summer Game Fest recently, and although I don’t yet have a full sense for just how deep WrestleQuest’s RPG mechanics will go, wrestling fans will certainly find a lot to love here.
WrestleQuest takes the concept of idolizing one’s heroes to a literal interpretation, as the protagonist of the game – Muchacho Man – lives in a world where there are giant statues of famous wrestlers scattered all over the place. If you’re familiar with the major names in the history of modern wrestling – Macho Man Savage, Andre the Giant, Jake the Snake, etc. – you’ll run across quite a few cameos in the game that you can interact with in some capacity. These real-life athletes act as the main protagonist’s guiding sources of inspiration as he tries to get his wrestling career up and running.
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NIS America hosting Switch eShop sale, some games at lowest prices ever
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A new NIS America sale is running on the Switch eShop, and some games are currently at their lowest prices ever such as Fallen Legion Revenants, Monark, Penny-Punching Princess, The Cruel King and the Great Hero, and The Longest Five Minutes. Other classics like Disgaea and Ys are also included.
Here’s the full lineup:
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Ubisoft ending online services for three more Wii U games
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments
Ubisoft has announced that it is ending online services for another round of Wii U games. Assassin’s Creed III, Rayman Legends, and ZombiU will go offline on September 1, 2022.
Ubisoft explained in a statement: “Closing the online services for some older games allows us to focus our resources on delivering great experiences for players who are playing newer or more popular titles.”
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Mario Golf: Super Rush providing Waluigi overalls as Ranked Match reward
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Mario Golf: Super Rush is now offering players a chance to unlock Waluigi’s classic overalls as part of the latest Ranked Match reward. His look is iconic to fans, but we also have a look at the design above.
You can unlock the alternate costume for Waluigi by reaching the rank of A- or above in the online Ranked Match mode. The game provides points each time you play a round, and you can earn even more by performing well and defeating higher ranked opponents. Once you’ve unlocked Waluigi’s overalls in Mario Golf: Super Rush, head to the character select screen, hover over the character, and press the “L” button to swap.
