[Review] Rune Factory 5
Posted on 2 years ago by Nicholas Serpa in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: March 22, 2022
Developer: Hakama
Publisher: XSEED Games / Marvelous
The producer of the Rune Factory franchise, Yoshifumi Hashimoto, once summarized the games as “Harvest Moon where you wield a sword.” And while that’s technically true, it’s a bit reductive; not content in being merely another set of farming-focused slice of life experiences, the Rune Factory games lean deeper into the “role-playing” aspects of their fantasy settings, giving you more room to explore, fight, craft and shape your experience to your liking then Harvest Moon ever has. Rune Factory 5 is the first 3D entry in the franchise since 2011’s Tides of Destiny, and thus feels primed to capture the attention of more new fans than ever before. While this new entry may lack the overall polish in its mechanics and presentation that it deserves, Rune Factory 5 is still an overall rewarding experience full of charm that I thoroughly enjoyed.
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Dragalia Lost soon to end service
Posted on 2 years ago by Nicolas in Mobile, News | 0 comments
New information has released concerning Dragalia Lost’s future plans, and sadly, it seems that the game is nearing the end of its lifespan. It’s been announced that no new content is planned to be added past July 2022.
This comes to us through the game’s official website, with a post detailing what the remaining future of Dragalia has to offer. The last set of new adventurers will be added on March 31, 2022 and existing summoning showcases and event revivals will be recycled in the coming months. Beyond that however, the only content updates the game will receive will be for the main campaign and certain quests, with the main campaign itself set to end in July. The game itself will come to a close and end distribution some time after that, with more details to be provided in the future.
More: Cygames, Dragalia Lost
Kraken Academy launch trailer
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Fellow Traveller and Happy Broccoli Games have issued a launch trailer for Kraken Academy, a time travelling adventure title. It’s just about to make its debut on Switch.
For more on Kraken Academy, read the following overview:
Rumor: Ubisoft making Immortals Fenyx Rising sequel, new 2.5D Prince of Persia
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 0 comments
Xfire has a report on an apparent future Ubisoft presentation event, and is also sharing rumored details about upcoming projects from the company. The site’s article is based on “several sources with direct knowledge” pertaining to the company’s plans.
Xfire claims that Ubisoft’s event would have taken place prior to E3, but “recent world events seemingly put those plans on hold.” The site goes on to say that “a total of 20 games are lined up and ready for some form of an announcement in the near future – whether at the delayed event or otherwise – from brand new game reveals, to development updates, release dates, and trailers.”
Switch update out now (version 14.0.0), “groups” feature included
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo has just released a new 14.0.0 firmware update for Switch, and it’s rather significant. Users can finally use a “groups” feature to help organize their games on the home menu.
To create a new group, go all the way to the right and select “All Software”. You can then press the “L” button to start an actual group. You can sort through your content by last time played, play time, title, and publisher. After this, you can even arrange how the software will be displayed. The final step is simply creating a group name.
Other than the ability to create groups, today’s update also includes some changes for Bluetooth audio volume.
The full patch notes for the 14.0.0 Switch firmware update are as follows:
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Boreal Tenebrae launches on Switch next month, new trailer
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Publisher RedDeerGames, along with developer Snot Bubbles Productions, have announced a final release date for the Switch version of Boreal Tenebrae. A release is planned for April 8, 2022.
The game was originally announced for Switch last June. However, a specific date wasn’t provided at the time.
Boreal Tenebrae is said to be “a dark retro adventure in the style of 90s PlayStation 1 classics, with cartoonish graphics and synth wave music to deepen the atmosphere of horror.” More information can be found below.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection boxart, pre-orders
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, News, Switch | 0 comments
Retailer listings for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection have started to go live with pre-orders following the game’s announcement earlier in the month, and we now have a look at the official boxart. Take a look at the packaging image above.
Fans will be getting a ton of different games here. As a reminder, the full lineup includes:
Sky Gamblers: Air Supremacy 2 gameplay
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Sky Gamblers: Air Supremacy 2 won’t be appearing on Switch until a few days from now, but we’ve got an early look at gameplay. 25 minutes of footage is now available.
Learn more about Sky Gamblers: Air Supremacy 2 with the following overview:
Haunted House Renovator announced for Switch
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Today, publisher PlayWay and developer Image Power announced Haunted House Renovator. As the name implies, it’s a game all about restoring haunted houses so that they can become hospitable.
Below is some additional information via the official overview:
Gotta Protectors: Cart of Darkness English version still happening, physical version revealed, new trailer
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Gotta Protectors: Cart of Darkness, otherwise known as Susume!! Mamotte Knight: Hime no Totsugeki Serenade, released on Switch in Japan back in 2019 though fans in the west have been waiting for the English version. It’s taken a few years, but there’s finally news to report.
8-4 is handling the English location of Gotta Protectors: Cart of Darkness. Additionally, Limited Run Games has confirmed plans for a physical release. There’ll even be a collector’s edition with a special box, soundtrack, art interview book, trading cards, and 8-bit sprite pins.
