Nintendo on how Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club came to be, coming up with Emio’s smile
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Nintendo just published a new Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club developer interview in which we learn how the game came to be, and also got insight into the making of the smile for Emio (or the Smiling Man).
Producer Yoshio Sakamoto and assistant producer Kaori Miyachi took part in the discussion. According to Sakamoto, there weren’t plans for Emio while working on the Famicom Detective Club remakes. However, after seeing Mages work on that release, he “began to seriously think about creating something new again and was motivated to write a new story.”
Here’s the full excerpt from the interview:
Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream Open Network Test planned, full details
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We’ve got a bit of news for Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream fans, as Bandai Namco today announced a new Open Network Test which fans will be able to download on the eShop. The event will be taking place on Switch and other platforms late next month.
For those that participate, players can explore the virtual world and engage in 20-player raids against unique and vicious enemies such as The Skull Reaper and Sword Golem. They’ll also be able to experience the roles of their favorite characters from the series.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom “Master Works” art book heading to Japan
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May 10: Nintendo is gearing up to release an official art book for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom known as the “Master Works”. It will be available on August 30, 2024.
The book has 464 pages of content, including various art, concept art from early stages of development, setting documents, storyboards, documents about the history of Hyrule, and a discussion about the game’s setting. Everything is spread out across three chapters covering the art, design materials, and story. It offers a behind the scenes look at the development of the game. It includes comments from the staff as well.
Finalizer Super Transformation is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Switch
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Hamster will release Finalizer Super Transformation as the latest Arcade Archives game on Switch, the company announced today. A worldwide release is planned for August 29, 2024.
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Pizza Tower Switch gameplay
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Pizza Tower just landed on Switch, and 25 minutes of gameplay is available. The title was not only announced for the system today, but debuted right after the presentation as well.
Catch up on everything you need to know in the following overview:
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GigaBash reveals Mighty DLC with R.O.J.A.K, Balzarr
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More support is coming to GigaBash, as a new “Mighty” DLC pack has been revealed. It will release on September 5, 2024.
R.O.J.A.K and Balzarr will be added as new playable characters. Balzarr is a Titan from outer space while R.O.J.A.K. is a battle mech controlled by an uncoordinated team of Mighty Warriors.
Further details about the DLC can be found in the following rundown:
More: DLC, GigaBash, Passion Republic Games
Castlevania Dominus Collection gameplay
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Following up on today’s surprise reveal and release, we’ve got gameplay for Castlevania Dominus Collection. Dawn of Sorrow, Portrait of Ruin, and Order of Ecclesia are shown.
If you happened to miss today’s news, you can expect the following from the release:
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 1st announced for Switch
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A Trails remake has been revealed, with The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 1st on the way to Switch. Look for it sometime in 2025.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky was originally released on PC, and later PlayStation platforms. It never appeared on a Nintendo system previously. According to the announcement, it’s “a turn-based RPG saga that sets you on a journey to find a missing father and exterminate dangerous beasts”. The remake will now be in full 3D.
Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics gets Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter trailer
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The game-specific trailers for Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics continue on, and today, Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter is being spotlighted. Aside from mashing up different franchises. the game was known for Variable Assist to let your partner support you.
Refresh yourself on what to expect from Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics in the following overview:
Doraemon Dorayaki Shop Story gets surprise Switch release
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A few games were shadowdropped on Switch today, including Doraemon Dorayaki Shop Story.
This one comes from Kairosoft, a company you may recognize for its many simulation titles on the platform. Doraemon Dorayaki Shop Story follows the same sort of pattern, but throws Doraemon into the mix.
Here’s the official overview with full details:
