Forever Entertainment developing Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
Posted on 5 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
If you’ve been wondering who the developer is behind Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, we now have that answer. It turns out Forever Entertainment is working on the port. That news comes from an official notice posted following the announcement.
This is the first time Nintendo and Forever Entertainment are working so closely together on a re-release. In 2021, Forever announced that it was receiving “significant financial backing” from the company. Read more about that here.
Eden Genesis Switch release date set for September
Posted on 5 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Eden Genesis is closing in on its release date, and on Switch, it should be arriving towards the end of the summer. Aeternum Game Studios confirmed today that it’s heading to Nintendo’s console this September.
Aeternum Game Studios previously announced its latest game at the end of last year. The original plan was to ship it in early 2024, but that target was missed.
For those that need a refresher on what to expect, check out the following overview:
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance daily demon vol. 68 – Khonsu
Posted on 5 months ago by Dawn in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Atlus is showing off yet another demon in Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, and this time around, we’ve got a look at Khonsu, who makes his first appearance in the series here since Devil Summoner.
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Rastan Saga II is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Switch
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Hamster has announced the latest Arcade Archives game for Switch, which will be Rastan Saga II. It’s due out worldwide on June 20, 2024.
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Harvest Days, cozy farming simulator, coming to Switch this July
Posted on 5 months ago by Nicolas in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Developer Family Devs and publisher Toplitz Productions have announced that their upcoming game Harvest Days will be making its way to Switch. It’s set to release in only a month, on July 25, 2024.
Harvest Days is described as a cozy open world farm building and management game. Players embody the role of a tired big city resident who decides to move to the rural Duda’s Village and develop an old abandoned farm. They’ll be able to engage in expected farming activities such as crafting, resource management, and the like, as well as take the time to befriend neighbors, adopt pets, and explore their new surroundings.
For more details on Harvest Days, check out the following overview.
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin lifetime sales surpass 2 million units
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Capcom has announced a new sales milestone for Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin. Following its recent launch on PlayStation 4, the game has breached 2 million units sold across all platforms. Prior to reaching this recent milestone, sales figures had been estimated at 1.9 million units sold as of March 2024.
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin originally released almost 3 years ago, in July 2021. The first game in the spin-off RPG series, Monster Hunter Stories, also recently released on Switch.
Here is the full report from Capcom:
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Ninja Slayer: Neo-Saitama in Flames announced for Switch
Posted on 5 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Kadokawa and Skeleton Crew Studio are bringing Ninja Slayer: Neo-Saitama in Flames to Switch, both companies revealed today. The title is coming up quickly with its July 24, 2024 release date set.
Ninja Slayer: Neo-Saitama in Flames, which is based on the popular manga, is an action platformer. Players will take control of the Ninja Slayer as he battles evil ninjas, all to avenge the death of his wife and child.
We have more details in the following overview:
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Deluxe Edition announced for Switch
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January 17: Bandai Namco is bringing Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Deluxe Edition to Switch, the company just announced. We have a confirmed release date of July 11, 2024.
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Deluxe Edition, a combat flight sim that first debuted in 2019, “recreates the thrilling experience and explosive action of the original game” on Nintendo’s console. The 2-8 player multiplayer combat will be available, along with other features. Additional DLC not included in the Deluxe Edition is planned to be available to buy after launch.
Rhythm game Kamitsubaki City Ensemble announced for Switch
Posted on 5 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Today, Kamitsubaki Studio and Studio Lalala unveiled Kamitsubaki City Ensemble for Switch. The game launches on August 29, 2024.
Kamitsubaki City Ensemble is a rhythm game at its core, though it sounds like it’ll have a story that plays an important role. The plot revolves around “AI girls who were awoken after the apocalypse use special song magic to create melodies with you, in an effort to restart the world.”
Here’s a bunch of additional information:
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Switch vs. Wii graphics comparison
Posted on 5 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii | 0 comments
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD was just announced for Switch today, and a new video offers a graphics comparison that puts it up against the original Wii version. 3DS is technically included here as well, as that was essentially the Wii version at a lower resolution.
As far as we know, Donkey Kong Country Returns will now run in full HD on Switch, but otherwise it’s largely the same. One bonus is that the new levels made for the 3DS version will be included in the latest version.
