Level-5 CEO on how the company ended up developing Dragon Quest VIII
Posted on 3 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Level-5 has had a storied history with many iconic series on Nintendo systems, from the Professor Layton series to Inazuma Eleven among many others. One of the company’s earliest claims to fame however was Dragon Quest VIII.
In a recent interview with Yahoo Japan, Level-5 CEO Akihiko Hino detailed the events that led the company to developing a mainline entry in the iconic franchise. After expressing his disappointment with how certain aspects of Dragon Quest VII were handled, he was challenged by a producer to take on the project himself, leading to the development of one of the series’ most iconic entries.
We’ve translated Hino’s full comments after the jump.
More: Akihiro Hino, Dragon Quest VIII, highlight, interview, Level-5, top
Cave Bad footage
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Earlier this week, the roguelike adventure Cave Bad made it to Switch. Find some gameplay footage in the video below.
Cave Bad can be purchased as a digital download for Switch. More information and a trailer are located here.
More: Cave Bad, eastasiasoft, Panda Indie Studio
Screenshots of this week’s Nintendo Downloads – March 4, 2021
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Several new games out came out this week on the eShop. If you’re interested in checking out what’s new in screenshot form, take a look at the gallery below.
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Nintendo Minute – “Apex Legends Nintendo Switch Beginner Guide ft. Chad Grenier”
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta highlight Apex Legends on Switch with Chad Grenier. Check out the full episode below.
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Zelda: Skyward Sword Switch Joy-Con live on Amazon
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The Zelda: Skyward Sword Switch Joy-Con, which was announced last month, is now up for pre-order on Amazon. You can grab it here.
Note that this may sell out very quickly based on activity from other retailers. If you’re interested, be sure to order while you can.
Among Us update out now on Switch (version 2021.2.21)
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Among Us has been updated on Switch, bringing the game to version 2021.2.21. Today’s patch introduces what Innersloth says is a “small feature”.
Quickchat is now available. The functionality is “an easier, faster and safer option to play if you’re using text chat”.
Also note that Innersloth says Among Us currently has a glitch with lobbies, so players may encounter issues for just a short while. The team is currently working on a fix. A bigger update is planned for the game in the future as well.
More: Among Us, Innersloth, title update
ConnecTank debut trailer
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Natsume and YummyYummyTummy have shared a first trailer for ConnecTank, a 2D action-adventure game currently in development for Switch. We have it below.
ConnecTank launches on Switch this fall. You can check out additional information about the project here.
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Estranged: The Departure footage
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Yesterday, the first-person adventure game Estranged: The Departure made its way to Switch. We have some footage in the video below.
Estranged: The Departure is out now on the Switch eShop. Additional information and a trailer can be found here.
Narrative-driven tactical RPG The Way of Wrath confirmed for Switch
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
The Way of Wrath has been on Kickstarter over the past couple of weeks in hopes of funding the project. A €23,000 goal was reached, and with about a day remaining in the campaign, a Switch version has also been secured.
Here’s an overview of the narrative-driven tactical RPG as well as a trailer:
More: Animmal, The Way of Wrath
Two Point Hospital: Jumbo Edition launch trailer
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
SEGA and Two Point Studios have issued a launch trailer for Two Point Hospital: Jumbo Edition, a new package containing the base game, four expansions, and two item packs. View it below.
