Takashi Tokita (Square Enix) teases Switch game
Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 13 Comments
Yesterday, we reported on Square Enix and its increased focus on the Switch. It seems like that was not just marketing speak – today, Takashi Tokita, who works at Square Enix, posted a photo of the Switch on his Twitter account with the caption “Top-secret mission starts!”. While not exactly an official announcement, it does seem pretty likely that he has started work on a Switch game. Whether it’s a brand-new game or a port is impossible to say at this point.
Tokita has been with Square Enix since 1985 and as such has been involved with numerous projects in a variety of roles. Some of his most notable achievements include being one of the directors of Chrono Trigger and directing Parasite Eve. He has also been heavily involved with the various Final Fantasy IV spin-offs and re-releases over the years.
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The Alliance Alive – Talents footage
Posted on 8 years ago by Jake in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
FuRyu has released a gameplay video for The Alliance Alive, showing the game’s Talents system. Talents are abilities that characters can learn for different strategies and playstyles. They require points to learn, which are acquired by all characters by winning battles. A few of these talents include:
– “Continue the Fight Ability” – restores 1 SP per turn
– “Scouting Skill” – decreases enemy awareness
– “Negotiations and Bargaining” – decreases shop costs by 25%
More: FuRyu, Japan, The Alliance Alive
Dylan Cuthbert on Switch, Star Fox old-school re-make pitch, Star Fox Command, “X” staying in Japan, more
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, General Nintendo, News, Switch, Wii U | 35 Comments
Q-Games founder Dylan Cuthbert conducted a new Reddit AMA today. As a Star Fox developer who has played an influential role in the Star Fox series, he had plenty to say about the franchise. He spoke about an old-school re-make pitched to Nintendo, working on Star Fox Command (and its endings), and his own personal ideas for a new game. Cuthbert also weighed in on Switch, Nintendo’s Game Boy title for “X” and why it never left Japan, and more.
We’ve collected a number of important responses from the Reddit AMA below. You can read the full thing right here.
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Media Create software sales (3/27/17 – 4/2/17) – Top 50
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 1 Comment
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./01. [3DS] Monster Hunter Double Cross
02./00. [PS4] Warriors Stars #
03./00. [PS4] Blue Reflection: Maboroshi ni Mau – Shoujo no Ken #
04./00. [3DS] Mario Sports Superstars
05./02. [NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild #
06./00. [PSV] Warriors Stars #
07./03. [NSW] 1-2-Switch
08./00. [PSV] Blue Reflection: Maboroshi ni Mau – Shoujo no Ken #
09./00. [PSV] Re:Zero – Kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu – Death or Kiss #
10./04. [PS4] Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands
11./09. [PS4] NieR: Automata
12./06. [3DS] Pokemon Sun / Moon
13./05. [PS4] Horizon: Zero Dawn #
14./10. [WIU] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
15./14. [3DS] Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS
16./08. [PS4] Kingdom Hearts HD I.5 + II.5 ReMIX
17./00. [PS4] Re:Zero – Kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu – Death or Kiss #
18./00. [PSV] Chaos;Child: Love Chu Chu!! #
19./07. [PSV] Accel World Vs. Sword Art Online: Millennium Twilight
20./15. [PS4] Grand Theft Auto V [New Price Edition]
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Pokemon Sun/Moon – various Mega Stones released with passcode
Posted on 8 years ago by Jake in 3DS, News | 1 Comment
Pokemon Sun and Moon players can pick up a few Mega Stones through the online Mystery Gift. By using the code INTIMIDATE on the in-game Mystery Gift section, players can get Mawilite, Beedrillite, Audinite, and Medichamite. There will be a similar distribution next month for Pidgeotite and Steelixite.
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Miitomo – new Miitomo Drop stage and items (4/6/17)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
Miitomo has been updated with more content. Users will find a new stage, along with some brand new items.
“Folklore in the forest! Fairy Fashion #1” is the new stage. It includes the following:
– Forest fairy wig (set)
– Forest fairy top (set)
– Forest fairy skirt (set)
– Forest fairy shoes (set)
And as far as the new items go, you can nab the following:
– Ponytail wig
– Classic sailor suit top (set)
– Classic sailor suit skirt (set)
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Dragon Sinker trailer
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, Videos | 2 Comments
Today, Kemco brought out its latest downloadable RPG Dragon Sinker on the 3DS eShop in both North America and Europe. View the official trailer below.
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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 composer says it’s the largest production he’s worked on, trying to top the original
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 69 Comments
Yasunori Mitsuda is the lead composer on Xenoblade Chronicles 2. On his personal Facebook page this week, he provided a status update on the music.
Recording for Xenoblade Chronicles 2’s music appears to be pretty much complete. It was worked on by 150 people (note: in case this isn’t clear, this is just the musicians), the largest production Mitsuda has been involved with. The mixing process for music began this week.
More: Monolith Soft, top, Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Project manager says Sonic Mania physical edition is something SEGA “would love to do”
Posted on 8 years ago by Zack in Switch | 4 Comments
It looks like SEGA is considering releasing a physical edition for Sonic Mania, according to SEGA Product Manager Jim Dyer. While it’s not confirmed yet, the positive feedback received at SXSW for the idea seems to have helped sway SEGA towards a physical release.
From an interview on Twinfinite.com, Dyer had this to say on the possibility of a physical version of Sonic Mania:
“We would love to do one. We want the community to know that we are listening, and at SXSW they suggested a lot of interest in us following through with a physical release. But we’re also aware that audience approves of anything Sonic related, so while we are listening and it is something we’d like to do, at this stage we are going to see how it goes.”
As Sonic Mania is releasing on the Switch as well, this would obviously mean that Switch owners would be able to get their hands on a physical release as well. Only time will tell at this point.
More: Headcannon, Jim Dyer, PagodaWest Games, SEGA, Sonic Mania, Tantalus
Animal Gods dev interested in Switch version
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Animal Gods finally appeared on the Wii U eShop today. In the future, it may end up on Switch as well.
Still Games told one fan on Facebook that they’re fans of the console, and porting it over is a “goal”. There’s definitely no talk about a potential release window at this time, but we’ll keep an eye out for news going forward.
