Falcom and Nippon Ichi Software talk The Legend of Heroes Switch ports, more support planned
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Falcom hasn’t had much of a presence on Nintendo platforms, but that has really started to change with Switch. The company’s biggest franchises – Ys and The Legend of Heroes – are now starting to be made more widely available on the platform.
Nippon Ichi Software has largely been responsible for bringing Falcom’s games to Switch (with Engine Software handling porting). Ys VIII, Ys IX, The Legend of Heroes Trails of Cold Steel III, and The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV are all on the console thanks to their support. Meanwhile, Clouded Leopard Entertainment are helping to put other entries in The Legend of Heroes series on the system, though they’ve only been announced for Japan and Asia at present.
In a recent issue of Famitsu, Falcom president Toshihiro Kondo spoke with the Japanese magazine about the company’s Switch support. He was joined by Nippon Ichi Software boss Sohei Niikawa with the two also discussing the recently-released Switch version of The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV.
Here’s our full translation:
Mario Golf: Super Rush teaser site open
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo has opened the teaser site for Mario Golf: Super Rush, accessible here. There’s currently a trailer to view and previously-shared information to check out, though it should be updated with additional content prior to launch.
Mario Golf: Super Rush is due out for Switch on June 25. Stay tuned for more information about the game.
More: Camelot, Mario Golf: Super Rush
[Review] New Pokemon Snap
Posted on 3 years ago by Dennis Gagliardotto(@LyonHart_) in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: April 30, 2021
Developer: Bandai Namco
Publisher: Nintendo
It’s been two decades after the original release of Pokemon Snap on Nintendo 64, and since then fans have been both nostalgic and petitioning for a worthy successor. Despite its failure, when the Wii U was Nintendo’s current console on the market, many were certain that a new entry would materialize as the GamePad seemed like the perfect controller for a truly next generation Pokemon Snap experience. New Pokemon Snap now finally sees the long awaited and almost mythical release of a sequel on Switch, and brings a slew of new features, replayability, and stunning graphics that lets us look at Pokemon in a way we’ve never seen them before. It lets players get up close and personal with their trusty cameras once again to take wondrous shots, all in the comfort of their own home or on the go instead of a Blockbuster.
More: Bandai Namco, highlight, New Pokemon Snap, top
Clannad Side Stories Switch physical pre-orders open, supports English
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Clannad Side Stories is coming to Switch this month. The title is confirmed to be supporting English, and will be getting a worldwide release. However, only Japan will be receiving a physical version.
Fortunately, much like the digital edition, Clannad Side Stories will also support English at retail. Fans of the game can import a boxed copy and play through the entire experience in English.
Clannad Side Stories launches for Switch on May 20. Pre-order the physical version on Play-Asia here.
More: Clannad Side Stories, Key, Play-Asia, pre-order, prototype
Sturmwind EX getting a physical release on Switch
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Sturmwind EX, a shoot ’em up for the Dreamcast before releasing on Switch in 2019, was initially offered on the eShop. Now thanks to Pix’n Love, a physical release is in the cards.
Sturmwind EX will be offered with a standard copy and collector’s edition. If you opt for the latter, you’ll receive:
More: Duranik, Pix'n Love, Sturmwind EX
Cotton Reboot! coming west in June
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
When we last heard about Cotton Reboot!, it was planned for a Q1 2021 release in the west. The game appears to have been delayed slightly as retailer listings as well as the eShop show a final date of June 25.
For those that missed our previous coverage on Cotton Reboot!, check out the following overview and trailer:
More: Beep, Cotton Reboot, ININ Games, Success
Story of Seasons devs on the need for simultaneous worldwide releases
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
With some games that first launch in Japan, there can be a delay for when it finally reaches fans in North America and Europe. Story of Seasons has been one example of this, but thankfully the gap is decreasing dramatically. It took almost a year for Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town to head west after its Japanese debut, but with Pioneers of Olive Town, the title was made available in the west just one month later.
Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town director Hikaru Nakano and producer Dai Takemura spoke about the need for worldwide simultaneous launches in an interview with Dengeki Online. We’ve included our full translation of their comments below.
Famitsu readers vote on favorite villagers and more in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A few weeks ago, Animal Crossing: New Horizons celebrated its first anniversary. Japanese magazine Famitsu looked back on the game’s past twelve months by hosting a survey in which readers were asked about various topics such as their favorite villager, favorite seasonal event, and more.
Below are the ranking results:
Curved Space – National Space Day trailer
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
In celebration of National Space Day, Maximum Games and Only By Midnight released a new trailer for the arcade-style twin-stick shooter Curved Space. Watch it below.
Curved Space is planned for June 18 on Switch. Head on over here for additional information.
Nintendo Minute – “Nintendo Switch Lite Blue Unboxing + Color Comparison”
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 do their own unboxing and color comparison for the blue Switch Lite. Check out the full episode below.
