GBA game Sigma Star Saga making a return
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WayForward, the studio behind Shantae, just announced that it’s bringing back the GBA game Sigma Star Saga. It launches in 2025.
Sigma Star Saga is making its return after twenty years. WayForward isn’t confirming Switch support just yet, but given the studio’s output, that’s practically a lock.
Sigma Star Saga is a sci-fi adventure title featuring 2D space shooter and RPG elements. The re-release is being built with Limited Run Games’ Carbon Engine.
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Okami director says the dev team was “weak”, sales were “huge failure”
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In a recent video, Okami director Hideki Kamiya and environment artist Ikumi Nakamura. The two spoke about various topics, including the team behind the game and the initial poor sales.
According to Kamiya, Okami was intended to feature “a dream team” of developers. However, he actually believes that the group was ultimately “weak”, before adding how there “was a very drastic contrast within.”
Kamiya stated:
Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island update adds Tatsumi Shiren and more
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The second big update for Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island was just made available, and it’s highlighted by new playable character Tatsumi Shiren.
That’s not all to the update. Also included are more dungeon floors for deeper exploration, a “Basic Training” mode, and more.
Here’s the full rundown:
Nintendo Switch Sports getting basketball as new sport
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June 18: Nintendo isn’t finished with Nintendo Switch Sports, and just revealed basketball is coming to the game. It will be available as a free update this summer.
Players can use motion controls to sink as many baskets as they can within the time limit in the solo Three-Point Challenge. Also available, four players can compete locally in Five-Streak Battle or Three-Point Contest, and you can dribble, pass and score in two-on-two matches locally or online.
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Famitsu’s most wanted games – July 7, 2024
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It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. This week, Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake and Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom appear for the first time.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between June 19 and June 25.
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet detail summer Tera Raid Battle events
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We only typically hear about new Tera Raid Battle events for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet one at a time, but a smattering of them were just announced.
New activities are planned starting at the end of this upcoming week. Pikachu, Dondozo, Gimmighoul, and Dragonite will be featured.
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Upcoming Japanese eShop releases for the week of July 11, 2024
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Nintendo has updated the Japanese release schedule on Switch for the week of July 11, 2024. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
Pre-order updates – July 7, 2024
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The Battle Cats Unite launch trailer
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Ponos put out a new launch trailer for its Switch game The Battle Cats Unite. After its original launch a few years ago, we finally saw it in the west this week.
Fairy Tail 2 announced for Switch
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June 18: During today’s Nintendo Direct, Koei Tecmo announced Fairy Tale 2. The game launches on Switch this winter.
Fairy Tail 2 is an action RPG based on the popular manga and anime and is a direct sequel to the 2020 title. More information can be found in the following overview:
