PlatinumGames on Astral Chain’s ice cream and box juggling mini-games, studio’s variety
Posted on 3 years ago by Oni Dino(@Oni_Dino) in News, Switch | 0 comments
As part of a Famitsu interview featuring Astral Chain director Takahisa Taura, supervisor Hideki Kamiya, and Yoko Taro from Square Enix, there was discussion about all three developers being the type to include a lot of variety in their games.
Astral Chain was one of PlatinumGames’ latest titles, and contained some detective segments and different types of mini-games like ice cream and box juggling. Taura recognizes that some players weren’t fans of those extras, but feels their existence is justified since they’re not mandatory.
Taura said:
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Nintendo Minute – “Playing Scott Pilgrim vs. The World with Anamanaguchi”
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 catch up with the band Anamanaguchi to play some Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game – Complete Edition and talk about their experience writing music for the game. Check out the full episode below.
The Art of Trover Saves the Universe on the way
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Dark Horse has put out a number of gaming-related art books over the years, and the tradition now continues with The Art of Trover Saves the Universe. Coming in at nearly 200 pages, the book offers a closer look at the Switch title.
Here’s the official synopsis:
Video: “Six Quick Things! with the Director of Immortals Fenyx Rising”
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Nintendo has shared a brief video interview with Scott Phillips, the director of Immortals Fenyx Rising. Below, Phillips explains how the game’s Greek mythology inspired story and customizable, open-world gameplay came to Switch.
Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World: The Prophecy of the Throne day one update out now (version 1.0.1), patch notes
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Coinciding with the launch of Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World: The Prophecy of the Throne, a day one update is available. The game is now at version 1.0.1.
Today’s patch notes are as follows:
R-Type Final 2 confirmed for April launch in the west
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
NIS America has dated R-Type Final 2 for the west. Fans in North America, Europe, and Oceania can get their hands on the game on April 30.
Just a few days ago, R-Type Final 2 was given an April 29 release date in Japan.
Here’s an overview of the game:
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Nintendo Power Podcast episode #35 now live
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
The latest episode of Nintendo Power podcast is now live. This time around, it’s a Capcom-filled episode with talk regarding Monster Hunter Rise and more.
Here’s the full episode:
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Pre-order New Pokemon Snap at Target, get an exclusive magnetic photo frame
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Target has revealed an exclusive pre-order bonus for New Pokemon Snap. By reserving the game, you’ll be provided with a magnetic photo frame. We have a look at it above.
New Pokemon Snap launches for Switch on April 30.
More: Bandai Namco, New Pokemon Snap, pre-order, Target
PlatinumGames’ Hideki Kamiya again comments on Bayonetta 3 and when we’ll hear more
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We recently reported that PlatinumGames’ Hideki Kamiya said he hopes to give an update on Bayonetta 3 sometime in 2021. As part of an interview with VGC, Kamiya again commented on the game’s status and when we’ll hear more.
Here’s the full exchange between the two sides:
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Nintendo now fully owns the Astral Chain IP
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The Astral Chain IP was previously held by both Nintendo and developer PlatinumGames. Now, however, that’s no longer the case.
PlatinumGames boss Atsushi Inaba confirmed to VGC that Astral Chain fully belongs to Nintendo. There were questions regarding its ownership after the official website changed its copyright, and PlatinumGames was no longer included.
