[Interview] Engine Software talks Switch ports: No More Heroes 1 and 2, Falcom games, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
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Engine Software has been behind some notable Switch ports that have recently landed on Switch. The studio handled No More Heroes 1 and 2 as well as Scott Pilgrim vs. The World – Complete Edition. Engine Software’s relationship has also continued with NIS America, working on The Legend of Heroes, Ys, and more for Switch.
Not too long ago, Nintendo Everything caught up Engine Software co-founder and vice president Ruud van de Moosdijk to talk more about these projects. We discussed a few other topics as well, including the never-ending rumors of new Switch hardware.
Here’s our full discussion:
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Stardew Valley version 1.5 update for consoles being submitted to certification
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The major 1.5 update for Stardew Valley draws nearer on Switch. On Twitter, developer ConcernedApe announced that “the update is being submitted to certification today.”
The original plan was to have the update ready on consoles by the end of January or early February. Based on progress, ConcernedApe believes that target is still “likely”.
We’ll let you know when Stardew Valley version 1.5 is officially live on Switch. You can read more about the update here.
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Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World: The Prophecy of the Throne gameplay trailer
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Spike Chunsoft has released a new gameplay trailer for Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World: The Prophecy of the Throne. Get a look at the video below.
Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World: The Prophecy of the Throne is due out for Switch on January 28 in Japan, January 29 in North America, and February 5 in Europe.
Project Warlock getting a physical release
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Project Warlock, which first came to Switch as an eShop download, is now getting a physical release. Super Rare Games is partnering with Buckshot Software and Crunching Koalas on the boxed version of the action-packed, old-school first-person shooter.
Project Warlock will have 4,000 physical units produced in total. Each copy includes all the content on its cart, a full-colour manual, interior artwork, an exclusive sticker, and three trading cards randomly selected from the five-card set.
Pre-orders begin on January 28 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET. Super Rare Games will have reservations here.
Here’s some information about Project Warlock:
The Wanderer: Frankenstein’s Creature getting a physical release in Japan
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The Wanderer: Frankenstein’s Creature, which has thus far been limited to the Switch eShop, is now getting a physical release. Listings from Yodobashi reveal that retail versions will be available, though only in Japan. Cosen is handling distribution.
The Wanderer: Frankenstein’s Creature will come in two forms. Along with a standard release, there are plans for a special edition. The latter version includes a cotton bag, notepad, soundtrack CD, and digital art book as bonuses.
The Wanderer: Frankenstein’s Creature will be offered physically in Japan starting on May 20. We’ll keep you informed about import pre-orders.
Umineko When They Cry Blossom: Symphony of Dream and Cat Box launch trailer
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Coinciding with next week’s release, Entergram and 07th Expansion have sent out the launch trailer for Umineko When They Cry Blossom: Symphony of Dream and Cat Box, their serial murder fantasy visual novel. We have it below.
Umineko When They Cry Blossom: Symphony of Dream and Cat Box arrives for Switch in Japan on January 28. A western release has not yet been announced.
The Pokemon Company announces new wave of bans for altered save data in Pokemon Sword & Shield and Pokemon Home
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The Pokemon Company has put out a new statement regarding the modification of save data in Pokemon Sword/Shield and Pokemon Home. According to Serebii.net, they call out the fact that some players have been using save data that has been altered, and suggest that it is ruining the experience for other players. They mention specifically the three games Pokemon Sword, Pokemon Shield, and Pokemon Home, and say that a new wave of bans is coming for those using hacked save data.
The bans being issued will not allow players to access Pokemon Home any longer, and will also restrict the online and trading features in Pokemon Sword/Shield. These bans can be permanent or temporary depending on the case, and no refunds will be issued for any content that was purchased in these games.
More: Pokemon Home, Pokemon Shield, Pokemon Sword
Marchen Forest: Mylne and the Forest Gift launch trailer
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Clouded Leopard Entertainment and PrimaryOrbit have issued a launch trailer for Marchen Forest: Mylne and the Forest Gift, an upcoming dungeon exploration RPG for Switch. We’ve included it below.
Marchen Forest: Mylne and the Forest Gift releases for Switch on January 28. In Japan and Asia, a physical release is planned.
Famitsu software sales (1/11/21 – 1/17/21) – Top 30
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NSW] Momotaro Dentetsu: Showa, Heisei, Reiwa mo Teiban! – 107,064 / 1,617,601
2. [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 36,009 / 6,553,618
3. [NSW] Ring Fit Adventure – 35,397 / 2,237,398
4. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 26,636 / 3,601,699
5. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 17,099 / 4,109,327
6. [NSW] Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics – 15,295 / 601,384
7. [NSW] Minecraft – 14,430 / 1,774,814
8. [NSW] Splatoon 2 – 11,640 / 3,743,798
9. [NSW] Super Mario Party – 10,069 / 1,797,617
10. [NSW] Pokemon Sword/Shield – 9,882 / 3,929,246
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury – first Japanese commercials
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Nintendo has come out with the first couple of Japanese commercials for Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury. Both can be seen below.
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury will be out worldwide on February 12.
