Capcom explains why it brought back Monster Hunter Stories
Posted on 6 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 0 comments
In a recent interview, Capcom spoke about the decision to bring back the original Monster Hunter Stories. The game just came to new platforms last week, including Switch.
Famitsu caught up with producer Yoshihiro Akira to talk about the updated version. When asked about why Monster Hunter Stories was brought back following its original 3DS launch, he shared the following:
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[Let’s Talk] June 2024 Nintendo Direct reactions
Posted on 6 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch | 0 comments
The June 2024 Nintendo Direct aired this week, and it was a pretty big presentation. Considering where we’re at in the Switch’s lifecycle, there were quite a number of big announcements.
From Nintendo itself, it opened the show by announcing Mario & Luigi: Brotherhood – a surprise in its own given how many fans thought the series was dead, especially after main developer AlphaDream closed its doors. The news didn’t stop there though, as Super Mario Party Jamboree and Donkey Kong Country Returns HD were revealed as well. One of the biggest announcements of the show, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, will see Zelda herself take the starring role in a new 2D entry. Finally, we’ve all been waiting forever for Metroid Prime 4, and we got our first glimpse of it this week and a 2025 release window.
There’s a lot of other things we could bring up, including third-party content. Highlights include Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake (and the first two entries getting the same treatment), Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, Fantasian Neo Dimension, and Ace Attorney Investigations Collection. You can catch up on all of the news here.
What did you think of the June 2024 Nintendo Direct? Which games are you most interested in? Let us know in the comments.
June 2024 Nintendo Direct pre-orders roundup
Posted on 6 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
We’ve set up a post to gather together notable Switch pre-orders relating to announcements from the June 2024 Nintendo Direct that just wrapped up a little while ago. Retailers have started putting up some new listings following the reveals.
This post will be updated as necessary over the next few days. All relevant retailer links will also be added to our general weekly pre-order post that we post every Sunday.
Here’s our June 2024 Nintendo Direct pre-orders roundup:
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Nintendo says some of the original Mario & Luigi devs are working on Brothership
Posted on 6 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo won’t say who’s developing Mario & Luigi: Brothership, but the company has offered up a sliver of information.
As relayed by Game File, the Big N says that “some of the original developers who worked on the franchise are involved in the development”. Nintendo noted that further information will be included in the credits at release.
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How to get the Money Money Badge in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Posted on 6 months ago by Ethan in Guides, Switch | 0 comments
The Money Money Badge is one of the most useful Badges Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door has to offer. It drastically increases the number of Coins you earn after a battle, and there are two instances of these Badges that you can collect. You can get the first one by grinding Piantas at the Pianta Parlor, which is fairly self-explanatory. The second one, however, is given as a prize via a Boo in the Creepy Steeple. If you can pass his quiz, you’ll eventually receive a second Money Money Badge.
Guerilla Games talks about having LEGO Horizon Adventures on Switch
Posted on 6 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
One of the more surprising announcements out of the Summer Game Fest showcase was the reveal of the new Switch game LEGO Horizon Adventures. Although it was leaked previously, no one expected it to appear on Nintendo’s console. Yet PlayStation’s big franchise is now crossing over with LEGO, and it will indeed be available on Switch before the year is over.
Guerrilla Games narrative director James Windeler was recently asked to weigh in on the announcement. Ultimately, it sounds like the decision to support Switch was to reach more potential players, including families and younger gamers. Windeler also said the team “received very helpful support from Nintendo.”
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Megaton Musashi: Wired update announced (version 3.1.0), patch notes
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Level-5 has announced the first free update for Megaton Musashi: Wired, version 3.1.0
The update instantly unlocks the new legendary collaboration mech and special moves for UFO Robot Grendizer. Also planned is various new content including Rogues, weapons, missions, and other improvements.
Players can look forward to the following:
Cavern of Dreams confirmed for Switch physical release
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Already made avaialble digitally on Switch, Cavern of Dreams is now getting the physical treatment. Super Rare Games is producing the boxed version.
Only a standard version is planned, and 4,000 copies will be made available. Each copy comes with a slipcover.
Fate/Samurai Remnant Record’s Fragment: Bailong and the Crimson Demon DLC out this week
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June 16: Koei Tecmo and Omega Force have nailed down a release date for the Fate/Samurai Remnant Record’s Fragment: Bailong and the Crimson Demon DLC. It’s just a few days out, and will be available on June 20, 2024.
This is yet another major piece of DLC for the game. Previously, Koei Tecmo and Omega Force prepared Keian Command Championship and Record’s Fragment: Yagyu Sword Chronicles. Read about them here and here.
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Famitsu software sales (6/10/24 – 6/16/24) – Top 30
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NSW] Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance – 31,888 / NEW
2. [PS5] Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance – 18,610 / NEW
3. [NSW] Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door – 10,663 / 179,496
4. [NSW] Monster Hunter Stories – 10,216 / NEW
5. [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 7,841 / 7,800,710
6. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 6,524 / 5,870,560
7. [PS4] Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance – 6,367 / NEW
8. [NSW] Minecraft – 4,872 / 3,544,346
9. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 3,655 / 5,525,609
10. [NSW] Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley – 3,430 / NEW
