Pre-order updates – October 13, 2019
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[Review] Spirit Hunter: NG
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System: Switch
Release date: October 10, 2019
Developer: Experience
Publisher: Aksys Games
When Death Mark initially released in 2017 in Japan, I knew right away that there was something special about it. There have been a few horror visual novel games in the past, but this new IP by Aksys and Experience had a certain vibe and panache to it that was so out there compared to others in the medium that it stuck out and demanded attention. A year later the game would be localized to the rest of the world and confirm the feelings I had of there simply being nothing like it. The horror genre has this incredible way of keeping you at the edge of your seat when you find yourself captivated by the events of what’s going on, and here we are a year later – in what’s now coined as the Spirit Hunter series – as its follow-up, NG, excels, refines, and builds upon its predecessor to tell yet another somber story of the unknown and afterlife, presenting itself in a format with hidden object and adventure elements wrapped in a visual novel delight.
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Ring Fit Adventure site open
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Nintendo has opened the official website for Ring Fit Adventure. If you’re interested in learning more about the game, head on over here. The page includes information about the different modes, the Ring-Con, and more.
Ring Fit Adventure launches for Switch on October 18.
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Aonuma on how the art style came to be for Zelda: Link’s Awakening on Switch
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The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening on Switch has a unique art style that really hasn’t been seen in the series previously. So how did that new look come about in the first place? Hollywood Reporter spoke with franchise producer Eiji Aonuma to learn more.
Aonuma was first asked specifically about the inspiration behind the new art style. In response, he said:
First 15 minutes of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games 2020’s story mode
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Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games 2020 is just a few weeks away from debuting on Switch, and we now have gameplay from the story mode. Check out the first 15 minutes of action below.
Atelier Ryza producer explains why Gust took a more realistic approach with the art style
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When Atelier Ryza was announced, fans quickly noticed that the game looked quite different from past entries. This time around, Gust is employing a more realistic look. We recently spoke with Atelier Ryza producer Junzo Hosoi to learn more about that decision.
Since Atelier Ryza is a landmark title given how it’s an entirely new entry in the franchise free of past connections, the team felt that making an adjustment with the visuals would make sense. The developers “really looked at the lighting and the shadows and the graphical elements.” It’s also the first major change since the Arland series.
Hosoi’s full words:
CD Projekt Red seems to think Cyberpunk 2077 on Switch probably won’t happen
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The Witcher 3 was once thought to be impossible on Switch, and yet the game will be arriving on Nintendo’s console in just a few days. Given how a demanding title like that managed to hit the system, some may wonder if Cyberpunk 2077 – CD Projekt Red’s latest effort – could end up there as well.
CD Projekt Red’s John Mamais addressed the possibility at PAX Australia this week. Mamais gave a bit of a wishy-washy answer, first pointing out the surprising port of The Witcher 3 before going on to say that it’s unlikely.
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GungHo on why Ninjala was delayed and the decision to feature ninjas
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The action game Ninjala was announced for Switch at E3 2018 with plans for release in Spring 2019. It was eventually delayed by a full year with GungHo now planning on releasing the title in Spring 2020.
In an interview with Noisy Pixel, GungHo Online Entertainment CEO Kazuki Morishita discussed why Ninjala was pushed back as well as recent improvements that have been implemented. Morishita explained:
Video: Pokemon Sword/Shield shows off first town
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A new gameplay video has emerged for Pokemon Sword/Shield via the Secret Member’s Club in Japan showing off the first town in Galar. Have a look at the footage below.
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UK sales for September 2019
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New sales data is in from the UK for the month of September.
FIFA 20 topped the charts, with the Switch version seeing a slight increase year-over-year. Zelda: Link’s Awakening comes in at #3 as another new entry. It’s worth noting that Switch accounted for 18.7 percent of all physical games sold in the UK last month, which is actually the lowest it’s been since November 2018.
