[Interview] Contra: Rogue Corps director on the game’s origins, E3 2011 tease, working on the series for over 25 years, more
Posted on 5 years ago by Oni Dino(@Oni_Dino) in Interviews, Switch | 0 comments
Contra: Rogue Corps, the latest entry in the series, finally launched on Switch this week. At the Tokyo Game Show, we had an opportunity to speak with director Nobuya Nakazato to discuss the title in greater detail and chat about a few other topics.
During our interview, Nakazato spoke about Rogue Corps’ origins and more. We also asked about that Contra game Konami teased during its E3 2011 event, what it’s been like working on the IP for over two decades, and more.
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Door Kickers: Action Squad getting a physical release
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Strictly Limited Games is giving the side-scroller Door Kickers: Action Squad a physical version on Switch, the company has announced. It will follow an initial digital release, which is set for October.
Strictly Limited Games will offer a standard release and a collector’s edition. They will be limited to 2,500 copies and 1,500 copies respectively. The collector’s edition includes a hardcover box with magnetic closure, a hardcover art book, soundtrack CD, Door Kickers stick and an Action Squad poster.
Pre-order will go live on September 29 through Strictly Limited Games’ website. Pricing is set at €24.99 for the standard release and €44.99 for the collector’s edition.
Source: Strictly Limited Games PR
Zelda: Link’s Awakening composer on why the music isn’t orchestrated, discusses title screen track
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Nintendo has shared a new Zelda: Link’s Awakening blog post from Ryo Nagamatsu, one of the game’s composers. Aside from commenting on why the team didn’t opt for orchestrated music this time around, we get to hear about how the title theme track was created – including a couple of versions that were scrapped.
Here’s the full blog:
Dragon Ball FighterZ – Gogeta (SSGSS) footage
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Gogeta (SSGSS) has been added to Dragon Ball FighterZ as the latest DLC character. Take a look at some footage in the video below.
Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii shares a message to those playing the first three games on Switch
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Dragon Quest, Dragon Quest II, and Dragon Quest III are out on Switch starting today. To celebrate, series creator Yuji Horii has shared a new message with fans.
It reads in full:
Video: “3 Things You Might Not Know About Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of Elusive Age – Definitive Edition”
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Nintendo has shared a new video featuring the developers of Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition. Below, three of the team members detail three points about the RPG that you might not know about.
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Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden – Deluxe Edition update out now
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Another patch for Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden – Deluxe Edition is now available on Switch. Today’s update includes a number of crash fixes as well as bug fixes.
The full patch notes are as follows:
Wandersong getting a physical release
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Limited Run Games has secured yet another indie game for physical release. The musical platformer Wandersong will have its own physical edition, the company has announced.
Wandersong originally launched on the Switch eShop last September.
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8BitDo Lite controller announced
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8BitDo has yet another controller in store for Switch. Announced today is the 8BitDo Lite, “an ultra-portable controller made for 2D games and more.” It will be offered in yellow and turquoise colors to match the Switch Lite.
In addition to Switch, the 8BitDo Lite also works with Windows, macOS, and Android. It features customizable Turbo functionality, wireless play, USB-C input, and a rechargeable Lithium-ion rechargeable battery.
The 8BitDo Lite is tentatively planned for the end of October at a price point of $24.99. Pre-orders are open on Amazon here.
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Bustafellows opening movie
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The opening movie is in for Bustafellows, Extend’s traditional crime and suspense-themed visual novel. Give it a look below.
