Famitsu’s most wanted games – September 22, 2019
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It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. This week, Pokemon Sword/Shield moves into the top three while Zelda: Link’s Awakening ends its run at #9.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between September 5 and September 11.
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A look at the amount of games represented at TGS 2019 by platform
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Last week’s Tokyo Game Show had a huge amount of games to check out. Just about every platform was represented, though some featured more titles than others.
As for Nintendo platforms, Switch dropped slightly from 144 last year to 129 this year, as did 3DS from 5 to 3. Wii U was finally absent for the first time after the system had two games on display in 2018.
Here’s the full breakdown by platform:
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Risk of Rain 2 console roadmap detailed
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Risk of Rain 2 is in an interesting position. It’s still technically in Early Access on Steam, but it just launched on consoles – including Switch.
Fortunately, Risk of Rain 2 will be getting the same content across all platforms. In fact, Hopoo Games has shared a roadmap as well as additional details regarding plans for consoles.
We have a look at the roadmap above. Hopoo has also provided the following information:
Pre-order updates – September 22, 2019
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Nintendo maintenance schedule as of September 22, 2019
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Nintendo’s maintenance schedule for the coming week has been updated. A few different sessions are planned, all of which involve Switch.
The full schedule is as follows:
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Dragon Quest XI S Loto Edition Switch hardware bundle packaging
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Retailer Geo has posted the packaging image for the special Dragon Quest XI S Loto Edition Switch hardware bundle. Check it out above.
The entire Switch hardware features unique Dragon Quest imagery throughout. It also comes with a copy of Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition Gorgeous Edition.
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Double Switch: 25th Anniversary Edition launches for Switch next month
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Double Switch: 25th Anniversary Edition is arriving on Switch next month, according to an eShop listing. The FMV mystery game’s release is planned for October 5.
Here’s an overview of Double Switch: 25th Anniversary Edition, along with a trailer:
Dragon Quest I+II+III Collection boxart
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Play-Asia has posted the boxart for Dragon Quest I+II+III Collection, a physical bundle featuring the first three entries in the series for Switch. You can check it out above.
Square Enix announced that these trio of Dragon Quest titles will be released in the west, but only in digital form. The physical version for Asia will fortunately support English. If you’re interested, you can pre-order a copy on Play-Asia here.
Video: Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition full comparison, including environments
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Shortly after Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition was announced during the latest Nintendo Direct, a number of comparison videos were promptly uploaded online. YouTube channel Paradigm & Erico is now taking another crack at showing how the updated Switch version compares to the Wii original, complete with a 1:1 look at the environments. Check out the comparison below.
Why it’s taken Contra so long to return
Posted on 5 years ago by Oni Dino(@Oni_Dino) in News, Switch | 0 comments
It’s been nearly a decade since the last mainline Contra game. Next week, the franchise will finally be returning with Contra: Rogue Corps. We spoke with director Nobuya Nakazato at the Tokyo Game Show and asked why it’s the right time for the series to make a comeback.
Nakazato, who has worked on Contra for over two decades, told us that he’s personally been pushing for the IP’s return. However, there were a few barriers in the way, such as getting approval and the timing was never right. Finding the right team and the resources involved also played a role.
