Dragon Quest Builders 2 tech analysis
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While this may come as unexpected news for some, Dragon Quest Builders 2 appears to be one of the games pushing Switch the most. In its latest video, Digital Foundry points out that it can run under 10 frames per second in extreme cases, which usually results from playing user-made levels.
As for the actual campaign, Dragon Quest Builders 2 usually sits between 20 and 40 FPS. There’s no frame rate cap, hence the variable performance.
Rune Factory 5 teaser trailer
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During a live stream today, Marvelous debuted the first teaser trailer for Rune Factory 5. We’ve included the video below.
Rune Factory 5 launches in 2020. The game will have data linkage with Rune Factory 4 Special in the form of two special guest characters.
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Omega Labyrinth Life coming west on August 1
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In a surprising bit of news, D3Publisher has announced that it will release the roguelike dungeon RPG Omega Labyrinth Life in the west. It’ll be out digitally in North America and Europe on August 1 – the same day as Japan. The western version will apparently launch without anything censored on Switch.
Here’s an overview of Omega Labyrinth Life, along with a trailer:
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Fire Emblem: Three Houses update out now (version 1.0.1)
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A day-one update for Fire Emblem: Three Houses is now available. Nintendo has issued version 1.0.1, so those who have access to the game already should be able to download the patch.
As for what the update entails, one added element is the “Additional Contents” link on the title screen in which players can access the eShop. Also, the protagonist’s outfit can be changed in your room, which is reflected in the Monastery and battles. Those who purchase the Expansion Pass can put on the Officers Academy Uniform. Lastly, Nintendo says: “Several issues have been fixed to improve gameplay experience.”
Japanese Disney Tsum Tsum Festival boxart
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Bandai Namco has issued the Japanese boxart for Disney Tsum Tsum Festival. Take a look at the game’s packaging shot above.
Disney Tsum Tsum Festival is due out in Japan on October 10, and sometime this year in North America and Europe.
Fishing Star: World Tour physical version out on September 26
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At Anime Expo 2019, Aksys Games announced that it would publish a physical version of Fishing Star: World Tour. The company has now followed up and confirmed today that stores will carry the game on September 26.
Pricing for Fishing Star: World Tour is set at $29.99. Take a look at the game’s official boxart above.
Source: Aksys Games PR
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Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 seeing arcade release in Japan
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SEGA has confirmed that Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 will be seeing a release in Japanese arcades.
In addition, a special location test has been announced for Akihabara that will have the game playable there from July 26th to July 28th.
Famitsu software sales (7/15/19 – 7/21/19) – Top 30
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./00. [PS4] Professional Baseball Spirits 2019 (Konami) {2019.07.18} (¥8.800) – 175.189 / NEW
02./01. [NSW] Super Mario Maker 2 # (Nintendo) {2019.06.28} (¥5.980) – 46.065 / 380.142 (-16%)
03./00. [PSV] Professional Baseball Spirits 2019 (Konami) {2019.07.18} (¥7.500) – 44.270 / NEW
04./00. [PS4] Kingdom Come: Deliverance # (DMM Games) {2019.07.18} (¥8.180) – 13.058 / NEW
05./03. [NSW] Yo-kai Watch 4: We Are Looking Up at the Same Sky (Level 5) {2019.06.20} (¥5.980) – 9.608 / 232.399 (-22%)
06./00. [NSW] Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order (Nintendo) {2019.07.19} (¥6.980) – 9.424 / NEW
07./04. [NSW] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball (Konami) {2019.06.27} (¥6.980) – 9.074 / 114.672 (-20%)
08./05. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate # (Nintendo) {2018.12.07} (¥7.200) – 8.782 / 3.167.386 (-4%)
09./06. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo) {2017.04.28} (¥5.980) – 7.905 / 2.372.564 (+3%)
10./07. [NSW] Minecraft # (Microsoft Game Studios) {2018.06.21} (¥3.600) – 7.439 / 852.499 (+4%)
New Super Robot Wars V details, boxart, screenshots
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Bandai Namco has confirmed new details surrounding Super Robot Wars V’s release — including that the game will launch on October 3rd in Southeast Asia as well.
This will be the same day as the Japanese release, however, it has been confirmed that the game will also feature English subtitles. Previous DLC present on other versions of the game will come already installed on the new Switch version.
New screenshots for the game can be viewed below.
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Astral Chain introduces its lead composer, three vocal songs to be included
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Another development blog has been added to PlatinumGames’ website, this time focusing on the game’s music. Satoshi Igarashi has been introduced as the game’s lead composer, and we have confirmation that three vocal tracks will be included.
Here’s the full blog:
