Octopath Traveler devs on character origins, visual style, initial HD Rumble plans, much more
Posted on 6 years ago by Oni Dino(@Oni_Dino) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A recent issue of Nintendo Dream features an informative and lengthy interview with Octopath Traveler’s main producers from Square Enix, known as the “Asano Team”. The discussion focuses on art direction and learning more about the eight main characters (who were originally going to be a team of up to twelve!) with behind-the-scenes information on changes to characters’ designs, names, and personalities. We also have a brand new look at initial prototypes for the visual style, talk about a scrapped HD Rumble idea, and much more.
Check out our exclusive translation below to learn first-hand how Octopath Traveler started out based on Final Fantasy VI and Romancing SaGa 3, and how the team pioneered a new “HD-2D” art style to create a JRPG that feels nostalgic, yet brand new, all at once.
More: highlight, interview, Octopath Traveler, Square Enix, top
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s World of Light map has a Nintendo city with console references
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
GameXplain has picked up on an interesting tidbit from the World of Light trailer for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Yesterday’s video gave us a look at the map a few different times, but there’s one very neat area in particular.
During a very brief moment in the trailer, we’re able to see a Nintendo city. It houses a Famicom, Game Boy, N64 logo, and more.
Battle Chef Brigade seeing a physical release
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Battle Chef Brigade will be getting the physical treatment, Limited Run Games has announced. Pre-orders will open on November 10 at 10 AM ET / 7 AM PT.
Battle Chef Brigade is currently available on the Switch eShop as a digital download.
Steins;Gate Elite – new trailer for 8-bit ADV Steins;Gate
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Those who purchase Steins;Gate Elite will be entitled to the bonus 8-bit ADV Steins;Gate game. The special 8-bit graphics and chiptune version was developed by series creator Chiyomaru Shikura. Watch a new trailer for 8-bit ADV Steins;Gate below.
More: 5pb., Chiyomaru Studio, Mages, Spike Chunsoft, Steins;Gate Elite
The name of Smash Bros. Ultimate’s main antagonist in World of Light
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
To close out yesterday’s Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct, director Masahiro Sakurai gave fans a first look at Adventure Mode: World of Light. The opening video shows characters from the roster getting hit with a beam, losing their bodies, and transforming into spirits. Some sort of powerful being is behind it all, but most of the details won’t be known until launch. However, we do at least have one small tidbit.
Over on the official Smash Bros. Ultimate website, Nintendo reveals the name of the main antagonist. We know that some folks can be a bit sensitive to spoilers, so we’ll put that information after the break.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – tons of off-screen footage with the full roster
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Nintendo brought along an updated demo build for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate to FICOMIC in Barcelona, Spain – complete with the full roster. We’ve included a ton of off-screen videos from the show below.
Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists – details and screenshots on secrets to town-building
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Screenshots, Switch | 0 comments
Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists has received a new batch of details and screenshots covering the secrets to town-building. Find the content below, courtesy of Gematsu.
2K confirms no online multiplayer for Civilization VI on Switch
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Civilization VI will feature up to four-player multiplayer on Switch over local wireless. It will not, however, include online support. The functionality was included in the PC version, but will be missing on Switch for an unspecified reason.
Eurogamer reached out to 2K, and the company confirmed that Civilization VI will not be included on Switch. It also seems that there are no plans to add it in later.
More: 2K Games, Civilization VI, Firaxis
Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun launch trailer
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Starting today, Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun is available to purchase on Switch in the west. View a new trailer promoting the game’s release below.
Media Create software sales (10/22/18 – 10/28/18) – Top 50
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 0 comments
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./00. [PS4] Red Dead Redemption II #
02./01. [PS4] Call of Duty: Black Ops IIII
03./02. [NSW] Super Mario Party
04./00. [PS4] Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection
05./07. [NSW] Minecraft
06./00. [NSW] Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection
07./09. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
08./08. [NSW] Splatoon 2 #
09./06. [PS4] Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey #
10./03. [PS4] Soul Calibur VI
11./00. [NSW] Beyblade Burst: Battle Zero
12./12. [NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild #
13./10. [PS4] Warriors Orochi 4 #
14./13. [PS4] Marvel’s Spider-Man #
15./04. [NSW] Dark Souls Remastered
16./14. [3DS] Pokemon Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
17./00. [NSW] Yomawari: The Long Night Collection
18./17. [NSW] Super Mario Odyssey #
19./15. [PS4] The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV – The End of Saga #
20./19. [NSW] Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun!
