Octopath Traveler can be played with Japanese voice-overs
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YouTuber ProJared visited the Nintendo of America offices to get a hands-on preview of Octopath Traveler. Among other things, we learned that you can toggle between Japanese and English voices throughout the game. You can watch ProJared’s video below.
More: Acquire, Octopath Traveler, Square Enix
Sakurai on Smash Bros. Ultimate – tempo, items, changes and additions, choosing taunts, much more
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Today, Nintendo published a new interview with Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai via Switch news. If you’re subscribed to the official channel, you’ll receive the discussion in five parts.
We have the full transcript from the interview below. In it, Sakurai discusses the increased tempo, why items are in the series, changes and additions, how he chooses taunts to be in the game, the additions of Inkling and Ridley, and much more.
Runbow releasing physically in August
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Runbow was recently made available on Switch as a digital download. But for those who are interested in a physical version, you won’t have to wait much longer for a boxed copy.
Headup Games announced today that Runbow is releasing physically on Switch in North America on August 14. The European launch will take place slightly earlier on August 10.
Here’s a description of the game:
With tons of competitive modes for up to Nine players online and four players locally and a massive single player adventure, run bow is the crazy, colour-based platformer you’ve been waiting for. The world of run bow changes with each swipe of the background, so you’ll have to stay on your toes as platforms and obstacles disappear – if you can’t see something, it doesn’t exist. Fast, frantic, and fun for up to Nine players, run bow is filled with tons of modes and content to keep you running back for more.
– Features the original single-player game.
– Includes Satura’s space adventure.
– The deluxe Edition comes with all 4 costumes & music packs.
– Enjoy Runbow OST volumes 1 & 2.
More: 13AM Games, Headup Games, Runbow
Slime-san update out now (version 1.2) – Sheeple’s Sequel content and Superslime Edition upgrade
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The next big content update has gone live for Slime-san. Version 1.2 is out now for all players, adding in content from the Sheeple’s Sequel and “Superslime Edition” upgrade.
Below are the patch notes:
More: Fabraz, Headup Games, Slime-san, title update
God Wars: The Complete Legend overview trailer
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NIS America published a new trailer for God Wars: The Complete Legends. You can watch it below.
Download the Shining Resonance Refrain Japanese voice pack on the eShop
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Shining Resonance Refrain is available today on Switch. If you want to play through the RPG in Japanese, that is entirely possible. You’ll just have to take an extra step.
Shining Resonance Refrain has a voice pack on the eShop. It’s entirely free, so it won’t cost you anything extra. Once downloaded, you’ll be able to play through in Japanese.
More: SEGA, Shining Resonance Refrain
Dead Cells launches digitally for Switch on August 7, new trailer
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Motion Twin announced a release date for the digital version of Dead Cells today. The eShop version is planned for August 7.
Dead Cells will be sold for $24.99 / €24.99. A pre-order discount will knock the price down to $19.99 / €19.99.
More: Dead Cells, Motion Twin
Minecraft – second phase of Update Aquatic out today on Switch
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Mojang has announced that the next phase of Minecraft’s Update Aquatic is going live today on Switch. It adds Realms on Switch, underwater zombies, sea turtles, and more.
The full patch notes are as follows:
First look at Yooka-Laylee’s “64-Bit” tonic
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When Yooka-Laylee was funded on Kickstarter, one of the stretch goals met involved was an old-school N64 shader mode. This wasn’t included in the 3D platformer upon its initial launch, but Playtonic will be adding it in soon.
A first look at the shader was posted on Playtonic’s website today. The “demastered” look will be offered through the “64-Bit” tonic.
More: Playtonic, Team17, Yooka-Laylee
Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Special Edition gains Doc’s and Melanie’s Special Episodes DLC
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Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Special Edition has received the third of four DLC packs. Doc’s and Melanie’s Special Episodes for Switch can be purchased for $5.99.
We have the following overview and screenshots for the new DLC:
