Forever Entertainment developing Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
If you’ve been wondering who the developer is behind Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, we now have that answer. It turns out Forever Entertainment is working on the port. That news comes from an official notice posted following the announcement.
This is the first time Nintendo and Forever Entertainment are working so closely together on a re-release. In 2021, Forever announced that it was receiving “significant financial backing” from the company. Read more about that here.
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance daily demon vol. 68 – Khonsu
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Atlus is showing off yet another demon in Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, and this time around, we’ve got a look at Khonsu, who makes his first appearance in the series here since Devil Summoner.
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Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin lifetime sales surpass 2 million units
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Capcom has announced a new sales milestone for Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin. Following its recent launch on PlayStation 4, the game has breached 2 million units sold across all platforms. Prior to reaching this recent milestone, sales figures had been estimated at 1.9 million units sold as of March 2024.
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin originally released almost 3 years ago, in July 2021. The first game in the spin-off RPG series, Monster Hunter Stories, also recently released on Switch.
Here is the full report from Capcom:
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Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Deluxe Edition announced for Switch
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January 17: Bandai Namco is bringing Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Deluxe Edition to Switch, the company just announced. We have a confirmed release date of July 11, 2024.
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Deluxe Edition, a combat flight sim that first debuted in 2019, “recreates the thrilling experience and explosive action of the original game” on Nintendo’s console. The 2-8 player multiplayer combat will be available, along with other features. Additional DLC not included in the Deluxe Edition is planned to be available to buy after launch.
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Switch vs. Wii graphics comparison
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii | 0 comments
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD was just announced for Switch today, and a new video offers a graphics comparison that puts it up against the original Wii version. 3DS is technically included here as well, as that was essentially the Wii version at a lower resolution.
As far as we know, Donkey Kong Country Returns will now run in full HD on Switch, but otherwise it’s largely the same. One bonus is that the new levels made for the 3DS version will be included in the latest version.
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition “Survival Mode & Legend Challenge” trailer
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We have a new look at Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition with the “Survival Mode & Legend Challenge” trailer.
In Survival Mode, you’ll be racing against the ghost data of players worldwide. Legend Challenge involves testing your skills, such as completing Super Mario Bros. from World 1-1 to World 8-4 the short way (with Warp Zones).
Here’s some additional information about the game:
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake reveals collector’s edition
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Square Enix has announced a special collector’s edition for Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. Note that quantities are limited.
Aside from the game, players will be given extra goodies. Each unit includes a collectible game case storage box, character and monster acrylic blocks complete set, Adventure Accessory Kit (in-game item), and two digital wallpapers for PC. The Adventurous Accessory Kit contains a Strength Ring, Dragon Scale, Words of Wisdom, and Cat Suit.
More information about the storage box and acrylic blocks set can be found below.
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The Smurfs: Dreams release date set for October, new trailer
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The 3D platformer The Smurfs: Dreams received a final release date today. Switch owners can pick it up on October 24, 2024, Microids and Ocellus Studio confirmed.
The Smurfs: Dreams is a 3D platformer first announced in April. Though we knew it was planned for this year, exact timing was unclear until now.
Here’s an overview of the game:
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Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom boxart, screenshots
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Screenshots, Switch | 0 comments
With The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom seeing its official reveal and coming up pretty soon, Nintendo has provided the boxart (see above). That’s along with screenshots from the title as well.
Here’s a quick refresher on the newest Zelda game:
Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Switch Online: Mature 17+ app now available
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The Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Switch Online: Mature 17+ app can now be downloaded from the eShop.
Perfect Dark and Turok were just made available as part of the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack tier. If you want to access these titles, you’ll need the Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Switch Online: Mature 17+ app.
All other games for the N64 library remain available on the regular app.
You may recall that something similar happened in Japan a few months ago. You can read about that right here.
