Syberia 1 launches for Switch on October 20
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 7 Comments
The first Syberia is coming to Switch on October 20, Microids announced today. That date applies to both North America and Europe.
Here’s an overview of Syberia:
Kate Walker, a young New York lawyer, is dispatched to deal with the sale of a former automaton factory hidden in the French Alps. She never thought that this task, as simple as it seemed, would change her life forever. She quickly embarked on a journey into the confines of Eastern Europe, accompanied by a very peculiar automaton named Oscar. Together they discover incredible places, filled with colorful characters, before meeting Hans Voralberg: the genius inventor, following the trails of the last mammoths found on the mythical island of Syberia, which also happens to be the last piece of the puzzle to conclude the sale and the mission of Kate.
In today’s announcement, Microids highlighted how Switch will allow players to experience Syberia in their living room thanks to TV mode or on the move in portable mode.
Source: Microids PR
Another Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 gameplay trailer, motion control videos
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 1 Comment
Bandai Namco published another series of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 videos today. The first is gameplay, while the other three show how to perform moves with the Joy-Con. We have all of the videos below.
Pokken Tournament DX: Suicine trailer
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Another character trailer has come online for Pokken Tournament DX. We have a video focusing on Suicine below.
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Soldam: Drop, Connect, Erase officially out in North America on October 10
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Soldam: Drop, Connect, Erase won’t be launching later this month as expected. However, its release isn’t too far off.
Publisher Dispatch Games has announced that Soldam: Drop, Connect, Erase will be out physically and digitally in North America on October 10. News should also be shared for Europe “soon”.
Below is an overview of the different modes in Soldam: Drop, Connect, Erase:
Splatoon 2 – Japanese Splatfest #2 art (McDonald’s)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Switch | 8 Comments
As it tends to do with Splatfests, Nintendo has published special art for the upcoming McDonald’s-themed Japanese event in Splatoon 2 this weekend. French fries will be going up against chicken nuggets. Check out the new art above.
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Switch maintenance taking place early next week (posting screenshots)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 5 Comments
Here’s a bit of a strange maintenance update. Early next week, Nintendo will be conducting Switch maintenance specific on one particular service. The screenshot posting tool will be down on Monday / Tuesday for an hour.
The maintenance schedule is as follows:
– 7 PM PT (September 11) – 8 PM PT (September 11)
– 10 PM ET (September 11) – 11 PM ET (September 11)
– 3 AM in the UK (September 12) – 4 AM in the UK (September 12)
– 4 AM in Europe (September 12) – 5 AM in Europe (September 12)
If I’m remembering correctly, this is the first type of maintenance for Switch. On the bright side, all other online services will still be online, and the screenshot posting downtime will only last for an hour.
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Pokemon CEO told Nintendo that Switch wouldn’t be successful before it launched
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 174 Comments
There’s one last noteworthy excerpt from Bloomberg’s interview with Pokemon CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara. As part of the discussion, Ishihara spoke about he initially doubted Switch’s success, and even told Nintendo as such.
Ishihara added that he “came to realize the key to a successful game is quite simple: software with absolute quality leads sales of hardware.” He did acknowledge Switch’s early success, but Ishihara feels that it needs to take another step to reach a wider audience. While the potential is there, “one shouldn’t overestimate its potential.”
Ishihara’s full words:
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Pokemon CEO on what Switch means for Pokemon, not ruling out accessories, more
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 20 Comments
Aside from Pokemon GO, Switch was another topic Bloomberg brought up during its interview with Pokemon CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara. Ishihara kept quiet for the most part about the upcoming game for Nintendo’s console, but spoke about the system in more general terms.
Ishihara said that Switch provides an opportunity to create something “that goes deeper and with a higher level of expression.” Playing on an HD TV also affords “a whole different world with graphics and sound.” Ishihara also wouldn’t rule out releasing accessories.
Ishihara shared the following:
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Pokemon CEO on Pokemon GO – only done “10 percent” of what’s planned, new features, more
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Recently, Bloomberg spoke with Pokemon CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara. Pokemon GO, Niantic’s big mobile game, was one topic of conversation.
Ishihara commented on what lies ahead, including new features like trading and battling between players. He also weighed in on how players’ locations could come into play and dealing with social problems.
Here’s a roundup of what Ishihara shared:
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Suda51 “definitely” wants to make No More Heroes 3 if Travis Strikes Again is successful
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After many years, No More Heroes finally has a new entry in the series with Travis Strikes Again. It may not be No More Heroes 3, but it’s a entirely substantial addition to the franchise that fans have been craving for many years.
During an interview with VideoGameChooChoo, director Suda51 clarified what sort of game Travis Strikes Again is, noting:
“Well again, it’s not a direct sequel to No More Heroes 2, though they are directly related and take place in the same universe. Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes takes place seven years after the events of No More Heroes 2. As you’ve probably noticed it’s ‘Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes’, so ‘No More Heroes’ is more a subtitle, there’s not a number on it. This isn’t a direct sequel and it’s not No More Heroes 3, but it does address some of the things that happened in No More Heroes 1 and 2. While it is sort of a continuation of that stuff, it is not a direct sequel partially because No More Heroes is about one assassin against other assassins, and this isn’t like that. This isn’t exactly a spin-off, or something like that, and while it’s not a direct sequel it is something of a stepping stone on the road to No More Heroes 3. So the way I’d like people to think of this game is like the beginning of a new battle for Travis, a new series within the series.”
Suda51 was further asked if he intends to follow up in the future with a numbered sequel. He said this was a case, before adding: “If this succeeds I definitely want to put out a 3 someday.”
