Game Freak excited to see the main way people play Switch, will try to make a Pokemon game that meets expectations
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 80 Comments
Update: Game Informer just uploaded a video of Game Freak and Ohmori talking about Pokemon and Switch. We’ve added that in below.
Original: As mentioned earlier today, Game Informer’s latest issue contains a significant feature about Pokemon. The magazine visited Game Freak’s offices in Japan to reminisce about the franchise’s early days, the various entries, and more.
Switch was also one topic discussed. At E3 in June, it was announced that a brand new Pokemon game is planned for the system. Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori both spoke about Switch and making a game on the platform.
More: Game Freak, interview, Junichi Masuda, Pokemon, Shigeru Ohmori
Square Enix working on “technical adjustments” for Dragon Quest XI on Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 27 Comments
Just this past weekend we discussed the strange situation surrounding Dragon Quest XI on Switch. Even though the release on Nintendo’s new console was announced ages ago, Square Enix has yet to show or say anything about this version.
Executive producer Yu Miyake finally broke the silence in an interview with Toyo Keizai. According to Miyake, he explained that it takes time to work on “technical adjustments,” so Square Enix is still in a state in which it can’t speak about a launch date. However, the Switch version is being developed with the intent to release it.
Dragon Quest XI has already shipped on 3DS and PlayStation 4. A western release is planned for 2018, though Square Enix has been keeping quiet on which platforms it will be localizing.
More: Dragon Quest XI, Square Enix, top, Yu Miyake
UK charts for July 2017
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 7 Comments
July was a pretty good month for Nintendo in the UK. The big N was the top games company in terms of revenue generated with a 21.2 percent share of the boxed software market. The higher price of Switch software was a factor here, as was Splatoon 2. The Switch game was the highest charting new release of July, taking the second spot.
GamesIndustry points out that Switch made up 9.7 percent of all the physical games sold in July. And in terms of revenue, Switch held a 16.3 percent share of the market.
More: Chart-Track, charts, sales, UK
Game Informer has a huge feature on Pokemon / Game Freak this month
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
This month’s issue of Game Informer will have a huge feature on Pokemon developer Game Freak. The magazine visited the studio in Japan “to get the full history of the series and talk about what’s in store for the future on Switch.” Game Informer “explored deeper into Game Freak’s studio than any western outlet has ever been allowed and were able to not only see where Pokemon is made, but where its creators hold their meetings, eat lunch, and even create the series’ iconic soundtrack.” The new issue is packed with twelve pages “covering the studio’s history and read development stories for every core Pokémon RPG it has created.”
Aside from content in the magazine, Game Informer will have “written features and video interviews with Game Freak co-founder, producer, director, and composer, Junichi Masuda, and Sun and Moon’s director, Shigeru Ohmori.”
More: Game Freak, Pokemon, top
NBA 2K18 – “The Art Behind NBA 2K18” video blog
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
NBA 2K18 has received a new video blog detailing the improvements being made to the players’ finer details and MyPlayer. Check it out below.
More: 2K Sports, NBA 2K18, Visual Concepts
SEGA reveals Competition Mode for Sonic Mania
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SEGA has announced a brand new mode for Sonic Mania. In the final game, players will be able to experience Competition Mode.
Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles are all playable here. Winners are determined by various factors, including clear time, score, number of items acquired, number of rings acquired when clearing the level, and total number of rings acquired throughout the level. Rules of each match can be adjusted by selecting items in the item boxes and number of rounds that take place.
Watch a trailer for the Competition Mode in Sonic Mania below.
Source: SEGA PR
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Nintendo to stream Mario Odyssey, Samus Returns, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, and more at Gamescom
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 4 Comments
Nintendo has plenty of plans lined up for Gamescom later this month. Even if you’re not attending the expo, there will be plenty to see thanks to some extensive live streams.
First, Super Mario Odyssey will be appearing on August 23. Along with fresh gameplay, producer Yoshiaki Koizumi will be stopping by. The game will be streamed at the following times:
– 6 AM PT
– 9 AM ET
– 2 PM in the UK
– 3 PM in Europe
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Koei Tecmo introduces new battle party and level up system for Nights of Azure 2, trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 5 Comments
Koei Tecmo has passed along new details on the level up system and battle party mechanics in Gust’s latest title, Nights of Azure 2: Bride of the New Moon.
Here’s the full lowdown:
Ironcast Switch footage
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Footage is now available showing off Ironcast on Switch. Take a look at some gameplay below.
New round of Atelier Lydie & Soeur: Alchemists of the Mysterious Painting details
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A new round of Atelier Lydie & Soeur: Alchemists of the Mysterious Painting details have leaked through the latest issue of Famitsu. We’ve rounded up the information below, courtesy of Gematsu.
