Nights of Azure 2 introduces two new characters, screenshots and art
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Screenshots, Switch | 8 Comments
Koei Tecmo and Gust Corporation sent out a new Nights of Azure 2 update today. We’re primarily introduced to Lily character (support character) Eleanor Ernesto and new general character Roeldilith, but new screenshots and art are available as well. The full roundup is below, courtesy of Gematsu.
New Lily Character
– Eleanor Ernesto (voiced by Aimi Tanaka)
– Chocolatier wandering the world in search of the ultimate chocolate ingredients
– She is well known, even in the world of demons
– Merchant
– Uses her money on her chocolate makin
– Lively and cheerful
– Has a side to her that behaves recklessly where chocolate is concerned
– Uses a huge mixer hammer
– She will support Alushe in battle as a Lily
– Eleanor earns money as a merchant, but it’s all for the sake of chocolate
– She is searching for the ultimate chocolate ingredients, as it is her greatest passion to make the ultimate chocolate
New Character Alushe Will Encounter
– Roeldilith (voiced by Chie Matsuura)
– Founder of the Lourdes Order
– Frail and thin
-Has a bandaged wrapped around her eye
– Soaks her body in pure water
– She is against the Curia
– Trying to prevent the “Bride of Time” from being sacrificed
Official ARMS character sketches
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Switch | 27 Comments
On the official Japanese Twitter account, Nintendo sent out official ARMS character sketches. They were all apparently drawn up by art director Masaaki Ishikawa. Spring Man, Ribbon Girl, Mechanica, Ninjara, Min Min, and Helix are all here. We’ve added in the various sketches below.
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More alternate character colors shown for ARMS characters
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 5 Comments
ARMS was present at Niconico Chokaigi 2017 this weekend with a tournament. Day one gave us a look at a few alternate character colors, and that was the case once again for the following day well. Hit up the gallery below for the latest images taken at Niconico Chokaigi 2017.
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Fire Emblem Warriors won’t be Koei Tecmo’s only Switch-exclusive game
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 52 Comments
Koei Tecmo has been one of the strongest third-party supporters of Switch thus far. Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII and Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence are already available – at least in Japan. Nights of Azure 2 and Nobunaga’s Ambition: Taishi were also recently announced. Of course, we also can’t forget that Fire Emblem Warriors (in partnership with Nintendo) is on the way. You can also sort of count Dragon Quest Heroes I-II, as it was made by Omega Force, a division within Koei Tecmo.
Koei Tecmo has even more plans for Switch in the future. At a financial results briefing this week, chairman Keiko Erikawa noted that the company’s multiplatform engine has Switch embedded, meaning it can generate PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch titles automatically from a single source. Erikawa also spoke positively about Switch’s “anytime anywhere” concept and believes it will be successful, so they’ll to continue support it.
Koei Tecmo is already working on Switch exclusive title(s) other than Fire Emblem Warriors. Also, they’ll deliver Switch games one after another.
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Two hours of Syberia 3 footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 1 Comment
The folks over at GameReactor have shared some extensive footage from Switch’s upcoming game Syberia 3. With the video below, you can see two hours of footage.
Japan’s best-selling games of March 2017
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 4 Comments
The latest issue of Famitsu has shared a listing of the top 30 best-selling games in Japan for the month of March 2017. You can check out the full results below.
Target selling Mario Kart 8 Deluxe merchandise… including air fresheners
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 5 Comments
Target has some interesting items up for sale relating to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. The retailer is offering cups, keychains, and the puzzle cube we previously mentioned.
Perhaps the strangest one of all are the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe air fresheners. These are “Vanilla Scented Mario” and “Vanilla Scented Item Box”. What might those smell like?
You can look at all of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe merchandise on Target here.
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Reggie says New 2DS is “a very important platform,” driving Nintendo business with both Switch and 3DS
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 63 Comments
Nintendo unexpectedly announced a new piece of hardware this week. Rather than being related to Switch, it was instead a new version of the 3DS – the new 2DS XL.
“We believe this is a key addition to the line,” Reggie said of the system while speaking with The Verge. He added that it’s “a very important platform. It’s something that we’re going to continue to drive this year [and] next year.”
Next, on the topic of 3DS’ future, Reggie noted:
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Miis in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe aren’t quite as expressive as they were on Wii U
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 56 Comments
With more players getting their hands on Mario Kart 8 Deluxe now that the racer has officially released, people are beginning to notice more changes made from the original Wii U version. We aren’t talking about anything substantial, but there are some interesting things here and there.
One of these changes concerns Mii. Most players are in agreement that they just aren’t as expressive as they were originally on Wii U. As players on Reddit and USGamer point out, Miis don’t really emote anymore.
Below are a few comparisons:
Again, we’re not talking about something truly substantial here. This is something that some players may not even notice. It’s an interesting change though, and one that could either be intentional or not.
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Square Enix shows off the features of Seiken Densetsu Collection
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 9 Comments
Seiken Densetsu Collection isn’t too far off. Square Enix will be bringing the package of games to Switch in Japan on June 1.
Seiken Densetsu Collection features the first three games in the series: Seiken Densetsu: Final Fantasy Gaiden (Final Fantasy Adventure / Mystic Quest), Seiken Densetsu 2 (Secret of Mana), and Seiken Densetsu 3. Some special features are also being prepared.
First up is the Screen Change Mode. The first Seiken Densetsu lets you choose between Game Boy mode and Super Game Boy mode. Seiken Densetsu 2 and Seiken Densetsu 3 provide different screen configurations according to what best fits your TV.
Switch版新機能①“画面切り替えモード”は、このような感じで
複数の画面サイズから遊びやすいものを選んでプレイすることができます！⇒つづく#聖剣コレ pic.twitter.com/leHAhKJzN8— 聖剣伝説 -公式- (@Seiken_PR) April 28, 2017
