[Interview] Disney Illusion Island’s lead designer discusses making a combat-free game, working with Disney, and more
Posted on 1 year ago by Nicholas Serpa in Interviews, Switch | 0 comments
After a surprise reveal at D23 Expo last year, Disney Illusion Island - an upcoming 2D Metroidvania from the makers of the recent Battletoads reboot – is set to launch exclusively on Switch in late July. After getting to spend nearly an hour with it at Summer Game Fest, I spoke with lead designer Grant Allen about its development, what it’s like working with such iconic characters, and what players can expect when the full game releases.
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Nintendo maintenance schedule – June 18, 2023
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
We have Nintendo’s latest maintenance schedule for the week of June 18, 2023. A couple of sessions are planned, with Switch’s cloud saves, eShop, and item purchases impacted.
The full maintenance schedule for the week of June 18, 2023 is as follows:
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Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse director on how the game originally came to be made with Nintendo
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii | 0 comments
Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse recently went multiplatform as part of its re-release in March, but some might not know that it was originally published by Nintendo. The game originally came out for Wii in 2008 – though only in Japan.
Makoto Shibata, one of the original directors on Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse, recently reflected on Nintendo’s involvement in an interview with Japanese magazine Famitsu. It turns out that the company reached out directly to Shibata. After creating a proposal, it was accepted.
Persona 5 Tactica devs explain the art style
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Persona 5 Tactica was recently revealed and it has its own chibi-esque art style that’s prompted some interesting fan discussion. Some of the game’s developers have now weighed in on the design.
In an interview published this week, Famitsu spoke with Persona team producer Kazuhisa Wada, director Naoya Maeda, and business producer Atsushi Nomura. They confirmed what we essentially knew in that Persona 5 Tactica isn’t a Persona Q sequel, but also discussed style differences between them. Oribe said “the 3D models are intentionally taller with the arms and legs being longer” and noted how “it may seem more like an American comic-like deformed style.”
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet hosting Gastrodon distribution for Korean Trainers Cup 2023
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Another special distribution is now live in Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet, with players having an opportunity to claim a Gastrodon which ties in with the Korean Trainers Cup 2023. Wonseok Jung, who won last year’s event, used this particular build during his run.
Gastrodon will appear in your game at level 50. Earth Power, Ice Beam, Yawn, and Protect are its moves. It has the Storm Drain ability and is holding the Leftovers item.
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Splatoon 3 devs on the game’s DLC, Side Order will have “new and different” gameplay
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The developers of Splatoon 3 have discussed the game’s DLC, including Side Order which will be released in the future.
Director Hisashi Nogami along with co-directors Shintaro Sato and Seita Inoue weighed in as part of a recent interview with Famitsu. According to Nogami, Side Order will feature “completely new and different” gameplay. Whereas the main game is based on the final Splatfest for Splatoon 2 in which Team Chaos defeated Team Order, the new DLC is based on the latter side coming out on top. And yes, we’ll be seeing Off the Hook.
You can find our translation below, which also includes talk about why Inkopolis was brought back for the first part of the Expansion Pass DLC.
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Secret Neighbor “Summer Camp” update announced, patch notes
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tinyBuild and Holygryph have announced a new “Summer Camp” update for Secret Neighbor. This will be comprised of a huge systems overall based on player feedback. Every map and mode will be impacted.
Here’s a full rundown:
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Moving Out 2 coming to Switch on August 15
Posted on 1 year ago by Dawn in News, Switch | 0 comments
After being announced for Switch last year, Moving Out 2 has finally been given an official release date. Publisher Team17 and developers SMG Studio and DevM Games have revealed that the title will be launching on August 15, with physical copies being available through Fireshine Games.
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Famitsu software sales (6/5/23 – 6/11/23) – Top 30
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NSW] Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – 46,644 / 1,640,919
2. [PS5] Diablo IV – 24,375 / NEW
3. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 9,233 / 5,328,989
4. [PS4] Diablo IV – 8,490 / NEW
5. [XSX] Diablo IV – 8,524 / NEW
6. [PS5] Street Fighter 6 – 7,672 / 28,864
7. [NSW] Minecraft – 6,707 / 3,159,687
8. [PS4] Street Fighter 6 – 6,568 / 18,646
9. [NSW] Nintendo Switch Sports – 6,358 / 1,095,617
10. [NSW] Zelda: Breath of the Wild – 5,554 / 2,208,705
Nintendo Switch Online adding Fire Emblem as new GBA title
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The next game in the Game Boy Advance library has been revealed for Nintendo Switch Online, with Nintendo bringing Fire Emblem to the service in just a few days. It will be available on June 22, 2023.
Otherwise known as Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade, the GBA game will be accessible to those who are a part of the Expansion Pack tier for Nintendo Switch Online. We have some information about it below.
