Kirby dev says Forgotten Land was a Zelda: Breath of the Wild moment for the series
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With Kirby and the Forgotten Land marking the series’ first true attempt at 3D gameplay, some have compared it to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild in the sense that it took a new direction for the franchise. Kirby director Shinya Kumazaki has now shared his thoughts on this.
Speaking with IGN, Kumazaki stated:
[Let’s Talk] Are you sold on Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom?
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Less than two months before the game’s launch, Nintendo finally provided its longest look yet at The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom this week. Eiji Aonuma, the series’ producer, showed off the title with about ten minutes of footage. We were treated to footage of Link’s new abilities, the sky islands, and more.
There are probably many fans out there who were on board with Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom when it was first announced in 2019. However, there are also a good chunk of fans that have probably maintained some skepticism. Perhaps after this week’s gameplay video, some folks will feel more strongly one way or another.
What side of the fence are you sitting on? Are you primed and ready for the May 12 launch? Or do you need to see more before you’re on board? Let us know in the comments.
Lunark launch trailer
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
A launch trailer has arrived for Lunark, a new pixel-art sci-fi cinematic platformer. WayForward and Canari Games just brought it to Switch.
Get caught up on everything you need to know with the following overview:
More: Canari Games, Lunark, WayForward
[Review] Have a Nice Death
Posted on 1 year ago by Nicholas Serpa in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release Date: March 22, 2023
Developer: Magic Design Studios
Publisher: Gearbox
Typically, when I’m craving some side-scrolling action, roguelike games aren’t my go-to. Simple procedurally generated levels, frustrating or unrewarding progression loops, and by-the-numbers combat have plagued my experiences in the genre, so I’m perhaps a bit more skeptical than others of run-based titles. Fortunately, Have a Nice Death is not only an exception to this trend, but also one of the tightest, most creative, and most satisfying roguelikes I’ve ever played. It’s an example of what a talented team with a strong vision can accomplish, and its fine-tuned concoction of charm and challenge resulted in constant fun.
The King of Fighters XIII Global Match announced for Switch
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SNK is developing The King of Fighters XIII Global Match for Switch, the company revealed today. A release window has not been announced.
Note that despite it being April Fools’ Day, this is apparently an actual announcement. SNK shared the news at Evo Japan 2023.
Atelier Ryza 3 update out now (version 1.1.0), patch notes
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Koei Tecmo and GUst have issued a new version 1.1.0 update for Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key.
A couple of additions are included – specifically some extras for Photo Mode and the Weasel Roast, Lamb Roast, & Devil Roast. Several fixes have been implemented as well.
The full patch notes for the Atelier Ryza 3 version 1.1.0 update are as follows:
Photos of the Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Switch OLED, Pro Controller, carrying case
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Nintendo is going all out with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom with a special Switch OLED system, Pro Controller, and carrying case. We now have a closer look at all three with some new photos.
As a reminder, the Switch OLED system features a design which appears in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, including the familiar Hylian Crest from the series on the front of the dock. The Pro Controller and carrying case also have designs based on the game.
HAL Laboratory on approach to Kirby rereleases, tease for series’ future
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HAL Laboratory just came out with Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe, a remake of the Wii game. The studio has now spoken further about this approach in an interview with IGN.
Kirby director Shinya Kumazaki told the site that HAL Laboratory’s goal is always to “provide a new gameplay experience.” Instead of simply remaking games because they can, there has to be something new to it. Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe not only introduces the new Magolor Epilogue, but also Merry Magolor theme park with additional mini-games.
Skullgirls 2nd Encore gains Black Dahlia DLC on Switch this week
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Original (3/27): Skullgirls 2nd Encore players might be interested to hear that the next DLC character for the game is about to land on Switch, as Black Dahlia will be ready to go this week. She’ll be available for those on Nintendo’s console starting March 31, 2023.
Black Dahlia is featured in Season 1 Pass, which has various characters and bonuses. Annie of the Stars, Umbrella, and Marie will comprise the lineup. The Season Pass Exclusive Palette Pack, original soundtrack (including Annie’s new track), and Skullgirls Digital Art Compendium (updated) are a part of the whole package as well.
Atlus on why it decided to use the original DS games for Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection
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Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection brings back the series’ first three games from DS. In an interview with IGN, Atlus has spoken about why it decided to remaster these titles specifically.
Atlus technically could have considered offering the Untold games. These were remakes of the first two entries that were released on 3DS.
The good news is that what we’re getting in Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection aren’t straightforward ports. According to Atlus, “we updated a lot of the systems to be more in line with the series’ most recent releases like Etrian Odyssey Nexus.”
