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Atlus have released another Daily Demon video for Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance ahead of its release on Switch in June. This time, the focus is on Pellaidh.

What went wrong with Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Whether you like Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl or hate them, you can probably agree that something did indeed go wrong during their development. Though the games do have some merit as faithful Sinnoh remakes, many dedicated Pokemon players consider BDSP among the worst of the main series entries. Today, we’re taking a look at the state the games were launched in, the kind of content that was added to them via updates, and how the games hold up in 2024.

Zelda Tears of the Kingdom music interview

Masato Ohashi, one of the composers who worked on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, recently shared insight into the game’s music. Ohashi shared a number of thoughts as part of a post on Nintendo’s recruitment website.

Music can sometimes be straightforward in games, but that wasn’t the case in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Ohashi gave one example by highlighting the ascent to the flying ship in the sky, or the Wind Temple. The goal here was to “make music that rose in tension”, which meant starting with just a few instruments and increasing the number as players keep going up. It’s topped off with a climax and the team decided not to have any music at all when the sky clears.

Here’s our full translation:

Rise of the Triad update 1.1 cross-play

A new 1.1 update just came out for Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition, which is highlighted by the addition of cross-platform play.

Other additions, changes, and fixes are also included. Other highlights are text chat button for multiplayer menus, level statistics, and music jukebox in the level editor.

Here’s the full rundown:

A Street Cat's Tale physical

A Street Cat’s Tale 2 has received a final release date on Switch and we also have news about a new physical release.

The game launches for Switch on June 27, 2024. On the same day, a physical release will be sold known as A Street Cat’s Tale: NekoNeko Edition. While it’s only planned for Asia (and Korea), English and other languages will be supported on the cartridge. You’ll get both games in the series here.

Eiyuden Chronicle Rising Game Trial

Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising has been announced as the next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial in Europe.

This comes at a perfect time as Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is due out this month. During the trial period, members can access Rising entirely for free. Save data can be used in the full version as well. Also note that the game is currently on sale for everyone.

Switch emulators Suyu and Sudachi

The Verge is reporting that Discord servers for Suyu and Sudachi, a pair of Switch emulators, have been taken offline. Additionally, their lead developers’ accounts are now entirely disabled.

Discord director of product communications Kellyn Slone said in a statement:


Umbraclaw

There’s still some time left until the launch of Umbraclaw, but Switch owners can get their hands on a new demo starting today.

A good amount of content is included in the demo. Players can access the tutorial, free-roaming hub stage, and two complete stages (Anabraw Forest and Crag Plains) with boss battles. Inti Creates is letting fans can a glimpse at the character growth system for Kuon as you explore for crystals that will allow you to upgrade her abilities and survivability in the harsh environment of the Soulplane.

DarkStar One Nintendo Switch Edition

Today, publisher Kalypso Media and developer Ascaron Entertainment announced DarkStar One: Nintendo Switch Edition. It’ll be out for the console on June 20, 2024.

The combat sim and space trading title features open-world sandbox gameplay in an expansive sci-fi universe. More information can be found in the following overview:

In the run-up to the release of Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, Atlus have once again started up their Daily Demon videos, giving us a look at the new demons that will be added to the enhanced re-release. This time, the focus is on Glasya Labolas.


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