Nintendo on how Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club came to be, coming up with Emio’s smile
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Nintendo just published a new Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club developer interview in which we learn how the game came to be, and also got insight into the making of the smile for Emio (or the Smiling Man).
Producer Yoshio Sakamoto and assistant producer Kaori Miyachi took part in the discussion. According to Sakamoto, there weren’t plans for Emio while working on the Famicom Detective Club remakes. However, after seeing Mages work on that release, he “began to seriously think about creating something new again and was motivated to write a new story.”
Here’s the full excerpt from the interview:
Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream Open Network Test planned, full details
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We’ve got a bit of news for Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream fans, as Bandai Namco today announced a new Open Network Test which fans will be able to download on the eShop. The event will be taking place on Switch and other platforms late next month.
For those that participate, players can explore the virtual world and engage in 20-player raids against unique and vicious enemies such as The Skull Reaper and Sword Golem. They’ll also be able to experience the roles of their favorite characters from the series.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom “Master Works” art book heading to Japan
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May 10: Nintendo is gearing up to release an official art book for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom known as the “Master Works”. It will be available on August 30, 2024.
The book has 464 pages of content, including various art, concept art from early stages of development, setting documents, storyboards, documents about the history of Hyrule, and a discussion about the game’s setting. Everything is spread out across three chapters covering the art, design materials, and story. It offers a behind the scenes look at the development of the game. It includes comments from the staff as well.
Pizza Tower Switch gameplay
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Pizza Tower just landed on Switch, and 25 minutes of gameplay is available. The title was not only announced for the system today, but debuted right after the presentation as well.
Catch up on everything you need to know in the following overview:
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 1st announced for Switch
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A Trails remake has been revealed, with The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 1st on the way to Switch. Look for it sometime in 2025.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky was originally released on PC, and later PlayStation platforms. It never appeared on a Nintendo system previously. According to the announcement, it’s “a turn-based RPG saga that sets you on a journey to find a missing father and exterminate dangerous beasts”. The remake will now be in full 3D.
Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics gets Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter trailer
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The game-specific trailers for Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics continue on, and today, Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter is being spotlighted. Aside from mashing up different franchises. the game was known for Variable Assist to let your partner support you.
Refresh yourself on what to expect from Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics in the following overview:
The Plucky Squire Switch physical release happening, pre-orders open
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Ahead of the upcoming launch, Devolver Digital has confirmed plans for a The Plucky Squire physical release on Switch. Pre-orders just opened a few minutes ago.
Along with a standard version, there are plans for a Deluxe Edition. The Deluxe Edition contains a softbound art book with over 100 pages, the official soundtrack of the game, and collector’s tuck-in box housing all the content.
Pizza Tower getting Switch physical release
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Pizza Tower saw a shadowdrop on Switch today, but if you’re not interested in a digital copy, you’ll be happy to hear that a physical release is happening. Fangamer is in charge of production.
A standard version is planned, but also a collector’s edition. As of now though, Fangame is keeping quiet on the contents of the latter.
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Indie World Showcase and Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase recap announcement
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Nintendo just passed along an official announcement for the Indie World Showcase and Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase. Both presentations just aired and were filled with plenty of Switch news.
Below is the full recap:
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Rune Factory: Project Dragon now known as Guardians of Azuma, out Spring 2025
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As part of today’s Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase, Rune Factory: Project Dragon resurfaced with a new title, and going forward it’ll be called Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma. Marvelous will ship it in Spring 2025.
A bunch of details about the game can be found in the following overview:
