Capcom talks making Monster Hunter Rise for Switch with RE Engine
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Capcom has been working with its RE Engine a few years now, but it wasn’t until 2021 that we started to see Switch games make use of the technology. Monster Hunter Rise was a major game that has the RE Engine as its base.
As part of the 2021 Capcom Integrated Report, programmer Kotaro Miyabe spoke about developing Monster Hunter Rise using the RE Engine with Switch in mind. Read his full comments below.
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Dragon Ball FighterZ adds Android 21 (Lab Coat) next week
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Today, Bandai Namco and Arc System Works set a release date for the latest roster inclusion for Dragon Ball FighterZ, Android 21 (Lab Coat).
This character was previously announced a couple of months ago in December. However, a specific release date wasn’t provided at the time. We now know that all Switch players can get their hands on the character starting on February 24, 2022.
Spain’s best-selling games of 2021, Switch leads hardware sales
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New data has revealed the best-selling games of 2021 in Spain. While FIFA 22 came out on top, Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl were right in second at 228,000 copies sold. We also see Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury and Zelda: Skyward Sword HD in the top five at 187,000 units and 60,000 units respectively. The full results are as follows:
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Arcade platformer Gunborg: Dark Matters heading to Switch
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Gunborg: Dark Matters, an upcoming arcade platformer, has been announced for Switch by publisher Red Art Games and developer Ricpau Studio. The initiall rollout will be taking place in March.
Below is some information about the title:
Wonder Boy Collection to be released for Switch
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Listings from the ESRB and Amazon UK have outed Wonder Boy Collection, a package containing four classic titles. Wonder Boy, Wonder Boy in Monster Land, Wonder in Monster World, and Monster World IV will all be included.
For the most part, these games will be offered just like they were back in the day. However, some additions will be included such as a filter, shader, rewind option, and art gallery.
Here’s some additional information from the Amazon UK listing:
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Assassin’s Creed: The Ezio Collection Switch gameplay
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Absolute Drift getting a physical release on Switch
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Publisher Serenity Forge and developer Funselektor Labs announced this week that the top-down minimalist driving game Absolute Drift is getting a physical release on Switch. While it’s been on the system since the end of 2020, the title has only been offered as a digital download on the eShop.
The Absolute Drift: Premium Physical Edition will include a collectible folded poster that matches the minimalist style of the game, a stylized sticker sheet, and a 3D lenticular card.
Here’s some information about the game:
Clea and Clea 2 update adds War Maiden Mode on Switch
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Clea and Clea 2 were updated not too long ago on Switch, with both games adding a new War Maiden Mode.
Developer InvertMouse describes the mode as its “ultimate challenge to players who have dominated the campaign.” At the end, players can unlock the War Gear costume. The mode can be accessed in the first Clea by completing the campaign with the best ending while Clea 2 becomes available once you have conquered Clea’s Quest with a silver or higher rank.
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Japanese Pokemon Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl fans on version they chose, starter Pokemon, more
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A little while back, Japanese magazine Famitsu conducted a survey for Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl. Fans were asked about various topics, such as the version they chose, the starter Pokemon they went with, and the Gym leader they found the toughest to fight.
According to the survey results, Famitsu registered 685 men, 190 women, and 32 “other” as participants. The breakdown of ages was as follows: under 10: 2 people; teens: 205 people; 20s: 545 people; 30s: 131 people; 40s: 16 people; 50s: 6 people; 60s or older: 2 people.
Kao the Kangaroo dev has further plans beyond the new game
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
After Kao the Kangaroo went missing for well over a decade, the franchise is finally back in the spotlight. Tate Multimedia announced last month that it’s revisiting the series with a new 3D platformer currently in development for Switch.
In an interview with GamesIndustry, head of development Wojtek Bilinski teased plans for the future. While experimenting with different prototypes, the team also thought about a remake along with “a more advanced game with a much older Kao and a bigger emphasis on combat.”
