Diablo II: Resurrected devs on Switch version, says “it’s running like butter”
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Diablo II: Resurrected principal designer Rob Gallerani and lead graphics engineer Kevin Todisco have commented on the Switch version, including what to expect from performance.
GamesBeat recently had a chance to interview the two developers, and asked about how the game is running on Switch currently. In response, the two shared:
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Shin Megami Tensei V daily demon vol. 101 – Koppa Tengu
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Atlus has uploaded another demon trailer for Shin Megami Tensei V that has now offered a look at Koppa Tengu. The creature originally appeared in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne, and has shown up in the series’ various games since then.
The Megami Tensei Wiki shares the following information on Koppa Tengu:
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Switch OLED photos provide first in-person look
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New photos of the Switch OLED have surfaced, providing us with a first in-person look at the device.
Nintendo previously shared its own official pictures. But now the system has started to appear at Nintendo Tokyo, and consumers have been snapping a number of shots. Twitter users cvxfreak, pati_pss, nattu_ninmosa59, and bunnagashi have all provided a few images.
Unfinished Game Boy Color game Infinity will now be completed, also coming to Switch
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
Over the past few weeks, Incube8 has been running a Kickstarter campaign for its upcoming game Infinity. The CA $16,000 was quickly reached, and a Switch stretch goal was added towards the very end. After raising over CA $350,000, Infinity will be made for Switch as well as Game Boy Color.
If you’re wondering about Infinity’s appearance on Game Boy Color, we should probably fill you in on the tactical RPG’s rather interesting history. The project was originally being developed by Affinix Software between 1999 and 2001 for the platform. However, it was scrapped in 2002 due to the market shifting to the GBA and publisher issues. An unfinished version was released as a free ROM in 2016, but a team of both new and old staffers has now formed to properly finish Infinity and put it out on cartridges.
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Why monsters are called “monsties” in the Monster Hunter Stories series
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
If you’ve played the Monster Hunter Stories series, you’re probably familiar with the term called “monsties”. That’s because these games have a unique term for its creatures. Rather than going with something simple like “monsters”, a new “monsties” term was created.
So how did that term come to be in the first place? Speaking with Waypoint, English localization editor Joseph Detwiler explained:
Shin Megami Tensei V daily demon vol. 100 – Mithra
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We’re officially at episode 100 of Atlus’ Shin Megami Tensei V daily demon series, and for today’s video, we have a look at Mithra. The creature has appeared since Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei II.
Thanks to the Megami Tensei Wiki, we have the following background information on Mithra:
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Nintendo UK offering Mario Party Superstars pre-order bonus
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The UK My Nintendo Store has revealed pre-order bonuses for Mario Party Superstars. Along with a coaster set, buyers will be given keyring items. We have a look at all of the goodies above.
If you’ve already pre-ordered, that shouldn’t be an issue. Nintendo says that all previous reservations will be automatically upgraded to include the new items.
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SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake announced, coming to Switch
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Publisher THQ Nordic and developer Purple Lamp Studios have announced SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake, a new 3D platformer that’s in development for Switch. A release window has not yet been announced.
Here’s an overview of the game’s story:
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD soundtrack CD box set and music box releasing in Japan in November
Posted on 3 years ago by Bryce(@brodee922) in News, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Update: Play-Asia has opened pre-orders for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD soundtrack here.
Original: It looks like Japan is getting a sweet The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD soundtrack collection in a physical package. This will be a 5- disc collection of 187 tracks enclosed in a speciality box – including all the music from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD (as well as the Wii music theme).
This is all that’s included in the regular edition of the soundtrack release, but there is also a limited edition that comes with all of this as well as a clear music box that plays the Ballad of the Goddess.
All of this is set to release on November 23, 2021 in Japan, with the price point of 5,500 yen for the regular edition and 8,800 yen for the limited edition. Pre-orders can be reserved at this link and appear to be live now.
There is currently no word of any stateside release at this time.
THQ Nordic digital showcase live stream
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In celebration of THQ Nordic’s tenth anniversary, the company will be hosting a special digital showcase, and the live stream will be kicking off in just a bit. The event officially begins at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET / 8 PM in the UK / 9 PM in Europe. Note that a pre-show is planned in which HandyGames will be showing off some of its upcoming titles.
As previously mentioned, The Game Awards executive producer and host Geoff Keighley will host the THQ Nordic event. It will cover “six new game announcements that will take you on a journey through time and space.” THQ Nordic has teased “the return of legendary franchises, including some for which fans have been waiting decades to get their hands on a new installment, and you can also expect to see sequels to beloved games.”
Here’s where you can watch the THQ Nordic digital showcase live stream:
