PlatinumGames has shared an official statement about the recent voice acting controversy with Bayonetta 3.
The situation has been developing over the last week, but things began after Hellena Taylor – the original voice of Bayonetta – posted a series of videos explaining why she isn’t returning for the third entry. She claimed that she was initially given “an insulting offer” to reprise the role, and this was only bumped up to $4,000 after reaching out to PlatinumGames.
A new version 1.2.1 update just went live for Xenoblade Chronicles 3. However, we should note right off the bat that it’s rather small in nature.
The official patch notes are as follows:
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NSW] Splatoon 3 – 97,071 / 3,118,118
2. [NSW] Dragon Quest X Offline – 11,145 / 199,927
3. [NSW] NieR: Automata The End of YoRHa Edition – 9,672 / 39,890
4. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 7,337 / 4,873,017
5. [NSW] Minecraft – 6,941 / 2,821,843
6. [NSW] Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival – 5,685 / 52,358
7. [NSW] Dragon Ball: The Breakers Special Edition – 5,312 / NEW
8. [NSW] Nintendo Switch Sports – 4,609 / 754,799
9. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 3,856 / 4,992,703
10. [PS4] Dragon Quest X Offline – 3,697 / 70,841
Mario Party and Mario Party 2 are appearing on Nintendo Switch Online next month, Nintendo has announced. Both will be available on November 2, 2022 for members of the Expansion Pack tier.
Mario Party launched for the N64 in 1999 (very end of 1998 in Japan) and was the original party-starter for the series. The classic four-player party game has you joining Mario and friends across nine action-packed Adventure Boards and 56 minigames in competition that can be experienced alone or with friends.
Capcom has provided a new look at the Gold Edition and Winters’ Expansion DLC for Resident Evil Village. As a reminder, the game itself is set to arrive on Switch next week.
Resident Evil Gold Edition is highlighted by three features. It includes a new third-person mode, Mercenaries Additional Orders with new playable characters and stages, and Shadows of Rose that continues the story of Ethan’s daughter, Rosemary.
Here’s some additional information:
Release dates have been announced for the next wave of Resident Evil cloud games on Switch.
First, Resident Evil 2 Cloud will launch on November 11, 2022. Resident Evil 3 Cloud will follow on November 18. Resident Evil VII: Biohazard will close things out on December 16.
Don’t forget that we’re also a few days away from Resident Evil Village Cloud on Switch. As a reminder, that one is set to drop on October 28, 2022. The game will also be getting the Winters’ Expansion DLC on December 2.
Matchpoint: Tennis Championships landed on Switch today, and a new trailer is in to celebrate. Fans can get another look at the sports title.
You can check out some additional information about the game in the following overview:
Original (10/18): A physical release for Chaos Code: New Sign of Catastrophe is on the way to Switch, Play-Asia and H2 Interactive announced today.
Fans will be able to choose between a standard version or limited edition. Those interested in the limited edition will receive a number of extras, including a collector’s box, special soundtrack, acrylic standee, minicase keychain, art card set, and numbered certificate. Only 3,000 units will be made – there’ll be an unlimited amount available for the standard release.
Aksys Games is localizing Spooky Spirit Shooting Gallery for the west, the company just announced. It’s currently planned to launch in Summer 2023.
In Japan, the game has been known as Moshikashite? Obake no Shatekiya. It initially launched in July 2021.
A huge version 1.1.0 update has just been released for Coromon.
The update is highlighted by a new mechanic called Trait Enhancements, which lets players devolve or cancel the evolution of a Coromon to make them benefit from improved versions of their Trait. RNG has been reduced, and a number of Skills, Traits, weather effects and conditions have been revisited to slightly reduce RNG. Along with this, there’s a new “Reduced RNG mode” setting. Other additions, changes, and fixes are included as well.
Below are the full patch notes for the Coromon version 1.1.0 update:
