Sonic the Hedgehog boss Takashi Iizuka has spoken about the essence of the series and what makes a new entry in the series great.
In Iizuka’s view, it’s all about the “fun feeling” you have while moving. He told Eurogamer that regardless of whether it’s a 2D or 3D game, linear or open zone, “it’s really that sense of enjoyment that I’m running with Sonic at a high speed and [thinking]: this is fun, and I’m having a great time.” However, he doesn’t believe it simply comes down to “going fast”.
NIS America has issued a launch trailer for Prinny Presents NIS Classics Vol. 3. As a reminder, the collection contains LaPucelle: Ragnarok and Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure.
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Square Enix has shared another character trailer for NieR: Automata – The End of YoRHa Edition, this time for 9S. Although he has an attack function, 9S is an android that specializes in investigative purposes and is relatively more emotional and friendly type among the YoRHa infantry squad.
Find more information about NieR: Automata – The End of YoRHa Edition in the following overview:
Another update has been released for Melty Blood: Type Lumina, with players now having access to version 1.3.3.
Today’s update is largely about bug fixes. The game has addressed issues relating to a few characters, systems, modes, and more.
The full patch notes for the Melty Blood: Type Lumina version 1.3.3 update are as follows:
Chibig has announced a final release date for the Switch version of Ankora: Lost Days. According to the company, it will be available on September 15, 2022.
Ankora: Lost Days is described as a “cute-as-heck survival adventure” that involves terraforming, crafting, and exploration mechanics. More information can be found below.
Visual novel Aquadine released on Switch today via the eShop, and players interested in getting a preview of the gameplay can check out just over an hour’s worth of footage.
Continuing Pokemon Masters EX’s Three-Year Anniversary Celebration that started a few days ago, new events based around Sinnoh Champion Cynthia have been added to the game. These consist of a new story event, Threads of Strength, and a new Sygna Suit variation of Cynthia that will be joining the new Sync Pairs for Ash and Red.
Check below are for details on both of these new events.
Dragalia Lost has slowly been winding down after an announcement a few months ago that the game would be shutting down later this year. An end-of-service date for the title has now been confirmed, with Dragalia Lost set to close up shop on November 11, 2022.
This follows the game receiving its final story chapter last month, which concluded the game’s main narrative. Understandably, no new content is planned to release for the title leading up to its end of service.
Deirdre: Fated Saint, coming from Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War, has been announced as the next Legendary Hero for Fire Emblem Heroes.
The character is voiced by Erica Mendez and has art from Haimura Kiyotaka. As for her learnable skills, the lineup includes Spirit Forest Writ, Circlet of Balance, Still Water 4, Atk/Res Tempo 3, and Atk/Res Menace.
Original (8/1): A new batch of user icons are being made available for Nintendo Switch Online based on Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in celebration of the Booster Course Pass. We have a look at some of the designs that are planned above.
This isn’t the first time that the racer has been a featured title. However, it appears that Nintendo has prepared a fresh set of designs, and the first wave is available now. Additional waves with different designs will be going live each week. You’ll be able to claim Mario Kart 8 Deluxe icons until August 8 at 5:59 PM PT / 8:59 PM ET.
