Level-5 pulled back the curtain on the next major update for Megaton Musashi W: Wired today, highlighted by the Megarobo Batroseum. Additionally, Koji Kabuto from Mazinger Z., Ryoma Nagare from Getter Robo, and Duke Fleed from UFO Robot Grendizer will be made available.
Speaking about the new content, Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino said during today’s Level-5 Vision 2024 presentation: “For Megaton Musashi W: Wired, we’re getting ready to release significant new content. Until now, you had to enhance your Rogues to battle online. In the new mode, the ‘Megarobo Batroseum,’ you can just select a Rogue and jump straight into battle. In other words, you can join player-versus-player as easy as in a fighting game. Some famous pilots will also enter the fray, making the heated super-robot battles even more exciting. The new Batroseum Mode is set to release in November 2024. Please look forward to it!”
The developers behind Echoes of Wisdom have opened up on the decision to make Zelda playable and take the starring role as the protagonist.
Interestingly, the team was actually thinking about Link having his standard role as the main character you play as. But as things progressed with the concept of echoes, Nintendo and Grezzo felt that the protagonist needed to be someone who lacked a sword and shield.
Aonuma also acknowledged fan requests made over the years to see Zelda be the protagonist. After seeing the team struggle over who should be the main character in Echoes of Wisdom, it made sense for Zelda to be playable.
Aonuma and Grezzo director Satoshi Terada shared the following:
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam just received its latest trailer during the Level-5 Vision 2024 event. The three-minute video provides another look at the upcoming Switch game.
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam was unveiled for Switch at the start of 2023. Fans have been waiting patiently since then, and barring any delays, we’ll be seeing it next year.
Level-5 today unveiled Holy Horror Mansion, which the company says is its next concept for Yo-kai Watch. The company did not provide a release window, and there’s no word on planned platforms currently.
According to Level-5, Holy Horror Mansion is a ghost craft RPG. The game’s theme is “family”, meaning it’s something the whole family can enjoy together.
Level-5 just announced Inazuma Eleven Re, which is coming to Switch in 2026. This is a remake of the series’ first game.
Inazuma Eleven originally launched for the DS in 2008, but only in Japan. It would take three years for the title to reach the west, though then it was just Europe and Australia. North America finally got in 2014 as part of a new version for 3DS.
Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road doesn’t have an exact release date, but it has a fairly specific release window. Level-5 just announced during a presentation today that the game is arriving for Switch in June 2025.
Yes, this marks yet another delay for the project. Unfortunately, Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road has seen a number of different delays throughout its lengthy development period. It was most recently planned for this year.
Decapolice has been delayed once again. Today, Level-5 announced that the game is now heading to Switch in 2026.
Decapolice appeared during the new Level-5 Vision 2024 presentation that just aired. Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino spoke a bit about the game, but only commented briefly on the delay. Hino indicated that the team needs more time to finish the project, stating that the team is working to improve the visuals and content “as we’re evolving it into an even more engaging experience.”
August 19: Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time has been delayed for a second time. It was most recently planned for October 10, but a 2025 launch is now very likely.
On its website, Level-5 said it has “decided to change the release date”. The company did not explain why another delay is happening, but regardless, extra time is needed.
September 23: The countdown is on for Super Mario Party Jamboree, and Nintendo is offering a lengthy look at the game with a new overview trailer. Currently the video is only available in Japanese, but an English version should follow soon and we’ll update you when it’s live.
Here’s an overview of the game:
Nintendo announced today that repairs for the 2DS XL, Famicom Mini, and Super Famicom Mini are coming to an end in Japan.
An exact end date wasn’t provided. However, that’s because it all comes down to how long spare parts are available. Once Nintendo runs out of stock, that’ll be it for repairs. Devices will no longer be accepted once those parts are used up.
