Nintendo and Koei Tecmo issued the latest trailer for Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes today, with a specific focus on the Kingdom of Faerghus.
Prince Dimitri leads the pack on behalf of the Blue Lions. The video also highlights Dedue, Mercedes, Ashe, Felix, Annette, Sylvain, and Ingrid.
Nintendo has continued its rollout of information for Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and is now introducing two of the RPG’s major areas: Millick Meadows and Eagus Wilderness.
As for Millick Meadows, the environment has a river that flows through the vast grasslands. Despite the lush nature and scenery, players will have to watch out for creatures that “don’t take kindly to passers-by.” Even plants pose a risk.
Late last month, Balan Wonderworld director Yuji Naka revealed that he filed a lawsuit against Square Enix related to the game. It was also revealed that he was actually removed from his role. An actual verdict surrounding the lawsuit wasn’t revealed, but we have more information about the situation here.
Square Enix reported its financial results today, and one investor did attempt to get an answer from the company about the lawsuit. Unfortunately, a direct response wasn’t provided. Square Enix instead noted that Balan Wonderworld “is a game that we recommend with confidence.”
NOVECT, the developer behind The House in Fata Morgana, today announced Project Code Name M. The mystery adventure game is currently in development for Switch and other platforms.
Here’s what we know thus far:
Based on the latest data from the NPD Group, Switch has outsold the PlayStation 4 in the United States.
Switch is now the fourth highest unit selling console in US history. It’s the sixth highest unit selling video game hardware platform overall. When looking at consoles, it’s only behind the PS2, Xbox 360 and Wii.
ININ Games has announced a final release date for Wonder Boy Collection, a package of four classic titles for Switch. The release is planned for June 3, 2022.
Wonder Boy Collection contains Wonder Boy (1986), Wonder Boy in Monster Land (1987), Wonder Boy in Monster World (1991), and Monster World IV (1994). Here’s some additional information:
During the Q&A portion of its latest financial briefing, Nintendo was asked about how it plans to maneuver to the next generation of hardware.
President Shuntaro Furukawa addressed the topic, and stressed the importance of Nintendo Accounts. With these accounts, Nintendo is “focusing on building long-term relationships with our consumers” The company will also release more games for Switch in the immediate future, and fans will be able to “experience our IP through other non-gaming channels.” The answer also mentioned: “one of our tasks is ensuring the transition to future generations of hardware is as smooth as possible.”
Nintendo reported its financial results this week, but didn’t have much to say about Nintendo Switch Online. During the Q&A portion of its briefing though, the company provided an update.
President Shuntaro Furukawa noted that “it is important to continuously make the service more compelling through the addition of titles that utilize online gameplay and improvements to the service itself.” He would later say that Nintendo “will continue to expand upon the service and deliver various content throughout the year.”
