Gamescom 2021 has drawn to a close, but we do have the winners to report on for this year’s awards.
Despite not actually having a presence at the event, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope managed to receive three nominations and was ultimately selected at the best Switch game. Another highlight is Lost in Random, which was determined to be the best indie title.
Below is the full list of winners for the 2021 Gamescom Awards:
System: Switch
Release date: August 24, 2021
Developer: 1C Entertainment
Publisher: 1C Entertainment / Prime Matter
Over the past few years, the turn-based strategy genre has become awash with new entries in some of its most landmark franchises; in retrospect, it should have seemed inevitable that someday, eventually, King’s Bounty would return on modern hardware. But I doubt that even longtime fans of this dormant franchise had expected to witness such an ambitious reinvention of the series’ name. Sure, at its heart, King’s Bounty II is still a grid-centric, turn-based strategy game with a traditional medieval setting, but with this new release, 1C Entertainment and Prime Matter have attempted to integrate more immersive role-playing elements, a grander world, and a completely different pace than the last game in the series. And while some of these new ideas can be well-executed individually, I left King’s Bounty II feeling unimpressed by the package as a whole.
The third portion of the Harada’s Bar interview series with Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai continued today with topics such as his health and the 3DS game Kid Icarus: Uprising.
Regarding his health, Sakurai actually says he’s fine right now. He spoke about some problems with his shoulder that took quite some time to get better, but it looks like that has now cleared up.
Sakurai explained:
Today, PlatinumGames shared the very first gameplay of its shoot ’em up Sol Cresta during its SuperSummer Festival live stream. While trailers have been published previously, this is our first proper look at the project in action.
The full recording for the PlatinumGames is now available. You can see the gameplay for Sol Cresta starting at the 1:22:01 mark below showing off the first level.
Atlus has gone live with the latest demon showcase video for Shin Megami Tensei V showing Apsaras. This particular character has been involved with the franchise since its very first entry.
Here’s some background information about the demon, courtesy of the Megami Tensei Wiki:
Crest and Studio HQ are planning a Switch physical version for the roguelike action game Metallic Child in Japan, the two companies have confirmed. Fans will be happy to hear that English support is planned.
Here’s more on Metallic Child:
Apsulov: End of Gods has received a final release date. Digerati and Angry Demon Studio will be publishing the future Viking horror and sci-fi adventure game on September 2, according to an eShop listing.
Check out the following overview for further information about Apsulov: End of Gods:
Inked: A Tale of Love, a narrative-driven puzzle title featuring “an epic tale of love and hope”, has received a new batch of gameplay. Publisher Pixmain and developer Somnium Games just released it on Switch this past week.
Here’s an introduction to Inked: A Tale of Love with further details about what to expect:
Gameplay is now available showing off Hoa on Switch. The title comes courtesy of publisher PM Studios and developer Skrollcat Studio, as the two companies released it on Nintendo’s console this week.
We have the following overview for Hoa with additional details:
New DLC has just arrived in The Wonderful 101: Remastered. The news was announced during today’s PlatinumGames SuperSummer Festival live stream, which wrapped up just a short while ago.
Once installed, the DLC lets players unlock a mode to change the main character to Prince Vorkken Ohgee. The Multi-Unite ability is also swapped out for “Enemy-Unite,” which brings along “Unify Monster” alien beasts.
Here’s some additional information:
