News stemming from today’s Nintendo leaks isn’t slowing down. Aside from the news concerning iQue’s pitch for an online Pokemon PC game, fans are now starting to pick apart prototypes and beta builds of classic Nintendo games. It’s giving us a look at some new characters, designs for established characters, and more.
We have a look at sprites from Star Fox 2 above. Other highlights include:
As part of today’s big Nintendo leak, it’s been revealed that iQue proposed a mainline Pokemon game for PC that would have offered extensive online features.
The PowerPoint presentation is dated from November 2004. In it, we hear about plans for trading, battling, and chatting online as well as an online tournament mode, treasure hunting, and even the ability to use the Game Boy Advance as a controller.
Merchant of the Skies, a game featuring trading, base-building, and tycoon elements will soon be on Switch. An eShop listing shows that the title will launch on July 30.
We have the following overview and trailer for Merchant of the Skies:
The past few months haven’t been kind to Nintendo as far as leaks are concerned. The first incident involved the source code and files for Wii, followed by the source code for the 3DS operating system and Pokemon Diamond/Pearl.
Another leak is now making the rounds today, and it’s sounding pretty massive. We’re hearing about some things that we either knew very little about previously or hadn’t seen before, including
Here’s the full rundown as to what’s leaked:
Castlestorm II was previously announced to be launching on July 31. That will no longer be happening, as Zen Studios announced today that it’s been pushed back to this fall.
“The decision to delay was made with the intention of making sure Castlestorm II is up to the standards of the team as they look forward to delivering an exciting sequel to the 4X mashup series,” the company said.
We’ll bring you the new release date for Castlestorm II when we have it.
Source: Zen Studios PR
Super Rare Games today announced Old School Musical as its latest physical release. Only 4,000 copies will be produced worldwide. It’ll come with a full color manual, interior artwork, exclusive sticker, as well as three trading cards randomly selected from the five-card set. Note that all previously-released DLC will also be on the cartridge, including Chicken Party Mix, Toricity, and even the recent MV Expo song pack.
Pre-orders open on July 30 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM in the UK. It’ll be available through Super Rare Games’ store here.
Source: Super Rare Games PR
IGN Japan has shared the first gameplay clip from Eiyuden Chronicle, the newly-announced JRPG from Rabbit & Bear Studios. Check it out below.
Earlier today, Bandai Namco revealed Kamen Rider: Memory of Heroez. It’s unknown if the company has any plans to bring it to the west, but fans can at least rest easy knowing that there will be an English release.
Over in Asia, English subtitles will be supported. It’s also confirmed to launch on the same day – October 29. You’ll be able to import a copy and play through the game regardless of your region.
Here’s the debut trailer for Kamen Rider: Memory of Heroez in English:
According to an eShop listing, Sometimes You will be publishing Igor Rashkuev’s tactical turn-based RPG Steam Tactics on Switch next month. A release is planned for August 5.
Here’s an overview of Steam Tactics, along with a trailer:
A group of experienced game developers have come together to establish Rabbit & Bear Studios, a new company based out of Tokyo. The team, which features talent that includes the former creators of Suikoden, have also revealed their debut title – an JPG titled Eiyuden Chronicle.
Here’s what fans can expect from the game:
