System: Switch
Release date: April 30, 2020
Developer: Dotemu / Lizardcube / Guard Crush Games
Publisher: Dotemu
It’s been almost thirty years since the last original entry in the Streets of Rage franchise, but Streets of Rage 4 comes back larger than life with a fresh coat of paint alongside that addictive and incredibly satisfying beat-em-up gameplay that made it such a big hit for SEGA back in the 1990s, rivaling the likes of Double Dragon and Final Fight. Streets of Rage has been a household name still to this day despite the lack of a new entry thanks to myriad ports and being included in a wide array of collections, but finally having a new entry – and it having been done in the way it is – is such a great way to bring a beloved franchise to the modern day in a big bold way. With intuitive controls, gorgeous detailed stages, a soundtrack that mixes an 80’s electronic vibe with retro feels, a breathtaking art style, and fluid fun combat, Streets of Rage 4 says hello to 2020 in the best way possible, giving fans old and new alike plenty to enjoy in a package that doesn’t feel bloated or shallow but always wants you craving more.
Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town has been out on Switch in Japan since October. It’s taken a bit of time for the western release, but we’re finally getting the game in North America and Europe this summer. XSEED has gone back to the drawing board by coming up with a new English localization and implementing some changes from the Japanese edition.
XSEED revealed in a blog post that changes have been made to the “Best Friends” system in which players are able to form a lifelong partnership with a character of the same sex. For the upcoming English version, it’ll simply be called “marriage”. Additionally, “the relationship between same-sex couples will be given identical treatment to opposite-sex couples.” We also now know that the “heart” icon”, which indicates a marriage candidate’s romantic affinity for the player, “will display for all marriage candidates from the start of the game, where in the Japanese release it will only display for same-sex candidates after you confess and start dating.”
Here are a few notable excerpts from XSEED’s blog, which addresses character name changes as well:
Nintendo has offered up preliminary information about the next major event in Mario Kart Tour. Players can look forward to the Flower Tour, which starts next week.
Nintendo says that “a certain driver whose name pairs perfectly with flowers will appear in a new outfit”. Other details have yet to be shared.
The Flower Tour goes live in Mario Kart Tour on May 5 at 11 PM PT / May 6 at 2 AM ET.
Kadokawa Games has shared another update on Metal Max Xeno: Reborn. The latest details and screenshots cover tank modification as well as a few vehicles in the game – the Wild Bus, PLT-01, Li’l Squirt, and Wolf.
Here’s the full roundup, courtesy of Gematsu:
Gerritory, the four-player action party game, will be available for Switch on May 7. We have a new trailer for the title below.
Gerritory will be distributed digitally on Switch via the eShop.
Deadly Premonition 2 was announced for Switch last September, and then promptly dropped off the radar. This week though, Rising Star Games and Toybox shared a release date, confirming the game’s launch for July 10.
Retailers are now starting to put up listings for the game. Thanks to that, we have a look at the boxart. You can check it out above. Pre-orders are open on Amazon and GameStop.
Finally, below are a few screenshots:
NIS America is now hosting a Golden Week 2020 Sale across the eShops. Discounts are available for Switch, 3DS, and Wii U featuring Disgaea and much more.
The full lineup of games on sale is as follows:
Atari will publish Pong Quest on Switch next week, according to an eShop listing. The dungeon-crawling RPG is lined up for release on May 7.
Here’s an overview of Pong Quest:
The latest set of My Nintendo rewards are now available in North America. Similar to previous updates, members can spend points on discounts, 3DS themes, and more.
The full lineup is as follows:
