System: Switch
Release date: February 25, 2020
Developer: SNK
Publisher: SNK
Two samurai silently face one another in a desolate field in feudal Japan. After a few seconds of tension, one of them suddenly draws his katana and strikes – yet his opponent blocks the attack just in time. As one samurai recoils, the other counters with a quick jab followed by a massive slash, slicing their enemy in half and concluding the battle in just a few strikes. This encounter is typical of Samurai Shodown, a gorgeous and gruesome fighting game set in feudal Japan that focuses heavily on strategy, timing, and making the most of every attack. After reviving its once-great fighting series on other platforms last year, SNK has finally brought this reboot of Samurai Shodown to Switch. So the question remains: can Samurai Shodown truly show up on Nintendo’s console?
Earlier this week, PlatinumGames announced Project G.G. from director Hideki Kamiya. It’s intended to be a third part of Kamiya’s hero trilogy following Viewtiful Joe and The Wonderful 101. This time around, the theme is based around a giant hero.
PlatinumGames had previously mentioned to Famitsu that the studio was targeting pretty much every platform with Project G.G. While speaking with IGN, studio head Atsushi Inaba officially named Switch as one of those systems the company is pursuing for the new title. PlatinumGames ultimately hopes to release on all main platforms when the game launches.
Would you want to see something like Okami 2? Or how about Viewtiful Joe 3? That power lies entirely in Capcom’s hands of course, as the company owns those IPs. And for those that want to see those types of games become a reality, they’d have to make their interest known.
During a panel at PAX East 2020, Kamiya was asked about the possibility of making sequels such as Okami 2 or reviving cancelled projects like Scalebound. Kamiya’s response was short but clear, stating:
This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta challenge themselves to see if they can guess Animal Crossing items blindfolded. Check out the full episode below.
Doom Eternal won’t be launching on Switch this month alongside other platforms, but it sounds like the wait will be worth it. Marty Stratton, who has been heading up the game, told USgamer that he’s “stunned” by the game on Nintendo’s console. He also think it’ll surprise people given what Panic Button has managed to pull off on Switch.
Extra care is being put in to ensure that Doom Eternal isn’t compromised on Switch. That also extends to ensuring that the game looks and feels great whether you’re playing docked or in portable mode.
Stratton said:
The newest build of Cyber Shadow was brought along to PAX East 2020 this week, and some new footage of the game has emerged. Check out the footage below.
The rogue-lite, resource management narrative game The Red Lantern is being shown off at PAX East 2020. Check out the latest footage below.
Shishimai has shown up as the latest boss in Dragalia Lost’s Astral Raids. The battle is available in Beginner, Standard, Expert, and Master difficulties. Players can obtain astral shards and trade them for various rewards. Note that astral pieces are needed to challenge Astral Raids quests.
The Astral Raids with Sabnock will be live until March 2.
At PAX East 2020 yesterday, Kit and Krysta of Nintendo Minute hosted a special panel for Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Gameplay was shown off, including the museum, a stereo menu, and more. It’s not the best quality, but you can watch the panel in full below.
Fire Emblem Heroes has kicked off Summoning Focus: Heroes with Blazing Wind as its latest event. Three Heroes with the Blazing Wind Special skill are appearing here. With that skill, they can inflict damage on foes in an area near their target before they initiate combat.
We’ll also mention that Special Maps: Rival Domains has received its weekly update. Players can earn a bonus for defeating foes with flying allies.
