If there’s one thing Monolith Soft is known for these days, it’s the Xenoblade series. The company has churned out three massive RPGs between the first and second Xenoblade Chronicles titles along with Xenoblade Chronicles X. We also just received a new version of the series’ debut entry for Switch.
Going forward, it sounds like fans can expect more from Xenoblade, with creator Tetsuya Takahashi telling Vandal that Monolith Soft wants to continue to focus on building up the IP’s brand. At the same time, he would be interested in developing “a smaller-scale project if the opportunity rose” so that Monolith Soft can have more variety.
Takahashi’s full words:
WayForward seems to have a lot of ideas about the future of Shantae. The studio is willing to try new genres, and could even explore something like an animated series down the line.
Something else that’s on the table is a remake of the very first Shantae for the Game Boy Color. Speaking with Siliconera, co-creator Matt Bozon said he’s “be down for doing that” and it “isn’t outside the realm of possibility”.
Bozon said:
Super Smash Bros. features well-known characters like Mario and Link, but it also gives a chance for other types of franchises to shine. With Xenoblade, the series was able to first represent Shulk in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS. He later returned in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as well.
Speaking about Shulk in Smash Bros., Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition producer Shigekazu Yamada told USgamer:
Listings on Amazon have revealed a new art book for Darksiders Genesis. Coming from Udon Entertainment, fans will be able to pour through 200 pages of character designs, rough concepts, environments, storyboards, and more.
We have the following book description from Amazon:
Super Nintendo World continues to take shape. After a couple of overhead photos recently surfaced, we have another look at how things are shaping up inside the theme park. Images show close-up and zoomed out views.
Here’s the full set:
The arcade tower defense game Spacejacked will arrive on Switch this week, publisher Ratalakia Games and developer Rotten Mage have announced. A release is planned for June 12 via the eShop.
We have the following overview and trailer for Spacejacked:
Compile Heart provided an update to the official website for Mary Skelter Finale, giving some new details and screenshots highlighting Guillotine, Iron Maiden, and Gallows characters, as well as the Babymares enemy.
Gematsu translated and rounded up the details below.
The 2D platformer from Fantastico Studio, Tcheco in the Castle of Lucio, comes to the Switch eShop July 18. Check out the gameplay below.
Elden Pixels has shared a new trailer for Alwa’s Legacy, its “modern retro game” coming soon to Switch. View the video below.
Alwa’s Legacy will be heading to Switch soon after its initial launch for PC on June 16.
Team17 and Veewo Games have confirmed that roguelike action-platformer Neon Abyss will launch on the Switch eShop July 14. The title from was initially slated for 2019 after being announced last August, but was later delayed.
Check out an overview and new trailer below.
