We’ve known that Square Enix has had plans to bring Dragon Quest XI to Switch for a very long time. Even before the system had its name, back when it was known as NX, there was talk about putting the RPG on Nintendo’s newest platform. Yet even after a few years, we’ve yet to see a single piece of media for the Switch version.
So why make such an early announcement? In an interview with Game Informer, Dragon Quest XI producer Hokuto Okamoto spoke about Square Enix confirming Dragon Quest XI for Switch when it did.
Yet another weapon, the Tri-Slosher Nouveau, is now available in Splatoon 2. See it in action through the gameplay video below.
Several new games out came out this week on the eShop. If you’re interested in checking out what’s new in screenshot form, take a look at the gallery below.
During SEGA Fes in Japan today, it was announced that SEGA Ages is coming to Switch.
SEGA Ages is a new digital download initiative for the eShop. Over 15 games from SEGA’s catalog will be released courtesy of M2. Titles including Sonic the Hedgehog, Thunder Force IV, and Phantasy Star will all be represented.
SEGA Ages will begin to launch this summer via the eShop.
GDC has published the full Sonic the Hedgehog presentation hosted last month, which we have below. During the session, Naoto Ohshima and Hirokazu Yasuhara spoke about their perspectives on the creation of franchise including detailed recollections of the game’s original design process and art direction.
Yesterday, a new Nintendo patent was made available for public viewing. The company is protecting an idea for a game system with “a plurality of information processing apparatuses that are capable of communicating with each other.”
Digital Trends, who stumbled upon the patent, points out that the apparatuses are found inside separate screens. When multiple screens are touched, information can be exchanged for new game experiences.
Circle Entertainment brought Shelter Generations to the Switch eShop yesterday. For a look at the game, watch the video below.
This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta, talk about the trip they took to Kyoto and visiting Nintendo’s main headquarters. Check out the full episode below.
Earlier today, SEGA had a surprise release of Football Manager Touch 2018 on the Switch eShop. Get a look at some footage below.
When Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire was funded on Fig last year, a stretch goal was reached promising double the voiceover originally planned. Obsidian Entertainment actually went above and beyond during development.
In a video posted on Twitter earlier today, audio director Justin Bell confirmed that all dialogue is fully voiced in Pillars of Eternity II. Here’s the brief clip in question:
And now a word on how much VO was recorded for @WorldofEternity #Deadfire from Audio Director, Justin Bell. pic.twitter.com/mD1FR58hE1
— Obsidian (@Obsidian) April 13, 2018
It was also recently announced that Critical Role has provided voiceover in Pillars or Eternity II.
