The Alliance Alive is FuRyu’s next 3DS RPG following The Legend of Legacy. In this week’s Famitsu, it’s explained how the two games differ.
World Setting
In The Legend of Legacy, the game takes place entirely on one island named Avalon, which only has one city known as Initium. Dungeons are scattered all over the island, and the objective is to find relics of the gods.
However, with The Alliance Alive, an entire human world is split into numerous zones, each of which has unique developments with the demon clan ruling over humans. When the nine protagonists from the separated zones gather, it will mark the beginning of an adventure to unveil the world’s hidden mystery.
Below are the latest Nintendo products that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:
* Save 20 percent on pre-orders with Amazon Prime or Best Buy’s GCU. 20 percent off pre-orders on Amazon Canada as well. On Amazon UK, it’s £2 off.
United States
Switch
Disgaea 5 Complete – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Ultra Street Fighter II – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Cars 3: Driven to Win – Amazon, GameStop
Cave Story+ – Amazon, GameStop (pre-order for PVC keychain)
Arms – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Splatoon 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Sonic Mania Collector’s Edition – Amazon
Rime – Amazon, GameStop
NBA 2K18 Early Tip-Off Edition (new) – Best Buy, GameStop
NBA 2K18 Legend Edition (new) – Best Buy, GameStop
NBA 2K18 Legend Edition Gold [Exclusive] (new) – GameStop
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Fire Emblem Warriors – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Super Mario Odyssey – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
FIFA – Amazon, Best Buy
Minecraft: Switch Edition – Amazon, Best Buy
Redout – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Minecraft: Story Mode – The Complete Adventure – Amazon, GameStop
Troll & I – Amazon, GameStop
Wii U
Darksiders Warmastered Edition – Amazon
Cars 3: Driven to Win – Amazon, GameStop
3DS
Cooking Mama: Sweet Shop – Amazon
Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only – Amazon, GameStop, Best Buy
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Farming Simulator 18 – Amazon
Ever Oasis – Amazon (new), Best Buy, GameStop
RPG Maker Fes – Amazon, Best Buy
Hey! Pikmin – Amazon (new), Best Buy, GameStop
Miitopia – Amazon (new) Best Buy, GameStop
Culdcept Revolt – Amazon, Best Buy
Culdcept Revolt Limited Edition (new) – Amazon
Fire Emblem Warriors – Amazon, GameStop
Monster Hunter Stories – Best Buy, GameStop
Yo-kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters – Best Buy, GameStop
SNES
Unholy Night: The Darkness Hunter – Amazon
Hardware
New 2DS XL – Best Buy, GameStop
amiibo
Fire Emblem Echoes – Alm & Celica – Best Buy
Cloud – Best Buy, GameStop
Bayonetta – Best Buy, GameStop
Bayonetta (Player 2) [Exclusive] – Best Buy
Corrin – Best Buy, GameStop
Smash Bros. bundle – GameStop
Inkling Girl (Neon Pink) – Best Buy, GameStop
Inkling Boy (Neon Green) – Best Buy, GameStop
Inkling Squid (Neon Purple) – Best Buy, GameStop
Pikmin – Best Buy, GameStop
Accessories
Retro Fighters Pro NES Controller to NES Classic Edition Adapter – Amazon
Standalone Switch dock – Best Buy, GameStop
Neon Yellow Joy-Con – Best Buy, GameStop
Neon Yellow Joy-Con straps – Best Buy, GameStop
Joy-Con AA Battery Pack – Best Buy, GameStop
Books
The Art of Splatoon – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 5 Amazon
Splatoon 2 guide – Amazon
Shovel Knight: Official Design Works (save $10) – Amazon
Other
Zelda: Breath of the Wild: Link Nendoroid (Deluxe Version) – Amazon
Zelda: Breath of the Wild: Link Nendoroid – Amazon
Nintendo Ultra Detail Series: Zelda: Majora’s Mask Link – Amazon
Nintendo Ultra Detail Series: Zelda: Twilight Princess Link – Amazon
Nintendo Ultra Detail Series: Zelda: A Link Between Worlds – Amazon
Canada
Switch
Disgaea 5 Complete
Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers
Cars 3: Driven to Win
Cave Story+
Arms
Splatoon 2
Rime
Minecraft: Story Mode – The Complete Adventure
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Fire Emblem Warriors
Super Mario Odyssey
Xenoblade Chronicles 2
FIFA
Redout
Troll and I
Wii U
Darksiders Warmastered Edition
Cars 3: Driven to Win
3DS
Fire Emblem Echoes
Farming Simulator 18
RPG Maker Fes
Hey! Pikmin
Miitopia
Culdcept Revolt
Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only
Systems
Books
Art of Splatoon
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 5
Shovel Knight: Official Design Works (save $7)
Accessories
Neon Yellow Joy-Con Strap
Joy-Con AA Battery Pack
UK
Switch
Disgaea 5 Complete
Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers
Arms
Splatoon 2
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Super Mario Odyssey
Fire Emblem Warriors
Xenoblade Chronicles 2
FIFA
Troll & I
Rayman Legends Definitive Edition (new)
Wii U
Darksiders Warmastered Edition
3DS
Cooking Mama: Sweet Shop
Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits
Yo-kai Watch 2: Fleshy Souls
Fire Emblem Echoes
Harvest Moon: Skytree Village
Faming Simulator 18
RPG Maker Fes
Hey! Pikmin
Ever Oasis
Dr Kawashima’s Devilish Brain Training: Can you stay focused?
Culdcept Revolt
Systems
New 2DS XL – Black and Turquoise
New 2DS XL – White and Orange
amiibo
Fire Emblem Echoes: Alm
Fire Emblem Echoes: Ceclia
Books
Art of Splatoon
Super Mario Encyclopedia
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 5
Shovel Knight: Official Design Works
Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition currently runs at 720p at all times. Even when the system is docked, the resolution doesn’t change.
After speaking with Microsoft, TIME reports that “Minecraft’s 720p docked/undocked resolution isn’t a question of system power, but stems from issues currently experienced shifting from one resolution to the other when docking/undocking.” The publication further adds: “It’s possible, albeit not confirmed, that Minecraft for Switch could hit 1080p docked down the road.”
Update: Added in Sunday’s updates.
Nintendo Badge Arcade has been receiving daily updates since heading to the 3DS eShop. Because it’s continually updated with content, we’re rounding up all of the additions and changes in a weekly post.
Here’s what’s on tap for the week of May 8:
May 8
– 15 Animal Crossing panels
– 10 Yo-kai Watch panels
– 5 Pushmo / Crashmo panels
– Animal Crossing theme offer until May 11
– Thank-you badges until May 18
– 1 free play
Warner Bros. has released the final LEGO Dimensions video based on the latest new packs. Along with trailers for Sloth and Chase McCain, we now have one for Hermione as well. View it below.
At Unite 2017 Tokyo, a special panel was held about how the Unity-based I Am Setsuna was brought to Switch. The talk was highlighted by the appearance of Usuke Kumagai from Tokyo RPG Factory. Yuichiro Kitao and Tomoyuki Kurino from Gem Drops were present as well. Gem Drops was involved with programming, graphics and planning support, and the localized version for the Switch version of I Am Setsuna.
To begin, the team heard that Nintendo’s new hardware – known as NX at the time – supported Unity. In order to accumulate know-how on methods of the hardware, the process began of porting I Am Setsuna to Switch.
Snake Pass was the first Unreal Engine 4-developed game for Switch. Now the system appears to have another.
NBA Playgrounds is one of the newest eShop titles, following its release a few days ago. Interestingly enough, it was developed with Unreal Engine 4. Saber Interactive stated this explicitly in a post made on the Xbox blog.
NBA Playgrounds debuted on Switch this past Tuesday. Saber Interactive will be keeping the game fresh with consistent updates that will add new modes and players.
Miitomo has been updated with more content. Users will find returning stages with more items.
“Feel the rhythm! Miitomo Rock Festival” is the returning theme. The stages provide the following:
– Woodland bucket hat
– Festival tee + wristband
– Merch towel + VIP pass
– Comic-book shorts
– Tent hood
– Hot-air balloon jacket
– Outdoorsy geometric skirt
– Hiking backpack
– Outdoor stage
– Staff tee
– Speaker costume
– Legendary axe
The returning stage will be available until May 13 at 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET.
Nintendo gave Ever Oasis a June 23 release date during its most recent Nintendo Direct. With the action RPG just a couple of months away, a North American teaser site is open. Access it here.
Aside from a trailer and screenshots, the page also has a fact sheet providing a general overview. We’ve attached the full thing below.
Rare split from Nintendo many years ago, but the company is nonetheless an integral part of the big N’s history. Some of the most memorable titles came from the studio. Without Rare, we wouldn’t have Donkey Kong Country, GoldenEye 007, Banjo-Kazooie, and many other classics.
A new book from Dark Horse will let you take a trip down memory lane. Rare Treasures, tentatively slated for the end of August, will contain “the history and highlights of the iconic studio Rare, from birth to present day”. It’ll come with art, commentary, and new insights from the team, and more.
