If you’re picking up the Sonic Mania: Collector’s Edition, it’ll cost you $70 (or perhaps a bit less if you have something such as Amazon Prime). But if you’re going for the standard version on the eShop, the game will be priced significantly less. We have confirmation from SEGA that Sonic Mania is planned to cost $19.99 ($25.99 CAD).
In other Sonic Mania news, new screenshots and art are in. Find the latest images below.
Source: SEGA PR
Update: Bumped to the top. River City: Rival Showdown is slated for the fall. We’ve also included the full announcement for both new River City games below.
Original: Yesterday, Natsume announced the localization of River City: Knights of Justice. As it turns out, that’s not the only new River City game coming west.
Natsume revealed that the company is handling the western version of Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari SP, where it will be known as River City: Rival Showdown. A release window wasn’t shared, but we do know that it will be playable at E3 2017.
River City: Rival Showdown (Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari SP), an upcoming 3DS title with local multiplayer coming to North America & Europe!
— Natsume Inc. (@Natsume_Inc) May 30, 2017
Take on familiar faces from the River City series & meet new ones in a fast-paced beat-'em-up RPG – Rival Showdown is playable at E3 2017~
— Natsume Inc. (@Natsume_Inc) May 30, 2017
Last week, news leaked out through Sonic Mania’s Steam page that the game will be launching on August 15. SEGA has now followed up and made it official.
Here’s a new pre-order trailer:
WayForward recently announced that Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is coming to Switch this summer. Even though the news was only just shared a few weeks ago, it looks like we won’t be waiting much longer for the release.
According to a listing on the eShop, Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is heading to Switch in Europe next week – June 8. It will cost £15.99. We’d also not be surprised to see North America getting the game on the same day.
Below are some screenshots from the eShop listing (presumably from the Switch version):
And an overview:
Shantae embarks on her first full HD adventure! When a mysterious crime wave sweeps Seguin Land, it’s up to Half-Genie Hero Shantae to save the day! Use Shantae’s devastating Hair-Whip Attack to send monsters flying, or Belly Dance to transform into a more powerful creature form! Topple the masterminds behind each criminal caper and prepare for the ultimate showdown against Shantae’s arch nemesis – the bodacious buccaneer Risky Boots!
Key features:
– Feel the beat with over 150 different HD Rumble events!
– Shantae’s trademark moves return! Dance or transform into all-new and classic creatures, or summon magical attacks! Over a dozen dances to discover in all!
– New Relic System allows players to unlock new powers and customize moves for Shantae in her many forms!
– Conquer arcade-style action stages that unfold into a full world to explore. Fast action and quest-style exploration rolled into one!
– When Shantae’s story ends, you’re just getting started! DLC Modes introduce new characters, levels, and bosses!
– Huge Bosses, humerous dialogue, and the wonderfully weird Shantae cast returns, now in fully animated HD!
Later tonight, Minecraft will be receiving updates on both Switch and Wii U. New content, other additions, and changes are being implemented. On Switch specifically, features will now be in line with other platforms.
Head past the break for the full patch notes on both Switch and Wii U.
Amazon Japan has just uploaded a bunch of new screenshots showing Monster Hunter XX on Switch. Check them out in the gallery below:
Earlier this year, it was announced that Senran Kagura producer Kenichiro Takaki had established his own studio within Marvelous known as Honey ∞ Parade Games. It’s here where the Switch game Shinobi Refle: Senran Kagura is being developed.
In this week’s Famitsu, Takaki reveals that Honey ∞ Parade Games is working on another Switch game alongside Shinobi Refle, which should make use of the system’s unique features. Also, it will be a retail title unlike the upcoming Senran Kagura game.
In this week’s issue of Famitsu, Seiken Densetsu Collection producer Masaru Oyamada is interviewed. Oyamada spoke about why the package was brought to Switch and also teased new developments for the series’ 25th anniversary.
Below are several tidbits from the interview, as translated by Gematsu:
- (Regarding the release of Seiken Densetsu Collection🙂 When I thought that I wanted to release a packaged edition that compiles the first three Seiken Densetsu games, Nintendo Switch, the most suitable hardware, was announced. The platform makes it easy for users to enjoy multiplayer.
- Today’s elementary school students only know the latest high-definition graphic titles. I want parents and children to enjoy the classic Seiksen Densetsu titles together.
- The point I want you to pay attention to is the transition and connection of the series. I want you to become acquainted with these amazing games released over 20 years ago.
- The tricks from the original versions of the games were left almost as is.
- (Regarding a new title:) Of course, I would like to announce new developments on the series’ 25th anniversary.
- It’s still undecided, but there may be some sort of movement when playing Seiken Densetsu Collection.
- I want to develop the series more and more from here on. Please support us.
