Neko.Works is developing a new 3D turn-based Japanese-style RPG called “Project Light”, and it’s coming to the Wii U eShop.
Project Light takes place in an underground cyberpunk world ruled by a fierce empire. Main character Haru dreams of vast green plains and a clear blue sky, which comes in contrast to his reality.
Haru sets off on a journey to discover the mysteries of his world. He’ll team up with a number of allies, including a mysterious, silver haired girl that is key to his quest.
Project Light employs a turn-based battle system. All encounters take place directly on the field without transitions or loading.
Check out the game’s teaser trailer below.
Nintendo is stocking several amiibo in both Australia and New Zealand. Earlier today, the company confirmed plans to bring back figures such as Little Mac, Captain Falcon, and the Wii Fit Trainer.
Nintendo wrote on Twitter a few hours ago:
Look who's returning! Villager, Ness, Little Mac, Captain Falcon…
Check with your local retailer for availability! pic.twitter.com/pWpDvTgkVS
— Nintendo AU NZ (@NintendoAUNZ) June 2, 2015
We really need a restock here in North America. There are a whole bunch of figures that are practically impossible to purchase at the moment!
Bike Rider DX 3 players in Japan now have access to new Transformers DLC at the price of 200 yen. If you’re interested in seeing what this looks like in motion, check out the trailer below.
Spicysoft has released the two previous Bike Rider DX games overseas. However, we’re still waiting to see if this latest entry will make it out of Japan.
The Art of Grasshopper Manufacture is coming west, it’s been announced today.
You’ll find plenty of content within the 224-page art book. No More Heroes, Killer 7, and other titles from Grasshopper Manufacture are featured.
Here’s the full overview:
The Art of Grasshopper Manufacture is a highly specialized title showcasing the design work and artistry of the video-game developing company Grasshopper Manufacture. Director-designer-CEO of Grasshopper, Suda51 is known internationally for his original, imaginative style. Most major Grasshopper games are covered within this book including Lollipop Chainsaw, Killer 7, No More Heroes and more. The main visuals for each game are covered, along with package designs, sketches, model sheets and greeting card designs. A must have for fans of high quality Japanese video games!
Featured animations and video games include:
Shadows of the DAMNED Sine Mora LOLLIPOP CHAINSAW KILLER IS DEAD NO MORE HEROES Diabolical Pitch Fatal Frame – Project Zero Flower, Sun, and Rain Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo BLOOD+ ONE NIGHT KISS michigan SAMURAI CHAMPLOO killer7 The Silver Case Shining Soul II FROG MINUTES
and more…!
You can pre-order Art of Grasshopper Manufacture here.
Note that it says “Japanese Edition”, but Grasshopper confirmed on Twitter that it’s in English and Japanese. There’s only one version of the art book (in both languages) for all regions.
Last week, Little Ninja Brothers hit the European Wii U eShop as one of the latest Virtual Console release. You can now watch some footage from the game below.
More footage of Splatoon’s new N-Zap ’85 weapon and Port Mackerel map has come in. You’ll find a couple of additional videos below.
Bandai Namco uploaded another commercial for Kaitou Joker: Time Crossing Phantom Thief and the Lost Gem today. Give it a watch below.
This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:
Splatoon (Wii U) – 9/9/9/9
Rhythm Heaven: The Best Plus (3DS) – 8/8/8/10
Alien: Isolation (PS4/XBO) – 8/8/9/9
AirMech Arena (PS4/XBO) – 7/8/9/9
Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden (3DS) – 8/7/7/7
Stretchmo (3DS) – 8/8/8/7
Rise of Mana (PSV) – 7/7/7/7
Johnny Dynamite (3DS) – 5/7/6/6
The official Japanese Fire Emblem if website was recently updated after the Nintendo Direct last Sunday. You can find an English translation of the “System” page over on Kantopia . It’s mostly general information about the game that doesn’t offer many new infos to Fire Emblem veterans and those who have been keeping up to date with Fire Emblem if news, however there are two interesting new tidbits: Phoenix Mode, which revives fallen character each turn, can only be selected on Normal difficulty.
There’s also new info about Attack Stance and Guard Stance, this game’s evolution of Fire Emblem Awakening’s Pair Up system. In Fire Emblem if, Attack Stance will also be available to enemy units, however if your units are using Guard Stance, the enemy’s Attack Stance is negated.
