Atelier Resleriana interview – devs talk visual style, alchemy system, going back to turn-based battles, more
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Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian will soon be launching on Nintendo Switch, so to learn a bit more about the game and its development, we caught up with the team for an interview. General producer Junzo Hosoi and development producer Yasunori Sakuda were kind enough to answer a few of our questions.
Between the two, we’re able to hear more about the game’s visual style, alchemy system, and revisiting turn-based battles. They also fielded questions about why we’re getting this one so soon after Atelier Yumia, and we couldn’t help but ask about Nintendo Switch 2.
Our full Atelier Resleriana interview can be found below.
Atelier Resleriana story trailer, town development system details
Posted on 4 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Koei Tecmo and Gust shared the latest on Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian, including a new story trailer. We also have details about the town development system.
Here’s the full rundown:
Koei Tecmo’s TGS 2025 lineup – Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment playable for the first time
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Koei Tecmo just unveiled its lineup for the 2025 Tokyo Game Show, and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment will be playable for the first time.
The Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive is currently slated for this winter. Aside from a playable demo, we’re also expecting Koei Tecmo to share the latest news – which could include the release date. More details about the company’s plans for the expo will be shared at a later date.
Wild Hearts S devs on what it was like developing for Nintendo Switch 2 without knowing exact specs
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Wild Hearts S, which just recently launched, is one of the earlier games on Nintendo Switch 2. That means that Koei Tecmo was working on it for quite some time and before developers were informed about the hardware specs.
In an interview with Famitsu, director Takuto Edagawa spoke more about the origins of the port. He noted that with Nintendo Switch 2, Koei Tecmo was hoping the game could reach its full potential.
Edagawa told the magazine:
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One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 reveals Lucci CP0, Enel, King, Z as DLC characters
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Just a few moments ago, Bandai Namco unveiled the latest DLC characters for One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4, with Lucci – CP0, . News dropped as part of One Piece Day festivities.
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 has been supported pretty well since its original launch in 2020. However, this is actually the first new DLC drop since March 2024. Bandai Namco previously held a character poll to choose characters for the next wave of DLC.
Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack gets Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch release date, first gameplay trailer
Posted on 4 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2, Videos | 0 comments
Thanks to Koei Tecmo and Gust, we now have a release date for Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack. The collection comes to Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch on November 13, 2025.
All three titles are receiving new content. Kilo Shiness, Agatha Harmon, and Romy Vogel are coming to Atelier Ryza DX as playable characters along with new side stories for Bos and Kilo and an after story leading to Atelier Ryza 2. For Atelier Ryza 2 DX, new playable characters include Lila Decyrus, Empel Vollmer, and the title is adding side stories for Lila and Empel plus two new additional maps and new events. Lastly, in Atelier Ryza 3 DX, fans can look forward to new playable characters Serri Glaus, Clifford Diswell, and Kilo Shiness in addition to new side stories for Serri and Clifford, a new event for Kilo, and a “storm monster” that helps with gathering.
Wild Hearts S devs on lack of new content for Nintendo Switch 2, sequel possibility
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
The developers behind Wild Hearts S have spoken more about the game, including the decision to shy away from introducing new content and wanting to make a sequel.
Japanese magazine Famitsu recently spoke with director Takuto Edagawa about the release. One of the topics brought up is how on Nintendo Switch 2, there’s now support for four players whereas the original version only supported three. Koei Tecmo was able to fulfill its original vision and also responded to requests for that additional player slot.
Edagawa said the following:
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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment gets new trailer
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment received an update during today’s Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase. A new trailer debuted during the presentation.
Here’s an official blurb, courtesy of Nintendo:
Wild Hearts S launch trailer – Nintendo Switch 2 gets fantasy hunter
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch 2, Videos | 0 comments
Koei Tecmo and Omega Force just issued a launch trailer for Wild Hearts S. Starting today, Nintendo Switch 2 owners can play the fantasy hunter.
Here’s a helpful overview with more information about the game:
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Atelier Yumia announces Tekken 8 crossover [update: out today, new trailer]
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
March 20: Today, Koei Tecmo and Gust revealed that it’s working with Bandai Namco on a Tekken 8 crossover for Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land with new DLC.
The collaboration will involve costumes, special skills, and accessories which. Everything will be available for free in the future. Beyond that, specifics have not been shared. A special piece of art was released from artist Benitama, showing Yumia and the mysterious fighter Reina from Tekken 8.
