Level-5 announces Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and The Millionaires’ Conspiracy Deluxe Edition Plus for Switch
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
It turns out that Level-5 isn’t done with Layton’s Mystery Journey. The company has announced Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and The Millionaires’ Conspiracy Deluxe Edition Plus for Switch, which is on track for July 8 in Japan.
Based on what we know thus far, it’s largely the same as the original. However, players can switch between the original voice acting or new voice acting from the anime at any point.
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom – The Prince’s Edition Switch rating surfaces
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The first Ni no Kuni made it to Switch in 2019. Its sequel, Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom, could now be on the way as well.
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom was rated for Nintendo’s console today by the ESRB. It’s “The Prince’s Edition”, which suggests that the season pass DLC will be included.
Here’s an overview of Ni no Kuni II, along with a trailer:
Inazuma Eleven: Great Road of Heroes development update video
Posted on 3 years ago by Bryce(@brodee922) in News, Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Level-5 has shared some new details on the upcoming soccer/simulation game Inazuma Eleven: Great Road of Heroes. This info comes in a video presentation given by the development head of the game and, unfortunately, it is entirely in Japanese.
Luckily, there is a lot of new gameplay footage featured in this video that gives an idea of what stage the development process is in. Check out this four minute video below and be on the lookout for more Inazuma Eleven: Great Road of Heroes news in the future.
Level-5 CEO on how Professor Layton came to be, how the company got involved with self-publishing
Posted on 4 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in DS, General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
In a recent interview with Yahoo Japan, Level-5 CEO Akihiko Hino spoke at length about the company’s beginnings, reminiscing about memorable moments in his career and sharing insight into the origin of some of the company’s most famous works. Once Hino announced his intent to get into self publishing back in the day, the pressure he faced fueled him to make the Level-5’s first self published title a hit, leading to the birth of Professor Layton.
We’ve translated Hino’s comments about self publishing, as well as the inspirations he borrowed from to create Professor Layton after the jump.
Level-5 CEO on how the company ended up developing Dragon Quest VIII
Posted on 4 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Level-5 has had a storied history with many iconic series on Nintendo systems, from the Professor Layton series to Inazuma Eleven among many others. One of the company’s earliest claims to fame however was Dragon Quest VIII.
In a recent interview with Yahoo Japan, Level-5 CEO Akihiko Hino detailed the events that led the company to developing a mainline entry in the iconic franchise. After expressing his disappointment with how certain aspects of Dragon Quest VII were handled, he was challenged by a producer to take on the project himself, leading to the development of one of the series’ most iconic entries.
We’ve translated Hino’s full comments after the jump.
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Yo-kai Watch Jam: Yo-kai Academy Y adding Werewolf game-style mode plus costumes based on Inazuma Eleven, Professor Layton, and Ni no Kuni
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The latest issue of CoroCoro provides details on the next major update for Yo-kai Watch Jam: Yo-kai Academy Y – Waiwai Gakuen Seikatsu. A new mode will be added alongside a series of special costumes.
Level-5’s new Werewolf game-style mode begins with four characters tasked with defending the base, but one of them is an enemy spy. You’ll randomly be chosen as the spy or a student who must uncover the spy.
Megaton Musashi Jump Festa 2021 Online trailer, battle and customization gameplay videos
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Tying in with Jump Festa 2020 Online, Level-5 has prepared a new trailer for 3D mecha action game Megaton Musashi. Additionally, gameplay videos have been released showing battle and customization gameplay. We have the full set of videos below.
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Yo-kai Watch Jam: Yo-kai Academy Y getting second major update next week
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Level-5 will release the second major free update for Yo-kai Watch Jam: Yo-kai Academy Y – Waiwai Gakuen Seikatsu next week, the company announced today. “DLC 2: Cosmic Final Battle Rendevous” goes live on November 28 in Japan.
The update includes a new dungeon and story, new Yo-kai Heroes, new multiplayer missions, new skills, and new craftable weapons. Level-5 is unlocking the level cap as well.
Here’s a presentation and commercial for the update:
Yo-kai Watch Jam: Yo-kai Academy Y – Waiwai Gakuen Seikatsu boxart, physical version has two major updates included
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A few days ago, we heard that Yo-kai Watch Jam: Yo-kai Academy Y – Waiwai Gakuen Seikatsu will be getting a physical release in Japan. Level-5 has now made the news official.
Yo-kai Watch Jam: Yo-kai Academy Y – Waiwai Gakuen Seikatsu launches physically on December 17. We have a look at the boxart above.
Level-5 already offered one major update for Yo-kai Watch Jam: Yo-kai Academy Y – Waiwai Gakuen Seikatsu, which contained online multiplayer, new story content, playable characters, and more. The company says that this update, along with the next major DLC patch, will be included in the physical version. Players can expect even more missions, story content, and other elements.
Yo-kai Watch Jam: Yo-kai Academy Y – Waiwai Gakuen Seikatsu getting a physical release
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Level-5 is preparing a physical version of Yo-kai Watch Jam: Yo-kai Academy Y – Waiwai Gakuen Seikatsu, the latest issue of CoroCoro confirms. That follows the original Japanese release in August.
The physical version of Yo-kai Watch Jam: Yo-kai Academy Y – Waiwai Gakuen Seikatsu is due out on December 17 for 4,800 yen. All updates released thus far will be included.
Yo-kai Watch Jam: Yo-kai Academy Y – Waiwai Gakuen Seikatsu has not been announced for the west at this time.
