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NIS America has revealed new information about the upcoming release of Ys VIII on Switch. Bonus DLC, which was previously exclusive to the PlayStation 4 and PS Vita, will be included regardless of whether you buy the action RPG physically or digitally, with no extra download or purchase necessary.

The items below will be offered to all players:

To promote the release of Penny-Punching Princess, NIS America has prepared a launch trailer for the game. We have it below.

System: Switch
Release date: April 3, 2018
Developer: Nippon Ichi
Publisher: NIS America


Penny-Punching Princess checks all the right boxes in things I love: it’s got arcade-inspired gameplay in which you’ll brawl your way through dungeons (or castles) in a level, a section by section format that is reminiscent of classics like Double Dragon or Streets of Rage, a simple light and heavy attack button that you can mix and match for combos, and a very straight-forward approach in how to complete each level. Racking up points and cash so you can bribe, upgrade, and loot your way to victory is also an intriguing element, and the adorable pixel art style looks nice. However, all of the enjoyment is quickly interrupted thanks to non-intuitive controls, uninspired levels, repetitive gameplay, and a story that’s so banal and aimless you’ll find yourself either falling asleep to the dialogue or skipping the text entirely.

The Lost Child

NIS America has locked down a western release date for The Lost Child. In North America, we’ll be seeing it on June 19. Europe will have access a few days later on June 22.

For more on The Lost Child, read up on the overview below and check out the previously-shared trailer.

As is tradition for NIS America, Penny-Punching Princess’ release will be accompanied by a limited edition. Get a closer look at the full contents in the unboxing video below.

Just one day before launch, NIS America has cancelled the release of the standard edition of Penny-Punching Princess in the UK. The publisher says that they discovered that “the orders for this title would not be able to be fulfilled by their proper release date” and thus they decided to cancel the game’s physical release in the UK entirely.

If you live in the UK, your only option for a physical copy of the game is the Limited Edition, which is available exclusively on the NIS America online store. Otherwise, you will have to buy the game digitally. Note that all of this only applies to the UK – the physical release of the game in other regions has not been affected.

Head past the break to read NIS America’s statement on the matter in full:

Penny-Punching Princess lands on Switch in just a few days. For a look at the title, check out our gameplay video below.

A new Happy Birthdays trailer has come in from Japan focusing on high-level play. We’ve included the video below.

SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy was recently featured on Weds Night Fights with nearly an hour of footage. Check out the video in its entirety below.

At PAX East next month, a special panel will be hosted in celebration of SNK’s 40th anniversary. SNK Heroines director Kaito Soranaka, veteran artist Naoto Abe, and other SNK staff will be present. Announcements will be made, including the reveal of the next SNK Heroines character “and other surprises.”

The panel will take place on Friday, April 6 at 12 PM ET. It’ll be held at the Dragonfly Theater.

By the way, those who are attending PAX will be able to try out SNK Heroines on Switch. There will be a playable demo at Nintendo’s booth in the Exhibit Hall.

Source: NIS America PR


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