Sonic creator and Balan Wonderworld director Yuji Naka seemingly gone from Square Enix
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
After joining the company and creating just a single game there, Yuji Naka is apparently no longer with Square Enix. Naka, who directed the title and is often attributed as the creator of Sonic the Hedgehog, updated his LinkedIn and Facebook pages to show that he has moved on. It appears that Naka left Square Enix on April 30.
Naka told IGN last year that Balan Wonderworld was his “once change” to create a full-scale platformer.
Balan Wonderworld launched on Switch this past March. Unfortunately, the critical reception was negative.
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NEO: The World Ends with You gets new gameplay
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
A bunch of new gameplay has surfaced for NEO: The World Ends with You ahead of next month’s launch. We’ve rounded several different videos below.
Legend of Mana remaster gets new details and screenshots
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Square Enix today shared a status update for its Legend of Mana remaster. The game will feature various upgrades, including high-resolution graphics, redrawn backgrounds, and an updated UI.
Here’s the full rundown:
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Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii hints at plans to remake Dragon Quest I & II in HD-2D
Posted on 2 years ago by Bryce(@brodee922) in General Gaming, News, Videos | 0 comments
During the Dragon Quest 35th Anniversary stream, series creator Yuji Horii announced that Dragon Quest III is being remade in HD-2D. He explained that this was due to the popularity of the game. However, it seems that Horii’s plans go past just a Dragon Quest III remake and on to also remaking the first and second games in the HD-2D style.
He started talking about this during the 35th anniversary live stream after announcing the Dragon Quest III Remake and saying that “Maybe afterwards, we maybe make [Dragon Quest] 1 and 2.” He continued by saying “So, we’re thinking maybe 3 we can start, and then maybe 1 and 2 there would be some kind of unexpected surprise.”
Eventually, the other presenter flat-out asked if Horii was planning on remaking the first 2 games in HD-2D as well, and he answered with “Well, we want too.”
So, while these remakes are not official, it seems pretty likely that the Dragon Quest team has plans to bring the first 2 games to HD-2D after Dragon Quest III. This whole exchange was translated by an official translator on the live stream, so if you’d like to take a look at the original clip, check it out below (starts at 50:00)!
Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate announced
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Square Enix closed out its 35th anniversary presentation for Dragon Quest with one final announcement. Dragon Quest XII has now been officially announced.
Series creator Yuji Horii said that Dragon Quest XII will be like Dragon Quest for adults. It’ll be about having options and choosing your own way of how to play. Furthermore, some decision will be made by a character that could change the whole game. The team plans to change the change the classic command battles; it won’t be removed entirely though.
Square Enix is aiming for simultaneous worldwide release with Dragon Quest XII. However, platforms and a release window are not yet known. Keep in mind that every mainline entry has appeared on a Nintendo system.
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Dragon Quest Treasures announced
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Square Enix has revealed Dragon Quest Treasures, a new spinoff for its classic series. There’s no word on specific platforms or release timing currently, but given the franchise’s prominence on Nintendo platforms, a Switch version is more than possible.
Square Enix is keeping light on details at the moment. However, we do know that it will be some sort of RPG. It’s not a Dragon Quest Monsters project, though plans are in place to continue that spinoff series as well.
Here’s the first trailer for Dragon Quest Treasures:
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Dragon Quest X Offline announced
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Square Enix has announced Dragon Quest X Offline, a new version of its MMORPG. It is targeting a 2022 release in Japan.
As the name implies, Dragon Quest X Offline can be played without an internet connect. It will have a unique visual style, and other differences have been teased compared to the online version.
Here’s the debut trailer:
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Dragon Quest 35th Anniversary Special live stream
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In celebration of Dragon Quest day on May 27 as well as the series’ 35th anniversary, Square Enix is hosting a special broadcast to showcase all of the latest information pertaining to the franchise. It will begin at 8:30 PM PT / 11:30 PM ET / 4:30 AM in the UK / 5:30 AM in Europe. The presentation will feature live English interpretation from Japanese for the very first time.
We have an embed for today’s live stream below. If there’s any notable Nintendo-related news, we’ll be sure to share it on the site.
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Legend of Mana original vs. remaster comparison screenshots
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Legend of Mana is making a comeback later this summer. More than two decades after its original release, the action RPG will be returning on new platforms, including Switch. Square Enix has remastered the title with a boost in visuals and more.
Over on the official website, we’re able to see what sort of graphics enhancements there are thanks to a few comparison screenshots. Here’s the full set:
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Square Enix explains why NEO: The World Ends With You isn’t called The World Ends With You 2
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When a game receives a sequel, there’s a pretty easy way to give it a title. A number is often slapped on at the end, and that’s pretty much it. When it comes to the next The World Ends with You game though, Square Enix went with a different approach.
The World Ends With You, which is getting a sequel after more than a decade, won’t be called The World Ends With You 2. Square Enix instead decided to give it the name NEO: The World Ends With You.
Speaking with Destructoid, original director Tatsuya Kando explained:
