Octopath Traveler devs on character origins, visual style, initial HD Rumble plans, much more
Posted on 5 years ago by Oni Dino(@Oni_Dino) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A recent issue of Nintendo Dream features an informative and lengthy interview with Octopath Traveler’s main producers from Square Enix, known as the “Asano Team”. The discussion focuses on art direction and learning more about the eight main characters (who were originally going to be a team of up to twelve!) with behind-the-scenes information on changes to characters’ designs, names, and personalities. We also have a brand new look at initial prototypes for the visual style, talk about a scrapped HD Rumble idea, and much more.
Check out our exclusive translation below to learn first-hand how Octopath Traveler started out based on Final Fantasy VI and Romancing SaGa 3, and how the team pioneered a new “HD-2D” art style to create a JRPG that feels nostalgic, yet brand new, all at once.
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Dragon Quest Builders 2: Builders School Multiplayer Party broadcast announced
Posted on 5 years ago by Matt O'Keefe(@matt_okeefe) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Ahead of its Switch release on December 20, Square Enix is hosting the Dragon Quest Builders 2: Builders School Multiplayer Party event on November 14, which will be available to view on YouTube. The video will run from 8 am to 10:30 pm EST.
World of Final Fantasy Maxima details emerge
Posted on 5 years ago by Matt O'Keefe(@matt_okeefe) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Right after we received a trailer and bunch of screenshots for World of Final Fantasy Maxima, we have a lot of new info courtesy of a translation by Gematsu. Here’s what we’ve learned:
- New Champion Characters
Zack from Final Fantasy VII (voiced by Kenichi Suzumura)
- New Mirages
- New Features:
World of Final Fantasy Maxima video, screenshots
Posted on 5 years ago by Matt O'Keefe(@matt_okeefe) in Screenshots, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
A lot of new material from World of Final Fantasy Maxima has been revealed, including a 5-minute video and over 40 screenshots that show many different aspects of the game. You can view both below.
Forgotton Anne launches on Switch next week
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Forgotton Anne is making its way to Switch next week, a listing on the eShop reveals. A release is planned for November 9.
Here’s an overview, along with a trailer:
World of Final Fantasy Maxima director discusses Switch development, story, and sequel potential
Posted on 5 years ago by Devin(@Sonicb00m111) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Following up on the healthy dose of news for the game hitting the web lately, World of Final Fantasy Maxima director Hiroki Chiba has shared some new insight into the upcoming release as part of a new interview in the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu.
We’ve highlighted the general and Switch-related sections of the interview below, where Chiba details development, story, and the possibility of a sequel project. A more expansive translation of the interview can be read on Gematsu.
Nintendo talks Octopath Traveler’s success
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
This information comes from Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa…
The next title I want to talk about is OCTOPATH TRAVELER, released in July of this year by SQUARE ENIX. This is an RPG featuring a special kind of graphics known as “HD-2D,” which is a fusion of 2D sprites and 3D graphics. This completely original title for Nintendo Switch earned high marks from game media reviewers and also has been well received by actual playing consumers. Despite this being a completely original title, SQUARE ENIX announced that global shipments and download sales reached 1 million units within three weeks of release. According to them, both shipments
and sell-through continued to climb after that, and sellthrough has now surpassed 1 million units.
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Dragon Quest Builders 2 coming to North America and Europe in 2019
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Dragon Quest Builders 2 is seeing localization, Nintendo has revealed. That news comes from the company’s financial results, and more importantly, the release schedule.
Square Enix’s game is listed for a 2019 release in both North America and Europe. It’s also labeled as a “Nintendo product”, meaning Nintendo should be publishing the game on Switch in the west.
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New World of Final Fantasy Maxima Mirage and boss battle details
Posted on 5 years ago by Devin(@Sonicb00m111) in News, Switch | 0 comments
In preparation of the launch of World of Final Fantasy Maxima on November 6, Square Enix has shared additional details pertaining to some more Mirages that will appear in the game, as well as a special boss battle that players can unlock. Originally posted in Japanese, a translation of the materials has been provided by Gematsu.
Although the necessary conditions are unknown at this time, players can unlock an extra boss battle with Enna Kros within the Nine Wood Hills coffee shop. Reportedly, she wields God-like techniques that can be used “without effort”.
As far as Mirages go, the new cast that has been revealed includes two characters from the World of Final Fantasy: Meli-Melo mobile game, as well as two familiar summon based Mirages. The details, as well as some fresh screenshots, can be viewed below.
World of Final Fantasy Maxima receiving Japanese live stream just ahead of launch
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Square Enix has announced a new live stream for World of Final Fantasy Maxima that will be taking place a day before its launch in Japan. Direct Hiroki Chiba will be on hand to share the latest information (and presumably footage).
The event will take place on November 5 at the following times:
