Square Enix explains how Dragon Quest Heroes I-II is more than just a port
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 48 Comments
Dragon Quest Heroes I-II will be at the launch of Switch in Japan. Two games are included in the package, which in itself is a pretty good deal. On top of that though, Square Enix is introducing new content and making improvements. The company shared more details during the Nintendo Switch Experience 2017 last week.
First, HD Rumble is being implemented. You will feel vibration from the Joy-Con when slashing enemies, and it differs for each monster. If you slash a Slime for example, it gives off something like a jelly feeling, and if you slash a Golem, a rough / hard vibration will be felt. Also, while you are slashing a bunch of enemies, you’ll be able to notice that a Metal Slime is hidden somewhere in the crowd.
Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Shrine count and more revealed through guide listing
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 24 Comments
Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s guide from Piggyback is now listed on Amazon UK. On the page, it reveals the amount of Shrines plus the amount for a couple of other elements. Since this may be considered a spoiler for some, head past the break for more details.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe art points to five different Battle Mode types
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 18 Comments
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe appears to feature five different options in Battle Mode. Balloon Battle and Bob-omb Blast were previously confirmed by Nintendo directly. An image from Nintendo of Poland has since surfaced, showing what appears to be Coin Runners, Shine Thief (or Shine Runners, but unlikely if we’re getting Coin Runners), and something involving the Piranha Plant.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe launches on April 28. Nintendo will certainly have more to say about the game before then.
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More Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment footage on Switch
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Switch eShop, Videos, Wii U | 1 Comment
Another round of footage is online for Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment on Switch. Check out gameplay from the Stranded Ship below.
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Capcom on making Ultra Street Fighter II for Switch, two art styles, rebalancing, release date, dev team
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 59 Comments
IGN has a new interview up with Street Fighter series producer Yoshinori Ono. On the site, Ono shares several comments about Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers. Ono talked about why Capcom decided to bring that game to Switch, including two art styles, how the team is approaching game balance, when it’ll be released (potentially pretty soon), and mix of older and younger staffers working on the project.
Head on below for notable excerpts from IGN’s interview. The site’s full article is located here.
Zelda: Breath of the Wild has an alternate ending, according to Aonuma
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 29 Comments
Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma has teased an alternate ending for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. In an interview with IGN Portugal, he said that a different ending will be shown “if you meet certain criteria.” “If you do a few things, you may see a different ending,” Aonuma teased.
First Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment footage on Switch
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, Switch eShop, Videos, Wii U eShop | 2 Comments
First footage is in showing Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment. Watch 12 minutes of gameplay in the video below.
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Aonuma says Zelda: Breath of the Wild doesn’t have an option for dual audio
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 383 Comments
A few days ago, we heard that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild might feature dual audio based on a comment from a Nintendo representative. Sadly though, producer Eiji Aonuma has confirmed himself that you won’t be able to easily change languages in the game. There is no option to simply turn on the Japanese voice acting rather than the English voices.
Aonuma told IGN Portugal:
“In the case of the Nintendo Switch, if you change the language of the system, you can change the game to Japanese, but that will change everything to Japanese. Unfortunately, it is not possible to play with English text, for example, and Japanese voices.”
[Review] Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Posted on 8 years ago by Philip(@P_Trah) in 3DS, Reviews | 7 Comments
System: 3DS
Release date: January 20, 2017
Developer: Square Enix / Level-5
Publisher Nintendo
For a long time, it seemed like the Dragon Quest series was fairly underappreciated in the West. Not necessarily by its publisher Square Enix, but by the fans of its own genre. The series has usually garnered a cult following of sorts overseas all the while enjoying heavy praise in Japan. Yet to my pleasure, I’ve begun to see a somewhat recent change in that viewpoint. With the highly anticipated Dragon Quest XI on the Nintendo Switch’s horizon and the remakes of Dragon Quest VII and now Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King for the Nintendo 3DS, there couldn’t be a better time to get familiar with the Dragon Quest series. Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King is an adventure that those who are new to the series or those who are well acquainted with it won’t want to miss out on.
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Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns launches on February 28 in North America, Mario outfits confirmed
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 3 Comments
Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns will debut in North America on February 28, XSEED Games announced today. Those who pre-order the title will receive a capybara plush.
Aside from the release date news, the costumes and headgear based on Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Toad originally included in the Japanese release will be coming west. They have the following effects:
– Mario’s Outfit and Hat: Mama mia! The iconic plumber’s signature red and blue uniform gives your running speed a boost.
– Luigi’s Outfit and Hat: Luigi’s costume will improve your luck at fishing. Others will be green with envy!
– Princess Peach’s Dress and Tiara: This regal dress and tiara will make you better friends with other characters. Sweet!
– Toad’s Outfit and Hat: The tireless Toad’s outfit causes your stamina to recharge automatically over time.
Here’s a more extensive overview of the game:
“In celebration of the upcoming 20th anniversary of the longest-running farming and life simulation series, the beloved Bokujo Monogatari franchise – now known as STORY OF SEASONS in the West – returns with its biggest adventure yet in STORY OF SEASONS: Trio of Towns. Settled on a homestead in the middle of three distinct and uniquely themed locales, players can explore a diverse landscape as they search for new ways to grow their farms and friendships. Extensive customization and gameplay options are on offer in Trio of Towns, with each village offering its own variety of regional crops, lads and ladies to romance, animals, festivals, furniture, decorations and more. More ways to play sprout up as players connect to one another locally or via the internet to chat, trade, and enhance items on a mysterious multiplayer island.”
Lastly, here’s a trailer:
Source: XSEED PR
