Bandai Namco on why Tales of Symphonia was chosen for a remaster, possibility of other remasters, more
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Bandai Namco published an official FAQ on its Japanese website for Tales of Symphonia Remastered, which includes topics such as why the RPG was chosen to be remastered as well as the possibility of other remasters in the series. It also goes over some of the improvements and more.
Our translation of the notable Q&A excerpts can be found below.
N64 icons on the way to Nintendo Switch Online
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Original (10/20): Nintendo is planning a new round of Nintendo Switch Online icons based on the N64, the company has revealed.
The promotion kicks off on November 2, 2022. Icons can be redeemed exclusively for subscribers of the Expansion Pack tier.
November will feature Super Mario 64, The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask, and Kirby 64. It’ll be followed by The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, F-Zero X, and Yoshi’s Story in December. Finally, January will have Mario Kart 64, Star Fox 64, and Paper Mario. Everything will wrap up by February 3, 2023.
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Nintendo Download – January 5, 2023 (North America)
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It’s time for the latest North American Nintendo Download report for the week of January 5, 2023. The latest releases include Children of Silentown, Scrap Riders, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Goblin Slayer Another Adventurer: Nightmare Feast announced for Switch
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Today, the Goblin Slayer 2 Production Committee announced Goblin Slayer Another Adventurer: Nightmare Feast. It will be available on Switch in the future, but a release window hasn’t been shared.
Goblin Slayer Another Adventurer: Nightmare Feast will feature an original story. Additionally, English support is confirmed alongside Japanese.
Goblin Slayer is a dark fantasy light novel series that has seen a manga adaptation as well as an anime adaptation. The franchise began in 2016.
Puzzle Bobble 2X / Bust-A-Move 2 Arcade Edition & Puzzle Bobble 3 / Bust-A-Move 3 S-Tribute coming to Switch
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Metal Black S-Tribute isn’t the only new reveal from City Connection today, as the company has also announced Puzzle Bobble 2X / Bust-A-Move 2 Arcade Edition & Puzzle Bobble 3 / Bust-A-Move 3 S-Tribute. PC will be getting it on February 2, 2023, but it remains to be seen if this applies to Switch as well.
Thanks to City Connection, we have the following overview:
DNF Duel Switch release date set for April, new trailer
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Original (12/21): The Switch version of DNF Duel, which was only just announced this month, already has a release date. Publisher Nexon along with developers Neople, Arc System Works, and Eighting confirmed that the fighter will be ready to go on April 20, 2023.
It was also announced that a new season pass is in the pipeline which will bring about five new DLC characters, which includes Spectre. Presumably this content will be offered on Switch.
Suda51 reflects on his appearance Switch presentation reveal
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No More Heroes creator Suda51 has looked back on his appearance at the Nintendo Switch Presentation in 2017. He was one of a few developers that took to the stage and teased what would eventually turn out to be Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes. We later saw No More Heroes 3 from Suda51 as well.
Below are his full comments:
[Let’s Talk] 2023 hopes and dreams in the gaming industry
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For our discussion topic last week, we asked you about your most anticipated games of 2023. We’re continuing on the 2023 theme again by focusing on overall hopes and dreams for the gaming industry this next full year.
Maybe you haven’t given up on the idea of Nintendo coming out with a more powerful Switch or successor? Is there a specific kind of game you’d personally like to see announced? Let us know in the comments below.
Fate/Samurai Remnant announced for Switch
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Type-Moon and Koei Tecmo just announced Fate/Samurai Remnant. The upcoming project was revealed during the Fate Project New Year’s Eve TV Special 2022.
The game is officially described as an action RPG. Other than that, not much else is known. However, we do have the first teaser trailer below.
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The Art and Making of Hogwarts Legacy on the way
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Retailers have listed The Art and Making of Hogwarts Legacy, a new book for the upcoming Switch title. It contains over 200 pages delving into the creation of the game.
Going into more of the specifics, the book goes over how the settings, characters, costumes and creatures of the game were conjured, and allows players to pore over the details of this magical new realm of the Wizarding World. It has developer interviews, concept sketches, renders, illustrations.
