Rear Sekai announced for Switch from Story of Seasons producer
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Yoshifumi Hashimoto, who was previously the producer of Story of Seasons, is developing a brand new game for Switch, Bushiroad announced today. The title launches in 2023.
Hashimoto’s studio Hakama is in charge of development where he’s acting as producer and also has a planning role. Shie Nanahara and Minako Iwasaki are also working as illustrators. Motoi Sakuraba is handling the main song.
More: Bushiroad, Rear Sekai, top
Splatoon 3 – Splatfest #3 results – Spicy vs. Sweet vs. Sour
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The third official Splatfest for Splatoon 3 took place this weekend with Team Spicy, Sweet, and Sour going up against each other, and Nintendo has now come through with the results.
We did get a little bit of an update when the half-time data was shared yesterday. It was pretty close, but Team Sweet had the lead with 35.47 percent. Team Spicy followed in second with 32.87 percent. Finally, Team Sour placed third with 31.66 percent.
More: Splatoon 3, top
Rune Factory dev on series’ new game, confirms Rune Factory 6 for the future
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Rune Factory chief director Shiro Maekawa has commented on what to expect from the series’ new game, and also confirmed that Rune Factory 6 will be released in the future.
Fans that tuned in to the last Nintendo Direct in September saw the franchise make two announcements. Along with Rune Factory 3 Special, we’re also getting a new title entirely. However, details on the latter title have not yet been provided.
More: highlight, interview, marvelous, Rune Factory 6, Shiro Maekawa, top
[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – January 2023
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk | 0 comments
A new month (and a new year!) started up this week. Now that we’re in January, we want to know what you’ve been playing.
While game releases have slowed down overall, there’s still a ton to play. We saw a bunch of new indie games come out at the end of December, including Sports Story. Now’s also not a bad time to catch up on your backlog. No matter the case, let us know in the comments below.
Bandai Namco on why Tales of Symphonia was chosen for a remaster, possibility of other remasters, more
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
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
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
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.
More: Nintendo Switch Online, top
Nintendo Download – January 5, 2023 (North America)
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
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:
More: Nintendo Download, top
Goblin Slayer Another Adventurer: Nightmare Feast announced for Switch
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
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
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
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
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
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.
