Hideki Kamiya “can’t conceive the Bayonetta series ever ending”
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Bayonetta creator Hideki Kamiya has lofty goals for the future of the series, and even hopes to pitch Bayonetta 4 and Bayonetta 5 in the future.
Kamiya talked about the possibility of those additional sequels happening in the future while speaking with IGN. One of the big takeaways is him mentioning how he “can’t conceive the Bayonetta series ever ending.” In fact, there’s at least some talk within PlatinumGames about making nine total games.
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Sonic Frontiers sales surpass 2.5 million copies worldwide
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Sonic Frontiers sales have surpassed 2.5 million copies worldwide, SEGA just announced.
As is often the case when we hear about these types of milestones, a breakdown of sales by platform was not provided. That being said, Sonic has always proved to be popular on Nintendo platforms, and this title was no different. Around launch, it was high up on the Switch eShop charts.
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Tetris 99 31st Maximus Cup announced with Kirby’s Dream Buffet theme
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It’s been a little while since the last Tetris 99 Maxmius Cup, but the game’s 31st event is incoming with a chance to earn a theme based on Kirby’s Dream Buffet.
Those that want to participate can do so by being a Nintendo Switch Online member and playing the game’s online mode during the event period. Players will earn event points based on their placement in each match. After reaching a total of 100 event points, a new theme will unlock, featuring background art, music and Tetrimino designs inspired by Kirby’s Dream Buffet.
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Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster ratings suggest Switch release
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New ratings from the ESRB have suggested that the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series will be released for Switch. Classifications have surfaced for Final Fantasy I, Final Fantasy II, Final Fantasy III, Final Fantasy IV, Final Fantasy V, and Final Fantasy VI.
Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy II, and Final Fantasy III originally debuted in July 2021. Final Fantasy IV followed in September of that year. Final Fantasy V then dropped in November 2021. Lastly, Final Fantasy VI debuted in February 2022. Thus far these titles have only been put out on PC, iOS, and Android.
Mario Strikers: Battle League reveals Bowser Jr. and Birdo
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Bowser Jr. and Birdo are joining Mario Strikers: Battle League as the game’s next free characters, Nintendo and Next Level Games just announced.
Similar to previous updates for the game, other content is planned as well. Urban Rooftop will be added as a new stage while Shellfish Gear will be included as well.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Dedenne location guide
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In this guide we’ll cover the location for Dedenne in Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet. Every generation has an electric type rodent Pokemon, and this creature makes a return from Generation VI.
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Rotom location guide
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Rotom returns in Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet, and you can read our new guide to keep track of its location. This time around, you’ll need to go out into the world to capture one for yourself rather than have it take possession of your Pokedex or smartphone.
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How to unlock 6 Star Tera Raid Battles in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
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Tera Raid Battles are a new gameplay addition to Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet, and in this guide we will explain how to unlock 6 Star Tera Raid Battles and, which offer the highest level of challenge. As you progress through the game, you will naturally unlock higher ranks with progressively stronger and rarer Pokemon.
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Dragon Quest Treasures dev on game’s origins, Dragon Quest Monsters not dead
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Dragon Quest Treasures producer Taichi Inuzuka spoke to Japanese magazine Famitsu in this week’s issue about the origins of the game as well as the future of the Dragon Quest Monsters series.
Inuzuka described the new title as a “reboot” of sorts after feeling that Square Enix “put in everything we could think of” for Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 Professional. The team became interested in the concept of using an open-world and went from there. Some fans will be happy to hear assurance from Inuzuka that Dragon Quest Treasures doesn’t mean the Dragon Quest Monsters series is over.
[Let’s Talk] The Game Awards 2022 reactions
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The Game Awards 2022 are officially in the books, and we want to know what you thought about the show.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 missed out on Game of the Year, but Nintendo did pick up some other awards. You can find the full list here.
Of course, another big component of The Game Awards are new announcements. After skipping 2021 entirely, Nintendo did have a presence this year. Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon was unveiled and the Expansion Pass for Fire Emblem Engage was shown. There was some third-party news as well such as Hellboy Web of Wyrd and Hades II.
Now that The Game Awards 2022 are over, what did you think about the overall event? How do you feel about Nintendo’s announcements and other reveals as well as the winners? Let us know in the comments.
