Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope producer on the game’s origins and the need to be “surprising”
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Speaking with Nintendo Everything, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope producer Xavier Manzanares has discussed the origins of the project and how it came to be.
According to Manzanares, the team first sat down around Summer 2018 and discussed what the future could be. Having a follow-up be “surprising” was key, and making it stand out from Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle was important in order to move forward. That led to a change in how Sparks of Hope handles battles as well as expanding the scope to allow for more exploration and gameplay features.
[Preview] WrestleQuest wants to be an RPG for everyone, not just wrestling fans
Posted on 2 years ago by Nicholas Serpa in Previews, Switch eShop | 0 comments
2017’s Golf Story proved that there is a market for sports-themed RPGs, and Mega Cat Studios’ upcoming title WrestleQuest is attempting to bring a similar style of retro-themed gameplay and role-playing to the sport of wrestling (or wrasslin’, if you prefer). Rather than taking a serious simulation-focused approach, WrestleQuest leans hard into the absurdity and humor that often takes place in the sport in real life and cranks it all up as high as possible. I had a chance to check out the game at Summer Game Fest recently, and although I don’t yet have a full sense for just how deep WrestleQuest’s RPG mechanics will go, wrestling fans will certainly find a lot to love here.
WrestleQuest takes the concept of idolizing one’s heroes to a literal interpretation, as the protagonist of the game – Muchacho Man – lives in a world where there are giant statues of famous wrestlers scattered all over the place. If you’re familiar with the major names in the history of modern wrestling – Macho Man Savage, Andre the Giant, Jake the Snake, etc. – you’ll run across quite a few cameos in the game that you can interact with in some capacity. These real-life athletes act as the main protagonist’s guiding sources of inspiration as he tries to get his wrestling career up and running.
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Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris confirmed for Switch
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Following speculation earlier this week about a potential Switch port of Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris, the news has been made official. Bandai Namco revealed the news at Anime Expo 2022 today.
The game includes the first four “Ancient Apostles” free updates. Additional free/paid DLC is also said to be arriving later.
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes devs on origins, Byleth, Shez, weapon triangle, more
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
In the latest issue of Nintendo Dream, the Japanese magazine published a lengthy interview with some of the developers that worked on Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes. Development producer Hideo Suzuki, producer Yosuke Hayashi, and director Hayato Iwata participated in the discussion.
This was a significant discussion coming in at over 5,000 words. The group touched on a variety of topics, including how the Switch title came to be, Byleth and his role in the game, Shez, the weapon triangle, implementation of Camp and Facilities, and more.
You can catch up on our full translation below.
[Review] AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative
Posted on 2 years ago by Elias in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release Date: June 24, 2022
Developer: Spike Chunsoft
Publisher: Spike Chunsoft
As a core gamer, I’d never thought I’d find my bearings at the helm of a murder mystery title, much less a point-and-click adventure, but AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative is out now, and sometimes its just the right time to break the mold and start something new. I’ve spent a full week delving into the secrets and story twists, so let’s take a look together and see what I’ve been missing out on.
RWBY Arrowfell reveals new details and trailer
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
WayForward, Rooster Teeth, and Arc System Works today revealed new gameplay details and a fresh look at RWBY: Arrowfell. A new trailer has come in as well, showing an updated look at combat, puzzles, visuals, and play mechanics.
Here’s the full rundown from WayForward:
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Famitsu software sales (6/20/22 – 6/26/22) – Top 30
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 0 comments
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NSW] Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes – 97,538 / NEW
2. [NSW] Nintendo Switch Sports – 19,255 / 512,301
3. [NSW] Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles – 10,663 / 122,512
4. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 9,261 / 4,691,651
5. [NSW] Kirby and the Forgotten Land – 8,239 / 777,810
6. [NSW] Mario Strikers: Battle League – 7,688 / 52,863
7. [NSW] Ring Fit Adventure – 7,437 / 3,188,728
8. [NSW] Minecraft – 7,095 / 2,684,472
9. [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 4,621 / 7,272,811
10. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 4,449 / 4,909,639
Nintendo Switch Online adds Comix Zone, Mega Man: The Wily Wars, Target Earth, Zero Wing
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo Switch Online has just added four new SEGA Genesis games as part of its update for June 2022. Comix Zone, Mega Man: The Wily Wars, Target Earth, and Zero Wing are now available for Expansion Pack members.
Here’s information about each title:
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Fire Emblem Warriors 2 was initially considered before Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes came to be
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Fire Emblem Warriors 2 was an idea Nintendo and Koei Tecmo considered before settling on development of Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, it’s been revealed.
That nugget of information comes from an interview published by Japanese magazine Nintendo Dream with development producer Hideo Suzuki, producer Yosuke Hayashi, and director Hayato Iwata. Hayashi said the team “wanted to make a sequel to Fire Emblem Warriors” and “called it Fire Emblem Warriors 2 as a placeholder name and discussed various directions we could take it in”.
Nintendo Download – June 30, 2022 (North America)
Posted on 2 years 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 June 30, 2022. The latest releases include Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course, Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, and more.
Here’s the full lineup:
