Anonymous;Code coming west in 2023
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Spike Chunsoft is localizing Anonymous;Code for English fans in the west, the company revealed at Anime Expo 2022 today. The game will be available in North America and Europe in 2023.
Anonymous;Code, the latest entry in the Science Adventure series following titles like Steins;Gate, will be sold both physically and digitally. With the boxed release, fans will be able to pick up the special Launch Edition. Each unit includes a steelbook – the finalized design for this will be showed soon.
More: 5pb., Anonymous;Code, Spike Chunsoft, top
[Let’s Talk] Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase June 2022 reactions
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch | 0 comments
A new Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase June 2022 aired this week, and since we’re a few days removed from the presentation, we’d like to hear your thoughts about what was shown.
We might as well start off with the closer of the event, which was the announcement that the mainline Persona series is finally bound for Switch. Persona 5 Royal is coming first this October, with Persona 4 Golden and Persona 3 Portable due out later. Speaking of ports, NieR: Auomata was finally confirmed for Switch and is also launching in October. Dragon Quest Treasures got a proper reveal, was confirmed for Switch, and received a December release date. Other announcements included Harvestella from Square Enix, Pac-Man World Re-Pac, Mega Man Battle Network Collection, Super Bomerman R 2, Doraemon Story of Seasons: Friends of the Great Kingdom, Blanc, and Little Noah: Scion of Paradise (which also launched on the same day). You can find the full recap of everything shown here.
What were your thoughts on the Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase for June 2022? Do you have a personal highlight? Let us know in the comments below.
Spirit Hunter: Death Mark II confirmed for the west, out in 2023
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Spirit Hunter: Death Mark II will be released in the west in 2023, Aksys Games confirmed at Anime Expo 2022 today.
The game has thus far been known as its Japanese title Shinigami: Shibito Magire. It was funded via crowdfunding at the very end of 2019. Most recently, it was delayed from September 15 to December 1 in Japan.
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.
More: highlight, Mega Cat Studios, Skybound Games, top, WrestleQuest
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:
More: Arc Sytem Works, RWBY: Arrowfell, top, WayForward
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
