[Review] Astria Ascending
Posted on 2 years ago by Dennis Gagliardotto(@LyonHart_) in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: September 30, 2021
Developer: Artisan Studios
Publisher: Dear Villagers
Nostalgia will always give that sort of feeling of coming back home to something familiar. That same nostalgia, however, can also be driven back not only with the things of the past, but with new experiences that pay homage to the greats of a particular medium. Astria Ascending feels like this in a lot of ways for those that have played JRPGs for a long time, and having been helmed by a collaboration of minds from veterans of some of the genres most illustrious titles and franchises, it’s no wonder why its turn-based gameplay feels both familiar and refreshing. Unfortunately, this same nostalgia can also become a bit of a disservice when relied upon too much and hurts the game in the long run, and while the systems in place for combat are great, it’s the rest of the experience that feels at most times mediocre due to quality of life issues and grindy gameplay.
World War Z Switch performance detailed, is Saber’s toughest Switch port
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Ahead of next month’s Switch release of World War Z, Nintendo Everything was able to speak with lead game designer Dmitry Grigorenko, and as part of that, we learned about what to expect from the title’s frame rate and resolution.
Regarding the game’s performance, Grigorenko stated:
Sakurai on working with Square Enix and Disney to get Sora in Smash Bros. Ultimate
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In his latest column for Famitsu, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai talked in-depth about the game’s latest DLC fighter, Sora from Kingdom Hearts, including how an unplanned meeting with a Disney rep kicked off the whole process. He spoke about the negotiations with Square Enix and Disney, how Sora was actually the series’ most requested playable character ever, as well as unpacking many details around the character’s design.
Below is a full translation of what Sakurai had to say.
Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp delayed to Spring 2022
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo has delayed the release of Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp. As opposed to December 3 of this year, the game will now launch in Spring 2022.
Nintendo said Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp “just needs a little more time for fine tuning.” No other specifics about the delay were provided.
Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp is being developed by Shantae studio WayForward.
GTA: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition details, including Switch features
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Rockstar Games has shared more details on GTA: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, including Switch-specific features.
The package contains enhanced versions of Liberty City, Vice City, and San Andreas. They’ll come with GTAV-inspired modern controls, visual improvements such as resolution upgrades and improved visual fidelity across the world, and more.
GTA: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition releasing in November
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Update: GTA: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition is confirmed for November 11 on the eShop (a physical version will follow on December 7), with a price point of $59.99. Pre-orders are now live.
Original: According to Rockstar’s website, GTA: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition will launch in November. It is currently listed for a November 11 release on the company’s store page.
Switch owners will at least be able to pick up the package digitally. While there are plans for a physical version on other platforms, it’s not clear if this will apply to Nintendo’s console.
Here’s some additional information:
Grasshopper Manufacture joining NetEase Games
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Grasshopper Manufacture is joining NetEase Games under the equity transfer agreement signed on May 31, 2021, the two sides announced today.
While the companies will be working together, NetEase says it will allow Grasshopper to maintain creative freedom, managerial autonomy, and incentives for success where developers can work “in a worry-free environment allowing them to fully focus on creation.”
Speaking about the partnership with NetEase, Grasshopper CEO Goichi Suda (Suda51) said:
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Stardew Valley dev announces next game Haunted Chocolatier
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ConcernedApe, the developer of Stardew Valley, just unveiled its next game Haunted Chocolatier.
The two titles are similar in that they’re both a “town game”. Players will move in to a new town “and try your hand at a new way of living.” That means talking with townspeople, achieving your goals, and making progress in a number of ways. But Haunted Chocolatier is described as more of an action RPG, and the chocolate shop is the focal point rather than a farm. It’s also been said that there are no plans for multiplayer at this time.
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Nintendo Download – October 21, 2021 (Europe)
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This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
Angry Alligator
My Friend Peppa Pig
Raiden IV x Mikado Remix
The Caligula Effect 2
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Nintendo Download – October 21, 2021 (North America)
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It’s time for the latest North American Nintendo Download report for the week of October 21, 2021. The latest releases include N64 and SEGA Genesis games for Switch Online (Expansion Pack), My Friend Peppa Pig, Evertried, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Cloud Version, Skul: The Hero Slayer, and more.
Here’s the full lineup:
