[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
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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
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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:
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Famitsu sales (6/20/22 – 6/26/22)
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NieR: Automata coming to Switch
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Original (6/29): NieR: Automata has finally been confirmed for Switch and will be sold as The End of YoRHa Edition. During today’s Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase, Square Enix and PlatinumGames shared the news. It will launch on October 6, 2022.
NieR: Automata: The End of YoRHa Edition contains the original game and its DLC. That means you’ll get the 3C3C1D119440927 DLC, which includes three challenging colosseums, boss battles, and additional costumes that are inspired by NieR Replicant. Also available for download will be the free 6C2P4A118680823 DLC, which features various cosmetic items, including six costumes, four accessories plus two pod skins based on characters from the mobile title NieR Re[in]carnation.
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Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series could lead to more remasters and expansion of the IP
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In an interview with game journal Lock-On, producer Ryo Ishida spoke about the potential of the Klonoa IP, including the possibility of more remasters and further expansion.
Ishida said that if Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series “is loved by the community, there might be opportunities to further expand the Klonoa IP and do other remasters of other titles as well.” Right now Bandai Namco is hoping to “spread awareness and reignite the Klonoa IP.”
Gareth Coker, Yoko Shimomura join Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope team
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Gareth Coker and Yoko Shimomura are now confirmed as two of the composers on Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, Ubisoft has revealed. Creative director Davide Soliani shared the news during a presentation today, but didn’t elaborate on how the work is being broken up.
Grant Kirkhope, who provided music for the first entry in the series, was already confirmed to be returning. However, this is the first time we’ve heard about Coker and Shimomura being involved. Both will be bringing a high level of talent to the project.
