[Let’s Talk] The Game Awards 2021 reaction
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Let's Talk, Switch | 0 comments
The Game Awards 2021 are in the books, and you could say that it was an interesting show. Many were expecting Nintendo to drop at least one piece of news, but it turns out that the company didn’t have anything to share at all. The only other year that’s happened was in 2015, so it’s certainly a rare occurrence.
Despite Nintendo’s absence, there was a good amount of Switch news. SEGA showed off Sonic Frontiers, Cuphead – The Delicious Last Course finally remerged with a new trailer and release date, and Persona 4 Arena Ultimax was announced for Switch. That wasn’t everything as there were new glimpses as titles like The Lord of the Rings: Gollum.
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Talking about The Game Awards 2021, with less Nintendo than usual
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This year, The Game Awards happened on Thursday, though there wasn’t a lot to see for Nintendo fans. To be honest, the show was not very different from recent ones. As one of the sponsors, Nintendo usually presents one or two announcements. This year in particular there was nothing coming directly from the company.
In today’s video, I invited Bryce – one of the editors on the site – to join me in a conversation about Nintendo’s lack of presence at The Game Awards. We also talked about other highlights from the show such as the new trailer for Sonic Frontiers and the Cuphead DLC. You can check the video down below.
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Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania dev on the game’s guest characters
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Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania went all out with guest characters. SEGA itself included some stars from its various franchises like Sonic the Hedgehog and Kazuma Kiryu from Kazuya, but the team also stepped outside of the box with some unexpected additions. The game includes Morgana from Persona 5, Suezo from Monster Rancher, and Hello Kitty as DLC.
In an interview with Retro Gamer, Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania director and producer Masao Shirosaki spoke more about those guest characters and their inclusion. He told the magazine:
Edge of Eternity – Cloud Version announced for Switch
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Today, publisher Dear Villagers and developer Midgar Studio announced that the JRPG Edge of Eternity – Cloud Version is heading to Switch. Look for it on February 23, 2022.
Below is some information about the game:
Nintendo planning major office expansions for more in-house development
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According to a new report from Nikkei, Nintendo is planning two major office expansions to allow for more in-house development as opposed to outsourcing.
Beginning in May 2022, Nintendo will rent the sixth and seventh floors of the Kyoto City Waterworks Bureau’s new government building. This is located right next to Nintendo’s current headquarters. The space will be used to house more development resources, Nikkei reports.
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Switch has best-ever hardware and software sales week in the UK / Europe
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According to new data from Nintendo, Switch systems and games sold more in the UK and across Europe during the week of November 23 than any other week in the console’s lifespan. That’s based on reported sell-through according to internal Nintendo sales data. Software sales for both physical and digital sales are included.
On the hardware front, the previous best for Switch was in November 2019. The limited bundle including a Switch console, a download code for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and a three-month individual membership to Nintendo Switch Online provided a boost in sales.
Sonic Frontiers coming to Switch Holiday 2022, debut trailer
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At The Game Awards 2021 today, SEGA provided an update on the next mainline 3D Sonic the Hedgehog game – which now has a confirmed name of Sonic Frontiers. The title will launch for Switch in Holiday 2022.
Of the new project, SEGA teases: “An experience like never before, accelerate to new heights and experience the thrill of high velocity, open-zone freedom.” The action will take place in an area known as Starfall Islands, which features “dense forests, overflowing waterfalls, sizzling deserts and more”.
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Cuphead – The Delicious Last Course gets release date, trailer
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It’s been a long wait for The Delicious Last Course DLC for Cuphead, but Studio MDHR finally provided an update during The Game Awards 2021 today. All Switch players can access the new content starting on June 30, 2022.
Cuphead – The Delicious Last Course features Cuphead and Mugman who are now joined by Ms. Chalice – known to fans of the original as the wise Legendary Chalice. They’ll travel through the previously undiscovered Inkwell Isle. They’ll have new weapons, magical charms, and Ms. Chalice’s unique abilities on their side as they take on a new cast of fearsome, larger than life bosses to assist the jolly Chef Saltbaker in Cuphead’s final challenging quest.
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Persona 4 Arena Ultimax coming to Switch
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Atlus is bringing the fighting title Persona 4 Arena Ultimax to Switch, the company revealed during The Game Awards 2021. It will launch on March 17, 2022.
The game originally released for arcades in 2013, followed by the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in 2014. It was co-developed by Arc System Works of Guilty Gear, BlazBlue, and Dragon Ball FighterZ fame.
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Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak new teaser trailer, amiibo revealed
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
During The Game Awards 2021 tonight, Capcom debuted a brand new teaser trailer for Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak – and new amiibo are confirmed.
At the end of the video, it’s revealed that a trio of additional figures are on the way. The lineup includes Palamute “Canyne Malzeno X”, Malzeno, and Palico “Felyne Malzeno X”. All of these figures unlock a special layered armor when used in the game.
