[Let’s Talk] What do you want to see from Pokemon Scarlet / Violet?
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch | 0 comments
For Pokemon Day back in February, Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet were announced for Switch. Only a few details have been revealed thus far, including the starters: Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly. The games are also said to have “an open world where various towns with no borders blend seamlessly into the wilderness.”
If Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet see the series’ traditional marketing cycle, there’s a good chance that we’ll be getting new information soon. And if that’s the case, it’s the perfect time to talk about what you’d like to see from the new titles. Are there any types of features you’re hoping will be in the games? Let us know in the comments below.
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Triangle Strategy devs on how the game uses “accurate” HD-2D
Posted on 3 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Not too long ago, Triangle Strategy producers Tomoya Asano and Yasuaki Arai sat down with Japanese website 4Gamer to share some insights from their time making Square Enix’s latest Switch title.
The highly praised HD-2D art style made a return, and the pair talked about the challenges the team faced to make it work in a tactical RPG. Turn-based RPGs like Octopath Traveler, another game to make use of HD-2D, operate with a fixed camera. However, Triangle Strategy offered a fresh set of challenges to overcome thanks to the more expansive map designs in a tactical RPG.
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JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R gets September release date, new trailer, physical release
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Original (5/26): JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R has a release date on Switch. Today, Bandai Namco confirmed that the fighter will be available on September 2, 2022.
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R was announced back in March. As part of the initial reveal, it was given a vague Fall 2022 release window.
Why Nintendo should consider consistency over constant changes
Posted on 3 years ago by Dennis Gagliardotto(@LyonHart_) in Features, General Nintendo, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo has a long history of sticking out in the video game business and in the tech space as a whole thanks to unique ideas that more often than not bring in new and innovative experiences. Whether it’s the design of odd controllers such as the N64, the motion and remote-like controls of Wii, or the hybrid nature of Switch, these ideas and philosophies have been a core part of what makes the company exciting generation after generation. More often than not, Nintendo’s games, while somewhat gimmicky, end up standing out and leaving behind a legacy in the medium’s history that we typically look back fondly at. Some if not most will dismiss Nintendo’s ideals whenever a new generation arrives with games that take advantage of showing off the new technology and hardware, but it more often than not works out. At the same time, even though the Big N has done well to come up with new ideas time and time again, the company tends to get ahead of itself by focusing on making everything a unique “experience”, even if it’s not something built around game design. This is arguably one of the most frustrating parts of Nintendo’s culture that brings this sort of yin and yang feeling of what works and what doesn’t.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords coming to Switch
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Aspyr is bringing Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords to Switch, the company has announced. The game will be available on June 8, 2022.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II originally released in 2004. It’ll feature HD cinematics, textures, UI, and resolution on Switch. Also planned for post-launch is the unreleased Restored Content DLC, which will be offered for free.
Mario Strikers: Battle League post-launch updates confirmed, including new characters
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo has confirmed that Mario Strikers: Battle League will be receiving new updates after launch. As part of this, fans can look forward to additional characters. Specifics haven’t been shared just yet though, but we know that the updates will be entirely free.
Providing updates after release is a familiar move for Nintendo, especially when it comes to sports games on Switch. With Mario Tennis Aces for example, the game added Koopa Troopa, Blooper, Diddy Kong, Birdo, Shy Guy, Petey Piranha, Luma, Boom Boom, Pauline, Kamek, Dry Bones, Fire Piranha Plant, and Dry Bowser after launch. Meanwhile, we saw Toadette, Ninji, Koopa Troopa, Wiggler, and Shy Guy in Mario Golf: Super Rush after release.
Mario Strikers: Battle League First Kick demo announced
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo has announced Mario Strikers: Battle League First Kick, a new demo for the upcoming sports arcade title. With it, fans will be able to try the game before launch.
A Nintendo Switch Online membership is needed to play. During certain online periods, it’ll be possible to experience Versus Everyone or Join Friends. Training mode can be accessed starting today.
Mario Strikers: Battle League opening movie, new trailer, gameplay
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
A bunch of videos have surfaced for Mario Strikers: Battle League, including the game’s opening movie, new trailer, and gameplay. We also have the latest Japanese commercial.
Get caught up on Mario Strikers: Battle League with the overview below:
Nintendo on how Spocco Square was created for Switch Sports
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Although Nintendo Switch Sports is naturally about the sports themselves, the game introduces a new setting in the form of Spocco Square. In an interview shared today, the developers explained how the setting came to be.
Interestingly, Spocco Square wasn’t the original plan. Art director Junji Morii said Nintendo considered going with “a place where intercollegiate sports are played as well as a setting that looks like an ancient Olympian stadium.” In the end though, “none of them seemed to match the feelings that players would experience playing this game.” That led to the teaming coming up with “a gym where people could drop by more casually, with a stylish facility that makes everyone want to visit.”
Nintendo reveals early Switch Sports character concepts
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo has provided a look at early character concepts that were considered for Nintendo Switch Sports with brand new concept art.
While the game ultimately has human-looking characters and Miis, the team almost went in a different direction. Early on, college students were considered. There was even talk of using robots that made it to the prototype stage.
Developers Takayuki Shimamura, Yoshikazu Yamashita, Shinji Okane, and Junji Morii revealed the following regarding character concepts for Nintendo Switch Sports:
