Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster coming west on May 25, Digital Deluxe Edition detailed
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Update (3/23): Pre-orders are now open on Amazon, Best Buy, and GameStop.
Original (3/19): Atlus has dated Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster for North America and Europe. The RPG is heading to Switch overseas on May 25, the company announced today.
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster will cost $49.99, though a Digital Deluxe Edition will be available for $69.99. Those that pick up the latter version can get access to the game four days early, on May 21.
The Digital Deluxe Edition includes:
[Review] Monster Hunter Rise
Posted on 3 years ago by Amit Dhindsa(@Agnezenn) in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: March 26, 2021
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Monster Hunter Rise has been a long time coming. With the continued success of the series on 3DS and the immediate, roaring success of Switch as a handheld and home console hybrid both in Japan and around the globe, a new entry in the series early in the console’s life cycle seemed like a given. While the system did receive an enhanced port of Monster Hunter Generations awhile back, the original Monster Hunter so many expected eluded the system for a number of years. Now finally, four years later, Monster Hunter Rise is set to deliver on those expectations.
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Rumor: New Switch model to feature upgraded Nvidia chip with improved CPU and memory, DLSS support
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 0 comments
Bloomberg has published a follow-up piece on claims that Nintendo is preparing a new Switch model. Earlier this month, the outlet reported that the company is planning a device that features a 7-inch Samsung OLED 720p display as well as support for 4K resolution when docked.
According to Bloomberg’s latest article, the new Switch model will feature an upgraded Nvidia chip “with better graphics and processing”. Along with a better CPU and additional memory, the console would also support DLSS – otherwise known as Deep Learning Super Sampling. Bloomberg notes that DLSS is “a novel rendering technology that uses artificial intelligence to deliver higher-fidelity graphics more efficiently,” which would make 4K visuals possible.
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[Review] Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town
Posted on 3 years ago by Dennis Gagliardotto(@LyonHart_) in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: March 23, 2021
Developer: Marvelous
Publisher: XSEED Games
Farming simulators are games that you either get or you don’t, and the evolution of technology has led to an expansion of the genre that has gone beyond the typical routine that involves simply planting a seed and selling crops. We’re now visiting these worlds where farming is complementary to everything else you can do rather than being the core focus. After having revisited the likes of Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town and Return to Popolocrois: A Story of Seasons Fairytale, it’s clear that Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town is moving forward and embracing growth and change now more than ever, which mostly works to its benefit. However, there are clear inspirations from other titles that feel like a dull copy rather than a platform to launch off of. Either way, Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town does well to incorporate new ideas and polish up the old, while having a serene time playing in an environment I keep thinking about and coming back to, even if it’s far from perfect.
Nintendo and Pokemon GO developer Niantic announce new partnership, starting with Pikmin app for mobile
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
Nintendo and Niantic – the developer of Pokemon GO – have just announced the establishment of a new partnership. The two companies are collaborating “to jointly develop apps that combine Niantic’s real-world AR technology with Nintendo’s beloved characters,” according to today’s press release.
First up on the docket is a new app based on Pikmin, “with gameplay activities designed to encourage walking and make the activity more enjoyable.” It is being made by Niantic Tokyo Studio.
The new Pikmin app will launch later in 2021. A pre-registration website can be found here.
Here’s the full announcement:
Masahiro Sakurai says Kid Icarus: Uprising sequel / remake would be “difficult”
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
Masahiro Sakurai tends to recognize a lot of gaming anniversaries, and often acknowledges these events on his Twitter account. Today, it’s actually one of his own titles that celebrated a birthday. Kid Icarus: Uprising first launched in Japan on March 22, 2012. It’d come west a day later.
On Twitter, Sakurai celebrated Kid Icarus: Uprising with a simple Smash Bros. screenshot. He also mentioned how he receives many fan requests for a sequel or a remake, though added that this would be “difficult.”
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[Interview] Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World dev on how the game came to be, decision to remake Monster World IV, series’ future, more
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Interviews, Switch | 0 comments
Ahead of Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World’s upcoming release, director Ryuichi Nishizawa was kind enough to answer some of our questions as part of a new interview. Nishizawa talked about the game’s origins including how long it’s been in the works, why the team decided to remake Monster World IV, and more. Nishizawa also spoke more generally and commented about what could come in the future.
You can find our full Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World developer discussion below.
Hades dev on fan response to the game’s characters
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The rogue-like dungeon crawler Hades has earned a great deal of praise and attention since its proper launch back in September. One of the aspects players have focused on are the characters, which have spawned plenty of fan art.
Greg Kasavin, who’s behind Hades’ writing and design, spoke about the response to the game’s characters in a previous issue of EDGE. He had this to say on that topic:
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NERD talks about its work on Super Mario 3D All-Stars, used “deep learning engine” to upgrade Mario Sunshine videos to HD
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
NERD, otherwise known as Nintendo European Research & Development, has worked on some interesting projects over the years. The division has been involved with the DS Virtual Console for Wii U, the New 3DS’ super stable 3D, emulators for the NES and SNES Classic Editions, and more.
Most recently, NERD contributed to Super Mario 3D All-Stars. A notice on the official website mentions how its own GameCube emulation technology was used as well as a “deep learning engine” to upgrade Super Mario Sunshine’s in-game videos to HD. For Super Mario Galaxy, NERD offered “graphics and audio emulation technologies.”
The full post reads:
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What Super Mario 3D All-Stars’ limited release could mean for The Legend of Zelda’s 35th anniversary
Posted on 3 years ago by Bryce(@brodee922) in Features, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
In another segment in our discussion video series, we take a look at the reasons as to why Nintendo pursues limited releases and talk about if they will continue to go down that path with future games. Specifically, we speculate if we could see some limited releases for The Legend of Zelda’s 35th anniversary, and what games could potentially be made available and later delisted.
Check out the full video feature below and feel free to add to the conversation in the comments!
