Sonic creator and Balan Wonderworld director Yuji Naka seemingly gone from Square Enix
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After joining the company and creating just a single game there, Yuji Naka is apparently no longer with Square Enix. Naka, who directed the title and is often attributed as the creator of Sonic the Hedgehog, updated his LinkedIn and Facebook pages to show that he has moved on. It appears that Naka left Square Enix on April 30.
Naka told IGN last year that Balan Wonderworld was his “once change” to create a full-scale platformer.
Balan Wonderworld launched on Switch this past March. Unfortunately, the critical reception was negative.
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Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night sequel “in very early planning stages”, team still working on first game
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A few days ago, we heard that a Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night sequel was happening. The team has now come forward officially to confirm the news.
The new game is said to be in the “very early planning stages”. Currently, the team is focusing on finishing up content for the first Bloodstained.
The official Twitter account shared the following:
E3 2021 to feature events for Square Enix, Capcom, Bandai Namco, and more
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The ESA has shared more information about its schedule for E3 2021.
We previously heard about a few things such as the Nintendo Direct and Nintendo Treehouse: Live on June 15. In addition to that, it’s been announced that companies such as Square Enix, Capcom, and Bandai Namco will have events as well.
Here’s the full schedule rundown:
Nintendo Download – June 3, 2021 (North America) – DC Super Hero Girls, Alba: A Wildlife Adventure, Mighty Goose, more
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This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
DC Super Hero Girls: Teen Power – $59.99 (available June 4)
The Last Kids on Earth and the Staff of Doom – $39.99 (available June 4)
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Famitsu sales (5/24/21 – 5/30/21)
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Sonic Colors: Ultimate includes new “Tails Save” gameplay system
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Sonic Colors: Ultimate is more than just a port of the Wii game. Aside from upgraded visuals, the developers are included new features as well.
We previously heard about elements like the new Rival Rush mode. This week’s Famitsu also goes over a new gameplay system: “Tails Save” (official English name TBA).
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Devolver Digital E3 2021 press conference announced for June 12
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Devolver Digital will host its annual E3 press conference on June 12, the company announced today. Specific timing and other details have yet to be shared.
Devolver Digital events have been a staple of E3 since 2017. While the company always has news to share, they often incorporate satire and feature a running storyline (led by Nina Struthers, who is played by Mahria Zook – shown below).
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Nintendo announces E3 2021 plans – Nintendo Direct, Nintendo Treehouse: Live
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Nintendo has finally announced its plans for E3 2021.
As many have speculated, the company’s activities will take place on the final day of the show, June 15. A 40-minute Nintendo Direct will air at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET / 5 PM in the UK / 6 PM in Europe, featuring Switch titles “mainly releasing in 2021.” Nintendo Treehouse: Live will take place directly after “for around three hours of deep dives on gameplay”.
Here’s the full announcement:
Nintendo Switch Pro pops up in French retailer database
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Another retailer listing has surfaced for a possible Nintendo Switch Pro. While it can’t be accessed through normal means, Nintend’Alerts spotted the database entry.
The listing comes with a €400 price point, though that could be temporary. It does not indicate when the system would release.
Here’s a look:
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Nintendo announces “Nintendo Gallery” as new museum in Japan
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Nintendo has announced that it is turning its Uji Ogura Plant into a new gallery to showcase the various products released throughout its history. The museum will also feature “exhibits and experiences”. Tentatively known as “Nintendo Gallery”, work on the area will be finished by March 2024.
As noted in today’s announcement, the Nintendo Uji Ogura Plant was built in 1969. The facility “has been used to manufacture both playing cards and Hanafuda cards, and it also operated as a customer service center for product repairs.”
Here’s the full announcement:
