[Review] Persona 5 Strikers
Posted on 3 years ago by Nicholas Serpa in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: February 23, 2021
Developer: Koei Tecmo / Omega Force
Publisher: Atlus
Less than a month after the Switch launched in March 2017, Atlus and P-Studio released the critically acclaimed RPG Persona 5 on PlayStation platforms – and since then, fans of the franchise have been begging the powers that be for a Switch release of the high school simulator/interdimensional dungeon-crawler. That has yet to happen, but the launch of Persona 5 Strikers is perhaps the next best thing – a sequel that shares the iconic characters and sense of style of Persona 5, but featuring an entirely new story and style of gameplay that’s even faster and flashier than the original game. Strikers is an excellent action game with an engaging narrative that is sure to captivate any fan of the franchise – but newcomers to Persona may have a hard time jumping in without playing the original.
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Bravely Default II producer on the transition from 3DS to Switch, preserving the visual style
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
After two games on 3DS, the Bravely series is seeing its debut on Switch with Bravely Default II. The new game launches next week.
Bravely Default II producer Masashi Takahashi recently spoke with Dengeki Online about making the new game for Switch. During the discussion, there was some talk about transitioning the franchise from 3DS, including the challenges of only having one screen. Takahashi also weighed in on how the team went about preserving the original art style.
Here’s our full translation:
Samurai Shodown getting Guilty Gear DLC character
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
During the Japan Fighting Game Publishers Roundtable, SNK shared the latest information on Samurai Shodown. It was revealed that a DLC character based on Guilty Gear is planned for the game.
Unfortunately, actual information is tough to come by currently. We only know that the character will be offered as part of Season Pass 3. Stay tuned for further details.
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Fighting EX Layer Another Dash announced for Switch
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Akira is developing Fighting EX Layer Another Dash for Switch, the company announced during the Japan Fighting Game Publishers Roundtable. It will launch in 2021.
Here’s an overview of Fighting EX Layer Another Dash from Steam:
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Nintendo president on Next Level Games acquisition, not actively buying studios
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
For several years now, Next Level Games has essentially been a Nintendo-only developer. The company committed to making titles for the Big N back in 2014. Their partnership goes back to 2005 with Super Mario Strikers, and has worked exclusively on Nintendo projects since Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon.
That relationship is about to take another step. Last month, Nintendo announced that it is acquiring Next Level Games. President Shuntaro Furukawa commented on the move in an interview with Nikkei, and also discussed acquisitions in general.
Here’s our translation:
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[Let’s Talk] February 2021 Nintendo Direct reactions
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch | 0 comments
After more than 500 days, Nintendo Directs as we know them finally made a proper return. A ton of upcoming titles from both first-party Nintendo studios and third-parties were shown.
Nintendo kicked off the presentation with Smash Bros. Ultimate, revealing Pyra/Mythra as the next DLC character. Other announcements included Splatoon 3, Mario Golf: Super Rush, Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, Miitopia, Famicom Detective Club localization, and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity DLC. Project Triangle Strategy, Fall Guys, Ninja Gaiden Master Collection, Legend of Mana remaster, and Knockout City were among the third-party announcements. You can find the full breakdown of what was shown here.
Now that we’ve all had a few days to reflect, how are you feeling about the Nintendo Direct? What was your personal highlight from the presentation? Let us know in the comments below.
N64 build of Dinosaur Planet, which became Star Fox Adventures on GameCube, has surfaced
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GameCube, News | 0 comments
Star Fox Adventures ended up having a bit of an unconventional development history. Originally, it was planned as an N64 title. The game was also going to be its own thing before Shigeru Miyamoto looked at what Rare had come up with and felt it should tie into Star Fox. What we ultimately ended up with was an action-adventure Star Fox title on the GameCube.
Now thanks to Forest of Illusion, we’re getting a pretty good look at what the project was like originally. A disc was purchased from a private game collector in Sweden, and the file date lists the build as being from December 1, 2000.
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Diablo II: Resurrected announced, coming to Switch
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
During the opening ceremony for BlizzConline today, Blizzard revealed that the studio is developing Diablo II: Resurrected, a remastered version of the original game. It’s planned for Switch and other platforms.
Here’s the full announcement and debut trailer:
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Blizzard Arcade Collection announced for Switch, out today
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
At BlizzConline today, the online event kicked off with the reveal of Blizzard Arcade Collection. The package is coming to Switch as a digital download today.
Blizzard Arcade Collection includes The Lost Vikings, Rock N Roll Racing, and Blackthorne. New elements have been included as well.
Here’s a rundown of features:
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons gets more details on February 2021 update, including Warp Pipes and holidays
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During this week’s Nintendo Direct, Nintendo shared the latest information on Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The game will be receiving a new update on February 25, followed by new Mario items starting on March 1.
More details have now appeared on Nintendo’s Japanese blog. We have a few more tidbits about how Warp Pipes function as well as upcoming holidays.
Here’s the full rundown, courtesy of GameXplain:
