[Review] Star Ocean: The Second Story R
Posted on 5 months ago by Dawn in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: November 2, 2023
Developer: Square Enix / Gemdrops
Publisher: Square Enix
Star Ocean has been around for a very long time, but for various reasons it has never gained the same sort of recognition or critical acclaim as Square Enix’s other long-running franchises such as Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest. A series that blends science-fiction and fantasy in a mix that might best be described as hit-or-miss across its six installments, it seems to be something that those who have heard of it either embrace wholeheartedly or tactically avoid. But the common consensus amongst fans is that Second Story is the best the series has been to date. After bringing Star Ocean: First Departure R, a port of the PSP remake of the first game, to Switch, Square Enix have now released Star Ocean: The Second Story R, a full remaster of the original game in a new engine with a host of quality-of-life improvements to make it a more modern experience. It is with great pleasure that I say that this is a resounding success, and captures the charm of the original while improving upon it in almost every way possible.
Falcon on developing Ys X for Switch alongside PlayStation
Posted on 5 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Ys X: Nordics is a bit of a landmark release for Falcom as it’s the first time that the company’s Switch version launched alongside the PlayStation release. Of course, we’re referring to Japan here – NIS America tends to bring everything over to North America and Europe later.
Toshihiro Kondo spoke about developing Ys X for both Switch and PlayStation in a recent interview with Joshin Web. Falcom kept Nintendo’s console in mind from the beginning, and this version was actually completed first. Kondo did also pointed out how the company needed to consider Switch’s specs in mind during development.
More: Falcom, interview, top, Toshihiro Kondo, Ys X: Nordics
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe getting new Mii Racing Suits, Music Player
Posted on 5 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Original (11/1): Nintendo has announced another bonus for the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass, as new Mii Racing Suits are set to be added to the game.
16 costumes in total are being added, with a bonus Daisy Racing Suit obtainable by scanning any Daisy amiibo. This is set to roll out on November 9, the same day that the new tracks and characters will be available. Nintendo just unveiled the full lineup of tracks, which you can read more about here.
More: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, top
Mortal Kombat 1 Omni-Man first look trailer
Posted on 5 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Original (10/14): Mortal Kombat 1 has provided a first proper look at Omni-Man with a new trailer that just debuted at Comic-Con today.
Omni-Man is a DLC guest character planned for the game’s Kombat Pack. Ermac, Homelander, Peacemaker, Quan Chi, and Takeda make up the rest of the pass.
Pokemon Scarlet / Violet The Indigo Disk DLC release date set for December
Posted on 5 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The Indigo Disk DLC for Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet now has a release date. Players can look forward to the new content on December 14, it’s been announced.
The Indigo Disk is the second part of the The Hidden Treasure of Area DLC. It has players traveling to Blueberry Academy, a sister school of their own academy, as exchange students. While this tale is split into two parts, they link together to tell a connected story. Pokemon that previously didn’t appear in Scarlet and Violet will be showing up here.
More: DLC, Game Freak, Pokemon Scarlet, Pokemon Violet, top
Nintendo Download – November 2, 2023 (North America)
Posted on 5 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download report for the week of November 2, 2023. The latest releases include WarioWare: Move It, Star Ocean: The Second Story R, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Famitsu sales (10/23/23 – 10/29/23)
Posted on 5 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 0 comments
Magical Drop VI getting first free content update in November
Posted on 5 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Original (10/19): Forever Entertainment is readying the first free Magical Drop VI content update for November 2, Forever Entertainment announced today. It will include new characters (Magician, Emperor, Star), a new soundtrack, quickmatch option and custom match, Room of Fortune, Room of Records, and multiplayer quality of life improvements.
Here’s the full rundown:
SEGA says it wants Sonic to surpass Mario
Posted on 5 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
In an interview posted on its website, SEGA executive director and Osamu Ohashi was asked about how Sonic will be developed in the future. That led Ohashi to mention how the goal is for the franchise to surpass Mario.
He pointed out how SEGA respects Mario, but never actually achieved the goal of surpassing him. Not only does the company want Sonic to be played worldwide, but also for the movies to do better and for Sonic to be featured at Universal Studios.
More: SEGA, Sonic the Hedgehog, top
[Review] Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1
Posted on 5 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: October 24, 2023
Developer: Konami
Publisher: Konami
Even though I’m a certified Old-Head that writes about games, it’s difficult for me to properly encapsulate the cultural importance that Metal Gear games once exuded both pre and post release. The hype surrounding anything series creator Hideo Kojima touched was intense and all-consuming. Rest assured that if there was ever a month in which a new Metal Gear game was being released, just about nothing else mattered. The franchise has always been rightly held up as an example of unbridled creativity and auteur sensibility within the games industry – following the release of Metal Gear Solid V in 2015 however, Kojima left Konami under less than ideal circumstances. Rumors swirled regarding creative disputes and budgetary constraints – and following a poorly received Kojima-less spinoff in 2018, Metal Gear was put to bed.
