Retro Studios reportedly plans to move into new headquarters by next summer, hires veteran GTA producer
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Data published by US sales intelligence firm Intelligence360 has revealed that Metroid Prime 4 developer Retro Studios intends to move into a new headquarters by next summer. The company is investing $500,000 in the custom 40,000 square feet office.
In other news, Marisa Palumbo joined Retro Studios earlier this month. Palumbo previously spent close to a decade at Rockstar Games having worked in production and as a producer on Grand Theft Auto IV and V, L.A. Noire, Max Payne 3, Red Dead Redemption, and Manhunt 2. More recently, she was with Blizzard’s Overwatch team for six years.
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WayForward to publish 13AM Games’ Dawn of the Monsters, confirmed for Switch
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
WayForward has announced that it has picked up Dawn of the Monsters for publishing. It’s being developed by 13AM Games, the studio behind Runbow. WayForward “will provide creative support and handle digital publishing, distribution, and marketing duties in North America and Europe.”
It’s also been confirmed that Dawn of the Monsters will release on Switch. The project is scheduled for a late 2021 launch.
Here’s an overview of the game:
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Nintendo Download – October 29, 2020 (Europe) – Pikmin 3 Deluxe, Part Time UFO, No More Heroes, more
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This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
Instant Chef Party
Mad Rat Dead
My Universe: Fashion Boutique
Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty
Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty
Pikmin 3 Deluxe
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
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Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythmic Adventure Pack dated for December in the west
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Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythmic Adventure Pack already had a November release confirmed for Japan and Southasia Asia. Today, Bandai Namco announced that the title will be sold on December 3 in North America and Europe. It previously had a vague winter release window.
Here’s an overview of Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythmic Adventure Pack, along with a trailer:
Famitsu sales (10/19/20 – 10/25/20)
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Nintendo Download – October 29, 2020 (North America) – Pikmin 3 Deluxe, Part Time UFO, No More Heroes, more
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This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
Bakugan: Champions of Destroia – $49.99 (available November 3)
Hunting Simulator 2 – $39.99 (available November 3)
Mad Rat Dead – $39.99 (available October 30)
My Universe: School Teacher – $29.99 (available November 3)
Pikmin 3 Deluxe – $59.99 (available October 30)
Umihara Kawase BaZooKa! – $29.99 (available October 30)
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Samurai Shodown teases new DLC character from The Last Blade
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The Last Blade: Beyond the Destiny is launching on Switch today, but that’s not the only news about the series. Samurai Shodown will be receiving a new DLC character from The Last Blade, SNK has revealed.
Samurai Shodown director Hayato Konya and SNK producer Yasuyuki Oda teased the news in a video message today, which also covers the release of The Last Blade: Beyond the Destiny. You can watch it below.
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NeoGeo Pocket Color game The Last Blade: Beyond the Destiny announced for Switch, out today
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SNK is expanding its selection of NeoGeo Pocket Color games on Switch with its latest title. The Last Blade: Beyond the Destiny launches today, the company has announced.
The Last Blade: Beyond the Destiny contains a variety of modes, including “Story”, “Survival” and “Training”. It also has two unlockable mini-games, power-up scrolls and vs. battles that can be played with friends.
Here’s an overview of the game, along with a trailer:
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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity datamine may reveal full base roster
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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity received its rumored demo today after it was confirmed during the Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase. Perhaps as expected, it didn’t take long for fans to datamine the game’s files. Icons for several characters have been found, which may reveal the base roster.
The lineup is as follows:
[Review] Mad Rat Dead
Posted on 5 years ago by Campbell(@CampbellSGill) in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: October 30, 2020
Developer: Nippon Ichi Software
Publisher: NIS America
Mad Rat Dead marches to the beat of its own drum. Blending rhythm mechanics with platforming elements, this music-themed action game from Nippon Ichi Software introduces a new take on its genre with fast-paced gameplay and punk flair. Although it may look like a simple cartoonish romp on the surface, playing through its first few levels reveals Mad Rat Dead to be a surprisingly heartfelt experience bolstered by addictive rhythmic gameplay and a strong narrative direction.
