BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle reveals remaining DLC characters
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During a live stream today, Arc System Works unveiled the final set of DLC characters that will be offered for BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle as part of version 2.0.
The full list is as follows:
Aonuma says Miyamoto asked him to include Mario Maker-like gameplay in Zelda, why Link’s Awakening doesn’t use analog input
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Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma has further discussed the origins of Chamber Dungeons in the Link’s Awakening remake on Switch.
In an interview with IGN, Aonuma noted that franchise creator Shigeru Miyamoto asked him to come up with a title that would feature Super Mario Maker-like gameplay. Chamber Dungeons were eventually imagined to keep things a bit simpler.
Celeste dev not interested in making a sequel, why Chapter 9 took so long to release, game has sold almost one million copies
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Long after it was announced, the Chapter 9 update for Celeste was recently made available. IGN spoke with developer Matt Thorson about the extra content and more in a new interview. Thorson explained why they’re not charging for the new content (and revealed that there isn’t much interest in a sequel currently), why it took so long to release, and commented on the game’s sales.
We’ve rounded up these excerpts from the interview below. For the full discussion, head on over to IGN.
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Eiji Aonuma discusses how Zelda: Link’s Awakening influenced Ocarina of Time
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Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma wasn’t originally involved with the creation of Link’s Awakening. He was just a player at the time, but his time with that game would later influence the series in a big way.
Aonuma’s first major role with Zelda came about when he served as director on Ocarina of Time. Speaking in last month’s issue of EDGE, he revealed how Link’s Awakening ended up influencing the making of the N64 title, stating:
Rumor: Sailor Moon Easter egg in Punch-Out!! for Wii cost Nintendo and Next Level Games millions
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During Piston Hondo’s rematch fight in Punch-Out!! on Wii, the character is shown reading manga. While it can’t be seen very well, believe it or not, early copies of the game actually included images from Sailor Moon. That seemingly innocent Easter egg apparently resulted in a messy situation for developer Next Level Games and Nintendo.
Shesez, known for his Boundary Break YouTube series, mentions that the game’s art director ultimately signed off on the idea despite initial reservations. Because of its release also being so close, the Sailor Moon Easter egg was left in. Removing it may have caused a delay.
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New Fire Emblem: Three Houses DLC details revealed
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As fans know, Fire Emblem: Three Houses still has more DLC on the way. Thanks to Famitsu’s new guidebook, we have a better idea as to what’s planned.
Here’s the full rundown, courtesy of Serenes Forest:
Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy VIII Remastered physical release revealed for Asia, has English support
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Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy VIII Remastered are getting a physical release, Square Enix has revealed. The two RPGs will be sold in a single package for Switch later this year. Best of all, an English language option has been confirmed.
Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy VIII Remastered are both currently available on the Switch eShop. The latter game was thought to be receiving a physical version, but that didn’t pan out. Now, however, we know that there will be a physical edition for both classics thanks to this new Asian release.
Paid DLC confirmed for Luigi’s Mansion 3
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Luigi’s Mansion 3 received its official Switch eShop page yesterday, allowing fans to pre-load the game. Tucked away inside the description is an interesting note about DLC.
While no specifics have been provided, paid DLC is now confirmed. Nintendo and Next Level Games are planning more content for the ScareScraper and Scream Park modes.
ScareScraper has players racing the timer to clear various objectives on a series of floors. Meanwhile, the ScreamPark party mode involves two to eight players battling against each other as a Luigi team and a Gooigi team while competing to see who can defeat the most ghosts, collect the most coins, or break the most targets.
Source: Switch eShop
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Nintendo Download – September 19, 2019 (Europe) – Zelda: Link’s Awakening, GRID Autosport, Sayonara Wild Hearts, more
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This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
AI: The Somnium Files (available September 20)
LEGO Jurassic World Zenith (available September 20)
Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch (available September 20)
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening (available September 20)
Zenith (available September 20)
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Nintendo Download – September 19, 2019 (North America) – Zelda: Link’s Awakening, Ni no Kuni, Untitled Goose Game, more
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This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
Contra: Rogue Corps – $39.99 (available September 24)
Dead by Daylight – $39.99 (available September 24)
Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch – $49.99 (available September 20)
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening – $59.99 (available September 20)
