[Interview] Trials of Mana devs on the remake, Collection of Mana and localization challenges, series’ future, more
Posted on 5 years ago by Oni Dino(@Oni_Dino) in Interviews, Switch | 0 comments
E3 2019 was a fantastic time for Mana fans. Not only was Collection of Mana finally announced for the west, but Trials of Mana was also revealed to be getting a full 3D remake.
At the show, we were treated to a behind-closed-doors gameplay demo, and also met with a few of the game’s developers: producers Shinichi Tatsuke and Masaru Oyamada as well as project assistant Kohei Kuroda. Tatsuke and Oyamada answered a number of our questions about how the Trials of Mana remake came to be, how difficult it was localizing the original game for Collection of Mana, what the future looks like for the series, and more.
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Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma on team diversity, thoughts on a Zelda movie / TV show
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
IGN has published its full interview with Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma. While much of the discussion has been covered previously, we now have a couple of other interesting excerpts. Aonuma was asked about what he looks for in staffers for the Zelda team and touched on diversity, before later sharing some thoughts on a Zelda movie / TV show.
Below are those new excerpts:
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Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled first major update detailed
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Activision and Beenox have announced details of the first major update planned for Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled. If all goes as planned, the patch will be going live for Switch on July 3.
The upcoming update will add in a great deal of content, including the Nitro Tour Grand Prix, leaderboards in the Grand Prix Menu, new Pit Stop content, podium animations for online matches and more.
Here’s the full rundown of what’s to come:
Game Freak issues statement on not being able to transfer all Pokemon to Pokemon Sword and Shield
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Earlier this month, it was revealed that Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield will have a limit on the Pokemon that can be brought into the games from past titles. If a creature isn’t included in the Galar Pokedex, it can’t be transferred.
After the news was shared, many fans have made their disappointment known. This has now prompted Game Freak to issue an official statement. The developer’s Junichi Masuda called the move “a very difficult decision”, but says Pokemon that aren’t available in Pokemon Sword/Shield could return in future titles.
Here’s the full statement:
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Super Mario Maker 2 only lets you upload 32 levels
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Super Mario Maker 2 appears to have a hard limit in the number of courses players can upload. Once you’ve shared 32 levels online, that’s it. It seems there is no way to increase that at this time.
In the original Super Mario Maker, 100 was the maximum. Players started at 10 and the amount increased 10 for each medal earned.
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NG revealed for Switch, coming to North America in October
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Aksys Games has revealed that it is localizing the horror adventure game NG. Even better, the game will be coming to Switch after only appearing on PlayStation platforms in Japan.
NG was made by Experience and is the second entry in the Spirit Hunter series following Death Mark. Find some additional information about the title below.
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Nintendo on new Switch model rumors, QOL still happening, classic games for Switch, more
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
More summaries have emerged from the Q&A hosted by Nintendo yesterday during its 79th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. A number of notable topics were discussed, including rumors of a Switch revision, Quality of Life, classic games for Switch, and more.
You can find a roundup of the Q&A that’s been translated thus far below, courtesy of Cheesemeister. Note that all answers are from Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa unless otherwise specified.
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WayForward announces Mighty Switch Force! Collection for Switch
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Following a ratings board leak, WayForward has officially announced Mighty Switch Force! Collection. The digital package launches for Switch on July 25.
Mighty Switch Force! Collection includes four games: Mighty Switch Force!, Mighty Switch Force! 2, Mighty Switch Force! Hyper Drive Edition, and Mighty Switch Force! Academy. More information about what’s included can be found below.
Nintendo on why Link turns into a rabbit in A Link to the Past’s Dark World, non-Zelda characters in Link’s Awakening
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
As many fans know, Link turns into a rabbit when he first enters the Dark Realm in Zelda: A Link to the Past. In an interview with Game Informer, director Takashi Tezuka explained how that came to be.
Tezuka said:
Nintendo Download (6/27/19, Europe) – Mario Maker 2, Terraria, more
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Switch eShop, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night – €39.99
Fort Boyard – €29.99
MotoGP 19 – €59.99
Psyvariar Delta – €26.44
Soldam: Drop, Connect, Erase – €7.00
Super Mario Maker 2 – €59.99 (available June 28)
Super Mario Maker 2 + Nintendo Switch Online – €69.99 (available June 28)
Super Neptunia RPG – €49.99 (available June 28)
