Ninjala devs on how long the project has been planned, why it’s on Switch, gameplay, more
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
At E3, GungHo revealed the stylish-looking Ninjala. This game is being created exclusively for Switch with a release planned for 2019.
There wasn’t too much information about Ninjala shared coming out of E3, but Japanese website 4Gamer managed to speak with a couple of people behind the game. Scenario creator / producer Kazuki Morishita and development director Takeshi Arakawa both chatted about how long it’s been in the works, the decision to release it on Switch, and details like the gameplay.
Windjammers announced for Switch
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Windjammers is coming to Switch, DotEmu has announced. The game will be released on the system later this year.
Originally released in 1994 for arcades, Windjammers is a sports action title. DotEmu ported the game to new platforms several months ago with new features, including online support.
Here’s a trailer for Windjammers on Switch, along with an overview from last year’s PlayStation release:
More: top, Windjammers
[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – August 2018
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Let's Talk | 0 comments
Earlier this week, a new month rolled right on in. Now that we’re in August, we want to know what you’ve been playing.
Have you started up something entirely new for the month? Are you still plugging away at Octopath Traveler on Switch? Or maybe WarioWare Gold on 3DS? No matter the case, let us know in the comments below.
BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle reveals new DLC characters, out on August 6
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
At EVO 2018 today, a new set of DLC characters were revealed for BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle. Nine in total are on the way – three from Persona 4 Arena, another three from BlazBlue, and the final trio from Under Night In-Birth.
Here’s the full lineup:
Work x Work devs on how the game came to be, why it’s on Switch, gameplay
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A couple of months ago, the new RPG Work x Work was announced for Switch. There’s some notable talent on the team, including Nobuyuki Inoue – who was the director of Mother 3.
In a recent issue of Famitsu, the magazine published a lengthy developer interview. Inoue along with Nobuhiro Imagawa (graphics), Tsukasa Masuko (sound), Takahiro Yamane (development director), and Takuya Yamanaka (producer) talked about the project’s origins, why it’s on Switch, the gameplay, and much more.
More: FuRyu, highlight, interview, top, Work x Work
Three great Nindies that you might have missed
Posted on 6 years ago by Eric Zauch in Features, Videos | 0 comments
Every now and then Nintendo showcases a select bunch of Nindie games that we should keep an eye on. Unfortunately, with so many games exploding onto the eShop every week, it can be all too easy to lose games in the aftermath. No need to panic though – I’ve gone ahead and spotlighted a few games that deserve a second look.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Creating a Champion Hero’s Edition revealed
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
Update 3 (8/4): The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Creating a Champion Hero’s Edition is up on Amazon Germany and Amazon France.
Update 2 (7/29): Pre-orders for the Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Creating a Champion Hero’s Edition have opened on Amazon UK.
Update: Also announced today is the GameStop-exclusive Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Create a Calamity Artbook Champions Edition – Summer Convention Exclusive 2018. It has the following:
– Collector’s Box with Die-Cut
– Tapestry Cover Sheet
– Book with Cover-Back Cover Artwork Exclusive to this Edition
– The Champions Premium Art Print
– Six Mini-Prints
– Four Enamel Pins (or Orbs) of the Divine Beast Symbols
Original (7/16): Amazon has revealed a special version of the Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Creating a Champion book. Launching with the regular version on November 20, the slipcase edition “features the royal blue worn by the Hylian Champion and includes the Creating a Champion art book with an exclusive cover, a map of Hyrule printed on cloth, an art print of the Champions’ photo Link hangs in his Hateno home, and a beautiful glass replica of a spirit orb.”
Here’s a more in-depth overview:
Persona Q2 launches November 29 in Japan, first footage
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Videos | 0 comments
One year after it was originally announced, Persona Q2 has resurfaced. The first commercial for the game was just shown during the latest episode of Persona 5: The Animation.
Characters from Persona 3, Persona 4, and Persona 5 will all be in the game. That includes the female protagonist from Persona 3 Portable as well.
More: Atlus, Persona Q2, top
Sakamoto on Metroid: Samus Returns’ development, final boss, Switch, more
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 0 comments
Spanish site HobbyConsolas was recently about to speak with Nintendo’s Yoshio Sakamoto. Sakamoto had a bunch to say about last year’s Samus Returns, including its development, how the final boss came to be, and more. He also comments on why there was never a Metroid on DS and why it took so long for a 3DS entry, Switch, and a few other topics.
Here’s a summary of what Sakamoto mentioned:
Nintendo reveals how you pronounce NES
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Nintendo has finally revealed how you pronounce NES. Of all places, it comes from WarioWare Gold.
WarioWare Gold has a museum section, and players can unlock some slides showcasing the Famicom. There’s also a picture here with the NES. In the description, Nintendo indicates that NES is pronounced “Ness”.
