[Let’s Talk] Pokemon: Detective Pikachu reactions
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk | 0 comments
It was over two years ago that the Pokemon: Detective Pikachu movie was first announced. Yet it wasn’t until this week that we finally got a look at how the movie is turning out. We finally know how the Pokemon are being depicted, what Ryan Reynolds sounds like as Detective Pikachu, the film’s overall tone, and more.
Since the trailer was a hot topic this week, we want to see how everyone is feeling about Pokemon: Detective Pikachu so far. Are you in or out? Are you planning on seeing the film? What do you think about what’s been shown so far? Let us know in the comments below.
Darksiders II dev recalls rushing to make a Wii U demo for E3, only for Nintendo to never show it
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments
When Wii U had its unveiling at E3 2011, you may recall that a number of third-party developers and publishers announced a number of games for the platform. One of these was Darksiders II. Although that announcement went off without a hitch, what we didn’t know is that there were originally plans to have it be playable on Wii U during the same expo.
David Adams, who now works at Gunfire Games, recalled in a recent episode of the Game Informer Show about how a small team scrambled to get a demo build running in time for E3. Unfortunately, Nintendo decided against showcasing the game in a playable form at the last minute.
More: Darksiders II, interview, THQ Nordic, top, Vigil Games
World End Syndrome announced for the west
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World End Syndrome is coming west, Arc System Works has announced. A release is planned for Spring 2019.
World End Syndrome has been available in Japan since the end of August. The mystery adventure game was made in collaboration with Toybox.
Here’s a Japanese trailer for the title:
BlazBlue: Central Fiction Special Edition coming to North America on February 7
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Arc System Works has finally confirmed plans to bring BlazBlue: Central Fiction Special Edition to North America. The fighter will be made available stateside on Switch starting February 7.
BlazBlue: Central Fiction Special Edition will be offered physically in Europe and Japan. However, Arc System Works has indicated that there are only plans for a digital release in North America.
More: Arc System Works, top
Dragon Marked for Death delayed to January 31, physical release in the west confirmed, more
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Dragon Marked for Death will no longer be releasing on December 31 as originally planned. Instead, Inti Creates announced today that it will launch on January 31.
Dragon Marked for Death fans will be able to purchase the game in the form of two separate packs. A physical release will also be taking place around the same time as the digital version, courtesy of Nighthawk Interactive.
More: Dragon Marked for Death, Inti Creates, top
Mario Tennis Aces devs on the game’s mechanics, story mode, how new characters were decided, name, more
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A recent issue of Japanese magazine Nintendo Dream had a massive interview with some of the developers behind Mario Tennis Aces. Nintendo producer Toshiharu Izuno as well as Camelot president Hiroyuki Takahashi and Camelot vice president Shugo Takahashi participated in the discussion.
The interview had lots of talk about the game’s mechanics, including the energy system, Zone Shot, and breaking rackets. We also get some interesting insight into the story mode, how certain characters like Chain Chomp were decided, an explanation of the game’s name, and plenty more.
More: Camelot, highlight, interview, Mario Tennis Aces, top
Downwell, The Messenger, Minit physical releases revealed for Switch
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Special Reserve Games has revealed an extended partnership with Devolver Digital that will result in three new physical releases. Downwell, The Messenger, and Minit will all be sold physically. Thus far, the latter two have only been available as digital downloads, with the same having been previously announced for Downwell.
No word yet on when the physical versions are launching, but we’ll keep you updated. They’ll be ready to go sometime in 2019.
Paladins and Smite getting cross-play and cross-progression
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Hi-Rez Studios has announced two major updates planned for a couple of its current titles. Paladins and Smite are both getting cross-play and cross-progression.
Cross-play enables players across different platforms to connect together. And with cross-progression, accounts across different systems can be connected.
More: Hi-Rez Studios, Paladins, Smite, top
Nintendo presence confirmed for E3 2019, Reggie says it’s “an outstanding opportunity” to show new games and experiences
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Earlier today, Sony confirmed that it won’t be present at next year’s E3. Some might have been concerned about Nintendo’s status at the show, but fortunately, there’s nothing to worry about.
Fans can rest easy knowing that Nintendo’s presence is confirmed for E3 2019. Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime also said that the show is “an outstanding opportunity for us to share new games and experiences with fans and business partners from across the globe.”
His full statement reads:
More: E3 2019, Reggie Fils-Aime, top
Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission seems to be coming west
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Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission has only been announced thus far. But based on a new classification, we could be getting a western release.
Over in Australia, Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission was rated today. Usually these listings are signs that developers and publishers intended to release their games in the designated territory.
If and when Bandai Namco makes an official announcement, we’ll be sure to let you know.
