[Review] Valkyria Chronicles 4
Posted on 6 years ago by Jakob Vujovic(@jakovujo) in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: September 25, 2018
Developer: SEGA
Publisher: SEGA
Valkyria Chronicles 4 is a the long-awaited return to the franchise’s roots. After ten years, some strange PSP sequels and odd unwanted offshoots like Valkyria Revolution, this is the first full-on watercolor outing since 2008. If you played Valkyria Chronicles, then you already have a good idea of what to expect here – and from that standpoint this is exactly what could be expected out of a (good) sequel.
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PlatinumGames reportedly came close to working on a new Okami game in recent years
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Did You Know Gaming? and Liam Robertson have published a new report on how a true sequel to Okami with many of the original developers nearly took place.
In late 2015, representatives from PlatinumGames and Capcom were said to have started meeting. Founder and former Platinum president Tatsumi Minami was said to be leading the discussions. With Capcom wanting to revive some of its IPs, there was interest in working together between the two sides.
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Suda51 says strong Killer7 Steam sales could lead to a Switch port, wants a Travis Touchdown amiibo
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
Killer7 first debuted on the GameCube way back in 2005. All of these years later, it’s seeing a re-release, though only on Steam at present.
No announcements have been made, but Killer7 may have a chance of appearing on Switch as well. Director Suda51 indicated in an interview with Nintendo Wire that it could happen if the title does well on Steam.
Takahashi on Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna – The Golden Country – new engine for rendering and more
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna – The Golden Country saw its initial debut on Switch yesterday. Expansion Pass owners can access the new content now, while everyone else can begin playing next week.
Over on Nintendo’s Japanese website, Monolith Soft’s Tetsuya Takahashi shared a lengthy message about Torna – The Golden Country’s creation and new features. He reveals that the team created a new engine to render the game, originally intended to squeeze in the expansion between chapters 7 and 8, and more.
Nintendo Switch Online FAQ – cloud saves expire when subscription ends
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo UK has posted a new FAQ for Nintendo Switch Online that contains quite a bit of interesting information.
When your subscription to the service ends, cloud saves expire. Nintendo says explicitly: “Save data stored with Save Data Cloud cannot be kept outside of the duration of your Nintendo Switch Online membership.” On the other hand, NES save data can be maintained if you keep local save data.
Here’s the full FAQ:
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Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna – The Golden Country (Expansion Pass), version 2.0.0 out now – patch notes
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Have you purchased the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Expansion Pass? If so, Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna – The Golden Country is now available to download with the latest update.
Speaking of the update, all users can download version 2.0.0. The patch notes are as follows:
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Nintendo reveals October, November, and December 2018 NES games for Nintendo Switch Online
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo Switch Online will kick off next week with twenty NES games. But Nintendo isn’t stopping there, with new games being added regularly.
Nintendo has actually already revealed what’s in store for October, November, and December. Some of these include “special versions”.
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Downwell confirmed for Switch, will support tate mode
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Downwell is coming to Switch, Devolver Digital and Moppin revealed during today’s Japanese Nintendo Direct. It wasn’t in the overseas version of the presentation, but expect a worldwide release.
Devolver has also followed up with confirmation that tate mode will be supported.
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Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Cloud Version announced for Switch in Japan
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A new third-party game is getting the cloud treatment on Switch. Ubisoft and Nintendo have revealed Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Cloud Version, which has so far only been announced for Japan.
Here’s a look at the game:
Splatoon 2 – version 4.0 incoming, changes to Splatfests, 4.1.0 in October, exclusive Nintendo Switch Online gear
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo has revealed new details about upcoming plans for Splatoon 2. These include updates for the game, changes to Splatfests, and an exclusive offer for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers.
Here’s the full roundup:
