[Interview] YoYo Games on the ease of porting GameMaker Studio 2 projects to Switch, more titles to come soon
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Earlier this year, GameMaker Studio 2 was announced for Switch. The news was significant as it paves the way for even more developers to bring their titles to the system.
Following the recent news about GameMaker Studio 2 entering open beta on Switch, we caught up with YoYo Games general manager James Cox to learn more about the origins of supporting Nintendo’s console, how easy it is to port games, what lies ahead for the future, and more. You can read our full interview below.
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Tatsuya Kando, Tetsuya Nomura, and other devs comment on The World Ends with You: Final Remix, including new elements
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In a recent issue of Famitsu, a few developers left comments about the upcoming release of The World Ends with You: Final Remix. These include director Tatsuya Kando, Square Enix’s Tetsuya Nomura, and more.
We have the full translation of the comments below. Members of the development team spoke about some of the new elements in the Switch version, among other topics.
[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – September 2018
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Today, a new month rolled right on in. Now that we’re in September, we want to know what you’ve been playing.
Have you started up something entirely new for the month? Maybe you’ve just started up Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate? Or perhaps a game like Okami HD or Dead Cells? No matter the case, let us know in the comments below.
[Giveaway] #SummerOfDevolverDigital – Minit results, RXN: Raijin Limited Edition giveaway
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The final round of our Devolver Digital giveaways has come to an end. We’ve selected all of the winners for Minit.
Across the main site and Twitter, these were the results:
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate demo events coming to select Best Buy stores starting next week
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Best Buy has announced new demo events for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate that will allow fans to go hands-on with the title prior to the December 7 launch. Select locations will house the demo, which will be available starting next week.
Here’s the full lineup of locations:
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Valkyria Chronicles 1 coming west on Switch in October
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SEGA will release the first Valkyria Chronicles on Switch in the west, SEGA announced at PAX West 2018 today. The title had previously been confirmed for Japan only.
Valkyria Chronicles 1 launches in the west on October 16. Normally, it’ll cost $19.99. Those who purchase Valkyria Chronicles 4 on Switch digitally will be able to receive a 25% discount on the first game.
Here’s a trailer for Valkyria Chronicles 1 on Switch:
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SNK 40th Anniversary Collection reveals first free post-launch games
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SNK 40th Anniversary Collection will initially include thirteen titles. But after launch, NIS America and Digital Eclipse will be offering even more content.
Announced at PAX West 2018 today, ten new games will be added following launch. The first five were unveiled during a panel that just concluded. They are as follows:
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RPG Maker MV launches February 26
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During a panel at PAX West 2018 today, NIS America revealed the release date for RPG Maker MV. The title will be available starting February 26, 2019.
RPG Maker MV allows users to create their own games and share them with others. The Switch and Xbox One versions will be compatible. By downloading the RPG Maker Player, others can experience your creations – even if they don’t own RPG Maker MV.
RPG Maker MV will have double the amount of content from the original PC release. Additionally, USB keyboard support is included.
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Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle sells over two million copies
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We have a sales update on Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, straight from the game’s director. Since launch, the Switch title has managed to sell over two million copies.
Ubisoft hasn’t said too much about Mario + Rabbids’ sales on the record. However, as of last September, it was the best-selling third-party game on Switch.
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Falcom on reason for porting Ys VIII to Switch, future support, and Smash Bros.
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After mostly shying away from Nintendo platforms, Falcom had one of its latest games on Switch with Ys VIII. Nippon Ichi was brought in to help port the action RPG.
In an interview with French site ActuGaming, Falcom president Toshihiro Kondo was asked about the reason for releasing Ys VIII on Switch, the possibility of future support, and even potential interest in having Adol in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. We’ve translated those excerpts as follows:
