NIS explains why a new Phantom Brave was made after 20 years
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Nippon Ichi Software surprised fans earlier in the year by announcing Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero, which means the original game is finally getting a sequel after twenty years. In a recent interview, the company explained how it came to be.
Interestingly, it sounds like NIS didn’t really attempt making a sequel previously. Things were only set in motion after a western poll showed the popularity of Phantom Brave’s characters.
Switch reveal video caused “a lot of drama” and “headbutting” at Nintendo of America
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According to comments from former Nintendo of America employees, there was “a lot of drama” and “headbutting” surrounding the Switch reveal video, including from people high up at the company.
The video we’re referring to is the one that came out eight years ago, giving everyone a first glimpse at the system. It showed various scenarios and ways in which Switch can be played. The video brought us the well-known “Karen” rooftop meme, showed a glimpse of Super Mario Odyssey for the first time, and more.
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[Let’s Talk] Nintendo Music impressions
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News, Switch | 0 comments
This was a bit of a strange week for Nintendo news. Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition was announced out of nowhere, and then on Wednesday, the Nintendo Music app / service was announced.
If you’re a Nintendo Switch Online member, you can use Nintendo Music right now. An app has been released on mobile that lets you listen to tracks from a number of different games. Over time, more will be added. Nintendo also included some features to make the app a little more interesting. We covered it all here.
Super Mario Party Jamboree review
Posted on 1 month ago by Nicholas Serpa in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: October 17, 2024
Developer: NDcube
Publisher: Nintendo
Like clockwork, roughly about every three years, Nintendo releases a new Mario Party game. That may seem like a lot, but it’s easy to forget that that for most of the series’ life these titles were getting cranked out on an annual basis. Nowadays though, Nintendo is spending more time and resources on these games than ever before – and it shows. While 2021’s Mario Party Superstars felt like a refreshing trip down memory lane, Super Mario Party Jamboree raises the bar for the series on multiple levels, from its clever and dynamic game boards to its robust suite of online options and modes. My nostalgia for the older entries aside, this one represents easily some of the most fun I’ve ever had in a Mario Party game, and it’s secured a spot as my new go-to title for multiplayer madness on the. Switch Lite players will want to pause before picking this game up – but everyone else has a lot to look forward to.
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[Interview] Square Enix on how Romancing SaGa 2 was remade
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Nintendo Everything was recently given the opportunity to speak with Shinichi Tatsuke, the producer of Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven. The game just recently made it to Switch.
For those that are unaware, Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven is a 3D remake of the game that first debuted in 1993. Tatsuke was able to speak with us on how the team approached this new version. We were only able to ask a few questions, but some interesting insight was shared nonetheless.
Here’s our full discussion:
How the Switch version of Yakuza Kiwami came to be
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Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio director Masayoshi Yokoyama has shared interesting details about how the recent Switch version of Yakuza Kiwami became to be.
It turns out that the project initially started as an experiment. Yokoyama was personally interested in Switch, especially after wrapping up work on the latest Super Monkey Ball game. Since the Yakuza team didn’t have much experience with the console, a small team began researching what was possible. Kiwami was chosen for the test and even though Yokoyama was pleased with the results, there were no plans to move forward with a proper release initially. However, there was another push due to the series’ new TV series.
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Mario & Luigi: Brothership trailers
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September 3: Nintendo just issued a short Mario & Luigi: Brothership trailer introducing players to Concordia. Players can get a glimpse of the sights they’ll see in the RPG.
In case you missed it previously, here’s an overview of the game:
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Atari 50 reveals The First Console War DLC
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Atari and Digital Eclipse are shipping The First Console War DLC for Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration next week, the two companies announced today. It will be available on November 8, in concert with the physical release of Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Expanded Edition.
The DLC brings along 19 additional playable games and eight video segments that tell the story of Atari’s first major rivalry in the console market. Players can look forward to a deep dive into the video game console market’s landscape of the era, which covers how and why Mattel made the decision to create games for its biggest competitor. Video interviews with M Network programmer Jane Terjung, video game historians Leonard Hermand and Mike Mika, and more are included.
Here’s the full lineup of games:
Nintendo explains why it created the Nintendo Music app
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo Music was the latest out-of-nowhere announcement from Nintendo. The company has started up its own dedicated app on mobile, letting fans listen to songs from various games it’s shipped over the years.
Some fans might be wondering how Nintendo Music came to be. While speaking with NTV News, the company shared a bit of insight.
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Japan’s top 20 downloads on the Switch eShop for October 2024
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Nintendo shared new data today revealing the top 20 best-selling games on the Japanese Switch eShop for October 2024.
This month’s chart is filled with lots of new releases. Unsurprisingly, Super Mario Party Jamboree comes out on top. But we also see other recent games including Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven, Yakuza Kiwami, and Core Keeper. Also, if you’re wondering why Mario & Luigi: Brothership is here despite not launching, that’s because pre-loads just started.
The full lineup of Japan’s best-selling games on the Switch eShop for October 2024 is as follows:
