[Let’s Talk] Third-party games you’d like to see ported to Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch | 102 Comments
Switch continues to receive new games, but older titles are being brought over as well. We’ve seen this with third-parties, and even Nintendo. Although in Nintendo’s case, their “ports” have some extra bells and whistles – like the revamped Battle Mode in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and new arcade fighters for Pokken Tournament DX.
Capcom recently announced Resident Evil Revelations Collections for Switch. That could be just the tip of the iceberg, as the publisher seems to be preparing more titles for the system as well. So I thought this could pave the way for an interesting topic to discuss: third-party games we’d like to see ported to Switch.
I’ll get the discussion started here. There are two clear games that come to mind when I think about third-party games I’d like to see brought over to Switch. With rumors about Okami being released on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One later this year, a Switch version would be lovely. I’d happily buy the game for a third time if it meant being able to play it on the go. I’d also really like to see Persona 5 on Switch. I played through the entirety of Persona 4 Golden on the PlayStation Vita, and having that handheld experience would be fantastic.
But how about you? Is there any game – or games – in mind outside of Nintendo that you’d like to see make the jump to Switch? If not, that’s completely fine as well. Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
Highlights from last week’s topic: What are you playing? – August 2017
Did Level-5’s CEO tease Inazuma Eleven Ares for Switch?
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 17 Comments
Inazuma Eleven Ares was announced during the Level-5 Vision event last year. Since then, we haven’t seen too much of the project. Level-5 has been hosting semi-regular Inazuma Walker live streams, but we really haven’t seen much, especially when it comes to the upcoming game.
Level-5 did host another live stream earlier today. The big news is that the anime has been pushed back to Spring 2018. Originally, it was planned for this summer before being officially announced for October.
Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino also briefly talked about the Inazuma Eleven Ares game towards the end of the stream. In an exchange with the show’s MC, Hino seemed to hint that it will be on the Switch.
Here’s the basic exchange between the two:
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Fire Emblem devs on how the “Battle of Revolution” April Fools’ Day joke came to be
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 9 Comments
Earlier this week, we made note of an interview Nintendo Dream conducted this summer with the developers of Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia. In the same interview, Nintendo and Intelligent Systems talked about the “Battle of Revolution” April Fools’ Day joke that took place earlier this year.
It was kind of surprising to see Nintendo go all out with fabricating a game like that. A site was set up, and various images and details were created just for the joke. Basically, Battle of Revolution was imagined as a NES-style game set in the late Edo period of Japan.
Nintendo’s Hitoshi Yamagami and Kenta Nakanishi as well as Intelligent Systems’ Toshiyuki Kusakihara and Masahiro Higuchi discussed Battle of Revolution and how it came to be. It’s an interesting read, with the excerpt posted below. You can also read the full interview on Kantopia.
SEGA on Sonic Mania’s origins, why DLC isn’t planned, much more
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Sonic Mania launched around the world this past week. Right around the release, Japanese site Gamer spoke with series producer Takashi Iizuka from SEGA. Iizuka spoke about how Sonic Mania came to be, why DLC currently isn’t in the works, and how the special stages weren’t initially planned… plus more. Note: light spoilers follow towards the very end of the post.
More: Headcannon, interview, PagodaWest Games, SEGA, Sonic Mania, Takashi Iizuka, Tantalus, top
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Pirate Queen’s Quest launches August 29
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 4 Comments
The big Pirate Queen’s Quest DLC for Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is just on the horizon. It’ll be out on August 29, WayForward has announced.
The studio wrote in a brief tweet:
Shantae: Pirate Queen's Quest will launch on August 29th!! Who's excited for Risky's first solo adventure? pic.twitter.com/TmA9Zjq2aA
— WayForward (@WayForward) August 18, 2017
Pirate Queen’s Quest will be free to Kickstarter backers. WayForward will also offer the DLC as paid content.
More: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero, top, WayForward, XSEED Games
New Alola Photo Club feature revealed for Pokemon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 14 Comments
News about Pokemon Ultra Sun and Pokemon Ultra Moon continues to pour in. Today, Game Informer shared a first look at a new feature in the game called Alola Photo Club.
By using Alola Photo Club, you can take pictures of yourself and Pokemon present in your party. You can choose from various poses while dressing up your character, along with different lenses and cameras. More items can be unlocked based on the relationship with your Pokemon as you progress in the story.
Here’s the first footage of the Alola Photo Club:
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Pokemon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon video – Kommo-o’s new Z-Move Clangorous Soulblaze
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Another new video has been published for Pokemon Ultra Sun and Pokemon Ultra Moon. It shows the new Clangorous Soulblaze Z-Move for Kommo-o. Check out the video below.
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Layton’s Mystery Journey 3DS release confirmed for October 6 in North America
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 5 Comments
Yesterday, Nintendo announced that the 3DS version of Layton’s Mystery Journey is due out on October 6 in Europe. The company has now followed up with news about North America. We’ll also be seeing Layton’s Mystery Journey stateside on October 6.
As tweeted by Nintendo of America:
Embark on a new adventure in LAYTON’S MYSTERY JOURNEY when it launches on Nintendo #3DS family of systems on October 6! pic.twitter.com/1uAqrvUSJk
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) August 18, 2017
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Pokemon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon details/screenshots – new areas, Necrozma story, new Z-Moves
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Screenshots | 26 Comments
The Pokemon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon website has updated with new information about both games, as well as screenshots. We mainly learn that the games will feature new buildings and landscapes, a story centered around Necrozma, and new Z-Moves. Find everything rounded up below.
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Brand new Pokemon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon trailers
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 11 Comments
Two brand new trailers have just come in for Pokemon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon – one in English, and another in Japanese. Watch them both below.
『ポケットモンスター ウルトラサン・ウルトラムーン』最新情報! 装い新たに、アローラ地方と「ネクロズマ」の謎にせまる冒険が始まる! https://t.co/SpxUi0bHRo #ポケモンウルトラサン・ウルトラムーン pic.twitter.com/07Pov1aO61
— ポケモン公式 (@Pokemon_cojp) August 18, 2017