Square Enix on making Seiken Densetsu Collection for Switch, developments for 25th anniversary teased
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 5 Comments
In this week’s issue of Famitsu, Seiken Densetsu Collection producer Masaru Oyamada is interviewed. Oyamada spoke about why the package was brought to Switch and also teased new developments for the series’ 25th anniversary.
Below are several tidbits from the interview, as translated by Gematsu:
- (Regarding the release of Seiken Densetsu Collection🙂 When I thought that I wanted to release a packaged edition that compiles the first three Seiken Densetsu games, Nintendo Switch, the most suitable hardware, was announced. The platform makes it easy for users to enjoy multiplayer.
- Today’s elementary school students only know the latest high-definition graphic titles. I want parents and children to enjoy the classic Seiksen Densetsu titles together.
- The point I want you to pay attention to is the transition and connection of the series. I want you to become acquainted with these amazing games released over 20 years ago.
- The tricks from the original versions of the games were left almost as is.
- (Regarding a new title:) Of course, I would like to announce new developments on the series’ 25th anniversary.
- It’s still undecided, but there may be some sort of movement when playing Seiken Densetsu Collection.
- I want to develop the series more and more from here on. Please support us.
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Lots of Fire Emblem Warriors details – 2 more original characters, games being represented, more
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in New Nintendo 3DS, News, Switch | 64 Comments
A bunch of new details about Fire Emblem Warriors have leaked out of Famitsu. We have news about two more original characters, which games in the series are being primarily represented, and more. Read up on all of the information below.
More: Famitsu, Fire Emblem Warriors, Koei Tecmo, Omega Force, Team Ninja, top
Nintendo and Intelligent Systems have interest in making a new Advance Wars
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 26 Comments
It’s been years since the last entry in the Advance Wars series. That doesn’t mean Nintendo and Intelligent Systems lack interest in the franchise, however.
Eurogamer spoke with Nintendo’s Hitoshi Yamagami and Intelligent Systems’ Masahiro Higuchi about the possibility of a new Advance Wars. When asked about a new game in the franchise, the two said:
“Personally, I’d love to do Advance Wars, but since it’s harder to create relationships between its characters compared to Fire Emblem, I don’t have a clear idea of what kind of setting it could have.” – Yamagami
“The Advance Wars series is one that I personally have a lot of interest in. I hear some of the staff here saying that they want to make one too, so if we have a chance it’s something I’d like to do!” – Higuchi
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Fire Emblem Warriors: Pair of original characters revealed; Marth is also playable
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in New Nintendo 3DS, News, Switch | 89 Comments
Surprisingly enough, our first proper look at Fire Emblem Warriors (after that brief trailer featuring Chrom a couple of months ago) comes not from E3, but instead from Famitsu. We only have preview images of the article in this week’s Famitsu magazine about Fire Emblem Warriors at the moment, but we can nonetheless learn a couple of things from them.
It seems like the game’s main characters, much like Fire Emblem Heroes, will be a brother and sister pair – original characters Shion and Lian. It also comes as no surprise that Marth will be playable as well.
We will have more information once we get our hands on the full issue of Famitsu tomorrow.
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Rumor: More Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle details – origins, game details, possible amiibo
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 87 Comments
WWG was the first site to have posted the full key art for Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. Following up on that, a new article has been shared with additional details.
Today’s information covers the game’s origins (including a potential start on Wii U), more game details, and possible amiibo. We’ve rounded up the tidbits below. You can also read the full article here.
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Natsume announces localization of River City: Knights of Justice, out this summer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments
Nekketsu Mahou Monogatari is coming west. Today, Natsume announced that the 3DS game will be localized as River City: Knights of Justice.
River City: Knights of Justice is due out in both North America and Europe this summer. Unlike River City: Tokyo Rumble, this appears to be an exclusive title for the eShop.
River City: Knights of Justice will be playable at E3 2017 in June.
Transformed into heroes & villains at home in any RPG, Kunio & friends use swords, staves, and even magic to bring peace back to Riverandia!
— Natsume Inc. (@Natsume_Inc) May 29, 2017
Knights of Justice launches exclusively on the 3DS eShop this Summer in North America/Europe, & will be playable at the Natsume E3 booth!
— Natsume Inc. (@Natsume_Inc) May 29, 2017
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Level-5 CEO on current state of the Yo-kai Watch series, wants to bring back older players
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 30 Comments
This week, Nikkei published a new interview with Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino. It included talk pertaining to topics such as The Snack World and Inazuma Eleven, but also the state of the Yo-kai Watch franchise.
Nikkei pointed out that Yo-kai Watch 3 has sold over two million sales across three entries – Sushi, Tempura, and Sukiyaki. Hino noted that he can’t deny it has fallen much compared to the times of Yo-kai Watch 2, which launched in Japan three years ago. Sales of related products are also accompanying it – think toys, etc.
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Hoops is replacing V-Ball in the ARMS Global Testpunch next week
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 11 Comments
This week’s ARMS Global Testpunch has come to a close. However, it will be returning next week with another round of sessions. When it does come back, it’ll be bringing in something new.
During an ARMS Global Testpunch stream promoted by Nintendo, it was confirmed that Hoops will be replacing V-Ball. That does actually make sense. Hoops was specifically referenced in the demo’s eShop listing, so players were wondering why it wasn’t available this weekend. Now we have the answer.
Anonymous;Code announced for Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 46 Comments
Anonymous;Code is in development for Switch, Mages announced at the Chiyo-St. Live 2017 –Genesis- event in Japan today. It joins the previously-confirmed PlayStation 4 and PS Vita versions.
Anonymous;Code, a visual novel game, follows the story of the holy war of hackers. This will be the first entry from the Science Adventure series to find its way to a Nintendo platform.
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Switch will allow for “a completely different Fire Emblem,” will breathe life into characters “like never before”
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 72 Comments
Tying in with the launch of Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia, French site Jeuxvideo spoke with three of the game’s developers. They are as follows:
– Masahiro Higuchi (Intelligent Systems), producer on Fire Emblem Echoes, Heroes and Fates
– Hitoshi Yamagami (Nintendo), producer on Fire Emblem Echoes, Fates and Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE
– Kenta Nakanishi (Nintendo), director on Fire Emblem Echoes
One portion of the interview touched on how Fire Emblem never ended up on Wii U, and the series has had a focus on 3DS over the past few years. Yamagami explained that the series has a “long history of home console games,” and it’s not primarily considered a handheld franchise. Nakanishi chimed in by saying Fire Emblem Switch will allow for something “completely different” while “breathing life into our characters like never before.”
Here’s the full excerpt: