River City: Rival Showdown coming west
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 2 Comments
Update: Bumped to the top. River City: Rival Showdown is slated for the fall. We’ve also included the full announcement for both new River City games below.
Original: Yesterday, Natsume announced the localization of River City: Knights of Justice. As it turns out, that’s not the only new River City game coming west.
Natsume revealed that the company is handling the western version of Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari SP, where it will be known as River City: Rival Showdown. A release window wasn’t shared, but we do know that it will be playable at E3 2017.
River City: Rival Showdown (Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari SP), an upcoming 3DS title with local multiplayer coming to North America & Europe!
— Natsume Inc. (@Natsume_Inc) May 30, 2017
Take on familiar faces from the River City series & meet new ones in a fast-paced beat-'em-up RPG – Rival Showdown is playable at E3 2017~
— Natsume Inc. (@Natsume_Inc) May 30, 2017
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SEGA confirms August 15 launch for Sonic Mania
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 2 Comments
Last week, news leaked out through Sonic Mania’s Steam page that the game will be launching on August 15. SEGA has now followed up and made it official.
Here’s a new pre-order trailer:
More: Headcannon, PagodaWest Games, SEGA, Sonic Mania, Tantalus, top
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero launches on the European Switch eShop next week
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 9 Comments
WayForward recently announced that Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is coming to Switch this summer. Even though the news was only just shared a few weeks ago, it looks like we won’t be waiting much longer for the release.
According to a listing on the eShop, Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is heading to Switch in Europe next week – June 8. It will cost £15.99. We’d also not be surprised to see North America getting the game on the same day.
Below are some screenshots from the eShop listing (presumably from the Switch version):
And an overview:
Shantae embarks on her first full HD adventure! When a mysterious crime wave sweeps Seguin Land, it’s up to Half-Genie Hero Shantae to save the day! Use Shantae’s devastating Hair-Whip Attack to send monsters flying, or Belly Dance to transform into a more powerful creature form! Topple the masterminds behind each criminal caper and prepare for the ultimate showdown against Shantae’s arch nemesis – the bodacious buccaneer Risky Boots!
Key features:
– Feel the beat with over 150 different HD Rumble events!
– Shantae’s trademark moves return! Dance or transform into all-new and classic creatures, or summon magical attacks! Over a dozen dances to discover in all!
– New Relic System allows players to unlock new powers and customize moves for Shantae in her many forms!
– Conquer arcade-style action stages that unfold into a full world to explore. Fast action and quest-style exploration rolled into one!
– When Shantae’s story ends, you’re just getting started! DLC Modes introduce new characters, levels, and bosses!
– Huge Bosses, humerous dialogue, and the wonderfully weird Shantae cast returns, now in fully animated HD!
More: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero, top, WayForward
Honey ∞ Parade Games working on a Switch title other than Shinobi Refle: Senran Kagura
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 1 Comment
Earlier this year, it was announced that Senran Kagura producer Kenichiro Takaki had established his own studio within Marvelous known as Honey ∞ Parade Games. It’s here where the Switch game Shinobi Refle: Senran Kagura is being developed.
In this week’s Famitsu, Takaki reveals that Honey ∞ Parade Games is working on another Switch game alongside Shinobi Refle, which should make use of the system’s unique features. Also, it will be a retail title unlike the upcoming Senran Kagura game.
More: Famitsu, Honey ∞ Parade Games, Kenichiro Takaki, marvelous, top
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.
More: Famitsu, Seiken Densetsu Collection, Square Enix, top
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.
More: Fire Emblem Warriors, Koei Tecmo, top
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.
More: Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, top, Ubisoft
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