ARMS art director on Min-Min’s design, approach to female characters, designing legs
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 16 Comments
Kotaku recently spoke with Masaaki Ishikawa, the art director for ARMS. Ishikawa weighed in on Min-Min’s design, the fighter’s female characters, and the thought process behind designing legs.
Read up on what Ishikawa said below. You can check out Kotaku’s original piece here.
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Microids bringing Gear.Club, Blacksad, Syberia series, Flashback – Remastered Edition to Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News | 10 Comments
Microids is gearing up for some heavy support on Switch. The publisher announced several games for the platform today, including Gear.Club, Blacksad, the Syberia series, and Flashback – Remastered Edition. Syberia 3 for Switch was previously known, but the first two games are also coming.
These games will begin to release starting in Q3 this year all the way up through Q4 2018. Details and release windows for each game can be found below.
WayForward working on The Mummy Demastered for Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 9 Comments
Shantae developer WayForward is working on a new game based on The Mummy for Switch. The Mummy Demastered will launch on the console and other platforms in August, publisher Universal Brand Development announced today.
Here’s an overview:
“The Mummy Demastered from WayForward, known for pixel games that bring the look and fun of classic arcades to modern consoles, is a platforming adventure game based on The Mummy. Launching in late August 2017 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Steam, players will enter a world of evil as an elite Prodigium agent who is tasked to take down Princess Ahmanet’s army of the undead and save the world at any cost. Players will explore dark forests, maze-like military compounds and the sandstorm-filled streets of London in this retro-inspired adventure.”
WayForward shared a single screenshot from The Mummy Demastered on Twitter, posted above.
Source: Universal Brand Development PR, Source 2
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Miyamoto on Super Nintendo World – possible Switch interactivity, non-Mario representation, more
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 8 Comments
Yesterday, Nintendo and Universal Studios Japan held a special ceremony to announce the official start of construction on Super Nintendo World. 4Gamer shared some comments from Shigeru Miyamoto following the event.
At one point of the interview, Miyamoto touched on possible Switch interactivity at the park. He joked around by saying that he hopes the system will be even more popular in 2020, and thinks it could have a lifespan of longer than five years. According to Miyamoto, they’re thinking of potential interactivity between Switch and Super Nintendo World, and preparations are already in place for that. Nintendo is sharing their know-how from past experiences (like the 3DS at the Louvre Museum) and experimentation with Universal Studios and they are both are planning on how to implement the feature.
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Axiom Verge confirmed for Switch, will have a physical version alongside Wii U in August
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 35 Comments
Awhile back, a physical version of Axiom Verge was announced. Wii U and other platforms are set to receive the “Multiverse Edition” with a bunch of goodies. We now have confirmation that Axiom Verge is not only coming to Switch, but will also be receiving the same physical release.
The Axiom Verge Multiverse Edition contains the following:
– Copy of Axiom Verge on disc/cartridge
– Deluxe booklet with developer’s commentary and art
– Double-sided poster with the world map and weapons/items in the game
– Exclusive making-of documentary
– Soundtrack CD (Available only on Switch, pre-order incentive otherwise)
You can pick up the Aaxiom Verge Multiverse Edition in August. It will cost $29.99 / €29.99 / £24.99 on Wii U, but $39.99 / €39.99 on Switch.
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Nintendo Download (6/8/17, Europe) – Shantae: Half-Genie Hero on Switch and more
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Switch eShop, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Download
ACA NeoGeo Shock Troopers 2nd Squad – €6.99 / £6.29
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – €16.99 / £15.99
Wii U Download
Block Zombies – €5.49 / £4.49
Cubit The Hardcore Platformer Robot HD – €4.99 / £4.49, €1.99 / £1.79 if you own it on 3DS
Sphere Slice – €1.49 / £1.39
Wii U Virtual Console
Blazing Lazers – €5.99 / £5.39
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Sonic Mania adds Chemical Factory Zone
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 4 Comments
Update: Correction – we’ve now received the official announcement from SEGA. As some have thought, the final name is Chemical Plant Zone. Not Chemical Factory Zone.
Original: Game Informer has a first look at a new Zone in Sonic Mania. View a couple of videos showing off Chemical Factory below.
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Nintendo Download (6/8/17, North America) – Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Switch, more
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Switch eShop, Wii U eShop | 3 Comments
This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
Cars 3: Driven to Win – $59.99 (available Tuesday)
Switch Download
ACA NeoGeo Shock Troopers 2nd Squad – $7.99
GoNNER – $9.99
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – $19.99
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[Review] ARMS
Posted on 7 years ago by Philip(@P_Trah) in Reviews, Switch | 18 Comments
System: Switch
Release date: June 16, 2017
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher Nintendo
It feels commonplace with Nintendo to expect at least one new first-party IP to follow the most recent console launch. Enter ARMS, Nintendo’s latest original game, and their take on a more competitive-styled fighter. Nintendo has had experience with the fighting game genre in the past with the Smash Bros. series, but instead of leaning more towards the party-style that has been the intended main focus Smash Bros., ARMS seems to lend itself to a more competitive one-on-one style of fighting game in the vein of Street Fighter or Mortal Kombat while still maintaining the big N’s signature twist on a traditional genre.
New Japanese Hey! Pikmin introduction trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 1 Comment
Nintendo just uploaded a brand new Hey! Pikmin trailer on its Japanese YouTube channel that acts as an overall introduction to the game. Have a look at it below.
