Akiba’s Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed coming to Switch
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Akiba’s Trip, an action-RPG, first released on PSP nearly a decade ago. A remaster titled “Hellbound & Debriefed” was then revealed last year. Retailer listings have now popped up in Japan with a May 20 release date, and it’s also been confirmed that a Switch version is happening.
A bonus clear sticker will be offered as a first-print bonus in Japan. There will also be a “10th Anniversary” Edition for 8,778 yen, which contains a 40-page full color visual book “Akiba’s 10 Years of Memory,” a reprint of the 132-page unbranded gameplay guide “Akiba’s Trip Official Complete Guide,” and the two-disc soundtrack “Akiba’s Trip 1st Complete Soundtracks.”
Here’s an overview of Akiba’s Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed, along with a trailer:
[Interview] Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin devs on origins, inspirations, making the Switch version, more
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Interviews, Switch | 0 comments
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin was a long journey to completion for Edelweiss. After five years in development, the game finally released in November. It’s out now on Switch and other platforms.
Director Nal and CG artist Koichi were kind enough to take some time to speak with us as part of a new interview about the game. We were able to learn more about Sakuna’s origins, including Nal’s desire to create an action RPG going back to his days as a student. Other discussion topics included other games that inspired the project, working with Switch, and even how much rice was consumed during development.
You can read up on our full interview for Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin below.
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Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin director on the possibility of a sequel
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Nintendo Everything recently had the chance to speak with Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin director Nal and CG artist Koichi. Although the team at Edelweiss typically doesn’t pursue sequels, we couldn’t help but ask if we could see a follow-up to the Switch game one day. It’s impossible to deny Sakuna’s strong reception and sales, and we already know that it’s doing pretty well having sold over 500,000 copies in less than a month.
When asked if we could see more from the Sakuna universe, Nal had this to say:
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Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin update out now on Switch (version 1.04), patch notes
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Another update for Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin was made available on Switch this week, and version 1.04 can be downloaded now. It comes with adjustments, improvements, and bug fixes.
Below are the full patch notes as translated by Nintendo Everything:
Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town Premium Edition, Deluxe Edition pre-orders open
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Update (12/8): Amazon UK has opened pre-orders for the Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town Deluxe Edition here. It ships to the U.S. for those that prefer this version.
Original; (12/3): Earlier today, the Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town Premium Edition was announced. Amazon is now taking pre-orders here.
The Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town Premium Edition includes a 13.5” by 24” cloth poster and a 2.5” tall by 4” long buffalo pocket plushie. Of course, you’ll be getting a physical copy as well.
Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town releases in the west on March 23, 2021.
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin update out now on Switch (version 1.03), patch notes
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Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin received a new patch this week, bringing the game to version 1.03. The update is mostly intended to fix a few issues.
Below are the full patch notes as translated by Nintendo Everything:
Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Oliver Town – Premium Edition revealed for North America, Deluxe Edition for Europe, gameplay trailer
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XSEED and Marvelous have revealed a pair of special releases for Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Oliver Town.
In North America, fans will be able to purchase the physical Deluxe Edition. Copies include a copy of the game, a 2.5” by 4” pocket plushie of title mascot “Buffy” the buffalo, and a 13.5” by 24” cloth poster featuring the full key illustration for the game. Pricing is set at $59.99.
Rune Factory 5 details and screenshots – romance options Fuuka, Ludmilla, Murakumo, and Lucas, plus townspeople Misasagi and Elshe
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A new batch of details and screenshots are in for Rune Factory 5, largely focusing on the game’s characters. We get to learn about romance options Fuuka, Ludmilla, Murakumo, and Lucas as well as townspeople Misasagi and Elshe.
Here’s the full roundup, courtesy of Gematsu:
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Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town details and screenshots – pioneering, characters and romance options, more
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Marvelous has shared a new batch of details and screenshots for Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town. Today’s update covers the game’s pioneering elements, new characters including romance options, and more.
Here’s the full roundup, courtesy of Gematsu:
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin update out now (version 1.0.2), patch notes
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If you want to ensure that you have the best experience possible when playing Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, be sure to update your game. Version 1.0.2 is available, which includes improvements, expanded end game content, and more.
Below are the full patch notes:
