Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Yooka-Laylee will be adding a new model for its 64-bit Tonic, developer Playtonic has announced. A specific release date hasn’t been announced.

Players can already access the 64-bit Tonic, which gives Yooka-Laylee a retro-esque look. However, the in-game model didn’t really match the feel of that style. With this new model – pictured above – Playtonic is delivering on fan requests to have Yooka and Laylee seem as though they were right out of the N64 era.

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Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments

Yesterday, the Yooka-Laylee’s 64-Bit Tonic Mode finally went live on Switch. Have a look at some footage in the video below.

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It might be April Fools’ Day, but there is at least one announcement we know is real. Playtonic has long talked about and teased the 64-Bit Tonic update for Yooka-Laylee, and it’s finally live. The patch adds an optional way of playing through the 3D platformer with a retro style.

Here’s a trailer for the 64-Bit Tonic:

Yooka-Laylee is available physically and digitally on Switch.

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Playtonic posted a Q&A on its website that attempts to answer some of the questions fans have about the upcoming 64-Bit Tonic in Yooka-Laylee. Technical director Jens Restermeier spoke about what was used as a reference material/inspiration, why there won’t be an option to turn the CRT filter on and off, and more.

Here’s the full rundown:

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Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments

Playtonic posted a video today that provides a first look at the new 64-Bit Tonic in Yooka-Laylee. Get a look at it below.

The 64-Bit Tonic is still without a release date, but Playtonic is getting closer to finishing it up. We’ll let you know when it’s live on Switch.

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Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

Yooka-Laylee currently exists only as a game. However, Dreamprism Press is looking to expand the IP into a new area.

Having received developer Playtonic’s blessing, Dreamprism intends to open a Kickstarter tomorrow for a Yooka-Laylee spin-off comic. It’s been written and illustrated by D.M. Cumbo, a former artist at Insomniac Games. According to IGN, the comic takes place after the game and involves Yooka and Laylee entering a new tome world in a race against Dr. Quack to grab an artifact rumored to grant invincibility.

The project will be realized if the Kickstarter campaign reaches $40,000 in funding. It’ll run until November 16, with rewards to ship in June 2019. Fans can purchase a digital edition for $15, a hand-sewn hardcover at $30, a Kickstarter-exclusive edition at $50, and the limited Grand Tome Collector’s Edition at $75.

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Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Limited Run Games is now taking pre-orders for the physical version of Yooka-Laylee. Fans can purchase a standard copy or a special collector’s edition.

The collector’s edition includes:

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Limited Run Games has revealed the next two additions from its physical Switch collection.

Dust: An Elysian Tail – featuring a reversible cover – will be up first, with pre-orders opening next week. Playtonic’s 3D platformer Yooka-Laylee will follow.

Limited Run will start taking pre-orders for Dust: An Elysian Tail on August 31. Yooka-Laylee will be just a few days after on September 3.

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Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

When Yooka-Laylee was funded on Kickstarter, one of the stretch goals met involved was an old-school N64 shader mode. This wasn’t included in the 3D platformer upon its initial launch, but Playtonic will be adding it in soon.

A first look at the shader was posted on Playtonic’s website today. The “demastered” look will be offered through the “64-Bit” tonic.

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Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

The 3D platformer Yooka-Laylee is seeing a physical release. In partnership with Team17 and Playtonic, Limited Run Games will be selling copies exclusively through its website. Expect it in August.

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