Yooka-Laylee sequel in development
Posted on 5 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A sequel to Yooka-Laylee is in development, developer Playtonic has confirmed.
That news comes as part of an announcement the company made earlier this week, revealing that it has sold a minority stake to Tencent.
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Yooka-Laylee adding Yooka 64 model for its 64-bit Tonic
Posted on 2 years 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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Yooka-Laylee 64-Bit Tonic Mode footage
Posted on 3 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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Yooka-Laylee’s 64-Bit Tonic update finally live
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
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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Yooka-Laylee dev explains its approach to the 64-bit Tonic
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
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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Video: First look at Yooka-Laylee’s 64-Bit Tonic
Posted on 3 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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Yooka-Laylee getting Kickstarter campaign for spin-off comic
Posted on 3 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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Yooka-Laylee physical pre-orders open
Posted on 3 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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Dust: An Elysian Tail, Yooka-Laylee physical pre-orders coming soon
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
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.
First look at Yooka-Laylee’s “64-Bit” tonic
Posted on 3 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.
