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Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord gets its first trailer and screens
It's out in Japan on September 15th
Tactical RPG Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord, announced in Famitsu earlier this week, has just gotten it’s debut trailer. You can check it out below:
The game is set for release on September 15th, 2022. Nothing has been announced with regards to a western release, but if and when that changes we’ll be sure to let you know.
Finally, a round of screens for Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord has been released as well. You can check out the entire gallery here.
RESEARCH and DESTROY demo out now
You can try Spike Chunsoft's action game for free
A free demo for turn-based action game RESEARCH and DESTROY is out now, publisher Spike Chunsoft has announced. Here’s what they had to say about the game:
All-new strategic shooting powered by Super Science. RESEARCH and DESTROY (RAD) is a turn-based action game with simultaneous local or online co-op. Take control of three brilliant Super Scientists as you RESEARCH and develop strange new weapons and gadgets to DESTROY the Supernatural hordes that have all but crushed humanity.
- Research: Gain fresh insight into the Supernatural threat via battlefield vivisections, then develop radical upgrades for each weird weapon and fascinating gadget.
- Destroy: Plan ahead, then run-and-gun in a combination of turn-based strategy and real-time shooting–every second counts.
- Co-Op: Tailor your scientists’ appearance, then drop in or out of online and local co-op with friends at any time.
- Campaign: Adapt your guerilla science tactics to manage the campaign map and seek the Supernatural source–no two playthroughs are the same.
In 2017, an in-development version of RESEARCH and DESTROY was shown at BitSummit, Japan’s premier independent gaming festival celebrating independent game developers and development, The title was honored with the BitSummit Popular Selection Award, which was chosen by attendees of the event.
You can download the demo and give the game a try yourself via the eShop right now.
Sonic Mania dev Headcannon clarifies that they didn't exactly work on Sonic Origins
Their work is being used, however
Sonic Origins, the upcoming collection containing remasters of Sonic 1, 2, CD and 3 & Knuckles will be using builds of these classics built on Headcannon’s Retro Engine, but the indie developer wanted to clarify that they did not actually work on Origins itself. Here’s what they had to say:
In short, it sounds like the collection will be using Headcannon’s ports of the classics, but the additional content original to Origins was all handled by internal teams at Sega.
3DS eShop Charts for May 18th, 2022
Pokémon Crystal is still on top
This week’s 3DS eShop charts are out, and they’re not much of a surprise. Pokémon and Capcom continue to reign supreme. Here are the full lists:
Software:
- Pokemon Crystal
- Pokemon Yellow
- Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice
- Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies
- Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney
- Resident Evil Revelations
- Pokemon Red
- Pokemon Gold
- Pokemon Silver
- Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
- Pokemon Blue
- Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D
- Zelda: Oracle of Ages
- Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
- Tomodachi Life
- Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
- Pokemon Dream Radar
- Mega Man Legacy Collection
- Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
- Monster Hunter Generations
Videos:
- Kirby: Planet Robobot Overview Trailer
- Tomodachi Life Wish List Video
- Mario Kart 7 Video
- Nintendo Direct 9/13/18
- Super Mario Maker for 3DS – Overview Trailer
- Pokemon Yellow Trailer
- 3D Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Trailer
- Resident Evil Revelations Video #1
- Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D Video
- Pokemon Rumble World Trailer
- Pokemon Bank Trailer
- Team Kirby Clash Deluxe – Ready for Launch
- IronFall Trailer
- Flipnote Studio 3D: Flipnote Samples
- Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D Video
- Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition Video
- Pokemon Picross – Turn Puzzles into Portraits
- Nintendo Badge Arcade Trailer
- Super Mario World Trailer
- Super Mario 3D Land Video
Third wave of Nintendo Switch Online Mario Kart 8 Deluxe icons available
Take on the face of Baby Mario, Daisy, Donkey Kong and more
Another week has passed which means another wave of Nintendo Switch Online icons have been released. This week brings with it the third wave of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe icons, featuring designs based on the likes of Morton and Iggy.
You can claim the icons for yourself for 5-10 My Nintendo platinum coins until May 23rd.
New Sonic Origins gameplay footage released
Take a look at Super Sonic, Tails and Knuckles in action
During last weekend’s Rulicon online broadcast in South Korea, Sega showcased some new footage of Sonic Origins. You can take a look at the clip below:
Sonic Origins will be available for download on the eShop starting June 23rd.
3DS eShop Charts for May 11th, 2022
Pokémon Crystal keeps the crown
This week’s 3DS eShop charts are out, and they’re not much of a surprise. Pokémon Crystal is still on top, primarily joined by other Pokémon and Capcom titles. Here are the full lists:
Software:
- Pokemon Crystal
- Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice
- Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies
- Resident Evil Revelations
- Pokemon Yellow
- Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney
- Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D
- Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
- Pokemon Red
- Pokemon Gold
- Pokemon Silver
- Pokemon Blue
- Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
- Zelda: Oracle of Ages
- Monster Hunter Generations
- Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
- Tomodachi Life
- Pokemon Dream Radar
- Mega Man Legacy Collection
- Culdcept Revolt
Videos:
- Kirby: Planet Robobot Overview Trailer
- Tomodachi Life Wish List Video
- Mario Kart 7 Video
- Nintendo Direct 9/13/18
- Resident Evil Revelations #1
- Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D Video
- Super Mario Maker for 3DS – Overview Trailer
- Pokemon Yellow Trailer
- 3D Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Trailer
- Pokemon Rumble World Trailer
- IronFall Trailer
- Flipnote Studio 3D: Flipnote Samples
- Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D Video
- Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition Video
- Team Kirby Clash Deluxe – Ready for Launch
- Pokemon Bank Trailer
- Pokemon Picross – Turn Puzzles into Portraits
- Nintendo Badge Arcade Trailer
- Super Mario 3D Land Video
- Mega Man Legacy Collection Trailer
REVIEW: Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising is a tantalizing appetizer for Hundred Heroes
I can’t wait to dive back into Allraan
In recent years, we’ve seen many developers turn to crowdfunding in an attempt to spiritually revive fan-favorite franchises. Projects like the Mega Man-inspired Mighty No. 9, the Castlevania-inspired Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night and the Banjo-Kazooie-inspired Yooka-Laylee all saw developers from their franchise of origin create sequels in everything but name. The upcoming Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes follows in step, as it could be considered a spiritual successor to Konami’s classic JRPG franchise, Suikoden.
Unsurprisingly, the crowdfunding campaign was a massive success, which led to a wide array of stretch goals being hit, including one that promised the release of a companion game. Now, that companion game has finally been released in the form of Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising, a side-scrolling action RPG set in the same world as Hundred Heroes.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel updated to version 1.1.1, adds new cards, accessories and more
It's time to duel once again
Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel has just been updated to version 1.1.1, bringing with it new cards, solo gates, accessories and more. Here’s what Konami had to say on Twitter:
And here are the full patch notes:
- UI has been improved at DUEL, MISSION, SOLO, DECK, etc.
- New animation effects have been added.
- New functions have been added to deck editing and room matches.
- Other bug fixes have been made.
You can check out the new content yourself right now.
Second wave of Nintendo Switch Online Mario Kart 8 Deluxe icons available
Deck out your Switch profile with Tanooki Mario and more!
Another week has passed which means another wave of Nintendo Switch Online icons have been released. This week brings with it the second wave of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe icons, featuring designs based on the likes of Pink Yoshi and Baby Luigi.
You can claim the icons for yourself for 5-10 My Nintendo platinum coins until May 16th.
Doctor Fest, a two-tour Event, is starting in Mario Kart Tour
Take a look at Dr. Peach and Dr. Bowser!
Doctor Fest, a two-tour event in Mario Kart Tour, is starting now. The Mario Kart Tour twitter has tweeted out some details.
The Doctor Tour has just begun, and the Peach vs. Bowser Tour begins on May 17th or 18th, depending on your time zone. You can complete the newly added Doctor Challenges to get up to 48 rubies. The shops also have some new rewards, and Mario Kart Wii’s Koopa Cape has been added to the roster of stages.
The image even gives us a look at a Dr. Bowser and a Dr. Peach. You can begin participating in the festivities yourself right now.
3DS eShop Charts for May 4th, 2022
Pokémon Crystal stays on top
This week’s 3DS eShop charts are out, and they’re pretty much exactly what you’d expect. Pokémon Crystal is still on top, with Atlus titles filling in the majority of the other top 10 slots. Here are the full lists:
Software:
- Pokemon Crystal
- Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology
- Persona Q2
- Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse
- Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux
- Shin Megami Tensei IV
- Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers
- Persona Q
- Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker
- Pokemon Yellow
- Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor Overclocked
- Etrian Odyssey Nexus
- Stella Glow
- 3D Sonic the Hedgehog 2
- Etrian Odyssey V
- Pokemon Red
- Pokemon Gold
- Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold
- Rhythm Thief & the Emperor’s Treasure
- Pokemon Silver
Videos:
- Kirby: Planet Robobot Overview Trailer
- Tomodachi Life Wish List Video
- Mario Kart 7 Video
- 3D Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Trailer
- Nintendo Direct 9/13/18
- Super Mario Maker for 3DS – Overview Trailer
- Pokemon Yellow Trailer
- Pokemon Rumble World Trailer
- IronFall Trailer
- Flipnote Studio 3D: Flipnote Samples
- Nintendo Badge Arcade Trailer
- Team Kirby Clash Deluxe – Ready for Launch
- Pokemon Bank Trailer
- Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D Video
- Pokemon Picross – Turn Puzzles into Portaits
- Super Mario 3D Land Video
- Resident Evil Revelations #1
- Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D Video
- Sonic Generations Video
- Super Mario World Trailer
Ninja reportedly tried to add $500k to EVO 2019's Smash prize pool, but Nintendo ghosted him
Looks like they didn't like what Ninja was cooking
Back in 2018, famous content creator Ninja tweeted that he was doing something for the Smash/fighting game community, but nothing ever came of it. Fans have been wondering what happened for years, and it looks like we may finally know.
While playing poker with Ludwig, another famous streamer who got his start in the Smash scene, he revealed that he had planned on adding $500k to the Smash prize pool for EVO 2019.
That was on Nintendo and not me… It’s 100% absolutely the case. All I wanted to do was create a massive tournament and juice Evo like $500K, but I wanted to get Nintendo’s permission, and they just ghosted us.
It’s a shame that Nintendo ghosted him and nothing ever came of it, but at least we know what Ninja had in mind all those years ago.
Get a look at some Transiruby gameplay
This indie Metroidvania can be yours for $14.99
Indie Metroidvania Transiruby is out now on Switch, and YouTuber Nintendo Hall has provided a look at the first 21 minutes. Check it out below:
Here’s what the eShop says about the game:
“Transiruby” is a metroidvania game where you explore the world as a cyborg protagonist named Siruby. Slash and shoot your way to reveal its hidden secrets!
A strange continent from a different dimension has suddenly appeared… and Siruby, a young cyborg traveling space just happens to pass by. Taking her trusty AI partner “Ne-com” with her, she sets out to explore this unknown land.
Meet other characters such as “Yamato”, an unusual cyborg girl and “Douglas” the treasure hunter as you follow Siruby through her adventure.
A new metroidvania game by Skipmore, the creators of “Kamiko” and “Fairune”! Expect the same high quality action… with a dash of adventure and puzzle-solving.
You can buy it here for $14.99 USD if you’re in the US.
The Sorrowvirus: A Faceless Short Story out now, check out some gameplay
This bizarre indie title can be yours for $14.99
Eastasiasoft’s The Sorrowvirus: A Faceless Short Story is out now on Switch, and YouTube channel Handheld Players has provided a look at about 20 minutes worth of gameplay for it. Check out the gameplay and the game’s description below:
On the verge of death of a life unlived, Wyatt Heyll was given The Sorrowvirus by his parents, a substance that suspends the human soul in Purgatory after death; allowing them to heal due to Purgatory’s mysterious properties. As he ebbs, Wyatt’s only desire is to be free, forever.
You can download the game for $14.99 USD on the eShop starting today, April 27th.
