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Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival's May 2024 Music Pass songs revealed
Lots of anime songs join the game
Bandai Namco has shared a look at the next wave of songs heading to Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival, unveiling many new tunes that’ll be a part of the Taiko Music Pass. This month’s songs include lots of anime themes from the likes of One Piece, Pokémon and My Neighbor Totoro. You can see everything that’s coming up in the images below.
If you like what you see in the upcoming tracks rundown, you’ll be able to access the Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival Music Pass for $3.99 every month, or $9.99 every three months. This will give you access to 500 songs in total, including the ones you see above. Individual DLC tracks will be priced at $1.49 a piece.
Endless Ocean: Luminous icons added to Nintendo Switch Online
New waves will release throughout the month of May
With the release of Endless Ocean: Luminous right around the corner, Nintendo have announced that new icons themed around the game will be available for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. The first wave is available now, with 3 more waves to come; one per week throughout May.
As per usual, the character icons themselves are 10 Platinum Points, while the borders and backgrounds are 5 Platinum Points a piece. The current wave will be available until May 8th.
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble 'Gameplay Trailer' shared
The game rolls onto Switch this June
A new gameplay trailer has been shared for the upcoming Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble, showing off some of the new battle modes and adventure mode courses in action. You can watch the trailer above to see it for yourself.
AiAi and friends are back and ready for some serious monkey business. Compete with up to 16 players in new online battle modes or journey through over 200 new stages in adventure mode when the next Monkey Ball game launches on June 25th, 2024.
RUMOR: Theaters may have their hands on a trailer for the third Sonic movie
We could be seeing the film in motion very soon
Fans have been left waiting to see the next Sonic film in action for a while, but that wait may be coming to an end. While nothing super concrete has popped up, Twitter user Cineunfold, who’s shared a few correct tidbits about films such as Deadpool & Wolverine in the past, has shared that they’ve heard theaters already have their hands on the unreleased trailer.
Fans have been speculating that a trailer may release soon, as Paramount has announced some secret panels they’ll be hosting at the upcoming CCXP Mexico festival from May 3rd-5th.
While nothing is definitive, fans can only hope that where there’s smoke, there’s fire. Regardless, we should be seeing something soon, with the film hitting theaters in December of this year.
First details shared for Death end re;Quest Code Z
The game is out in Japan on September 19th
Developer Compile Heart has revealed a slew of new details about and screenshots of the upcoming Death end re;Quest Code Z, a roguelike RPG slated to launch in Japan on September 19th. You can read them below:
Story
A story in which various “parallel worlds” exist.
Iris was born in “DE-1 World,” which is the spitting image of Earth in the 2000s. The “spiral” of tragedy that continues to loop created by Iris’ birth is gradually unraveling thanks to the activities of Arata Mizunashi and company.
And so Iris, who regained good will, created “DE-1.5 World,” a replica of “DE-1 World.” This was an ideal world where those expected to fight were kind to one another, and where everything was in sync. However, a new crisis drew near even in this world.
A mysterious man appears, and the heroines are in danger. And so new protagonist Sayaka Hiwatari must face against a chaotic scene of friends and foes alike.
The battle against the upper world is about to enter a new phase…
Key Features
Significantly More Gruesome Expressions in the Series’ First CERO Z-Rated Entry
Death end re;Quest Code Z is loaded with event scenes that vividly depict the characters in bloodshed and after death. Additionally, intense sound effects significantly enhance the game’s sense of realism, which includes bones breaking, flesh tearing, and necks twisting.
A Completely New Story Featuring a Cast of All-Stars
Featuring numerous popular returning characters from previous entries as well as new characters, Death end re;Quest Code Z is a new story connected to past titles. The player teams up with the cheerful and positive new protagonist Sayaka Hiwatari, and the story advances as they work together. Unravel the inner workings of the world and approach the mastermind.
First trailer released for Neptunia VS Titan Dogoo, gameplay detailed
The motorcycle action game hits Switch this June in Japan
Neptunia VS Titan Dogoo was announced earlier this month, but it’s finally received a full trailer showcasing it’s motorcycle action in motion. You can watch it above to get a glimpse of what the next Neptunia game will be like.
Neptunia VS Titan Dogoo takes place in a different world from Gamindustri, where Uzume Tennouboshi and the four goddesses will meet in battle for the Dogoos. This is a competitive action game where you race on motorcyles in order to collect more Dogoos than your opponents. The game is scheduled to launch in Japan on June 27th, and you can read a wealth of new info below.
Various Unique Dogoos
Each stage has unique dogoos. And some exhibit special effects when gathered, such as the “Witch Dogoo” who enhances your jump ability; the “Scale-Up Dogoo” who makes your motorcycle and character gigantic; the “Police Dogoo” who tries to let other dogoos get away; the “Virtual Dogoo” who narrows your field of vision; and so on. Some dogoos have good effects, while others have bad effects. Catch as many as possible to discover each dogoo’s effect!
Use “Compulsion Shots” to Inflict Enemies with Bad Effects
If you gather dogoos with bad effects, it will be harder to gather other dogoos, and it could put you at a disadvantage against enemies. However, by gathering up only dogoos with bad effects, then firing them at the enemy with a “Compulsion Shot,” you can force those bad effects on enemies and turn the situation around in your favor. So if you gathered up dogoos with bad effects, try forcing them on enemies!
Customize Your Ultimate Motorcycle
The motorcycle that the character rides can be customized in appearance and performance by replacing its parts. The performance of parts can be both good and bad. Depending on how you combine parts, however, your motorcycle’s performance will vary. You can choose to focus on the appearance of your motorcycle, or you can aim for peak performance. Customize your ultimate motorcycle to your liking! Parts can be purchased using the BP obtained by clearing stages.
New Playable Character
Adult Neptune (voiced by Rie Tanaka) joins the fray as a playable character.
Creer Beaute meets Super Mario in a new Princess Peach-themed collab
Pre-sales start in Nintendo's Japanese stores today
In a collab with Bandai’s Creer Beaute beauty line, Nintendo have announced that a slew of new Princess Peach-themed beauty products will be hitting store shelves at the end of next month. Japanese fans will be able to purchase Peach-themed face masks, lip gloss, and eye shadow/face color, all pictured above.
These products will be available at the end of May, but pre-sales are available now in Nintendo’s Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto stores.
SaGa Emerald Beyond Preview Live Stream shared, features over an hour of new gameplay
The newest SaGa game is out tomorrow
Developer Square Enix recently hosted a preview live stream for the upcoming SaGa Emerald Beyond, the newest entry in the long-running SaGa franchise. You can watch it above to see over an hour of gameplay from the RPG.
Embark on a journey with six unique protagonists when SaGa Emerald Beyond launches for the Nintendo Switch tomorrow, April 25th, 2024. SaGa Emerald Beyond promises to bring together the very best elements of the storied SaGa series to offer each player their own unique gameplay experience.
Another hour of Umbraclaw gameplay and information has been shared
INTI CREATES' next side-scroller hits Switch next month
In another livestream clocking in at just over an hour, developer INTI CREATES has showcased their upcoming original side-scrolling action game Umbraclaw, coming to Switch next month. You can watch the stream above to see the game in action.
The newest game from Blaster Master Zero director Satoru Nishizawa, Umbraclaw is a challenging game that promises to prove that cats are not just cute, but cool as well. As a cat named Kuon, fight your way through the underworld, or the Soulplane, to reunite with your owner when the title sees its release on May 30th, 2024.
Japanese overview trailer for Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door's Switch remake shared
The much-requested remake hits Switch on May 23rd
Ahead of its upcoming release, Nintendo have shared a Japanese overview trailer featuring over 5 minutes of information on the Switch remake of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. You can watch the trailer above to see the game in action and learn about the game’s world.
In Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, the nefarious X-Nauts are after the treasure behind the Thousand-Year Door! With a map from Princess Peach, and the help of a few locals, Mario journeys through a colorful world made of paper to find them first. To prevail in this quest, you’ll have to level up Mario and his friends, master timing-based attacks and badges to impress the audience on the stage of combat, and make use of all the abilities that come with being made of paper, like folding into a plane to cross big gaps or turning sideways to slip through narrow openings. The GameCube classic finds new life on Switch next month, on May 23rd, 2024.
UPDATE: Some new screenshots have also been added to the game’s Japanese website. Along with that, you can see some comparison footage from the Switch remake and the GameCube original below.
Nintendo Live 2024 Sydney event announced
Nintendo festivities are coming to Australia
Nintendo AU NZ have announced Nintendo Live 2024 Sydney, another version of the Nintendo Live event held in Seattle last year. This event will take place across August 31st and September 1st in Sydney later this year, offering attendants photo ops, live events and Switch gameplay experiences.
Details such as an exact venue or what games will be playable have yet to be announced. When more is shared via the event’s official site, we’ll be sure to post about it.
Tenshi no Uta collection revealed for Switch
Two classic PC-Engine RPGs are hitting Nintendo's hybrid
Developer Edia has announced Tenshi no Uta Collection, a bundle of ports of the classic PC-Engine RPGs Tenshi no Uta and Tenshi no Uta II: Datenshi no Sentaku, will be coming to Switch. Details are sparse, with no release window or footage, but we do know a crowdfunding campaign via Makuake is planned, though not up at the moment. When more is announced, we’ll be sure to share.
LEVEL-5 Vision 2024: To The World's Children event delayed until this summer
The event was scheduled for this month
LEVEL-5’s upcoming Vision 2024 event, given the ‘To The World’s Children’ subtitle, has been pushed back from April to a vague Summer date. Here’s the full message shared with the delay:
We regret to inform you that “LEVEL-5 Vision 2024 To the World’s Children” scheduled for April will be postponed to summer 2024. That being said, we have decided to hold an additional event for Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road in conjunction with the main event.
We sincerely apologize to all the users who have been looking forward to this event. We kindly ask for your understanding and continued support.
When the LEVEL-5 Vision 2024 event does air, we should see updates on upcoming LEVEL-5 titles like Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time and Decapolice. When a more concrete date is announced, we’ll be sure to share.
Action RPG LOST EPIC is getting a Japanese physical release on August 8th
English language should be supported
Action RPG LOST EPIC is getting a physical release in Japan come August 8th, developer TEAM EARTH WARS and publisher One or EIGHT have confirmed. A standard edition will be available for 3,828 yen, while a deluxe edition featuring a soundtrack CD, artbook, acrylic stand and special packaging, pictured above, will cost you 9,680 yen.
LOST EPIC is a 2D side-scrolling action RPG about a war between gods and humanity. Become a knight and set out across the sanctuaries to overthrow the six gods of the world. No other physical version of the title has been announced, but, seeing as the game already saw a worldwide launch, this cartridge should support multiple languages, including English.
A Princess Peach hair clip is now available at Nintendo's Japanese stores
The Peach-themed collection continues to grow
Nintendo has been producing lots of Princess Peach merchandise since the release of Princess Peach: Showtime!, and the latest item has just been revealed. Shoppers in Japan will now find the Princess Peach hair clip pictured above in Nintendo’s dedicated stores.
You can also find this new item on Nintendo’s Japanese online store. Sadly, Nintendo’s American store has no equivalent.
