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Shadows of the Damned Hella Remastered rated 'M' by the ESRB
Are you surprised?
While we still have no news on an official release date for Shadows of the Damned Hella Remastered we have some new information that suggests that announcement may be coming soon. Shadows of the Damned Hella Remastered has now been rated by the ESRB, typically this means that the game is complete and ready to launch meaning news of it’s release date should come any day now.
Talking more about the actual rating itself, the game was unsurprisingly given an M rating same as it’s original release. The ESRB’s reasoning for sticking with this rating are detailed in the blurb below.
Players use pistols, shotguns, machine guns, and torches to attack and kill enemies. Shooting enemies results in blood-splatter effects, dismemberment, and/or decapitation. Cutscenes also depict additional instances of violence and blood/gore: a character splitting themselves open; demons getting decapitated, resulting in fountain-like sprays of blood; demons eating severed human body parts. Some environments depict large bloodstains, limbs, and severed heads. The game contains a fantasy red-light district, with themed neon signs and billboards (e.g., “Sex Paradise”; “Peep Show”; “Strippers”; “XXX”). While traversing this area, players can encounter a giant female with exposed breasts; players are able to walk across the giant’s breasts. The dialogue also references sexual material (e.g., “They all try to get inside the prettiest girl”; “Why don’t you go jck off to some bird porn?”). The words “f**k” and “cnt” appear in the game.
News of the Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered release date should come any day now and when it does drop we’ll be sure to let you know.
We’ve reported before on a fan’s attempt at remaking Super Mario 64 for Game Boy Advance and today we have some exciting updates to share.
Joshua Barretto posted the above video providing information on several updates to the game including a new sky-box, working doors/level transitions, and rudimentary stars that return Mario to Peach’s castle. To say the work done on this thought to be impossible port is impressive is an understatement.
If you want a full look at the game in action as well as an in-depth explanation from the sole programmer we highly suggest checking out Joshua Barretto’s update video above.
Reel Fishing: Days of Summer Box Art Revealed
The Reel Deal
Natsume Inc have revealed the Nintendo Switch and PS5 Box Art of Reel Fishing: Days of Summer, the latest entry in the Reel Fishing series. You can check out the splashy new art for both the Switch and PS5 versions of the game in the post up above and we’ll post the full image down below.
The new title in the long-running series is the ultimate fishing trip as you join three good friends as they spend their last days of summer together with one last fishing trip! But is there more to these fishing spots than meets the eye? Find out in Reel Fishing: Days of Summer! Catch over 40 species of fish from 14 different fishing locations and craft over 70 different kinds of tackle to lure the rarest of fish. Players can keep fish in a beautiful aquarium while levelling up and gaining new and exciting skills.
Reel Fishing: Days of Summer casts it’s line onto Switch October 28th, 2024.
Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble 'Accolades' Trailer
Go Bananas! Go ape! Go Ball-istic!
AiAi and pals recently rolled back onto Switch in a big way with their newest game Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble. If you haven’t made time to monkey around yet maybe an accolades trailer will convince you. See what’s got critics and fans raving and rolling in the trailer above!
THE RUMBLE BEGINS! Get ready for battles with up to 16 players from around the world! Duke it out locally or online across multiple game modes: Be the first to the finish line in Race, grab the falling bananas in Banana Hunt, team up to take down robots in Robot Smash, be sure not to get stuck holding the bomb when time runs out in Ba-Boom! and zoom through as many goals as you can to outscore the opposing team in Goal Hunt!
Hungry for even more? Grab your favorite bunch and slip into a wonderfully crafted story in an a-peel-ing new Adventure Mode! Journey through 200 all-new stages, featuring support for up to 4 players in local or online play! With over 300 ways to customize your character and their Monkey Ball, along with a new Spin Dash technique, you can bounce, tilt, roll, and now dash past the competition in style as you aim to become Top Banana!
Aksys Games Outlines 2024/2025 lineup
Gaining Aksys
Aksys Games have just announced a bevy of new titles and updates coming to Nintendo Switch at their Anime Expo 2024 panel. We’ve rounded up all the trailers and details right here for your viewing pleasure.
Kingdom Hearts Stained Glass Acrylic Mirrors up for pre-order on Japanese Square Enix Store
Dive to the cart
The Japanese Square Enix store have just launched a new line of Kingdom Hearts acrylic mirrors themed to the various pieces of stained glass artwork seen throughout the series. The mirrors cost ¥1980 (~$12.25) and come in nine different designs.
- Snow White
- Cinderella
- Aurora
- Belle
- Princess
- Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep
- Kingdom Hearts: Union χ
- Kingdom Hearts III
- Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory
The mirrors will release on September 21st, 2024 in Japan only and unfortunately the Japanese Square Enix store does not have international shipping. Nevertheless, if you want to see all the mirrors for yourself or perhaps have the means to pre-order one you can click here to check out the store.
If news of these mirrors or other Japanese exclusive merch coming worldwide drops we’ll be sure to let you know.
Super Smash Character Reviews: Samus + Dark Samus
The Hunter and the Hunted
Hello and welcome back to GoNintendo’s Super Smash Bros. Character Review Series, where we take a look at the fighters of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s roster and see how well they represent their respective characters.
Today in honor of Super Metroid’s 30th Anniversary, we’ll be looking at the Chozo warrior Samus and her toxic echo Dark Samus. Samus was one of the first ever Smash Bros. fighters while Dark Samus finally got the invite as an echo in Ultimate so this will be an interesting clash between old and new.
As always, we suggest checking out our first review to get an understanding of how this series works, but with the preamble out of the way let’s get into it!
Pikmin Bloom July 2024 Big Flower Forecast
Beat the heat with Pikmin!
This July, Pikmin Bloom is welcoming white, yellow, red, and blue water lilies! Additionally, during this month, Pikmin with water lilies blooming on their head will be stronger against mushrooms. Be sure to feed them some water lily nectar before your next battle!
Flower of the Month
Water Lily
July Big Flower Forecast
Throughout July, Big Flowers may occasionally bloom into calla lilies, hydrangeas, lilies, frangipanis, peonies, and water lilies when you plant regular red, yellow, white, or blue petals around them.
Nectar Update
During July, fruit obtained from tackling mushrooms will give either regular, calla lily hydrangea, lily, frangipani, peony, or water lily nectar.
July Community Day
In July, Community Day will be held on the following dates: July 13th and 14th. Details to follow soon.
Fire Emblem Heroes "Emblem Hero - Celica: Of Echoes" Trailer
A hero that echoes through time!
Nintendo has revealed the next round of Fire Emblem Heroes content, and it’s set to arrive in the very near future.
Emblem Hero - Celica: Of Echoes will be making their way to Fire Emblem Heroes. You can get a great look at what this character has to offer in the trailer above. Best of all, you won’t have to wait long to potentially add them to your roster. Celica will be made available in Fire Emblem Heroes come June 28th, 2024.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II coming to Switch August 16th
No plans for English localization have been announced
Clouded Leopard Entertainment have released a new trailer for The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II revealing the game is coming to Switch August 16th, 2024. While there is still no word on an English localization the game will launch with both Traditional Chinese and Korean subtitles. You can check out the full trailer above and read a blurb on the game below, if any news comes on an English release we’ll be sure to let you know.
About
The latest chapter in the Trails saga is finally here! The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki II -CRIMSON SiN- features a streamlined version of the battle system from its predecessor, which swiftly and seamlessly transitions from field battles to command-based turn battles, as well as the LGC Alignment system, which allows players to change their character’s three unique attributes (Law, Gray, and Chaos) according to their playstyle, influencing their status, the forces they fight with or against, and even how the plot unfolds!
Furthermore, The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki II -CRIMSON SiN- is loaded with unique content, including a variety of new challenges throughout the Republic of Calvard.
Prologue
S.1209. After the threat of the mafia organization Armata was gone, the Republic of Calvard regained its former peace. But one day, in a corner of Edith City, a bizarre incident occurs in which a CID (Central Intelligence Department) special operations squad was found slaughtered.
The Calvard Police and Bracer Guild begin investigating the matter. But sensing that a new time of chaos may come, underground factions also start making moves.
Meanwhile, Spriggan Van Arkride also begins his investigation, kickstarted by a visit from an unexpected someone.
Who is the culprit behind the massacre? Why did they do it? And what will happen to Agnes, who is searching for the Eighth Genesis, the last legacy of her great grandfather?
The brutish roar of a crimson beast, and an encounter with a young boy and girl seeking “something” will lead them down a “Trail” that they cannot escape.
SPYxANYA: Operation Memories Launch Trailer
Get out there and make those memories!
SPYxANYA: Operation Memories, a game based on the popular anime series Spy x Family, is finally releasing on Switch. Ahead of the Game’s release, check out the official launch trailer above!
Complete a photo diary for homework by living your daily life as Anya in the world of SPYxFAMILY! You will surely find treasured memories in the ordinary daily life. Not only the family members, Loid and Yor, but also Anya’s friends, Damian and Becky, and even Yuri and Fiona will appear in the game.
In addition to outings, play unique mini-games to get cute costumes, and add color to your memories by dressing up characters in your style!
King Charles III makes a Pokémon Joke at state banquet to welcome Japanese Emperor
Anyone had this on their 2024 BINGO Cards?
Anyone can tell you that Pokémon’s reach is vast but sometimes it’s surprising to see how far the little monster collector that could has entered the cultural zeitgeist. I doubt anyone back in 1996 would’ve expected for the King of England to make a Pokémon joke during a speech and yet here we are.
As you can see in the above clip, during his speech welcome Emperor of Japan Naruhito, King Charles makes a comparison between his luck with fishing and the iconic Pokémon catchphrase “Gotta Catch ‘em All!”. Even Prince William can’t help but smirk at the random comment.
More than likely this joke was made to acknowledge one of Japan’s biggest cultural exports and how the influence of the series is felt all around the world.
Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD is right around the corner and to mark the occasion Nintendo is releasing new Luigi themed merchandise in their Nintendo TOKYO/OSAKA/KYOTO flagship stores.
Fans in Japan can snag a bevy of new items that you can see in the above post. A Luigi pen, glass, tote bags, hand purse, and most intriguing of all…a glow in the dark shirt! All items are unmistakably Luigi so you can show your love for everyone’s favorite player two while you’re out and about.
While there is no word yet if these items will see release in other regions we will be sure to keep you posted in case they do.
Luigi's Mansion 2 HD Icons added to Nintendo Switch Online
New waves will creep up into next month!
With the release of Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD 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 the month of July.
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 July 3rd.
Palworld might not come to Switch for 'technical reasons' says Palworld boss (UPDATE)
Dismissed on a technicality
Palworld was a hot-button topic back when it first launched. The indie adventure game drew both interest and ire from the Internet for it’s monster designs that bore more than a striking resemblance to pre-existing Pokémon. This spawned an extreme bout of online debating and speculation on if Nintendo and or the Pokémon Company would pursue legal action or if the game would even be welcome on Nintendo Switch. While we still have heard nothing on the former we do have an update on the latter from the CEO behind Palworld.
As discovered by VGC, a Game File interview with Pocketpair CEO Takuro Mizobe revealed that the game might not come to the Switch, not due to the technicalities of the law but technicalities of hardware. The quote in full is as follows:
“So maybe it’s hard to port to Switch just for technical reasons.” - Pocketpair CEO Takuro Mizobe
The game is currently only available on PC and XBOX so the specs would have to be pulled back significantly to run on Nintendo’s 2017 console. That said PocketPair does want to bring the game to additional platforms with rumors currently swirling about a PS5 version in the works. Given that the Nintendo Switch Successor is now confirmed to be coming, one has to wonder if Pocketpair and Nintendo will strike up talks to bring Palworld to the updated system.
If the monster collector finds it’s way to the next Nintendo system in the future we’ll be sure to let you know.
UPDATE: In another small update to this story, we’ve also learned that Nintendo and Pokémon Co. haven’t made contact with PocketPair concerning Palworld.
Many were wondering if Nintendo and Pokémon Co. would go after Palworld due to designs that certainly inspired by the Pokémon franchise. Nintendo and Pokémon Co. even put out statements saying they would protect their I.P. and go after those who infringe, but they made these comments without naming Palworld specifically. Up to this point, Pocketpair CEO Takuro Mizobe says neither company has said a thing to the Palworld studio.