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NeverAwake 'FLASH BACK' DLC announced for Summer 2024
Just when you thought you could sleep...
Phoenixx Games has announced a brand new DLC expansion for their game NeverAwake. NeverAwake is a roguelike twin stick shooter that originally launched on Switch in 2023. The new DLC is called “FLASH BACK”, and it’ll be available sometime this coming summer.
Click here to read more information on FLASH BACK, or you can check out the debut trailer above. More details will also be revealed during Shooters Fes 2024, an online event which is taking place this weekend.
NeverAwake FLASH BACK, a new mode that offers a quick arcade shooter-like challenge! Not only has the game been reborn as a rogue light shooter with a new play feel, but “Gabe-chan”, an important character to the Rem, will be joining the game as a sidekick to protect Rem. In addition, completely new stages and new bosses will be added, as well as long-awaited new accessories!
Rem woke up safely from the nightmare. She was feeling relieved, and was spending her days with a peaceful mind. But then she realized that she was having nightmares every night again…
What could be the cause of these nightmares? Will Rem be able to wake up again from more nightmares?
▼The game rules have been redesigned! Reborn as a rogue light shooting game inspired by the nightmare world of “NeverAwake”!
The basic specifications of “NeverAwake” have been retained, but the style of the game has been changed to a quick arcade shooter style challenge, in which players progress through shuffled stages in a random order, selecting weapons and accessories available between each stage.
▼Many new elements! Gabe-chan joins the game as a sidekick to protect Lem and can now fight together. Completely new stages & bosses, as well as new accessories!
"What Nintendo Game Would You Go on Vacation to?" quiz shared
Repeat after me, I need a vacation
We could all use a vacation from time to time, so which Nintendo game world are you traveling to? Mushroom Kingdom? Hyrule? Zebes? Nintendo has shared a new personality quiz video over on their family friendly Play Nintendo channel to help you determine your answer. Check it out now and play along at home!
Have you ever dreamed about visiting a Nintendo Game in real life? Even though it’s just for pretend, where would you want to go? To help you decide, Jordan made this personality quiz so you can find out where your dream Nintendo game vacation might be. Get ready to pack your bags!
Nintendo mobile games Fire Emblem Heroes and Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp have both received a content update. Check out the full details for each game below via perfectly-nintendo.com.
Fire Emblem Heroes
- [Special Maps] The Bound Hero Battle Revival feat. Fjorm & Nifl is now live (available until April 16th)
- [Quests] A new set of Quests is now live: Bound Hero Battle (available until April 16th)
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp
- [Crafting] The following is now available via Reissue Crafting: Animal Apparel Collection #2, Animal Apparel Collection #1, Giant Fairy-Forest Bench (available until April 11th)
Indie retro throwback '8-Bit Brigade' Kickstarter launched
10 games, 8 bits
Nami Tentou has officially launched a Kickstarter campaign for 8-Bit Brigade, a collection of 8-bit style indie games for the Nintendo Switch. The collection would include 10 total games designed as throwbacks to the NES era. The campaign’s goal is for $60,000, and includes the possibility for multiple stretch goals.
Project Overview: “8-Bit Brigade” is not just a collection; it’s an odyssey back to the golden age of NES gaming. Dive into a carefully curated selection of gems, each offering a unique gaming experience:
- Doodle World: Join Doodle on a crayon-filled quest to save his world from the clutches of King Eraser.
- Eyra the Crow Maiden: Embrace the role of Eyra, a warrior priestess, as she battles the Infernal Marauder to protect her tribe.
- KUBO 3: A wonderful NES game developed by a child! Join Kubo in this new adventure that will take you across the world, looking for the sacred crystals in order to free the inhabitants kidnapped by the infamous Moglar.
- Nessy the Robot: Guide Nessy, a controller-themed robot, through a world filled with zombified robots, secrets, and quirky characters.
- Ninja I & II: Unleash your inner ninja in thrilling 2-player Quick Time Event (QTE) challenges, featuring diverse mini-games and a magical “Black Box” art style.
- Orebody Binder’s Tale: An authentic 8-bit run and gun shooter set on the alien world of Orebody, where players control an orphaned battle bot named Binder on a mission to avenge their mentor’s death by confronting their creators in the Floating City of Galvanstad.
- SkateCat: Meet SkateCat, the adventurous skateboarding feline that’s all about the ride. Join this cool cat as he takes to the streets and skate parks for a thrilling, high-speed adventure. - Recently featured on Game Center CX
- Space Raft: Embark on a music-infused adventure as you recover stolen master tapes and release the new Space Raft record.
- Yeah Yeah Beebiss II: Become Kyonshi Hui and Jiangshi Bo to defeat evil in 100 levels in this mythical sequel to a legendary unreleased game.
- HexaWars (Bonus Indie Game / Retro-Inspired): Engage in fast-paced twin-stick shooter action against shape-based foes, testing your skills and resolve. Note: Not an NES game.
Click here to view the campaign page, get more info, and become a backer yourself.
RUMOR: Planet of the Apes content coming to Fortnite
Get your stinking paws on this
It’s not uncommon for Fortnite DLC info to leak ahead of schedule, and it looks like we’ve got another instance of that on our hands. Podcaster, industry insider, and past Fortnite leaker Nick Baker shared a vague tweet which seems to indicate that Planet of the Apes content is on its way to the game.
You can check out his original tweet below:
In the tweet, Baker mentions another well known leaker, @iFireMonkey, who’s shared upcoming Fortnite details numerous times in the past. He replied with a vague tweet of his own, which could be read as acknowledgment of the original rumor.
All of this should be taken with a grain of salt, but with credible leakers sharing the info, it seems likely that Planet of the Apes skins and cosmetic items are in the works for Fortnite. With the upcoming Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (from Zelda movie director Wes Ball) releasing on May 8th, 2024, now would seem a good time for it. Of course, no images or details have been shared at this time. Stay tuned!
Japanese Switch eShop releases for the week of April 11th, 2024
Lots of new planets to explore
It’s time once again to take a look at the games heading to the Switch in Japan. Here’s what’s slated to hit the system for the week ending April 11th, 2024. Remember, this isn’t the final list, as there’s always some surprises each week.
- Ato
- Cleaning Queens 2: Sparkling Palace Collector’s Edition
- The Dragoness: Command of the Flame
- foamy euclonia
- Grounded
- Hatsumira -from the future undying-
- Let’s! Revolution!
- Loretta
- Mad Experiments 2: Escape Room
- Moonglow Bay
- Overdelivery
- Planet of Lana
- RPG MAKER WITH
- RPG MAKER WITH + additional content set
- Slave Zero X
- Sophia the Traveler
VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action is a visual novel set in the world of Cyberpunk. It was released on Switch in 2019, and now fans of the title have a new way to experience the game’s characters and atmosphere.
Publisher R. Talsorian Games has released a free supplement for the Cyberpunk RED tabletop roleplaying game, based on VA-11 Hall-A, called “Mixing Drinks-Changing Lives”. This “DLC” comes in the form of a 20 page PDF file which is fully compatible with the RPG (or just to read for fun). The file includes descriptions and stats for multiple playable characters from the digital game, as well as info that allows players to implement the bar, its drinks, and its stories, into their very own tabletop campaign.
Click here to download the free PDF and incorporate it into your Cyberpunk RED game now! Or, you can always check out the original game on the Nintendo eShop.
Ash Ketchum's voice actor joins Winnie the Pooh in podcast guest appearance
PikaPooh, I choose you!
We got an unexpected crossover between the worlds of Pokémon and Winnie the Pooh this week, thanks to a special episode of voice actor Jim Cummings’ podcast. Cummings, who does the voice of Disney’s Winnie the Pooh, had Ash Ketchum voice actor Veronica Taylor on his show to chat.
Just for fun, Cummings gave a demonstration of what it might sound like if Pooh Bear were a part of the Pokémon universe during the show. Check out the clip here:
Sadly, Pooh had to neglect Piglet in order to choose Pikachu, but I’m sure Piglet will get over it eventually.
Click here to watch the full, hour-long podcast with Veronica Taylor, in which she discusses her long career as a voice actor on Pokémon and other shows!
As part of the ongoing World of Wonders Taken Over event, a new code has been distributed for Pokémon GO. The code will allow you to receive some Purified Gems. These will help you during the Mewtwo 5 Star Shadow Raids, which are available throughout this weekend.
The code to redeem the items is: 7B3ELFUMKLP4G. You’ll need to head online to redeem the code via the Pokémon GO Web Store. The event will continue until the end of March 31, 2024.
Click here for more info on the World of Wonders Taken Over event.
Penny's Big Breakaway art director on what aspects he's most proud of
"animation was a key priority early on"
Penny’s Big Breakaway may not be a graphical showcase in terms of technical power, but it manages to make a big impression with its unique and colorful style. It’s clear that the team behind the game, Evening Star, had a very specific idea for the game’s look and feel, and they seem to be quite pleased with the results!
In a new interview with Puissance Nintendo, the game’s art director, Tom Fry, discusses some of the behind the scenes work that went into it. In addition to the game’s earliest inspirations (the verb yo-yoing), Fry also talks about what aspects of the game he’s most proud of. Turns out, he’s a big fan of the game’s chipper character animations. You can read his full quote here:
As a passionate animator and fan of animation in general I would have to say - surprise - the character animation. Across all aspects of the project, we set a number of strict parameters to ensure the scope of the project did not creep whilst driving extreme focus into certain areas where we felt they’d have the most bang for buck in terms of overall polish, and so, animation was a key priority early on. I love the Penguins which were animated by our Senior Artist, Rémi Benoist and Sailor Sheila’s cutscene ‘emotes’ which were finessed by Kieran Gates.
I would be remiss however if I did not heap praise on our supremely skilled Junior Environment Artists Claire Warren and Natalia Beltran who also poured many hours into our beautiful Bauhaus-inspired abstract geometric landscapes which I hope will make a strong impression on our audience. Vanillatown is very much an idealised vision of somewhere I could take a prolonged holiday, Penguin mobs aplenty.
There’s definitely a lot to be proud of with the game’s character animations (although that may be difficult to recognize while a horde of raging penguins is attempting to drag you off the stage). Click here to read the full interview for more insight into the art direction of Penny’s Big Breakaway.
Stumble Guys x Dungeons & Dragons crossover revealed
Might wanna learn Feather Fall
Stumble Guys has been announced as coming to the Nintendo Switch “soon”, but we don’t yet have an official release date. While we wait, a brand new Dungeons & Dragons themed level has been added to the game, along with new classes, emotes, and more.
The latest update features a collaboration with Wizards of the Coast for a special “Stumbles & Dragons” level. The level allows you to choose between four classic D&D classes before you attempt to make it through a level of perilous obstacles. You can watch the debut trailer above, or see below for more details about how the individual new classes operate.
Fighter: The Fighter class will give the player the ability to swing a magical ax to break barrels, cut chains, and knock down other players. Each time they swing the ax they will get a small speed boost in the direction they are facing.
Wizard: What self-respecting Wizard doesn’t have a plan to escape quickly? By triggering the Wizard ability the player will teleport to a location in a straight line ahead of them. The length of this teleport is always the same, so make sure you are facing the right way to know where you will land.
Rogue: All good Rogues need a quick way to get up high to find new paths and escape observation. The Rogue ability gives you a special boosted jump, which allows you to leap over opponents, bypass hazards, and discover new routes.
Cleric: The Cleric is the embodiment of serenity and calm. Using unshakeable faith, the Cleric can protect themselves from all hazards for a short period of time through their Holy shield. Trigger this ability to make yourself immune to environmental, player, and non-player hazards.
Violet Wisteria patch now available on Switch
New update, new intro
Violet Wisteria has received its first official patch on Switch. There is no official version number associated with this update, but it does include some important fixes. See below for the full patch notes.
- Adds the missing intro sequence
- Gives 99 lives on practice mode
- Fixes the crash in the elevator section of stage 4
In addition to its usual slate of new in-game events, Fire Emblem Heroes will be receiving a larger update to Version 8.4.0 next week. The update drops on April 3rd, 2024 in North America, and the patch notes have been made available in advance. Check out all the upcoming changes below.
The lineup of Limited-Time Combat Manuals is being updated Players will be able to obtain Divine Codes (Ephemera 4) from events and exchange them for an updated lineup of Limited-Time Combat Manuals using the Compile Combat Manual feature.
New weapons to refine!
- Hades Ω (Lysithea: Child Prodigy)
- Dark Scripture (Julia: Heart Usurped)
- Daniel-Made Bow (Jorge: Traveling Peddler)
- Astral Breath (Lilith: Astral Daughter)
- Bride’s Fang (Nailah: Blessed Queen)
Summoner Duels
- New Captain Skill in season starting Apr. 8: Heavy Burden.
- If captain uses/is targeted by a Rally/movement Assist skill, inflicts Gravity on ranged foes in cardinal directions of captain and target/targeting ally after movement. See in-game msg. for more info.
New Memento Events are being added to Heroes Journey.
Aether Raids is being updated.
Yoshi's Crafted World Let’s Play For Kids shared by Nintendo
The kids are really into Yoshi these days
Nintendo has shared a Let’s Play video featuring Yoshi’s Crafted World on their Play Nintendo channel. This is a family oriented channel featuring content specifically aimed at younger kids. At ten minutes long, this video only scratches the surface of what the platformer has to offer. Still, it could be a good introduction to the game’s style and collectibles for newcomers!
Welcome to another Let’s Play that’s just in time for the spring season! Watch Jordan play Yoshi’s Crafted World as she takes on some crafty challenges and explores a world that’s made entirely of everyday objects. But can she defeat the Yarrctopus boss at the end of the level? Come along with Jordan and Yoshi and… Let’s Play!
Nintendo mobile games Fire Emblem Heroes and Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp have both received a content update. Check out the full details for each game below via perfectly-nintendo.com.
Fire Emblem Heroes
- [Events] Round 1 of the latest Voting Gauntlet event, The Bun-Bun Rankings, is now live. It features the following match-ups: Karla vs Chloé, Mirabilis vs Triandra, Linhardt vs Bernadetta, and Framme vs Michalis. Check out the special website for more details and up to date results! (available until April 1st)
- [Quests] A new set of Quests is now live: Voting Gauntlet (available until April 1st)
- [Log-in Bonus] While the latest Voting Gauntlet event is running, all players can get the following as Daily Log-in Bonus: Battle Flag x50 (available until April 5th)
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp
- [Cookies] A returning Fortune Cookie and related set of Stamp Trade rewards are now available: Miranda’s swan cookie, Reneigh’s luxury cookie, Alice’s salon cookie (available until April 2nd)
- [Happy Homeroom] Reissued classes are now available in Happy Homeroom (available until April 2nd)