World Conqueror X gets free DLC on Thursday

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Jason Nason

CIRCLE Entertainment and EasyTech announced today that a free Cold War expansion to World Conqueror X for Nintendo Switch, which will add new content and improve the game experience, is on the way. The update is due to roll-out on May 10th.

After downloading the update players will be able to take on the Cold War campaign in Scenario Mode, which will include six missions on each side (NATO and WTO), adding 12 new levels overall. In addition it will also be possible to start ‘Conquest Mode’ from 1950, adding an alternative experience when seeking military and economic dominance.

Developers also stated that the update also makes some technical improvements to improve the player’s experience.

Coupled with the arrival of the free Cold War expansion, World Conqueror X will have a 25% discount in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. The sale will run from May 10th until May 24th.

Features of the free update:

  • Cold War campaign in scenario mode, adding 12 new missions
  • Start Conquest Mode from 1950
  • Gameplay and audio improvements

 

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Delayed Death Road to Canada out now

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Jason Nason

Previously delayed indie title Death Road To Canada has finally been released and is available now on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

The game was delayed several weeks ago in light of the tragic events which happened in Toronto. An individual sped through a busy pedestrian area in Ontario’s capital in late April, killing multiple pedestrians. Paul Hann, Managing Director of Ukiyo Publishing felt it would be inappropriate to launch the game so soon after the tragic events.

Death Road To Canada is a pixelated game which takes the characters on a trip from Florida to Ontario as they try to flee a zombie apocalypse. Facing off against near insurmountable odds, Death Road To Canadatasks players with surviving its brutal, hyper-violent combat with over-the-top, looted weaponry.

“We’re thrilled to finally release Death Road To Canada for consoles,” said Kepa Auwae, Co-Founder of Rocketcat Games. “The game translates incredibly well to the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. It plays great, the pixel-art looks suitably blood-splattered and local co-op is blast. Onwards to Ontario!”

Death Road To Canada will be available for $14.99 USD with a 20% launch discount during its first two weeks of sale.

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Super Chariot available for Nintendo Switch on Thursday

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Jason Nason

Microïds and Frima have unveiled Super Chariot’s launch trailer. The game will be available on May 10th on Nintendo eShop and on May 17th in retail stores.

In Super Chariot, players take on the role of the princess or her fiancé as they set out to take the coffin of the deceased King in search of a resting place deemed worthy by His Late Majesty. They will have to use all their wits to manoeuvre their chariot through 25 colourful levels. Fully playable solo, this fantastic adventure provides, above all, hours of fun for two in co-op mode. Coordination and mutual help will be essential to move the chariot onward and overcome the obstacles that lie in the path of the two players!

 

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Natsume reveals DLC planned for Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Special Edition

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Jason Nason

Natsume Inc. today announced upcoming planned DLC for their upcoming Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Special Edition. The game will be released for both the PlayStation 4 and the Nintendo Switch on May 29th.

Harvest Moon: Light of Hope SE Season Pass will give you access to all four upcoming DLC packs at a discounted price. The season pass is $9.99 USD and will be available digitally day of launch. As well a Harvest Moon: Light of Hope SE bundle is available through the PlayStation Store and Nintendo eShop that includes the full game and the Season Pass for $49.99 USD.

If you pre-order or pre-purchase the Harvest Moon: Light of Hope SE Bundle in North America you’ll also save 10%, which is basically like getting the Season Pass at half off.

Here are details of the four DLC packs:

Decorations & Tool Upgrade Pack | Release Date: May 29th | Retail Price: $1.99
Completely customize and beautify your farm with 7 different decorative fence sets and 2 statues. You will also be able to upgrade your Hoe and Watering Can two additional levels, making growing crops easier and faster!

New Marriageable Characters Pack | Release Date: June 19th | Retail Price: $5.99
Expand your experience with new and exciting content! Two new eligible residents have moved into Beacon Town! Shirlock, a fledgling journalist and self-proclaimed detective who is studying under the tutelage of Naomi, and Michelle, Doc’s research partner.

Doc’s and Melanie’s Special Episodes | Release Date: July 10th | Retail Price: $5.99
Help out Melanie and Doc in two side stories that will unlock new shops! Melanie is in a designing slump, and needs your help for inspiration! Meanwhile, Doc is having trouble in the romance department! Can you help him out? And what rewards will they give you?

Divine Marriageable Characters Pack | Release Date: July 31st | Retail Price: $3.99
Ever wonder what it’d be like to woo the Harvest Goddess or Gorgan? Well, now you can! Get to know the Harvest Goddess and Gorgan on a deeper level and marry them!

In Harvest Moon: Light of Hope, players begin the game as they set out looking for a fresh start and new surroundings. During their voyage, their ship is hit by a storm and goes down. As they drift into a small harbor town, now in a shambles from the storm, it will be up to the player to help rebuild the town and save the lighthouse…but it won’t be easy! Nevertheless, with some hard work growing crops, tending livestock, and gathering materials for repairs, players will be able to make new friends, start a family, revive the lighthouse, and save the town!

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May 3rd Nintendo Download

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Jason Nason

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Barrel blast into a critically acclaimed Donkey Kong adventure as this beloved franchise makes its Nintendo Switch debut with a (banana) bunch of new features. Traverse islands packed with platforming perfection and nonstop action as the classic Kongs in the original game, or mix things up by playing the story as Funky Kong in new Funky Mode for a more approachable experience for players of all ages and skill levels. The Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze game will be available on May 4.

Nihilumbra – Discover the beautiful world of Nihilumbra and join Born on his adventure to find himself whilst trying to escape from his inevitable curse. Born was created from absolute nothingness: The Void. But somehow, he separates himself from the black emptiness and appears in the world. This begins his long odyssey, during which he will learn how to use the colors around him to gain powerful abilities and transform the world.

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition – Save the day as belly dancing half-genie Shantae, conquer Sequin Land as the evil Risky Boots in “Pirate Queen’s Quest” and swap between Sky, Bolo and Rottytops in “Friends to the End!” Use multiple abilities while in different forms: wall jump as Ninja Shantae, soak up sun as Beach Shantae and serve justice as Officer Shantae. The Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition game will be available on May 8.

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Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles Comes to Nintendo Switch May 17

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Jason Nason

It was announced today that Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles, the open-world adventure from the former Activision producer and Rocksteady veterans at Prideful Sloth where players explore the vibrant but troubled island of Gemea, will offer a relaxing experience on Nintendo Switch May 17th. A Switch-exclusive photo mode will help you capture precious moments and share them with your friends.

Yonder will be available digitally for $29.99 USD on the Nintendo eShop, and will be available via physical retail for $39.99 USD on June 12th. It is already available for PlayStation 4 and on Steam.

Shipwrecked due to an unexpected storm, your young hero or heroine soon learns that they’re on the gorgeous island of Gemea. While taking refuge in a cave, a magical sprite explains that the land’s natural beauty is tainted by a strange, dark substance called Murk. With the sprite by your side, it’s up to you to both cleanse the land and assist the townsfolk and gain their trust. Farm, craft, cook, brew, and fish to restore the land to its former glory!

Wander through grand forests, resplendent peaks, and breezy shores to befriend Gemea’s lively villagers and adorable animals. Eight biomes with breathtaking day, night, and weather cycles abound with sprites that will help expel the murk, offer quests to help you earn your place on the island, and an abundance of other secrets to discover at your leisure.

“Yonder can be your home away from home on Nintendo Switch,” said Cheryl Vance, co-founder and director at Prideful Sloth. “We hope to see players embrace the calming feel of the game, no matter where they are.”

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Get May legendary Pokémon Xerneas and Yveltal at EB Games May 4-27

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Jason Nason

After two months of disappointment, May is looking up for legendary Pokémon. Xerneas and Yveltal join the fun in May and will see code cards return to EB Games from May 4th thru May 27th.

Many people, myself included, missed out on legendaries from March and April and didn’t receive Palki and Dialga or Entei or Raikou. Despite being signed up for the Pokémon Club newsletter, neither a code nor any newsletter showed up in my email box.

Head to a participating EB Canada store from May 4–27, 2018, where you can get a code that will allow you to obtain Yveltal in Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon Sun, or Xerneas in Pokémon Ultra Moon or Pokémon Moon.

For Yveltal in Pokémon Ultra Sun the legendary Pokémon will be level 100 and have the ability Dark Aura. It will have the held item Gold Bottle Cap and the moves Oblivion Wing, Dark Pulse, Heat Wave, and Tailwind. In Pokémon Sun it will be level 60, have the abiliby Dark Aura, and a moveset including Oblivion Wing, Dark Pulse, Phantom Force, and Psychic.

Xerneas in Pokémon Ultra Moon will be level 100, have the ability Fairy Aura, and the held item Gold Bottle Cap. It will have the moves Geomancy, Focus Blast, Grass Knot, and Moonblast. In Pokémon Moon it will be level 60 and have the ability Fairy Aura. It will have the moveset Geomancy, Horn Leech, Night Slash, and Moonblast.

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Meet the Protagonists of Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk

Posted on April 27, 2018 by Jason Nason

NIS America introduced the three main characters in Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk today. Each character has an important part to play in this grim tale.

The first character is Dusk Witch Dronya, a beautiful raven-haired witch, cloaked in black robes. Dronya serves the Haltz Kingdom as a royal court witch, and is called the Dusk Witch due to her brilliant red-and-blue eyes. She has come to Refrain for the sole purpose of exploring the labyrinth beneath the town, though her true motive for doing so remains a mystery.

Next is little Luca, Dronya’s young apprentice and traveling companion. An upbeat, excitable child who is easily moved to tears and laughter, often alternating between the two. Despite her young age, Luca can perform a variety of household tasks, such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, and doing laundry.

She also personally handcrafts each puppet soldier that Dronya sends down into the labyrinth.

Finally is the Tractatus de Monstrum, a legendary cursed book that contains the player’s soul. It is said to have been scribed by the only man to uncover the secrets of the labyrinth and survive. Now, the Tractatus de Monstrum—or “Tractie,” as Luca calls it—must lead Dronya’s puppet soldiers into the labyrinth of Refrain and unearth the secrets buried within.

There’s still a lot left to be revealed. Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk arrives on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in the Fall.

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New and Exclusive Content in Fallen Legion: Rise To Glory

Posted on April 27, 2018 by Jason Nason

NIS America has shared some new and exclusive content including a new trailer for Fallen Legion: Rise to Glory, which will be released for Nintendo Switch on May 29th.
Antoinette and Aurelius, the playable characters featured in the post image, are just a small part of the exciting new additions:
  • Play both Fallen Legion: Sins of an Empire and Fallen Legion: Flames of Rebellion on the same game card
  • Recruit characters from one saga to play in the other
  • 5 new playable characters
  • New story branches and 16 new levels
  • Intimidating new boss fights
  • Improved battle options with the addition of Manual Link attacks
  • Remixed battles in both New Game+ and the maddeningly difficult One Life Mode

Fallen Legion: Rise to Glory arrives on Nintendo Switch May 29, 2018.

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TMNT themed Splatfest comimg May 4th

Posted on April 27, 2018 by Jason Nason

Nintendo has announced the latest Splatfest coming to Splatoon 2.

In promotion of the upcoming “Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” animated series on Nickelodeon, this will be a TMNT themed tournament-style Splatfest. Round 1 takes place May 4th and features Raph vs. Leo.

Round 1: Raph vs. Leo
May 4 (Friday), 9 p.m. PT – May 5 (Saturday), 9 p.m. PT

Round 2: Mikey vs. Donnie
May 11 (Friday), 9 p.m. PT – May 12 (Saturday), 9 p.m. PT

Finals
May 18 (Friday) 9 p.m. PT – May 19 (Saturday), 9 p.m. PT

“We love working with unexpected partners to expand our brand and bring smiles to people’s faces in surprising ways,” said Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “Teaming up with Nickelodeon and Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles made perfect sense, as we share many of the same fans who enjoy family-friendly entertainment and classic characters.”

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April 26th Nintendo Download

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Jason Nason

Light Fall – Explore the Forgotten World of Numbra to uncover your mysterious past and save the land and its inhabitants from an imminent threat. In this land of eternal night, you will rely on your Shadow Core to brave the many challenges and foes standing in your way. Do you have what it takes to survive in perilous Numbra?

Jotun: Valhalla Edition – Jotun: Valhalla Edition is a hand-drawn, action-exploration game set in Norse mythology. You play as Thora, a Viking warrior who died an inglorious death and must prove herself to the Gods to enter Valhalla. Explore vast regions of Norse Purgatory to find runes to unleash the jotun, giant Norse elementals. Fight them using only your massive two-handed axe, the blessings of the Gods and your skills. Jotun: Valhalla Edition launches April 27.

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SNK HEROINES Tag Team Frenzy Introduces Extensive Customization Mode

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Jason Nason

Who will be the belle of the brawl? NIS America has introduced an expansive customization mode for their upcoming fighter SNK HEROINES: Tag Team Frenzy which allows you to modify and stylize your fighter.
“We are excited to bring character customization to SNK HEROINES, a franchise first. We can’t wait to see what our fans will do with all the photo editing and costume options,” said SNK HEROINES Tag Team Frenzy Director Kaito Soranaka.
  • Choose from over 100 different accessories from hats, glasses, ears, wings, to even pixelated character tattoos.
  • Choose from 4 different styles of in-game voices.
  • Select different backgrounds and frames from a plethora of options.
  • Pose your fighter to make your new cool in-game calling card or your cutest wallpaper yet.

All items can be unlocked through in-game currency earned from battles and completion of various game modes.

SNK HEROINES arrives on Nintendo Switch and PS4 (digital) on September 7th.

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Sonic Mania Plus heads into stores July 17th

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Jason Nason

Today, SEGA announced that Sonic Mania Plus, the definitive version of the critically acclaimed platformer Sonic Mania, will release on July 17, 2018 in North America and European markets. The game, which will also be released digitally for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, is now available for pre-order from first party stores and at participating retailers.

Sonic Mania introduced two new playable characters from past Sonic games, Mighty the Armadillo and Ray the Flying Squirrel and an Encore mode in Sonic Mania Plus that will provide a fresh look to familiar zones with new challenges and layouts for new and veteran players alike.

Competition and Time Attack modes will receive an update allowing four player competitions, and ghost challenges for time trials. This content packaged in an all-new physical edition which will come with a 32-page collector’s artbook, a reversible SEGA Mega Drive cover, and holographic packaging.

For all those who purchased the original digital version of Sonic Mania on consoles and PC, an Encore DLC pack will be available for sale via Steam and first party stores on July 17th to upgrade to Sonic Mania Plus.

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Animated intro and new gameplay video from Blade Strangers

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Jason Nason

Nicalis has released the animated intro from Blade Strangers, the senses-shattering new one-on-one fighting game from Nicalis, coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Steam in the summer of 2018. They have also released a brand new gameplay video trailer.

Both of these videos can be seen below.

Developed in Japan by Studio Saizensen, Blade Strangers is an arcade-style brawler with intuitive controls and stunning character animation. Ten characters have been revealed for the game so far, including Solange, Ali, Master T and Joe the Liongate from Code of Princess EX; Kawase, Noko and Emiko from Umihara Kawase; and Curly Brace from Nicalis’ indie sensation Cave Story+.

The game is looking to be a slick fighter with stunning visuals. By using 3D models to create the character movement, then rasterizing each frame into a sprite that’s manually touched up by veteran 2D artists, the developers have created breathtaking graphics and animation that combine the appeal of hand-drawn art with the fluidity of high-end CGI. It’s looks stunning.

Check out the two videos below.


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Meet Adol Christin, the fearless adventurer in Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Jason Nason

Adol Christin, the fearless red-headed adventurer, embarks on a new adventure in Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA. A seasoned traveler, Adol boards the Lombardia passenger liner, only to wash ashore on a cursed isle after a mysterious monster attacks the ship. On this island, he must find fellow castaways, build a village, and look for a way to escape the Isle of Seiren.

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA arrives on the Nintendo Switch on June 26.

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