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Archive for June, 2017

LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 12th, 2017—Nicalis, Inc. today announces an all-new 2-D fighting game created by veteran Japanese development house Studio Saizensen. Featuring a character roster that’s partially drawn from the studio’s previous games, Blade Strangers is expected to launch on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Steam during the fourth quarter of 2017.

The stunning character animation in Blade Strangers is created using a proprietary process. 3D character models are used to render individual animation frames, which are then rasterized into sprites and manually touched up by experienced 2D artists. The result is smooth and realistic animation in which every single frame looks like a gorgeous anime illustration.

The game uses a four-button control scheme in which all attacks are triggered by various combinations of action buttons. By avoiding the use of traditional quarter-circle and half-circle input commands, Nicalis and Studio Saizensen hope that the less complex controls of Blade Strangers will allow new players to get into the fighting game genre. The development team’s goal is to revitalize a once-mighty fan community that has the potential to grow even larger.

“The first time I played Blade Strangers, I couldn’t believe that both the control and game mechanics were so intuitive,” says Nicalis president Tyrone Rodriguez, himself a longtime competitive fighting game player. “It was immediately fun. And even though it was just an early demo, I could see that it already had the gameplay depth of a classic 2D fighter from the 1990s.”

Another benefit of the simplified controls in Blade Strangers is reduced lag in online multiplayer competition, since there’s less data to transmit between opponents. The finished game will combine the excitement and subtle dynamics of a classic one-on-one brawler with the polish and features that a current-gen fighting game deserves.

Developed by Studio Saizensen and published by Nicalis, Blade Strangers is planned for release on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Steam (PC/Mac) in the fourth quarter of 2017. Pricing info and release date to be announced at a later time.

Source: PR Email

Drop It: Block Paradise has been approved for Europe! Targeting June 22nd. Game has been submitted to North America now too. #WiiU pic.twitter.com/xqUyrhQW0R

— ZeNfA Productions (@ZeNfAGames) June 7, 2017

#Announcement Official reveal of Bit Bot coming to #Nintendo #WiiU & #Steam later this year https://t.co/nwCeClaaG2 …#indiegame #indiedev pic.twitter.com/esq8PVPlgM

— Xavier Orion Games (@XavierOrionGame) June 7, 2017

Get ready! Take Runbow anywhere with Runbow Pocket for the New 3DS! Out on June 20th! https://t.co/WXRxIx0VNL

— 13AM Games (@13amgames) June 5, 2017

The much loved iOS game Kid Tripp by Michael Burns is finally making its way to the Nintendo 3DS eShop.

Miles has crash landed on a mysterious island and the local inhabitants are not happy about it. Run, jump, stomp and smash your way through 20 levels of non stop frantic action to escape from the island as fast as you can.

Lovingly converted by hand from the iOS source, the 3DS version is a pixel perfect recreation of the original game with all the original levels and gameplay elements.

A new control scheme makes the game more accessible to casual players but the original two button hardcore controls are available for those who want more of a challenge.

More info will be released in the next few weeks.

Features

• Four themed worlds – jungle, caves, arctic and volcano
• Stereoscopic 3D layering
• Beautiful retro graphics
• Music by Chris Kukla
• 60fps smooth action on all Nintendo 2DS and 3DS models
• Language support to be decided

Source: Four Horses Site

Experience the #Switch version of Fate/EXTELLA: The Umbral Star at our E3 booth this year! The game launches in NA July 25! @NintendoAmerica pic.twitter.com/g8FLqGPsq5

— XSEED Games (@XSEEDGames) June 2, 2017

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero hits the Nintendo Switch eShop on June 8th! Available in NA and EU with all-new HD Rumble features! pic.twitter.com/7ucic2UMh9

— WayForward (@WayForward) June 2, 2017

I and Me Overview:
“If there were another me, observing myself from the perspective of a spectator, how would I regard another me? How would I get along with the other me?”

Previously released on Steam, I and Me is a puzzle platformer by Chinese developer Wish Fang. A game where you control two cats simultaneously and must perform the same action.

Players will need to manage both of them at the same time and let them coordinate to complete the adventure. The game has four chapters based on four seasons with a total of 92 levels. Sometimes you must think carefully, and in some places you need to be flexible. The soundtrack of the game is soothing with orchestra and piano music, each season has its own style.

Features:
Unique hand-drawn art style.
Sweet music.
Suitable level difficulty.
A profoundly deep story that expands with every level you complete.4 Chapters with multiple levels (92 levels in all).
Chapters have their own season, as well as specific puzzle elements, music and ambiance.
Support for Nintendo Switch™ Pro Controller.

Supported Languages:
English, Spanish, German, French, Russian, Japanese, Chinese Simplified and Chinese Traditional.

Source: PR Email / miketendo64.com

REDMOND, Wash., June 1, 2017 – Nintendo is bringing some incredible social, competitive tournaments to this year’s E3 video game trade show. Over the course of two days, fans around the world can watch online as both pros and amateurs compete for glory in the Splatoon 2 and ARMS games, which can only be experienced on the Nintendo Switch console. Fans can watch all the action at http://e3.nintendo.com, as well as on Nintendo’s YouTube and Twitch channels.

“Splatoon 2 and ARMS are games that lend themselves perfectly to tournaments, and E3 is an ideal venue to bring people together to compete,” said Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “These friendly tournaments will highlight the fun, competitive nature of these games and the Nintendo Switch hardware for people at home and on the show floor.”

2017 Splatoon 2 World Inkling Invitational – Tuesday, June 13, Approximately 2:30 p.m. PT

For the first time ever, competitors from four different global regions will compete for world dominance in Splatoon 2. The four four-person teams – “Deadbeat” from the United States, “Dynameu” from Japan, “Rising Moon” from Europe and “Blue Ringed Octolings” from Australia/New Zealand – defeated their rivals in local tournaments that occurred in recent months.

During the show in Los Angeles, teams will battle in a round-robin Turf War tournament that will decide seeding for the next round. All teams will play one another and get a chance to scope out their opponents’ strengths and weaknesses. In the next round, teams will battle in the game’s Ranked Battle modes. The semifinal stage will be a best-of-five battle, while the championship will be best-of-seven.

The winning team of the live-streamed tournament will win global bragging rights and will have their names engraved on a sweet Splatoon 2 trophy. Announcers for the Splatoon 2 tournament will be avid Splatoon player, Nintendo fan, athlete and broadcaster Jordan Kent, Ashley Esqueda of CNET and the Nintendo Treehouse’s Eric Smith.

To help kids and squids get the most out of all the tournament action, prior to E3 Nintendo will release video content highlighting the tactics, strategies and storylines behind competitive Splatoon play.

2017 ARMS Open Invitational – Wednesday, June 14, Approximately 3:30 p.m. PT

This live-streamed ARMS competition will pit four expert competitive gamers from the fighting game community against E3 attendees who qualify during the event. E3 attendees can visit the Nintendo booth between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. PT on Wednesday, June 14, for a chance to win a spot in the finals. The top four competitors will be selected to face off against four pro competitive gamers.

The eight tournament participants will do battle until a champion emerges to win the coveted 2017 ARMS Open Invitational championship belt. Announcers for the tourney include Super Smash Bros. broadcasters D1 and VikkiKitty. The participating pro players are Alex Valle of Street Fighter fame; Kelsy Medeiros, aka SuperGirlKels, a professional Super Smash Bros. for Wii U player hailing from Canada; acclaimed Super Smash Bros. player Daniel “Tafokints” Lee; and French Super Smash Bros. player Marie-Laure “Kayane” Norindr, one of the world’s most decorated professional female fighting game players in history.

For more details about Nintendo’s tournaments at E3, visit http://e3.nintendo.com.

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