Yu Suzuki would like to return to Virtua Fighter and Outrun, says “there might be something happening”

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Soul Kiwami
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VGC sat down for an interview with former SEGA employee and YS NET CEO Yu Suzuki. He’s currently finishing up development of Shenmue III and would like to revisit other franchises. As of now, Suzuki is currently a consultant for Sega and still has ties to the company. Here’s the excerpt from the VGC interview:

Asked if he would like to return to Virtua Fighter and Out Run, Suzuki told VGC: “Yes I would like to [return to those]. If you’re going to ask me what, I can’t answer that!”

Pushed on whether that means he might already be in discussions for the IP, he replied: “Yes, there might be something [happening]. But since the IP you mentioned are owned by Sega, I would need to work with them. I am a special consultant with Sega, but we will need to talk.”

Yu Suzuki is well known for being the Sega AM2 founder. He started many Sega franchises in the past including Outrun, Virtua Fighter and Shenmue. Shenmue III will release on November 19th for PS4 and PC.

GRID Autosport runs at 60fps on Switch, performance/quality modes included

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Soul Kiwami
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Feral Interactive has elaborated on a few more details about GRID Autosport on Switch. The game is releasing in September with no exact release date at this time. GRID Autosport will include performance and quality modes on release, allowing players to prioritize visuals or frame rate. Performance mode will lock the game at 60fps on Switch while quality mode will lock it at 30fps. As of now, GRID Autosport will be a digital release only. Here’s a trailer demonstrating motion controls in the game:

Stay tuned at Final Weapon for more information regarding Switch titles like GRID Autosport!

Dragon Quest XI S demo now available on Switch eShop, Free Champions Pack DLC detailed

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Soul Kiwami
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Nintendo has announced that the Dragon Quest XI S preload and demo are now available on the Switch eShop! Save data from the demo will transfer over to the full game on release as well. Dragon Quest XI S releases on September 27th. The demo will serve as a great head start for fans of the series.

In addition, Nintendo detailed the Champions Pack DLC for Dragon Quest XI S. Its a free DLC pack which includes helpful items and costumes including Eight’s costume from Dragon Quest VIII! Visit the official Dragon Quest XI S site for more details. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for more news regarding Nintendo and Square Enix titles.

Fire Emblem: Three Houses reportedly sold 800,000 digital copies in July, largest digital release in franchise history

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Soul Kiwami
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According to SuperData, Fire Emblem Three Houses sold 800,000 digital copies in July alone. This entry in the series makes it the largest digital release in the franchise’s history. In SuperData’s list of top grossing games for July 2019, Fire Emblem: Three Houses is the 3rd top grossing title. Fire Emblem: Three Houses is right behind Grand Theft Auto V and Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 for the month of July.

Fire Emblem: Three Houses also performed well in the US NPD charts for July 2019. Visit here for more details. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for more news regarding Fire Emblem and Nintendo titles.

This weeks Xbox Deals with Gold feature a number of EA titles

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Jason Dill
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It’s a new week and with Gamescom 2019 going on, we’re still getting hit with the sales right on schedule.  Some of these titles may require a Gold Membership.

EA titles like A Way Out and Anthem are discounted at 67% off this week.  If you’ve been hesitant about buying Anthem, like myself, this might be a good time to try your luck and who knows, you might enjoy it.

A Way Out is an exclusively co-op adventure where you play the role of one of two prisoners making their daring escape from prison. Play the entire experience with your friends using the friends pass free trial feature.

For the complete list of everything on sale, head over HERE and browse away!

 

Yakuza Remastered Collection announced, Yakuza 3 Remastered is available now!

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Noah Hunter
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SEGA announced today that they will be releasing the Yakuza Remastered Collection over the course of the next year. The Yakuza Remastered Collection includes Yakuza 3 Remastered, Yakuza 4 Remastered, and Yakuza 5 Remastered. SEGA announced a release plan for the games in the collection, as they will not all release at once. This starts with Yakuza 3 Remastered, which is available right now. Yakuza 4 Remastered will be available on October 29th, 2019, and Yakuza 5 Remastered has a release date of February 11th, 2020. Learn more about the collection below.

 
The Yakuza Remastered Collection is far from a typical console generation port. In addition to graphical and performance upgrades (720p –> 1080p at 30fps –> 60fps), all three games have gone through a rigorous re-localization process. The English scripts for each game have been reviewed, revised, and even rewritten in some cases, and content previously cut from the western releases of Yakuza 3, 4, and 5 have been re-added in The Yakuza Remastered Collection.

In Yakuza 3, this means the Mahjong, Shogi, Massage Parlor, and ever-popular Cabaret minigames, as well as a collection of Substories cut from the original release, are now available in the West for the first time!

Several quality-of-life changes have also been added for each release in the collection, including a Substory tracker on the map and the ability to toggle between English and Japanese written lyrics during Karaoke.

The Yakuza Remastered Collection Release Details:

The Yakuza Remastered Collection is available now digitally for $59.99 and includes Yakuza 3, Yakuza 4, and Yakuza 5—previously only available for PlayStation 3—beautifully remastered in 1080p at 60fps.

Yakuza 3 is available to download and play immediately after purchasing the collection—Yakuza 4 and Yakuza 5 will become available on October 29, 2019 and February 11, 2020 respectively.

A limited run of The Yakuza Remastered Collection: Day One Edition will release on February 11, 2020 for $59.99, and contains Yakuza 3, Yakuza 4, and Yakuza 5 on two disks in a striking red collectible case emblazoned with Kiryu’s trademark dragon tattoo. This release marks the first time Yakuza 5 will be available in a physical format in the west, so the collection also includes a genuine Yakuza 5 PS3 case; after five years since the game’s original release, series collectors can finally fill the gap in their library! Supplies are very limited, so get your order in while supplies last!

Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 releases on November 5th, includes classic 2D events

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Soul Kiwami
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Sega has announced the release date for Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020! It is now slated to release on November 5th for Switch. Sega revealed new 2D events in the game inspired by classic games from the NES and Genesis era as well! Here’s an overview of the game:

Join Mario, Sonic and friends for the world’s greatest sports party

Celebrate the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 with 30+ events to play! Enjoy the party with brand new events, including new classic 2D competition, motion and button controls, and local and online play!

Whether on the track, in the pool, on the water or in the ring, there’s an event for you in Mario & Sonic at the Olympics Games Tokyo 2020! Use a variety of play styles – including immersive motion controls where you can use the Joy-Con to imitate actions like throwing a javelin or taking aim with a bow!

Grab up to three of your fellow athletes on the same sofa and battle for a gold medal in local multiplayer, or connect up and compete against three others players with local wireless play. Head online and go for that Olympic record against up to seven other competitors in a variety of different events.

Visit the official website for more information and screenshots! Stay tuned at Final Weapon for more news regarding Sega titles.

Monster Rancher port officially revealed for Switch, iOS and Android

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Soul Kiwami
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Previously, the Monster Rancher port was confirmed for Switch via Nintendo Dream magazine. The latest issue of Weekly Famitsu has revealed that it will come to iOS and Android devices alongside Switch. Development of the Monster Rancher port is now 70% complete.

Stay tuned at Final Weapon for more news on Monster Rancher and JRPGs!

Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire Ultimate Edition coming to PS4, Xbox One and Switch

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Soul Kiwami
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Versus Evil and Obsidian Entertainment have announced Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire Ultimate Edition for PS4, Xbox One and Switch! As of now, a release date was not given. Here’s an overview of Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire Ultimate Edition and the announcement trailer:

The rogue god Eothas awakened within the stone titan sleeping below your castle, killing your people, and stealing a piece of your soul. Only you and your companions can uncover the rogue god’s machinations as he traverses the Deadfire Archipelago.
The critically-acclaimed RPG from the masters at Obsidian Entertainment finally arrives, featuring all major updates and expansions.
Bend the world to your will as you explore the depths of infinite possibilities, including detailed character customization, total freedom of exploration, and more meaningful choices at every turn.
Featuring an enormous open world, a massive cast of characters, and a story you can play your way, Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire Ultimate Edition redefines the role-playing game experience for a new generation.

Features:
+ Beast of Winter DLC – heed the call of Vatnir, a priest of the god of death, to halt the tide of destruction encroaching upon the living.
+ The Forgotten Sanctum DLC – battle your way through the bowels of a vengeful, sleeping god.
+ Seeker, Slayer, Survivor DLC – Triumph or die in the Crucible of Kazuwari, where only the mighty reign.
+ Play in either Turn-Based Mode or Classic Real-Time with Pause: Immerse yourself in a deeper single player RPG game experience – now with both classic real-time with pause and new turn-based combat, Deadfire builds on the foundation of classic tabletop gameplay more than ever before.
+ Over 100 hours of gameplay per playthrough.
+ Play however you want: Detailed character creator character and over 1000 class permutations gives you the freedom to be whoever you want.
+ Gather your party: Build your party and customize your companions to join you on your quest. Assign multiple classes and deeper abilities for each. Witness their personal relationships, reactions to player choice, and interactions with each other unfold.

Are you ready kids? I hope you are because Spongebob Squarepants Battle For Bikini Bottom: Rehydrated gameplay has finally been released!

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Final Weapon Staff
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Gameplay for Spongebob Squarepants Battle for Bikini Bottom: Rehydrated was finally released during a German stream at Gamescom earlier this morning. It features the first level of the remake. Rehydrated is in development for PS4, XBO, Switch and PC.

From what I’ve gathered it will be utilizing Unreal Engine 4 with Purple Lamp Studios featuring both old and new recordings of the voice acting. Hopefully that means Clancy Brown will return. There will be another live stream tomorrow at 3am PST, 6:30am PST and 7:30am PST on THQ Nordic’s Twitch channel so do keep an eye out for more.

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