Fire Emblem: Three Houses available to pre-purchase; Expansion Pass detailed

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Noah Hunter
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Nintendo officially announced that you can pre-purchase the game from the Nintendo eShop right now! There are two editions available. The first being the regular game, being sold at $59.99. The second is the Fire Emblem: Three Houses + Expansion Bundle, being sold at $84.98. The Expansion Pass is detailed below.

  • Wave 1: Officers Academy outfits for female and male Byleth available Day 1 (July 26th)
  • Wave 2: Additional Auxiliary battle maps, helpful in-game support items, and more will be released by 10/31/2019
  • Wave 3: Additional quests and costumes will be released by 12/31/2019; plus, another free update
  • Wave 4: Discover new story content, with additional playable characters, locations and more will be released by 4/30/2020; plus, another free update

Fire Emblem: Three Houses will be available to play on July 26th, 2019. Check out the game’s official page here. Here is the official description of Fire Emblem: Three Houses:

“War is coming to the continent of Fódlan. Here, order is maintained by the Church of Seiros, which hosts the prestigious Officer’s Academy within its headquarters. You are invited to teach one of its three mighty houses, each comprised of students brimming with personality and represented by a royal from one of three territories. As their professor, you must lead your students in their academic lives and in turn-based, tactical RPG battles wrought with strategic, new twists to overcome. Which house, and which path, will you choose?”

Are you going to be picking up Fire Emblem: Three Houses? Let us know and join the conversation on Twitter!

Studio MDHR still looking for engineer

By
Noah Hunter
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Studio MDHR tweeted earlier today, stating that they are still in search of a programmer to join the team. As of this writing, Studio MDHR has 19 employees according to their website. Studio MDHR is known for their masterpiece Cuphead, the game that took the world by a storm when it launched in 2017. Currently they are working on Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course, which is DLC for Cuphead. The job description says this programmer will be working on Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course and their next project.

Check out the official description of the job below, straight from Studio MDHR’s official site.

“Engineer

Who We Are:

Studio MDHR is an award-winning independent entertainment studio, and the creators of the whimsical cartoon run & gun game Cuphead.

Location:

We’re a Canadian company, but we’re also a fully distributed team! This means you’ll be working from whatever location makes you most comfortable. For ease of team communication, we are ideally looking for someone based in the Greater Toronto Area.

The Role:

We’re looking for a talented programmer to join the studio. Under the guidance of our Art and Design Directors, you’ll be helping us prototype and build our next major project. Alongside a small team of fellow engineers, you’ll be responsible for solving unique problems that enable Studio MDHR to continue building hand-crafted experiences that surprise and delight people.

As a nimble, remote-work team, we try to avoid bureaucracy and strict hierarchies. This means that from the first commit to the last, you’ll be involved in all major parts of the codebase. As needed, your day-to-day work may also involve contributing to updates, fixes, and other engineering work for our flagship release, Cuphead.

Essential Skills:

• Proficiency in widely used game development frameworks, with a preference toward Unity
• Experience of at least one full game production cycle on a shipped game, with the ability to speak to the full scope of the project
• Meticulous attention to detail, with a dedication to writing clean, performant code
• Confidence working closely with artists and on art implementation during development
• A sense of craftsmanship: you invest love and care into the little details that people may not notice
• Diligent, self-motivated work ethic: as a distributed team, it’s crucial that you manage your time well, and adjust deftly to guidance and direction

Ideal Extras:

• Strong fluency in C# / C++
• A history shipping games on console
• Knowledge of 2D content creation pipelines
• A skillset that includes technical art implementation”

Are you interested in applying? Check it out here!

Nintendo Europe announces the top 15 eShop games of June 2019

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Final Weapon Staff
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Nintendo gives us a look into the world of eShop charts and shows us the top 15 best-selling games for June. Despite Mario Maker 2 coming out near the end of the month, it still managed to reach the top 3, but it still couldn’t beat Cadence of Hyrule. The rythym-based dungeon crawler was an instant hit, due to its fun, upbeat gameplay that mixed the Zelda series with the already popular Crypt of the Necrodancer.  Speaking of, the original game got a boost in sales, coming in at 3rd.

  1. Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring The Legend of Zelda
  2. Super Mario Maker 2
  3. Crypt of the NecroDancer
  4. Hollow Knight
  5. Cuphead
  6. My Friend Pedro
  7. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
  8. Minecraft
  9. Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled
  10. Final Fantasy VII
  11. Rocket League
  12. Slay the Spire
  13. Stardew Valley
  14. Collection of Mana
  15. Enter the Gungeon

Surprisingly, the likes of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and BOXBOY + BOXGIRL don’t appear on the list, despite being popular games. Instead, older games such as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe which came out in 2017, and Minecraft, which had a 2018 release, appear higher up on the list.

My Friend Pedro comes at number 6, and for good reason. The strategy-based platformer with a talking banana (!) got a 5 star review from us! You can read the full review here.

Although this is a good indicator of how certain games are performing, this doesn’t include physical sales, so it’s still very likely games with a larger file-size are better off in physical form. We’ll be sure to stay tuned for any updates on the North American eShop.

Nintendo is an official sponsor of Spain’s Gamepolis 2019

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Noah Hunter
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For three days in July every year, a gaming convention called Gamepolis is held in Malaga, Spain. The official Gamepolis 2019 Twitter account has announced that Nintendo will officially be a sponsor for this year’s convention. This should come as no surprise however, as Nintendo officially sponsored the event in 2018 as well. It has been confirmed that there will be a demo for Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, however we should expect Nintendo to bring more. Expect them to also bring along a demo for the upcoming Luigi’s Mansion 3, as this was present at E3, and really it was the star of the show. You can take a look at the official announcement below.

Gamepolis 2019 will take place from July 19 – July 21 in Malaga, Spain.

Are any of you attending Gamepolis? Let us know on Twitter, and share your thoughts about Nintendo being a sponsor!

Part of Nintendo Switch production has moved to Vietnam

By
Shawn Robinson
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Nintendo Switch in the dock

It appears that Nintendo has moved some of the manufacturing of the Nintendo Switch to Vietnam. This is likely in order to avoid the potential tariffs being put on video game consoles by the US. The news was first broken by the Taiwanese newspaper Digitimes in an article today.

The piece details that this production branch will be getting Switches to the US. This backs up the theory that it’s to counter US tariffs. Hosiden, one of Nintendo’s main manufacturers is reportedly managing this change. Foxconn Electronics will also be available to help with the switch. The production facilities will be in Bac Giang, one of Vietnam’s provinces.

Despite all this happening right now, the Nintendo Switch still has roughly 90% of its production still in China. This is backed up by a letter to US Congress from Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony asking for the tariffs to not be put in place. In it, they detailed that 96% of all consoles are made directly from China, with companies like Microsoft having other production countries like Mexico.

Provided this all doesn’t work out and tariffs are put in place, gamers can expect a large price hike on consoles. What are your thoughts on the tariffs? Do you think Nintendo is making a good choice? Let us know

Super Mario Maker 2 debuts at 196K units in Japan

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Noah Hunter
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Famitsu has reported on the sales for the week of 6/24 – 6/30, and Super Mario Maker 2 has debuted at 196,153 units for its launch week. This is only physical sales, as digital are not included in this number.

When Super Mario Maker launched on the Wii U, the game did 143,514 units in its launch week. Super Mario Maker for the 3DS did 160,016 units in its original launch week. Super Mario Maker 2 has surpassed both of these on launch week, which is expected as the Switch is outpacing both currently.

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In other news, the Nintendo Switch was once again the best selling console in Japan from 6/24 to 6/30. The Nintendo Switch sold 59,184 units this week, which is more than double what it sold last, 29,058 units. 8 of the top 10 best selling games of the week are for the Nintendo Switch, with every week continuing to show us that the console is dominating the market in Japan.

Did you pick up Super Mario Maker 2? Are you building your own levels? Let us know and join the conversation on Twitter!

Langrisser I & II remakes are west bound in 2020

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Noah Hunter
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NIS America has announced today that Langrisser I & II are west bound for PS4, Nintendo Switch, and PC in Early 2020. The Langrisser I & II remakes were originally released in Japan on February 7th, 2019. They were sold at a price of 6,800 yen, which roughly equates to $63 USD. You can check out the reveal trailer for this collection here. Here’s the official description of the game:

“Discover two timeless tales, brought together for a new age! When the forces of darkness seek to extinguish life as we know it, the descendants of Light will emerge and vanquish chaos with the legendary sword, Langrisser! Remade for modern consoles, Langrisser I & II brings new light to this legendary strategy RPG series.”

Langrisser I & II will have a limited edition for PS4, Nintendo Switch, and PC when it launches in Early 2020. You can take a look at the limited edition below.

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Are you excited for Langrisser I & II? Let us know your thoughts and join the conversation on Twitter!

Rumor: Sony Interactive Entertainment potentially could acquire Remedy Entertainment

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Noah Hunter
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According to PushSquare, Sony Interactive Entertainment potentially could be acquiring Remedy Entertainment in the future. They mentioned that sources close to them have heard Sony Interactive Entertainment is potentially going to bid on the company. In their recent article titled Feature: Which Studios Could Sony Realistically Acquire?, PushSquare mentioned this when talking about Remedy Entertainment:

“We’ve also heard from a number of sources that Sony is lining up a bid, although the company’s recent reacquisition of the Alan Wake brand casts some doubt on that speculation.”

Remedy Entertainment was founded in 1995, and has put out many well received games over the past 20 years. Remedy Entertainment’s next game, Control, is set to release this year, and is very anticipated by many in various communities. The Alan Wake franchise’s publishing rights were given back to Remedy Entertainment very recently, which could potentially mean a sequel could possibly be coming in the future.

What do you think of this rumor? Let us know your thoughts and join the conversation on Twitter!

It appears that The Upside Down has invaded Fortnite

By
Jason Dill
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Fortnite has always had special events from time to time to bring extra fun to the game, but now it appears that the MegaMall has been taken over courtesy of Stranger Things.

Portals have appeared around the MegaMall probably for a special event as we are getting ready to binge the new season of Stranger Things.

If you’re in the area, head to the MegaMall and who knows, you might see a Demogorgon waiting for a Three Musketeers. Expect to find out more about these today, July 3rd, as Stranger Things Season 3 launches July 4th, 2019.

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Fortnite was originally released in 2017 as a free to play battle royale game. The game is owned and managed by Epic Games, and they provide weekly updates to the game with brand new weapons, POIs, and more. Fortnite surged in popularity through Twitch, and still has a very impressive competitive community to this day.

Metal Wolf Chaos XD launching on August 6th, 2019

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Noah Hunter
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The Microsoft Store has revealed that Metal Wolf Chaos XD will launch in August 6th, 2019. Here is the official description of the game from the Microsoft Store:

“The country is in peril as President Michael Wilson defends the nation against a full-scale rebellion led by Vice-President Richard Hawk and the mechanized legions he commands. As the 47th President of the United States, it is your sworn duty to take your country back by any means necessary and end this unjust coup d’etat! Battle in your advanced mech – armed to the teeth – across iconic American landscapes including the Brooklyn Bridge, the Grand Canyon, and the front steps of the White House. FromSoftware originally released Metal Wolf Chaos in December 2004, appearing exclusively in Japan. The game went on to become somewhat of a legend as it was hard to acquire and even harder to play outside of Japan with most fans experience of the game through Let’s Play videos and the occasional screenshot. Devolver Digital and FromSoftware have partnered together with developer General Arcade to modernize Metal Wolf Chaos with updates to the game including upgraded visual fidelity, refined controls and gameplay, a new save system, and 4K + 16:9 support for modern displays.”

The Microsoft Store has also revealed the file size of the game, standing at approximately 9.48 GB. Metal Wolf Chaos XD will launch on Xbox One, PC, and PS4 when it releases on August 6th, 2019.

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