Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing In Disguise Coming To Nintendo Switch Next Year, First Game Out Now

Backtracking to 2010, Access Games released Deadly Premonition which introduced a new take on the survival horror genre with open world gameplay and flopping the direction to combat enemies while inside the Other World. Playing FBI Agent Francis York Morgan, you visit the Washington town of Greenvale to investigate the murder of an 18 year-old girl. The original title is said to be a reboot of Access Games’ 2007 game Rainy Woods: following its release, the game has receive fair reception along with toppling other competing titles such as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Mass Effect 2 which released that same year for a short moment. Now in 2019, Nintendo has revealed that the long-awaited sequel will be arriving exclusively to Nintendo Switch next year during the recent Direct presentation. Returning to the role of Francis York Morgan, this time he ventures to New Orleans as a new case has surfaced in the Louisiana town. While the trailer has been kept under a minute, some gameplay has been released to give an idea of what the game will look like when the game releases next year. For fans who are too impatient to wait, Nintendo has also announced that the first title is out now for Nintendo Switch dubbed as Deadly Premonition Origins. Though this version is a specified port for the Switch, the game’s description does not clarify if there are any additional features like gyro controls or HD rumble that the game implements. Dead Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise will be available for Nintendo Switch sometime next year in 2020.  

PAX West 2019: Mutazione Paints A Lighter Palette On Coexisting With Mutants

The idea of mutated lifeform that either being human or other species living on the face of the Earth has always been framed with the inevitability that the reconstructed life and mankind will be sworn enemies the day the two coexist as depicted from films and current video games. Unaware of what the mutant party has views towards what direction society will take in the post-apocalypse, we typically have no idea if said mutants are truly mad or as civil as its smooth-skinned counterpart. However, in Die Gute Fabrik’s Mutazione, the perspective while given through a human’s viewpoint still does lighten up the stereotype that all mutated life is as evil as they look. The developer painting the title as a “mutant soap opera,” we follow the story of Kai as she ventures to the titular island of Mutazione where a meteorite crashed on the isolated island and destroying the city that once inhabited the land mass. With those who survived mutated into monstrous beings unlike their prior human appearance as the land around them begins to be consumed by organic life and vegetation. Speaking with studio founder and game Creative Director Nils Deneken, he shares that the title initially planned to be labeled as an adventure game, but as the project began to sprout into Mutazione, he felt that the mutant soap opera title was “snappier” for those unaware of what the game is. Kai visits the once holiday hotspot to take care of her ill grandfather Nonno and soon is engulfed by community of mutants that occupies what’s left from the destruction of the “Moon Dragon.” My time demoing the game kicks off at the start of the story to grasp what the basis of the game will offer as you progress further into Kai’s experience. Experiencing the full length of the game, you will speak with the remaining inhabitants of Mutazione through conversation and the gossip that surrounds those characters that lives within the community. During your eight day span of the game, each day is stapled to focus on one specific character that slowly unravels both their own respected background atop of potentially pointing towards a cure to assist Nonno’s inflicting disease. Parallel with the direction the game will take as well as constructing a possible remedy for your grandfather’s illness, the player will be given the objective to create a garden is specified segments of the map. What makes these gardens unique to the story is not only their beauty when fully grown, but also the atmosphere they create even when planted. What I mean especially is that these floras depending on its respected type will amplify a different kind of sound once put into the ground. For the sake of the demo I played, you meet with Mio who was feeling down when revisiting her old home that burned down prior to Kai’s visit, so in an attempt to lift up her spirits you plant a musical garden that will complement the current mood. You will need to plant seeds that are categorized as melancholia as that will be what links with this current situation as plants that is associated with jazz will for a different scenario and so on. Appreciating this even more, while the seeds begin to grow the sprout will being to play a note, but when fully grown will intensify to create a unique melody of its own. Deneken shared that there are over one hundred different seeds to collect while on Mutazione, so organizing your own garden could orchestrate a different song based on which plants you plan to grow in your playthrough for each chapter. Reflecting on the developer’s approach to break the assumption to shoot mutants at sight, Deneken shares that he wants players when experiencing Mutazione to feel a selection of emotions. “I want those when playing to experience a palette of emotions as they progress through the game. For the player to feel sad when it has to be – or happy, or mad, or any other emotion that they will run into,” Deneken explained to me on the show floor. He also emphasizes on the amount of stress that players will feel when playing: sharing that this game if anything should be one to calm you down when taking in the world you’re playing in. He clarifies that despite the loud event that the game was in at PAX West, that those who demoed the game as like I did really enjoyed the calmness it brought once you put on the headphones and sailed towards Mutazione. Mutazione is projected to release sometime in 2019 and is listed for PlayStation 4 & PC. If this game grabs your interest, make sure to add this to your Steam wishlist by going here.

Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag And Rogue Coming To Nintendo Switch This December

Nintendo Switch already has been introduced to the Assassin’s Creed series with Ubisoft Montreal’s Assassin’s Creed III earlier this year. While the publisher decided to release the third mainline installment despite other titles that release prior, Ubisoft will continue to follow down the franchise’s timeline by announcing Assassin’s Creed: The Rebel Collection. Introducing the last two games to utilize the AnvilNext engine before bumping over to AnvilNext 2.0; Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag and Assassin’s Creed Rogue will both be coming to Nintendo Switch later this year. For fans who might have missed both titles during their initial launch will now have the chance to do so. Especially with the release of Rogue, many fans might have glanced over the game primarily due to the game being overshadowed by Assassin’s Creed: Unity which released on the same day back in 2014. While the two games will be coming to a new console, it is best to expect the same port that III did as the Remastered version did not reach the Nintendo Switch. However, exclusive features like HD rumble, motion control aiming, and touch pad interface will be implemented for the two Switch versions. Have you played either Assassin’s Creed titles yet? Assassin’s Creed: The Rebel Collection will be coming to Nintendo Switch on December 6, 2019.

PAX West 2019: Big Drunk Satanic Massacre Relieves The Broodiness Of The Demonic Underworld

In general with the overall stigma of Hell and its decaying perdition that defines the religious underworld, there is a sinister overtone that’s truly distinct with the nocturnal doom while in contrast from the heavens above Earth’s surface. With media that encaptures said damnation, the content that is infused with Hell typically piles onto the broodiness that suits the depths of the Earth’s core. However, this connotation that many would define the demonic underworld is broken thanks to Big Way Games’ Big Drunk Satanic Massacre. Introducing Satan’s spawn Lucifer, or preferably Lou, after three decades of Hell’s exploitation that mankind has taken advantage of the inhabitants within Hell’s gates decides to return the favor by rebelling against the overtaking humans. Drawing me to approach this title at PAX West this week is the over-the-top parodying that the developer has incorporated that mocks popular entertainment references from video games to content creators and even including varying memes that have surfaced throughout the internet. Posing the main antagonist with a clown given the title “Big Wac” accompanied with an upside down ‘M’ on his chest, the studio does not hide to jab at current brands or personalities. Gameplay for Lou’s blood-filled journey poses the perspective as a top-down shooter following Satan’s son himself as he shoots his way through hordes of diverse & demonic enemies over a cast of unique locations that are set in the Hellish underground. His arsenal is constructed of six different weapons that the player can vary from to keep the gameplay fresh as different antagonizing forces will require separate firepower to fend off. Rotating from his starting revolver to the boom stick shot gun, assault rifle, flamethrower, rocket launcher, and even a mocked version of the notorious demon exterminating BFG. However, the weapon count technically doubles as each firearm is also equipped with a alternative fire option that players can use to get that extra kick out of each weapon. That’s only the half of it as Lou is also met with an handful of different abilities that he can utilize when in the heat of every firefight. Like his dash ability which is self-explanatory, but when near enemies can inflict some harm. As well as naming some of the few pick-ups that you will find on your massacre naming the minions that will assist in your killing spree or the raining hellfire that can damage those in proximity. And of course there is an ultimate move that the player can take advantage of with the hardest of enemies using Lou’s Rage which he triggers by shooting a beam of light directly from his eyes. Through my demo of the game, I experienced the title to be quite challenging as more of the enemies continued to pile on for me. Which did prolong the demo for sometime, but can be simmered down once getting a proper grasp of the control scheme and balancing between the different weapons at your disposal. Especially the boss battles that you will be met with at the end of each location, the beefed up enemy takes a lot of planning and milk to properly overthrow to advance to the next segment of the game. BDSM goes into full swing with the content that it presents itself with ranging from the cutscenes that will buffer between locations as well as the imagery that is seen while on your killing spree. So the developer felt the need to include different filter settings depending on the player’s preference. Firstly with the “BDSM” option which will unleash all explicit content that comes with the base game following by the “Pixelated” option that censors all graphic and inappropriate content with a titular blanket of blurring pixels. And a third mode that partnered UberStrategist Senior Director Ted Brockwood jokingly defined as the “American” option which completely washes said explicit images from sexual props to guns or even just simply painting an ‘X’ over the reference entirely. Big Drunk Satanic Massacre will be available later in September for PC and consoles. For those interested, you can wishlist the game on Steam by going here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OC7NPq5przA

Trials Of Mana Arrives To Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, And Steam This April

Saving some room for a surprise announcement, Nintendo today during the company’s scheduled Direct presentation revealed that the anticipated 3D remake of 1995 titular title Trials of Mana will be arriving this coming April for Nintendo Switch. Also listed for PC as well as for Sony’s current platform, the game alike its initial top-down, 16-bit version follows the same plot of choosing your adventurous duo and unfolding your story which will connect with the other two parallel group that is available to select at the beginning of the journey. Pushing the original Super Famicom title to the modern generation of hardware also comes with a bevy of technological adjustments to appeal towards today’s standards of gaming: such as a completely new three-dimensional makeover, an enhanced combat system, and entirely reworked soundtrack of the initial mid-90s score. Other appreciated features such as character voice acting has been implemented and additional dialogue options have been inserted into the upcoming remake. Balancing your classes between light and dark will also play a major role in the main progression system that was implemented to suit every respected playstyle. While you continue to work towards your class, this will also affect the appearance of your character the more you expand for one specified category. Are you excited for the return of Trials of Mana? Trials of Mana will be coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC on April 24, 2020.  

Switch Version Of Doom 64 Announced For November Release Date

Tracking back more than a month ago, a rating for Doom 64 surfaced which revealed that the 1997 title exclusive to the Nintendo 64 will be making a return to modern consoles in the coming future. And now, that time is upon us as Nintendo has revealed that the port is in fact in development and will be arriving right before Thanksgiving this year. During today’s Nintendo Direct livestream, Nintendo with the help from Bethesda Vice President Pete Hines shared that in celebration of the 25th anniversary of Doom, the 22 year-old game will be coming to Nintendo Switch later in November. Unlike Doom II which released three years before the excusive 64 game, the 1997 title was shipped with a bundle of adjustments that include weapons, sounds, and some game changing elements. Naming a few such as the introduction of the Unmarker laser weapon, the two-chained chainsaw, and recoil/kick for both the shotgun & rocket launcher. Although the game is listed to release in two month for the Nintendo Switch, the port for other platforms has yet to be discussed for its respected launch. Initially when discovering the listing for the port back in July, the title was said to release for PlayStation 4 and PC. But looking at the original trilogy that released prior to the discovery did similarly and launched for all major platforms. Are you getting Doom 64 this November? Doom 64 is listed to release for Nintendo Switch on November 22, 2019.

SNES Games Joining Nintendo Switch Online Tomorrow

After a year of the Nintendo Switch Online service launching, it has finally been announced that Super Nintendo games will be making their way to the service. The NES lineup has grown to around 40 titles over the last year, and the SNES lineup will start with 20 games that will be available starting tomorrow. The full lineup of games includes the following: •Super Mario World™ •Super Mario World™ 2: Yoshi’s Island™ •Super Mario Kart™ •The Legend of Zelda™: A Link to the Past™ •Super Metroid™ •Star Fox™ •F-ZERO™ •Stunt Race FX™ •Pilotwings™ •Kirby’s Dream Land™ 3 •Kirby’s Dream Course™ •Super Ghouls’n Ghosts™ •Demon’s Crest •Super Soccer •Super Puyo Puyo 2 •Breath Of Fire •BRAWL BROTHERS •SUPER E.D.F. EARTH DEFENSE FORCE •Super Tennis •Joe & Mac 2: Lost in the Tropics A nice variety of SNES games and some fan favorites that fans have been clamoring for. The SNES service will continually get new additions similar to the NES library, although at what rate remains to be seen. With NES game additions usually bringing in 2-3 titles a month, it begs the question if SNES games will be included in that number. Super Nintendo games will also include all of the features found on the NES titles including online play, save states, and the rewind function. Another addition the Switch Online service will include a wireless SNES controller that can be purchased for $29.99. This offer is only available to subscribers of the service with a limit of 4 per Nintendo account. Are you excited to see SNES games finally make their way to the Nintendo Switch Online service?

Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Releasing In 2020

During today’s Nintendo Direct, the show was closed with a surprise announcement from Monolith Soft. A full remake of Xenoblade Chronicles will be hitting Nintendo Switch sometime in 2020. The original Xenoblade Chronicles was released for the Wii in 2012 in the West, and was subsequently ported to the New Nintendo 3DS in 2015. While some fans have been clamoring for a port of Xenoblade Chronicles X, it looks like they’ll have to wait for the time being. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 has been successful on the Nintendo Switch, so it makes sense to bring the original to the console as well. Xenoblade Chronicles follows the story of Shulk, the main protagonist who can wield a powerful sword known as the Monado, as well as having the ability to see visions of the future. For longtime fans of the game, it looks like new content may be making it’s way in as a shot near the end of the trailer hints towards it. For newcomers, this will be a great way to experience this classic title for the first time. Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition will release exclusively on Nintendo Switch in 2020.

Nintendo Shadow Drops Super Kirby Clash During Today’s Direct

Surprise announcements from Nintendo these past few weeks have become a treat seeing that most of the surprises the company initially had planned for its Indie World presentation has been leaked ahead of its airing for this year’s Gamescom. Then leading up to today’s airing Direct presentation, Blizzard Entertainment’s Overwatch also emerged from a seeping crack which ruined another well-awaited reveal from Nintendo. With hope that we would have some good showings without knowing ahead of the show, we eventually did as Nintendo revealed Super Kirby Clash for the Nintendo Switch. Atop of the game’s public debut, the title has also been launched shortly after let into the spotlight. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEvAYiBcDtw What exactly this new title is breaks from the traditional Kirby format for as a free-to-start action game. Requiring multiple Kirbys to band together to battle the series line of enemies, Clash offers four different classes for players to choose from and execute their respected role towards victory: you can choose between Sword hero, Hammer Lord, Beam Mage, or Doctor Healmore. And with the emphasis on more players to play together, Nintendo encourages friends to share their Joy Cons to with your player 2 to indulge in the new battle ahead. Or if you can’t have friends over, you can still play online with players who have purchased a Nintendo Switch Online subscription. As players will venture on to the next fight, ou will earn materials which you can use to craft towards better weapons for the next quarrel. Amiibo owners can also take advantage of the crafting system as well; tapping any compatible figure will reward you with more material to use when developing a stronger arsenal. Super Kirby Clash is out now for Nintendo Switch.  

Home-Run Contest Returns To Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

During Nintendo’s recent Direct (September 4, 2019) they showed off a bunch of new games including Overwatch, but of course there was more news on Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Banjo & Kazooie have dropped into Smash Ultimate today right after the show, but there is a mode returning to the title that is a classic to the series. Home-Run Contest mode has arrived in SSB Ultimate and supports up to 4 players. Home-Run Contest mode will be available in Games & More and will be an offline mode of course and it’s worthy to note some of the special moves in Home-Run Contest will behave differently from other modes. There were other offline updates including spirits that will appear in the shop on the Vault menu: Tooty Bottles Mumbo Jumbo Jinjos Jiggy Gruntilda Buzzbomb Stay tuned for more Super Smash Bros. Ultimate news. Source