Nintendo Confirms More Partnered Showcase Directs Will Come In 2020
Today was not expected to have an eventful showcase from Nintendo. But right when the clock hit midnight on the east coast today, the firm announced that it would be hosting a Nintendo Direct Mini to feature some already-announced properties coming to the Nintendo Switch from third-party studios. Unfortunately, that happens to exclude any exclusive franchises from Nintendo like Mario or The Legend of Zelda. During the presentation, Japanese developer Atlus announced that Shin Migami Tensei V would officially be arriving to Nintendo Switch next year. Even more, the studio disclosed that 2003’s Shin Migami Tensei III Nocturne would be returning with a Remastered HD version of the game (later told to also receive a PlayStation 4 version as well). In light of show that took place today, Nintendo has more to present later on as we proceed through the second half of 2020. The company shared the details when closing out its show earlier today. That’s all for today’s Nintendo Direct Mini Partner Showcase. Thank you for watching! We look forward to more partner showcase presentations later this year. And if what Nintendo revealed today says anything, players should be equally excited for the coming digital shows later on this year. Especially following after what might be a drought of full-length Nintendo Directs from the company, this could be a fair substitute for fans hungry for more news. Expanding more on the matters, Nintendo previously disclosed that it might be doing away with the traditional presentations as marketing begins to evolve into something else. So in regards to first-party projects, Nintendo might be abandoning the format for altogether if it decides to follow through with no more Nintendo Directs. However, third-party titles and games can still expect to be featured in Indie World presentations and Partner Showcases which is fair seeing that teams have a smaller stage to stand on next to console firms. What do you hope to see at a future Nintendo Direct Mini Partner Showcase?
Nintendo Reveals Cadence Of Hyrule Season Pass, Gives Details On New DLCs Arriving This Year
For fans that were around more than a year ago, Nintendo during its annually scheduled Nintendo Treehouse Direct revealed & released Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the Necrodancer. The game stood as the titular Crypt of the Necrodancer with a Nintendo spin set in the world of Hyrule as you play as the series’ protagonist, Link. Revealed during today’s Nintendo Direct Mini, the developer disclosed that Cadence of Hyrule will be receiving some unique add-ons to return players to the rhythmic-based adventure. In that, there will be three DLCs that are currently scheduled for the 2019-shipped title: DLC Pack 1: Character Pack The first DLC addition for the game offers five new characters to play as including Impa, Aria, Shadow Link, Shadow Zelda, Frederick; available now for $5.99. DLC Pack 2: Melody Pack 39 interchangeable songs will be added to the game including “remixed versions of the game’s background music; scheduled to arrive before November for $5.99. DLC Pack 3: Symphony of the Mask Take on a new journey as the iconic Skull Kid from The Legend of Zelda Majora’s Mask. This DLC expands on the base game with a new story and unique songs; slated to arrived in late October for $9.99. In addition to the three DLCs scheduled to arrive in 2020, Nintendo has also announced a Season Pass for Cadence of Hyrule. Instead of purchasing the trio of add-ons, you can purchase the pass for a one flat price of $14.99. Nintendo alongside Atlus during the same virtual presentation announced that Shin Migami Tensei will be arriving to Nintendo Switch later on in 2021. You can read the full announcement by heading here. What DLC are you most excited for Cadence of Hyrule? Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the Necrodancer is out now for Nintendo Switch. Source: Nintendo
Atlus Announces Shin Migami Tensei III Nocture Remastered HD, Coming To Nintendo Switch & PlayStation 4 In Spring Next Year
As many of us can understand from other users online, Nintendo Switch players wants more titles from Atlus to come to the system. While the array of entries from the Persona series, more specifically Persona 5, is a highly-requested project to be ported from the Japanese studio, the closest players can expect currently is the standalone entry, Persona 5 Scramble. However, the developer does have more underway for the platform. Following today’s Nintendo Direct Mini, Atlus announced that Shin Migami Tensei III Nocturne Remastered HD will be coming to the hybrid handheld console. Additionally, it was revealed shortly after the trailer debut that the reworking of the 2003 title will also be shipping to the current PlayStation console as well. You can watch the announcement trailer in the video below: Taken from the surprise that Atlus brought with Shin Migami Tensei III officially arriving to Nintendo Switch, the firm has shared to be open to the idea. While not directly emphasizing on the chance of the title coming to the platform, the firm has polled fans on what entries they would like to see come to Nintendo Switch; that including Shin Migami Tensei III Nocturne. Elsewhere during today’s Nintendo Direct Mini today, Atlus also shared that the previously announced Shin Migami Tensei V will be arriving uniquely to Nintendo Switch next year. Witnessing a more specific release scheduled for the remaster, it is assumed that the newest entry will ship following the release of Shin Migami Tensei III Nocturne. You can read the announcement in full by heading here. Will Shin Migami Tensei III Nocturne Remastered HD be your first time playing the game? Shin Migami Tensei III Nocturne Remastered HD is coming to Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 sometime during Spring 2021.
Atlus Announces 2021 Release Timeframe For Shin Migami Tensei V, Coming Exclusively To Nintendo Switch
In the continuous outcry for Japanese developer Atlus to bring its prominent Persona series to Nintendo Switch, fans on the platform should remember that the firm is already underway with a large, in-scale project for Nintendo’s current system. It was originally announced back in October 2017 that the studio revealed Shin Migami Tensei V would be coming to Nintendo Switch. In that, the firm spared the project is in development and would be launching in the coming future. But as time continued, some fans began to get impatient and started grabbing towards the byproduct of the series, in particular, 2016’s Persona 5. But despite the more recent request for the spin-off series to hit the Nintendo eShop, Atlus has returned with news regarding Shin Migami Tensei. During today’s abruptly announced Nintendo Direct Mini, Atlus has shared a trailer for Shin Migami Tensie and with that revealed the game will be shipping sometime next year in 2021. You can watch the trailer in the video below: Regarding the finer details of the next installment for the decades-old series, Atlus kept the description brief for the game’s synopsis. “The time for creation has come, follow your will and decide the world’s fate.” Noted, this is definitely not the first project from Atlus that will be shipping to Nintendo Switch. Back in February, Persona 5 Scramble arrived to the Nintendo eShop in Japan. But more recently this month, the studio’s 2019 reiteration of Catherine – Catherine: Full Body – arrived to Nintendo Switch. The game offers the original story with the addition of a more complex outcome featuring a third love interest, Quatherine. You can read the initial announcement by heading here. What are you most excited for about Shin Migami Tensei V? Shin Migami Tensei V is coming to Nintendo Switch in 2021.
Xbox Head Phil Spencer Touts Expansive & ” Diverse” First-Party Lineup Of Titles For Xbox Series X To Launch The New Console
Looking ahead for this week’s Xbox Game Showcase which coincides with the Xbox 20/20 initiative leading up to the Xbox Series X arrival later this year, Microsoft plans to showcase its first-party lineup of entries that will be available uniquely to the Xbox platform when the next-generation console ships later this holiday season. As of writing, the only confirmed title to be present during the virtual show is 343 Industries’ Halo Infinite. Especially with this year’s E3 being canned, Microsoft had some high-powered munitions on standby to shoot off that were shelved momentarily due to the cancellation. The studio disclosed last month that its coming entry will, in a way, steal the show if it took place this June. Howbeit, the other lingering titles also coming out of Xbox Game Studios are also illustrated to be projects to keep an eye out for as well. Other games such as Ninja Theory’s Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II is another hallmark release for the platform graphically after learning that the title will be utilizing the potential of the upcoming Unreal Engine 5. While more tame projects such as Rare’s Everwild is another entity on its own that stands out to bring new life to Xbox players either it being on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, or PC via Windows 10. Expanding on that specifically, it was reported earlier today that the coming lineup of titles for Xbox Series X are the most unique in the history of the platform. Speaking with Polygon, Xbox Head Phil Spencer elaborates that Xbox Game Studios is pushing out “the most diverse collection of first-party games that we’ve ever had.” I honestly think we’re in the best launch lineup position that we’ve ever been on Xbox. When I think about the strength and depth of the games that people are going to be able to play day one on Xbox Series X — not only because of [backward compatibility] — and the way that Game Pass really allows the total cost of ownership of our console, I think is a real strength. The statement – despite not sharing much on its contents for the coming generation of titles – does illustrate to intersect with Spencer’s confidence for this Thursday’s presentation. Earlier this month, the Xbox head spoke with PureXbox where he disclosed to be very eager to unveil what is coming to define the Xbox Series X’s unique library. Elaborating more, Xbox Game Studios lead Matt Booty also shared a similar story regarding the scope of differentiating properties coming out of the first-party studio network. “We are also always on the lookout to try to build relationships with studios that are founded and run by people that are different than what we’ve had in the industry for the last couple of decades. “I think you’ll see some of the titles that we’ve got in our showcase coming up hopefully represent work that we’re trying to do there to bring in different groups and really represent them with respect.” What do you anticipate to come from Xbox Game Studios later this week? The Xbox Game Showcase will be taking place on July 23, 2020 at 9 AM PST / 12 PM EST; Xbox Series X is set to launch sometime in holiday 2020. Source: Polygon
Hi-Rez Studios Gives Rogue Company A Surprise Launch Today For Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, PC
Ticking the clock back to this past Septmber almost a year ago, publisher Hi-Rez Studios and developer First Watch Games announced Rogue Company. This new project underway was shown to be a third-person action shooter infusing tactical gameplay with strategic teamwork and abilities unique to each character in the game’s roster. However, the forecast for the game’s arrival was left out regarding the finer details. Fast forwarding to this recent March, the two firms returned to unveil a gameplay overview for Rogue Company. In the aforementioned footage provided, the video concludes by disclosing that the title’s launch will take place later in the then-approaching summer. And with a release window in mind just around the corner, it would only take a little more waiting for the game to be shipped officially. Now during today’s Nintendo Direct Mini, Rogue Company received a new trailer; a launch trailer revealing that the game is out starting today. Players can either purchase the respected editions out now for instant access to the game’s closed beta or sign-up on the game’s website for a key to the exclusive playtest. You can watch the launch trailer in the video below: “Rogue Company is a top-secret syndicate of elite Rogues around the globe. To most of the world, the elusive Rogues are a rumor at best,” the description for the video reveals.” However, to those in the know, Rogue Company operatives are indispensable to solving the world’s deadliest and most challenging missions. As a Rogue, players will grab their weapon of choice and dive into iconic locations to compete online in various PVP game modes.” As shared previously, Hi-Rez Studios emphasized that Rogue Company will be shipping with support for cross-platform play. In that, it was clarified that all systems will be under the cross-play umbrella: Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, and PC. So no matter where your friends are, you all can play together. During this past Dreamhack Atlanta back in November, Rectify Gaming did a feature for Rogue Company providing an in-depth analysis on the game’s core mechanics and the nature of its gameplay. You can read the full first-impressions by heading here. Do you plan on installing Rogue Company? Rogue Company is out now for Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC.
Report: A new Splinter Cell will release in 2021
Splinter Cell fans have been waiting for the next entry in the series and during the past few years talks and rumors had started back up. It’s been seven years to be exact when Splinter Cell: Blacklist released which was on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, and Wii U. The talks of a new Splinter Cell have heated up again after an interview between Luca Ward (who voice acted Sam Fisher in the Italian version in four of the six mainline games) and an Italian site, Multiplayer.it. According to Luca, it’s a fact that there is a new Splinter Cell in development and it could be releasing in 2021. Luca went on to say this: “There is this return of Splinter Cell which should take place I think for a conclusive episode, but I’m not sure about this, however they have not yet figured out whether to do it in 2021. Before it had to be 2020, then what happened and in 2020 several big projects got stuck. Others went on like Cyberpunk 2077 on which I have almost finished working. ” “But I am sure that Splinter Cell will return, this is a fact “, Due to the impact of COVID-19, this apparent new Splinter Cell was put on hold and will most likely pushed to 2021. The coronavirus has put a brief delay on other projects that were supposed to release in 2020, but it’s safe to say many of these said projects will launch in a year or so. With news like this it is better off that you take it with a grain of salt, but it wouldn’t be shocking to see Ubisoft release a new Splinter Cell game for the next generation. In 2018 Rectify Gaming had heard from inside sources that Microsoft had marketing rights to multiple games that included Splinter Cell. Source Source 2
Sea of Thieves passes 15 million players since release
This morning, Rare announced that Sea of Thieves has passed more than 15 million players since its launch in March 2018. “It’s both thrilling and humbling to share with you that Sea of Thieves has been played by more than fifteen million players since our launch in March 2018.” In January it was announced that the game had 10 million players and in the first six months of 2020 there were more players on Sea of Thieves than the whole year of 2019. Obviously the release of the game on Steam has helped a ton with the streaming community on Twitch being a huge fan of it. “We’ve been blown away by the support we’ve seen from the Steam community, with over 1M copies of the game having been sold so far and the game regularly appearing in the top selling and most played games charts. “ June 2020 was the biggest month that Sea of Thieves ever had in terms of active players with more than 3.3 million setting sail. It’s worthy to note that Xbox Game Pass has helped Sea of Thieves in the past in regards of getting players to try out the game as part of the program. In other news, Skulls & Bones; development has been restructured by Ubisoft making it an open world and online service experience. Source
