Digimon Survive teaser trailer, gameplay

Bandai Namco debuted the teaser trailer, first gameplay footage, and new details for Digimon Survive during its Digimon Thanksgiving 2018 live stream today. 

In Digimon Survive, the protagonist Takuma Momotsuka, whose name cannot be changed since he talks and others will call him by name, is mysteriously transported from camp to another world. He and others will survive in this world at close quarters with death while exploring and making various choices. One of the game’s key features is “growth that changes based on choice.” The multi-ending story and digivolutions will change based on those choices, and several characters may even die. According to Digimon game series producer Kazumasa Habu, he wanted to incorporate “the digivolution of partner Digimon through character development” as seen in the Digmon Adventure anime into the game system.

The story develops through drama parts consisting of exploration, conversations with characters, and events, while turn-based strategy RPG battles play out through battle parts. Digimon can digivolve during battle by meeting certain conditions and consuming Energy. Energy can be recovered by attacking enemies and talking to Digimon during battle. The latter can also extend digivolution time. While there are about 100 playable Digimon, Habu noted that Digimon Survive places more emphasis on the story than it does collecting Digimon. Also, unlike the Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth games, there are essentially no sci-fi elements in Digimon Survive.

Also during the live stream, Digimon game series producer re-confirmed that a new Digimon Story is currently in development. Habu first mentioned the new Digimon Story game in December 2017.

Digimon Survive is due out for PlayStation 4 and Switch in 2019 in Japan.

Watch the footage below.

Teaser Trailer

Gameplay

Drama Part

Battle Part

Warriors Orochi 4 ACGHK 2018 gameplay

Koei Tecmo debuted new gameplay footage of Warriors Orochi 4 during a stage event at Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong 2018 today. 

The footage features playable character Athena, Fa Zheng, and Hanzo Hattori, as well as the Artemis’ Bow and Gullinbursti Sacred Treasures.

Warriors Orochi 4 will launch for PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC on September 27 in Japan, and for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC on October 16 in North America and October 19 in Europe.

Watch the footage below (from 19:48 to 31:30).

Kamen Rider: Climax Scramble Zi-O announced for Switch

Bandai Namco is developing Kamen Rider competitive action game Kamen Rider: Climax Scramble Zi-O for Switch. 

The game will feature an original story mode where players take on the role of Kamen Rider Zi-O from the series of the same name starting in September, as well as a Free Battle mode and more where various Kamen Riders are playable.

A release date and price have yet to be announced. A release has currently only been confirmed for Japan.

Thanks, @harry_mouse_ts.

Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun! coming west on November 2

Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun! is coming to Switch in the Americas and Europe alongside Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum Session! for PlayStation 4 on November 2, publisher Bandai Namco announced.

Here is an overview of the game, via Bandai Namco:

Specs

• Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment
• Developer: Bandai Namco Studios
• Players: 1 to 2 (Taiko Mode), 1 to 4 (Party Game or Party Mode)
• Ratings: E, PEGI 3
• Localization:
  • Americas: Japanese voice-overs; English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish subtitles
  • Europe: Japanese voice-overs; English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish subtitles

About
Enjoy the cult classic arcade rhythm game from Japan in the comfort of your own home! Play to the beat using your own drum with wide variety of new songs and challenge your friends to prove who has the best taiko skills. Use motion controls to enjoy Taiko like never before! Unlock beloved characters to help you on your journey to become a legendary taiko drummer! Utilize the interactive features of the Nintendo Switch to connect, share, and play with family and friends.
Key Features

• Crossover Characters and Unique In-Game Skills – Play using Nintendo crossover characters such as Kirby and Splatoon 2’s Squid, and take advantage of new character support skills to assist in play.
• Play Using Motion Controls – Play Taiko “arcade style” by using the Joy-Con motion controls, or use the touch screen or standard button controls to play to your liking.
• Play with Your Friends – Connect multiple Nintendo Switch consoles though Local Wireless Session to play Taiko Mode or multiple Joy-Con to a single Nintendo Switch to play Party Mode with up to 4 players.
• Enjoy an Iconic Song List – Over 70 songs featuring Dragon Ball Z, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Super Mario Odyssey, and many more!
• New Party Mode – Connect multiple controllers and up to 4 players can play through 20 rhythm-based challenges, plus expert difficulty

Watch the announcement trailer below. View a set of screenshots at the gallery.

SWITCH SELLS OVER 5 MILLION RETAIL SOFTWARE UNITS IN JAPAN

The Switch has hit yet another milestone in Japan. Since launch, the platform has managed to move 5 million units of software at retail. Obviously that doesn't include digital sales for those titles, or sales of games that only exist on the eShop. With all that said, it's still great to see the Switch bringing some momentum back to the physical side of gaming in Japan.

WORMS W.M.D. UPDATE NOW AVAILABLE

There has been an update released for Worms W.M.D. on Switch. You can hop on your Switch and grab the update right now. The thing is, we have no idea what it does. We can't find details on the patch anywhere. Hopefully Team17 puts out some patch notes soon.

ACA NEOGEO The King of Fighters ’97 First Look

Paladins “free-to-play” trailer

  Nintendo just released a new trailer for the hero shooter Paladins on Switch to promote the game going free-to-play. Watch it below.

52% of Sonic Mania Plus’ initial sales in the UK were on Switch

Sonic Mania Plus did fairly well for itself in its first week in the UK. During the week ending July 21, it placed at #5. We also found out earlier in the week that the Switch version charted higher than other platforms.
We now have further information about Sonic Mania Plus’ performance. On Switch, 52% of the game’s sales were on Switch. PlayStation 4 was next at 34%, followed by Xbox One at 15%.
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Bud Spencer & Terence Hill – Slaps And Beans added to the Switch eShop

Bud Spencer & Terence Hill – Slaps And Beans has received a stealth release on Switch. Following its release on Steam last year, the game can be found on the eShop now.
Bud Spencer & Terence Hill – Slaps And Beans, a beat’em up game with platform elements and mini-games, can be played alone or with a friend in co-op. Continue on below for additional information and a trailer.

The first OFFICIAL Bud Spencer and Terence Hill videogame!
Bud Spencer and Terence Hill in their first virtual adventure. A brand new story! Whether in the Western Saloon, Miami Downtown, at the fairground etc… you’ll get the full load of funny conversation, slaps and of course lots of mass brawls.
Slaps And Beans is a co-operative or single player scrolling beat’em up game with the addition of platform elements and mini-games in which you’ll interpret the characters of Bud Spencer and Terence Hill.
The key ingredients of Slaps and Beans are:
-Retro pixel art graphics
-Bud Spencer & Terence Hill style fighting system
-Co-op multiplayer
-Mini-games
-A red Dune Buggy with a yellow tarp
-A lot of slaps and a lot of beans (obviously)

ACHTUNG! CTHULHU TACTICS DELIVERS A TWISTED LOVECRAFTIAN WORLD WAR II TURN-BASED RPG IN Q4 2018

Ripstone Games sent out the following

Ripstone Games are proud to announce that it’s teamed up with developer Auroch Digital to release the occult turn-based strategy game Achtung! Cthulhu Tactics in Q4 2018 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. A Nintendo Switch release will follow later this year.

Based on the wildly successful tabletop RPG from Modiphius Entertainment, Achtung! Cthulhu Tactics is set in an alternate World War II where the Nazis have gained a considerable advantage by summoning Lovecraftian monsters that could enable them to destroy the allies. Players take control of Charlie Company, an elite band of allied forces, sent in to do the impossible, foil the Nazi plans and turn the tide of war.

“We loved Modiphius’ pulp mash-up of World War II Nazis and the Cthulhu Mythos. It’s an incredibly evocative and exciting alternate history which makes for a unique tabletop experience” said Nina Adams, Producer at Auroch Digital. “We’re taking that nigh-on faultless foundation and transporting it into the video game medium, via our favourite genre, the turn-based tactics game. With the genre experiencing something of a comeback in recent years, we feel Achtung! Cthulhu Tactics will not only deliver an incredibly compelling theme and world to play in, but also offer innovative gameplay possibilities.”

Achtung! Cthulhu Tactics utilizes a mix of turn-based strategy and RPG mechanics as players embark on a globetrotting campaign against the forces of evil. Each hero character features their own backstory, weapon specialisations and combat abilities to give players an edge in the battlefield. Captain Eric “Badger” Harris is a British Intelligence operative who specializes in experimental weaponry and guerrilla warfare; Ariane Dubois is a French Resistance member who’s bonded with a demonic spirit creature that she can command on the battlefield; Corporal Akhee “The Eye” Singh wields a sentient amulet that can transform him into a whirling cloud of blades; and Sergeant Brandon Carter is a loud-mouthed American soldier with a medallion that imbues his signature Thompson submachine gun, with mythos-fuelled bullets that can tear through the Nazi’s horrifying creations.

Beyond these four main heroes, Charlie Company is joined by the covert ops of Badger’s Commando Unit, and the Native American tribe the The Keijn – or “Pathfinder Demon Hunters” as they’re often known. In the world of Achtung! Cthulhu Tactics, all Allied forces fight better in the light. Step into the dark, however, and the forces of evil will grow ever more powerful.

Now this is a very different kind of game.

Will you be checking this out?

Adventure game Incredible Mandy coming to Switch

Incredible Mandy, the upcoming adventure game from Chinese studio Dotoyou Games, is coming to Switch in addition to its previously announced PC version, publisher Circle Entertainment announced. 

While the PC version (Steam page) is due out in late 2018, Circle Entertainment did not announce a release window for the Switch version.

Here is an overview of the game, via Circle Entertainment:

The story follows the protagonist, Mandy, as she looks for memories scattered throughout the dream, challenging and seeking to overcome her fears. She guides her brother in a fantastical tale following a tragic accident that affected both siblings. Having lost his right hand in the accident, the brother’s new hand can summon the Excalibur of Light, symbolizing positive power. Players will tackle obstacles, unlock puzzles, defeat huge enemies and collect forgotten memories, all within scenes and settings that incorporate a broad range of styles.
The enemies that appear in the game embody the fear from the hearts of the brother and sister. They will prevent you from looking for the memories that are scattered throughout your dreams; defeat them with the Excalibur of Light!
In addition to being a weapon for close combat, the Excalibur of Light can also be inserted anywhere in the scene, including the ground, walls, movable traps, and enemies. It can also be detonated, releasing the power of light.
This is a game that features a broad range of environments, an emotive soundtrack and more. Details on these locations, bosses and more will be shared in the coming weeks and months.

Watch a trailer of the PC version below. Visit the official website here.