Introducing Gene the Signimancer, Rachel the Mercenary and Tiggy "The Genius Professor"
Last week, we showed you the Daemons you can party up with in next year's The Alliance Alive!
Today, we're going to introduce three more characters who could help you out. First up, we have Gene, a signimancer which is a special type of mage that uses artifacts to wield magic, who belongs to the Signimancy Guild. He tends to look at the big picture and avoids acting emotionally. He is valued by the Daemons for his knowledge and eloquence. Next, we have Rachel, a mercenary employed by the Signimancy Guild. She's the opposite of Gene, with a fiery temperament, impulsively acting as soon as an idea pops into her head. She often argues with Gene because of their contrasting viewpoints. Though they argue, Gene and Rachel do set their views aside to fight for the cause. Finally, we have Tiggy, a young girl researching the global threat called the "Dark Current." She calls herself "The Genius Professor" and has used her intellect to create strange inventions. Don't underestimate these inventions just because of their silly animal looks ... monsters can't stand against them!
Watch Gene, Rachel, and Tiggy in action in the new trailer below!
YouTube Video
From The Legend of Legacy developer FURYU Corporation and launching March 27, 2018 The Alliance Alive can be pre-ordered now for $39.99 (with commensurate European pricing). The game will come out physically and digitally in the Americas and digitally in Europe.
One thousand years ago, Daemons invaded the world of Humans
They subjugated Humanity and created the Great Barrier to separate the realms. The world was thrown into upheaval, and the Dark Current was born. It carved a cross-shaped swath across the ocean, swallowing countless cities in its wake. Humanity was decimated. Hundreds of years later, Daemons rule atop a hierarchical society. However, the time for resistance has come. The world is about to change yet again...
Crafted by Legendary Talent With writing by Yoshitaka Murayama, game design by Kyoji Koizumi, a vision realized by director Masataka Matsuura, and a stunning score delivered by acclaimed composer Masashi Hamauzu, players will experience the nostalgia delivered by these JRPG greats. With gorgeous world exploration, an intertwining story involving nine memorable characters, and strategic, turn-based gameplay mechanics, players won't want to miss this return to JRPG excellence.
Built on a sprawling world replete with numerous secrets to discover, players will need to establish and unite guilds throughout the four realms while battling the Daemons. Use the "Ignition" system, a part of the turn-based combat that allows for deep customization and nuanced gameplay, to reach an enhanced state and deliver devastating Final Strikes. In The Alliance Alive, players will need to keep their wits about them and think strategically to win each fight!
About ATLUS Atlus U.S.A., Inc. has become known across the industry as a mark of high-quality, deeply immersive, uniquely Japanese video game experiences. With award-winning titles that reach across a variety of genres and platforms, including the Shin Megami Tensei® and Persona® series of role-playing games, the ground-breaking action-adventure/puzzle game Catherine™, and the much-celebrated RPG Demon's Souls™, Atlus is committed to offering the highest standard in interactive entertainment experiences. www.atlus.com
In addition to video games available at retail stores, Nintendo also offers a variety of content that people can download directly to their systems. Nintendo adds new games weekly to Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch console, the Wii U console and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.
Nintendo eShop is a cash-based service that features a wide variety of content, including new and classic games, applications and demos. Users can add money to their account balances by using a credit card or purchasing a Nintendo eShop Card at a retail store and entering the code from the card. All funds from one card must be loaded in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch, Wii U or the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, but can be used in any Nintendo eShop if the systems are linked to a single Nintendo Account.
Customers in the U.S. and Canada ages 18 and older can also link a PayPal account to their Nintendo Account to purchase digital games and content for the Nintendo Switch system both on-device and from the Nintendo website. Once the accounts are linked, users may also use PayPal as a payment option when buying digital content for the Wii U or Nintendo 3DS family systems from the Nintendo website.
The Wii Shop Channel offers games and applications and uses Wii Points, which can be purchased via the Wii Shop Channel.
This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:
eShop on Nintendo Switch
Enter the Gungeon – The Enter the Gungeon game is a dungeon crawler that follows a band of misfits seeking to shoot, loot, dodge roll and table flip their way to personal absolution by reaching the legendary Gungeon’s ultimate treasure: the gun that can kill the past. (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
Yooka-Laylee – Explore huge, beautiful worlds, meet (and beat) an unforgettable cast of characters and horde a vault-load of shiny collectibles as buddy-duo Yooka (the green one) and Laylee (the wisecracking bat with the big nose). Embark on an epic adventure to thwart corporate creep Capital B and his devious scheme to absorb all the world’s books ... and convert them into pure profit! (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
Romancing SaGa 2 – Sit upon the throne of the Varennes Empire and control several generations of rulers in a valiant battle against the Seven Heroes. A dynamic freeform scenario system – a hallmark of the SaGa RPG series – enables you to take command of a variety of protagonists along the line of imperial succession and experience the history of a nation as it grows and changes based on your actions. The Romancing SaGa 2 game is available on Dec. 15. (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
Gorogoa - Gorogoa is an elegant evolution of the puzzle genre, told through a beautifully hand-drawn story designed and illustrated by Jason Roberts.
UNIQUELY IMAGINATIVE PUZZLES The gameplay of Gorogoa is wholly original, comprised of lavishly illustrated panels that players arrange and combine in imaginative ways to solve puzzles. Impeccably simple, yet satisfyingly complex.
GORGEOUSLY HAND-DRAWN GAMEPLAY Jason Roberts created thousands of meticulously detailed hand-drawn illustrations, encompassing the impressive scope of Gorogoa's personal narrative.
A NEW KIND OF STORYTELLING Gorogoa isn't just a game - it's a work of art, expressing itself through soulful, charming illustrations and distinguished puzzle mechanics. (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
One More Dungeon - One More Dungeon is a first person shooter roguelike with procedurally generated levels and pixel-art graphics.
Being a nameless adventure seeker, your job is to reach the final level deep within the dungeon and destroy the obelisks that are used by forces of Evil to invade the world.
Use a melee weapon, magic staffs, and antique artefacts, to burst way through the hordes of enemies inhabiting a few game areas.
Key features:
Fusion of old school FPS and Roguelike games.
Procedurally generated levels.
30+ types of enemies and 80+ items.
Parallel universe with manually created locations.
A Sanity level that can be reduced by using artefacts acquired in-game.
Customisable gameplay in the form of modifiers that can be tweaked prior to playing, to tailor make the gameplay to one of your choosing.
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
ACA NEOGEO The Last Blade - The time is the end of the Tokugawa period. Sparks fly from destined swords! This is where the masters of the blade fight!
"THE LAST BLADE" is a fighting game released by SNK in 1997, set in Japan’s Edo period with a roster of unique swordsmen to choose from.
Thematically the game is similar to the "SAMURAI SHODOWN" series, but also features a wealth of innovative systems to set it apart. One such system is the ability to choose between "Power" and "Speed" styles when selecting a character. The "Power" system focuses on high damage while the "Speed" system focuses more on intricate combos and speed. The game also features a unique "Hajiki" ability that allows players to deflect or repel attacks. The game also allows the player to cancel super attacks into Desperation Moves adding another strategic element to the game. Finally, the game features a wealth of flashy attacks thanks to the inclusion of Super Secret Skills and Super Desperation Moves.
The "ACA NEOGEO" series has faithfully reproduced many classic NEOGEO masterpieces.
Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores.
Please enjoy the masterpiece that built a generation for video games. (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
Special Pre-Purchase Pricing! Save by pre-purchasing Mutant Mudds Collection before December 14, 2017!
It’s the greatest collection of muddy games under one roof! Revisit the platforming fun of the award winning Mutant Mudds Deluxe and Mutant Mudds Super Challenge on your Nintendo Switch™. But wait, there’s more! A brand-new game has been added to the collection!! Fend off the rising mudds from below in the new explosive puzzler, Mudd Blocks.
1. MUTANT MUDDS DELUXE
Love pixels? Fond of platformers? Is there a special place in your heart for the 8-bit and 16-bit era? Want to have fun? Yes!? Well, you've come to the right place, my friend. Mutant Mudds Deluxe is a "12-bit" action platformer with 80 levels full of pixels and platforming fun!
Our hero, Max, may be just a 2D sprite, but he can leap into the third dimension by jetting between the background and the foreground playfields with his trusty jetpack in this unique dimensionally-woven experience.
Armed with a heavy-duty water cannon, Max has what he needs to vanquish his long-term nemesi: the Mutant Mudds. Max must blast and hover his way across the soiled landscape to seek out mysterious Water Sprites. Legend says collecting all of the mysterious Water Sprites will wash the filthy Mutant Mudds away for good!
2. MUTANT MUDDS SUPER CHALLENGE
Here comes a challenge! Mutant Mudds Super Challenge!! Over 40 levels filled with malicious mutant mudds. This adventure is designed for super players; featuring a host of new platforming challenges and unique boss fights that will test your skills.
Max receives special intel, revealing the location of the original meteor impact site and the fact that mutant mudds are still being spawned from it! Max sets out from a secret hideout in the jungle to locate the meteor and destroy it for good!
Run, jump, hover, and blast your way across five new vibrant worlds, presented with colorful neo-retro pixel art and sublime chiptune music. Defy the laws of the second dimension by leaping between foreground and background layers, dispensing muddy justice with your faithful water cannon. Utilize your trusty power-ups to traverse tricky obstacles and gain access to special secret levels.
3. MUDD BLOCKS
Max’s mudd-busting work is never done! A muddy horde of mutants is rising up from below… in block form!? Throw water bombs down to wash them away. You can even use the multicolored mudd blocks against themselves. Anything goes! Go solo and best your high score or team up with a friend for two player co-op or head-to-head versus fun. You can even try one of the other unique modes, such as Numbers and Rescue to put your block-busting skills to the test. (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
To save their world from an alien threat, two proud races must set aside their differences and come together... literally. Embers of Mirrim is an adventure-platformer featuring a mystical creature with the ability to split into light and dark embers, each independently controlled by the analog sticks. (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
Pinball FX3 - Pinball FX3 is the BIGGEST, most COMMUNITY focused pinball game ever created. Multiplayer matchups, user generated tournaments and league play create endless opportunity for pinball competition.
Not so hot with the flippers? Pinball FX3 features new single player modes that will help you become a better player!
All tables have received graphics updates including real-time lighting and shadow projection.
All tables feature challenging new game modes, table upgrades and power-ups, unlockable bonus items and more!
Zen Studios will continue to support Pinball FX3 with frequent content releases and new features!
Pinball FX3 is home to the most exciting pinball library, with tables based on the biggest brands in entertainment including Aliens™,Family Guy, TellTale's The Walking Dead, Portal® and more! (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
Stern Pinball Arcade - Stern Pinball Arcade is the most realistic and accurate pinball game ever created!
Stern Pinball Inc® has created many of the all-time greatest pinball tables. They are the most experienced and largest producer of real pinball machines in business today! Modern classics in this collection include:
Ghostbusters™ Premium
Star Trek™ Vengeance Premium
AC/DC® Premium
Mustang® Premium "Boss"
Harley-Davidson® / Third Edition
Last Action Hero™
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein™
Starship Troopers™
High Roller Casino™
Ripley's Believe it or Not!®
Phantom of the Opera™
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
Bleed - Shoot and dodge in style to become the Greatest Hero of All Time!
Wryn is a girl with a big arsenal and big dreams -- she wants to be the ultimate videogame hero! Help her take down the Greatest Heroes of All Time in an action-packed bid to claim the title for herself and show the world what a true hero looks like!
Bleed is an action-platformer focused on stylish, acrobatic dodging and fluid, challenging gameplay. There's no filler -- just you and your skills against seven levels of enemies, obstacles, breakneck set-pieces and inventive bosses!
Key Features:
Unique control scheme enabling crazy fast action
7 levels packed with multiple set-pieces and bosses
4 difficulty levels that remix enemy placement and boss patterns
2-player local co-op for all modes (requires at least two Joy-Cons)
3 unlockable characters with their own gameplay twists
Survive the entire game on one life in Arcade Mode
Select and battle up to three bosses at once in Challenge Mode.
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
Poly Bridge - Unleash your engineering creativity!
Poly Bridge, the hit indie bridge-building physics title with dozens of hours of gameplay.
"A must play for anyone interested in puzzle games." - TheGamingReview
105 Campaign Levels
Sandbox
22 Achievements
Hydraulic Pistons
Moving Drawbridges
Swings, Jumps, and Classic Bridges
Unleash your engineering creativity with an engaging and fresh bridge-building simulator with all the bells and whistles! Play the fully featured campaign with 100+ levels of challenging physics puzzles or make your own puzzles and bridge designs in the Sandbox.
Success begins by getting cars to their destinations by any means; build suspensions, ramps and jumps, double-deckers, moving drawbridges, and much more. Complete every level under budget and with a sturdy, unbreaking bridge, to become a Poly Bridge Master Engineer... and unlock the secret world. (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
Unravel the puzzles buried within the oppressive atmosphere of a dystopian dictatorship
Harness the power of a stolen designator tool to manipulate both man and machine
Befriend a lonely lost robot and earn its loyal companionship
Take your shot at overthrowing a Communist State inspired by real world events
After decades of toil, an old machinist plots his escape from the oppressive grasp of the Communist regime. Through hidden passages, shadow and grief, he struggles. Ingenuity, reflexes and deception are his tools. Along the road, he befriends the most unlikely creature, an abandoned little robot. Could they escape this bleak and deadly world, together? (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
Never Stop Sneakin - The Department of Sneakin' is the world's most elite stealth agency. Your mission: stop time-traveling master criminal Amadeus Guildenstern.
Can you believe it? That madman, Amadeus Guildenstern, just traveled through time and kidnapped all the U.S. Presidents!
Yes, all of them! Even the bad ones!
If you're going to fix history, you'll need the help of the world's most elite stealth operatives: The Department of Sneakin'.
Infiltrate the enemy base, avoid their patrols, and hack their systems to gain valuable intel. Build your Sneakin' HQ, and figure out how to stop Guildenstern's time-traveling scheme!
Classic tactical sneakin' action, rendered with only the finest polygons.
Unlock new characters, weapons, and perks to aid you in your mission.
Fight incredible bosses, including the evil Dr. Acula (probably a vampire) and Vice President Helicopter (who is a helicopter).
Dynamic infiltration system generates new layouts every mission. Never sneak through the same base twice!
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
Mecho Tales - An all-new adventure in the world of Mecho Wars! Run and shoot through chaotic platforming levels filled with spikes, bottomless pits and an army of deadly robots. Go it alone or team up with your friends in 4-player local multiplayer. Directed by Luc Bernard. (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
Hammerwatch - The highly acclaimed hack and slash action adventure Hammerwatch is finally here on Nintendo Switch!
Be prepared to kill hordes of enemies with varied looks and features through unique environments with traps, hidden secrets and lots of puzzles.
Master each of 7 different classes, including The Sorcerer, a new class coming first to consoles. Unlock and upgrade the unique abilities of each class as you progress through the game.
Play solo or co-op from bottom to top of Castle Hammerwatch in the beautiful fantasy pixel art environment. Then crawl around the desert in the Temple of the Sun Expansion or try to survive in the hero defense and survival modes.
Gather your friends and unleash your powers in a memorable couch-play session!
KEY FEATURES
7 different classes, with unique features and skills
Character development through unlocks and upgrades
2 campaigns (Castle Hammerwatch, Temple of the Sun)
2 extra modes (Hero defense, Survival)
Hard, medium and easy of course
Customize difficulty with several different modifiers
Local multiplayer co-op, for up to four players
COMING FIRST TO CONSOLES:
Brand new class: The Sorcerer
Tons of balance changes to classes
Improved character art
COMING SOON:
Online multiplayer
New Mods
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
Unholy Heights - I don't care what heroes! I have my life!
The amazing indie game "Unholy Heights" is coming to Nintendo Switch™!
"Unholy Heights" is a combination of Apartment Management Simulation and Tower Defense. As the devil, you have to collect rents, use them to improve the living environment, and beat all the human adventures with the power of tenants!
Lack of experience doesn't matter!
We've prepared a tutorial for all new landlords at the begining.
Rule your own apartment then Rule the World!
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
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Daniel was just an average guy. He was a great videogame player, a big fan of sci-fi movies, and a novice RPG player. In the midst of an RPG, he was teleported to a castle. At first, Daniel believed that he was having a massive hallucination. Eager to keep playing within the RPG to create his own adventure, he decides to go along for te ride until his delirium comes to an end.
Once inside the castle, Daniel is inhabited by a mysterious shadow. This dark spirit can communicate with Daniel, but not control him. The shadow has a simple goal: to escape from the prison of Daniel's body. There's a catch, though-- the dark spirit can only escape if Daniel perishes.
Struggling against enemies in the castle, with the dark spirit attempting to murder him at every turn. Daniel finally discovers his goal: to kill Harnakon, the master of the castle, and free the Pure-Spirits who are trapped within. While the stage seems set for a typical role-playing adventure, Daniel will soon discover that everything is not what it seems... (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available Dec. 15
Hiragana Pixel Party - A rhythm-action platforming Japanese-learning chiptune adventure!
A chiptune rhythm-action game that also teaches you something!
Learn to read Japanese Hiragana and Katakana characters in a fun chiptune adventure! Not just for people who want to learn Japanese, this is a game anyone can enjoy.
Progress through 16 different worlds remembering patterns and repeating them in time to an all-original chip music soundtrack! Learn how to recognize the shapes and sounds of each symbol in the Hiragana and Katakana syllabaries. Learn them all and be able to easily read and pronounce Japanese words!
Features:
16 different worlds and themes.
208 characters.
192 missions for each syllabary.
5 gameplay types that challenge you in different ways.
All-original score.
Hiragana Pixel Party does not teach words or phrases, but teaches how to recognize characters and read them out as words. (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available Dec. 16
Crawl - The dungeon crawler where your friends control the monsters!
Crawl is a fast-paced arcade dungeon crawler for one to four players. Battle through randomly generated dungeons full of cruel traps and horrid beasts- all controlled by your friends! If one of them kills you they take your place and it's their turn to crawl. It's a race to gain enough XP and loot to face them all as they possess the flailing limbs of the hulking final boss!
A NEW SPIN ON DUNGEON CRAWLING
Every trap and monster can be controlled by your real-life buddies!
Play solo or with up to 4 in local-multiplayer.
Vicious single player AI, challenges to master, and items to unlock.
TURBO CHARGED ROLE PLAYING
Level up, increase your stats and amass powerful weapons in each 30 minute game.
Evolve your monsters from mere vermin into mighty demons and undead warriors.
EVERY BATTLE IS UNIQUE
Explore randomly generated dungeons.
Discover a huge variety of weapons, spells and items.
Master over 60 playable monsters!
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available Dec. 19
Rose is a human and a half dragon. One day, she wanders into the world called "Tree of time" with a fairy instead of a parent.
The treasure falls asleep deep under the dungeon in the world. So, they try the dungeon to return to the their home with the power of treasure!
This is a wonderful rogue-like game. If she dies in adventure, she loses all items and the level is reset. And because the dungeon transforms with every play through, the quest will never be the same. Your courage and growth will be the power to clear the dungeon!
Features:
This game play is turn-based, and both Rose and enemies take turns performing actions. You can think about what to do next over time.
The "Fang" system: Rose can wear fangs of monsters and gain that ability. There are more than 200 kinds of monsters. You can adventure by combining the capabilities of your favorite monsters.
The "Brave" system: Rose powers up by fighting in 8 surrounding squares without obstacles. This overturns the theory of the rogue-like game
This game also has the function of Ranking, Item warehouse, Monster's gallery, Achievement, Mini puzzle, and Dungeon for advanced players.
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available Dec. 19
Brawlout - A new challenger has appeared in the platform fighter arena! Brawlout is the party fighting game, designed for couch play, online matches and competitive tournaments.
Brawlout packs a punch with couch and online play modes, blending platform fighter mechanics and traditional fighting game play into a stylish and fluid battle royale.
Rather than slow-paced defensive battles, Brawlout goes all-out with the lightning-fast aerobatics which platform fighters are famous for.
Striking the balance between the growing competitive scene and the genre’s party game roots, Brawlout hopes to cater to the veteran platform fighter, the casual fan and the newcomer looking to make their mark.
Each character in Brawlout has their own unique playstyle, catering to specific character archetypes seen in other fighters. Whether you’re a die-hard grappler or a rushdown fiend, there is a fighter for you in Brawlout.
There are currently six original characters and two popular indie characters to choose from that allow for varied play styles. As well as cosmetic skins, each original Brawlout character has three Variants; alt versions of the character with different stats, outfits and even new moves. With these Variants, Brawlout’s cast numbers 18 individual fighters. Find the fighter and Variant that’s right for you and tear it up on the battlefield.
Combined with familiar movement techniques like wavedashing and airdodging, Brawlout adds some extra mechanics seen in other fighting games. The Rage Meter builds up as you both deal and take damage, allowing you either break combos with the Rage Burst or unleash hell with the Rage Mode. The Rage Burst pushes opponents back, breaking their combos and allowing players to create some breathing room at the cost of half their Rage Meter. If the meter fills, you can activate the Rage Mode, increasing the knockback you deal while reducing the amount you take.
As for modes, Brawlout has all you’d expect from a normal platform fighter and then some. Up to four players can compete in either timed, stock or team battles:
All on the same device
Each with their own device, without any internet connection, playing nearby
Online either with friends or other Brawlout players
AI opponents are also available if you want to practice your team combos with a friend, or if you need to fill out a free for all. Train with Advanced Tutorials or go in for yourself in challenging Arcade Towers.
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available Dec. 19
Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS
BLOK DROP CHAOS - In BLOK DROP CHAOS you must act quick to catch the fallen blocks. Collect the correct number of blocks and advance to the next level. Endless fun for everyone! (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild: Four Champions
Remember that Nintendo Switch, Wii U, Wii, Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS XL, New Nintendo 2DS XL and Nintendo 2DS feature parental controls that let adults manage some of the content their children can access. Nintendo 3DS players who register a Nintendo Network ID gain access to free-to-start games and free game demos from Nintendo eShop, and also get the latest news and information direct from Nintendo. For more information about this and other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/switch, http://www.nintendo.com/wiiuor http://www.nintendo.com/3ds.
When it launched in Japan 17 years ago, Pokémon Crystalintroduced many new and exciting elements to the beloved Pokémon franchise. The game, an expanded version of the popular Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver games, was the first in the Pokémon franchise to allow players to choose between a boy or girl playable character, as well as being the first game to introduce animations during Pokémon battles.
Now this groundbreaking game is coming to Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo 3DS family of systems on Jan. 26 for only $9.99.*
On the day it launches, Pokémon Crystal will also be compatible with Pokémon Bank, a paid service that lets players bring select Pokémon from classic core games to the newest core games in the series. With the addition of Pokémon Crystal to this service, it is now possible for players to bring Pokémon from all 29 core games in the series to Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon.
In this version of Pokémon Crystal, players will also have the chance to encounter the mythical Pokémon Celebi in an event after completing the game. In the original Pokémon Crystal game, Celebi could only be obtained by using a special accessory.
As with the Nintendo eShop editions of Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver, Pokémon Crystal will take advantage of the wireless communication capabilities of the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, allowing players to enjoy Link Trades and Link Battles with each other. With the Time Capsule feature, players can even trade and battle Pokémon from Pokémon Red, Pokémon Blue and Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition, which are all also available in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS.
Fans also have the option to play Pokémon Crystal on a New Nintendo 2DS XL system that resembles an iconic Poké Ball. The Poké Ball Edition New Nintendo 2DS XL system can be purchased in stores at a suggested retail price of $159.99. (The Pokémon Crystal game and Poké Ball Edition New Nintendo 2DS XL system are sold separately.)
Learn More about the Gruff Barbarosa, Loyal Ignace, and Inquisitive Vivian in the New Trailer!
IRVINE, Calif. -- Dec. 13, 2017 -- One thousand years ago, Humanity was subjugated by Daemons, but on March 27, 2018, you will have the chance to save the world and resist the Hierarchy in The Alliance Alive!
In the mean time, prepare yourself by learning more about the world of The Alliance Alive in our newly launched website. The updated website features the following:
Get an introduction into the story of The Alliance Alive
Meet the diverse characters from both the Human and Daemon race
Get educated on the battle system and the assortment of weapons
Explore the five different realms in the game
See the variety of unique vehicles including the Ornithopter and the Brionac
We've already introduced some of the human characters in our previous trailer, but let's talk about some of the more colorful members of the group. And by colorful, we mean Daemonic. Yes, you read that correctly; there are good Daemons that want to join the fight to help free Humanity!
First up, we have the mighty, no-nonsense, Beastfolk Barbarosa. Although he was once used as an instrument of war by the Daemons to enslave humanity, he is now a key member of the Night Ravens resistance group. His skills with an axe and loyalty to his friends are valuable assets in the battles to come. Up next, we have the dynamic duo of Vivian and Ignace. Vivian is a fox-like Daemon from another world who wishes to learn more about the curious creatures known as humans. She's a compassionate being that harbors no ill-will towards other species, but don't let her bubbly and friendly disposition fool you. Vivian is an extremely powerful sorceress who won't hesitate to use her powers for good. Finally, we have Vivian's servant, Ignace. Even though he's extremely pompous towards non-Daemons and clashes with some members of the party, his loyalty to Vivian is unwavering. Plus, he's pretty good in a scrap, so never count him out!
Check out the Daemonic trio in action in the new trailer below!
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From The Legend of Legacy developer FURYU Corporation and launching March 27, 2018 The Alliance Alive can be pre-ordered now for $39.99. The game will come out physically and digitally in the Americas.
About The Alliance Alive
One thousand years ago, Daemons invaded the world of Humans They subjugated Humanity and created the Great Barrier to separate the realms. The world was thrown into upheaval, and the Dark Current was born. It carved a cross-shaped swath across the ocean, swallowing countless cities in its wake. Humanity was decimated. Hundreds of years later, Daemons rule atop a hierarchical society. However, the time for resistance has come. The world is about to change yet again...
Crafted by Legendary Talent With writing by Yoshitaka Murayama, game design by Kyoji Koizumi, a vision realized by director Masataka Matsuura, and a stunning score delivered by acclaimed composer Masashi Hamauzu, players will experience the nostalgia delivered by these JRPG greats. With gorgeous world exploration, an intertwining story involving nine memorable characters, and strategic, turn-based gameplay mechanics, players won't want to miss this return to JRPG excellence.
Built on a sprawling world replete with numerous secrets to discover, players will need to establish and unite guilds throughout the four realms while battling the Daemons. Use the "Ignition" system, a part of the turn-based combat that allows for deep customization and nuanced gameplay, to reach an enhanced state and deliver devastating Final Strikes. In The Alliance Alive, players will need to keep their wits about them and think strategically to win each fight!
About ATLUS Atlus U.S.A., Inc. has become known across the industry as a mark of high-quality, deeply immersive, uniquely Japanese video game experiences. With award-winning titles that reach across a variety of genres and platforms, including the Shin Megami Tensei® and Persona® series of role-playing games, the ground-breaking action-adventure/puzzle game Catherine™, and the much-celebrated RPG Demon's Souls™, Atlus is committed to offering the highest standard in interactive entertainment experiences. www.atlus.com
Nintendo’s Video Game System Passes Major Milestone in Just Nine Months
REDMOND, Wash., Dec. 12, 2017 – Despite launching in March, a month not usually reserved for home console launches, and with the busy holiday shopping season still in full swing, the Nintendo Switch system has already sold 10 million units to consumers around the world, according to Nintendo’s internal sales figures.
Nintendo Switch is a home console that can be played on a TV, and also taken instantly on the go – it lets people play their favorite games anytime, anywhere and with anyone. And since every Nintendo Switch system comes bundled with two Joy-Con controllers, players can easily share the fun of compatible multiplayer games with friends and family* right out of the box.
The robust and diverse library on Nintendo Switch features two of the most acclaimed video games of all time in Super Mario Odyssey and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. At The Game Awards last week in Los Angeles, Super Mario Odyssey won the award for Best Family Game. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was honored with the awards for Game of the Year, Best Action/Adventure Game and Best Game Direction.
“As you can see in people’s living rooms, on a plane or riding the subway, fans all over the world can enjoy playing Nintendo Switch wherever they go,” said Nintendo of America President and COO Reggie Fils-Aime. “The response from fans has been great, and we’re doing our very best to satisfy demand during the holiday shopping season.”
Nintendo Switch is available at a suggested retail price of $299.99. For more information about Nintendo Switch, visit https://www.nintendo.com/switch/.
Remember that Nintendo Switch features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/switch/.
*Additional games, systems and accessories may be required for multiplayer mode and are sold separately. **Nintendo Account is required. Online services and features, including online gameplay, are free until the paid Nintendo Switch Online Service launches in 2018.
About Nintendo: The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Nintendo Switch™ system and the Nintendo 3DS™ family of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System™, Nintendo has sold more than 4.5 billion video games and more than 710 million hardware units globally, including Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, as well as the Game Boy™, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS™ family of systems, Super NES™, Nintendo 64™, Nintendo GameCube™, Wii™ and Wii U™ systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names, such as Mario, Donkey Kong, Metroid, Zelda and Pokémon. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Americas. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at http://www.nintendo.com.
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