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Friday19th Aug 2022
News Nintendo's Next Free Game Trials Are Now Available For Switch Online Members
Play until next week
If you're looking for something new to play and happen to be a Switch Online subscriber, you should now be able to download the next free game trial. The game on offer will depend on your region. In North America, it's the Bandai Namco fighter Pokkén Tournament DX and over in Europe, it's Ys VIII: Lamrimosa of Dana. Both...
Tuesday9th Mar 2021
News Nihon Falcom Is Celebrating Its 40th Anniversary With A Special Broadcast
Take a look back at its early efforts with Ys and The Legend of Heroes
Not every anniversary is always cause for celebration with companies. Nintendo was noticeably quiet during Legend of Zelda's 35th recently, but Nihon Falcom is doing things differently. A special 40th anniversary broa
Tuesday16th Jul 2019
News Nihon Falcom Lacks The Ability To Release More Games On Switch, Says President
"We don't have the knowhow to really develop for Switch"
Nihon Falcom has a tremendous history of quality RPGs such as the Ys and The Legend of Heroes series, but only one game - the excellent Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana - has been released for Switch. The Legend of Heroes spin-off Trails of Cold Steel III and Ys IX are not currently planned for...
Thursday26th Jul 2018
Long-time misconceptions
During a recent interview with DenFamiNicoGamer, the president of Nihom Falcom - Toshihiro Kondo - revealed how the company has dealt with “online flaming” for many years due to the misconception the Japanese developer did not like Nintendo. Even prior to the release of Ys VIII on the Nintendo Switch, the president...
Thursday28th Jun 2018
Nintendo Download 28th June (Europe)
Here are all the shiny new things arriving on the EU eShops
The Nintendo Download for Europe update has gone live, bringing with it all manner of new games, DLC, demos, themes and more to the various eShops in your region. So have a read and see what takes your fancy. And while you're here, why not drop a vote in the poll, and a comment down below...
Nintendo Download 28th June (North America)
Every new bit of content hitting the NA eShops
The Nintendo Download update has gone live, bringing with it plenty of new additions to the eShops. From tiny indies to full-blown triple-A releases, there's bound to be something to tickle your fancy. As always, be sure to drop a vote in the poll and a comment below with your favourite new additions to...
Friday22nd Jun 2018
News NIS America Outlines The Patch Plans For Ys VIII
Japanese voice tracks incoming!
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana will be out in just a few days, bringing the series’ fun, action RPG gameplay to many Nintendo fans for the first time. Indeed, we absolutely loved the game for our review, though there were a few noticeable bumps that hindered the gameplay experience a bit, with things like text issues...
Thursday21st Jun 2018
Nintendo Download 21st June (North America)
Here are all the new games arriving on the NA eShops
The latest update to the Nintendo eShops in North America is here, and it's brought all manner of new and exciting games to your digital doorstop. Whether its a LEGO-themed blockbuster or a new addition to your growing HAMSTER collection, there's bound to be something to tickle your fancy. Be sure...
Wednesday25th Apr 2018
Video Meet Adol Christin, The Hero Of Ys VIII: Lacrimosa Of Dana
The Switch port is due 29th June
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa Of Dana is only a couple of months away from its long-awaited debut on Nintendo Switch (and when we say 'long' we mean it, since it's been out on PS Vita in Japan for almost two years), so to celebrate, NIS America has released a brand new trailer. This one is all about red-headed man of the hour...
Thursday19th Apr 2018
News Adol's Classic Silver Armour Is Included In Ys VIII: Lacrimosa Of DANA On Switch
It pays to play the Nintendo way
Whether you’ve been a Ys fan from the start, or you’re just getting into this beloved action RPG series, players will appreciate the ability to obtain Adol’s iconic Silver Armour costume from day one in the Switch version of Ys VIII: Lacrimosa Of DANA – no download necessary. Earlier this month,...
Thursday22nd Mar 2018
News Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana Secures Late June Release Date On Switch
Revealed in a new character trailer
NIS America has revealed that Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana will be arriving on Switch on 26th June in North America, and 29th June in Europe. The JRPG series is returning with a brand new adventure for the first time in 8 years. Adol awakens shipwrecked and stranded on a cursed island where he, and the other...
Thursday11th Jan 2018
News Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana Brings An Epic Quest To Switch This Summer
And an unpronounceable title, to boot
Ys is one of the longest-running JRPG franchises around and has enjoyed a series of sequels in recent times. If you're a long-time fan of the series then you'll be pleased to learn that Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana has just been confirmed for a summer release on Switch. Hero Adol finds himself...
