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Devil's Third Has Apparently Made Big Improvements Since E3 Build

Itagaki, the producer of Devil's Third, gave an answer to how and why Nintendo has become a publisher for his game and hinting at big advancements in Devil's Third especially graphic and animation wise.

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mikel10154171d ago

"we’ve made major improvements in every area, from graphics to animations to playability." I'm glad they're improving these aspects, the gameplay looked great but it was a little rough, so it's good they're focusing on the weaker things to make a better experience

Kevlar0094171d ago

It went through 3 engines as well, and probably got made within the year and was rushed to get it into E3.

-Foxtrot4171d ago

As it should be...you know like what ALL games do

-Foxtrot4171d ago

Hey...some slip though but it's pretty much the norm to continue to improve your game after something like E3.

Loadedklip4170d ago

Then it's not "ALL" which was emphasized in Fox's post.

Metallox4171d ago

I don't think upgrades are very common in video games. They usually finish to look the same to their reveals, teasers or whatever.

Unless, of course, the developer shows beta footage.

Concertoine4171d ago (Edited 4171d ago )

Usually if you compare them side by side you can see a lot of difference.

Like TW101 for example looks a million times better compared to its announcement trailer.

This game looked rough but most of us thought it was out this year, knowing it has another year in development gives some perspective.

bouzebbal4171d ago

actually lots of games dont make it to be improved after e3 showing.
lots are being shown on pc with max settings or prototypes (Ryse, Watch Dogs...)

VenturaDres4171d ago

I've been seeing this more often lately with nintendo directs. Remember the first time we saw hyrule warriors, or the star fox teaser. I think they pulled whatever looked good enough to let the fan base know they had games in the pipeline during some of those months.

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bacrec14171d ago

No one is talking about the multiplayer. That is going to surprise folks.

Locknuts4171d ago

Hope so. A Japanese online shooter....could be interesting.

Metallox4171d ago

Looks very messy, but in the good way. I mean, you can customize your soldier with exotic hats and more. I also have seen some gifs showing colored chickens and watermelons in the multiplayer, just a few signals of its craziness.

Seems fun, looking forward to the title mainly because of the online modes.

I'm really glad that they're trying to make the game more appealing. It may not have the most modern graphics but good aesthetics can make a favor to it.

Kevlar0094171d ago

TeamFortress2 and Timesplitters are "messy shooters" that pull it off, since the whole game world is designed to be laughable and zany.

EZMickey4170d ago

Team Fortress 2 actually has a very strict design aesthetic, but you know what, I understand exactly what both of you are talking about regardless.

I really want this game to be good, any polish it gets will be appreciated by me.

Yui_Suzumiya4171d ago

I was talking to Itagaki the other day about this. Very excited indeed.

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Nintendo Switch 2 Has Sold 17.37 Million Units as Revenue and Profits Soar

Nintendo has announced its financial results for the first 9 months of the fiscal year, new official sales figures for the Nintendo Switch 2, and more.

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repsahj15d ago (Edited 15d ago )

17M+ units in 6 months! Others on this site are insisting on only 10M units. XD

And as for Switch 1 total sales, it will only take a few months for it to surpass the 160M of PS2.

repsahj15d ago

Will Sony magically be able to dig up PS2s again to increase the 160M number when the Switch is about to surpass it? hahaha.

They already did this in 2024 because Switch 1 is getting close to 155m. They might do it again because Switch is getting close to 160M.

Dexterio15d ago (Edited 15d ago )

"And as for Switch 1 total sales, it will only take a few months for it to surpass the 160M of PS2."
Few months lol. Maybe in a few years, and if it happens, that would be a big indication that the Switch 2 is not as successful as some here wanted us to believe; people still buy the OG Switch because there is nothing exciting on the Switch 2 and it's cheaper lol.

Rage7715d ago

Too bad it took over 12 years for PS2 to reach that number (before Jim Ryan made took some more out of his ass) Does that mean people were buying PS2s becasue it was cheaper and nothing good on PS3 and almost PS4? Nice try. 🤣🤣🤣

Sgt_Slaughter15d ago

The Switch 2 is outselling the Switch 1 when compared to their first years. You can swing this anyway you want, but that doesn't change reality and sales figures.

By your own logic, every single console has released to lackluster success because people kept buying the console before it. Sony even combined PS2 and PS3 sales at one point to help negate the lackluster start of the PS3.

badz14915d ago

@Rage77

people were buying PS2s because it was cheaper and nothing good on PS3. remember that the PS3 was released in 2006, God of War 2 was released in 2007.

Destiny108015d ago

it was at 10 million when i googled it a week ago, these are fresh numbers

17 million in 6 months is crazy

repsahj15d ago

I think that number is until October only. And during the holidays, Switch 2 sold 7m+.

salis84415d ago

June 5 to December 31 is essentially seven months.

From the chart in the actual presentation.

"Cumulative global sell-through as of the 4th week of December 2025 15 million units."

"Sales Status of Hardware and Software (Sell-In) 17.37 million units."

15m Sold = sell-through

17.37m Shipped = sell-in

andy8515d ago

Itll probably get there. But at currently pace it's like a year and a half. And thats without that number declining as people get switch 2s instead

repsahj15d ago

Maybe they still can. They need to put extra effort into promotions again and release bundled promos like with
2-3 games and 1yr Nintendo online subs.

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Profchaos15d ago (Edited 15d ago )

There's a lot of people who want the switch to fail for some weird reason

They took Christmas sales as a indication that the system was a flip and proceeded to celebrate prematurely

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Dexterio15d ago (Edited 15d ago )

I still believe the Switch 2 is not gonna be as successful as the OG Switch. We'll see ;)

darthv7215d ago

Well... it can't be the new wiiu if it already passed it and is on track to keep selling over the next several years. It took WiiU 4 years to even get close to 14m. SW2 passed it in 6 months.

Sgt_Slaughter15d ago (Edited 15d ago )

The PS5 is showing to not reach the PS4, so you should worry about that instead.

hiawa2315d ago

That is pretty amazing. I love what Nintendo did with the Switch 2 as they fixed every issue I had with the original and it seems devs agree given the amount of 3rd party support it is receiving.

repsahj15d ago

I agree! That was their previous criticism of the Switch 1, now Nintendo has responded with the Switch 2. They still can't beat the games on console versions but the gap is massive compared to Switch 1 and ps4. For me, the end result that you see with your eyes while playing is what's important, not that you have to dissect the game and zoom in 200% to see the difference.

Levii_9215d ago

Most disappointing console i've ever bought. I regret buying it right away.

Sgt_Slaughter15d ago (Edited 15d ago )

It's a better Switch with much better graphics, third-party support, and fully backwards compatible. You knew what it would be before purchasing.

Besides, surely you were more disappointed by the PS3's launch or the Vita given how rough theirs were in comparison.

Neonridr14d ago

how is it more disappointing than the original Switch? It's an improvement in every way when you directly compare.

Sgt_Slaughter15d ago

All those clickbait YouTubers and Twitter users are going to be working overtime to try and swing this as a bad thing, when it continues to defy expectations and break records.

The Switch 2 has now outsold the Steam Deck nearly 3x over and is outselling the OG Switch by nearly 5,000,000 with half a year of sales to go for its first year.

repsahj15d ago

LOL! Specially Nintendeen. XD

MayorPauline15d ago

Apparently he was begrudgingly saying he was wrong. I'll take reddits word for it though. He ain't getting any traffic from me. I dont need him or any one like him stinking up my feed. You let in one grifter and the algotherim decides to flood you with them. 😆

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Nintendo Faces Fresh Labor Complaints Three Years After Union-Busting Settlement

Nintendo of America is once again facing labor complaints from one or more of its workers. Game File reports that new charges accuse the Switch 2 manufacturer of violating sections of the National Labor Relations Act dealing with worker organizing and related union activities. These come just a few years after the company settled a previous labor charge with a former tester for $26,000.

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Nintendo Will Acquire Bandai Namco Studios Singapore, Which Worked on Splatoon 3

Today, Nintendo announced with a press release that it has entered into an agreement with Bandai Namco Studios to acquire Bandai Namco Studios Singapore.

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TheCaptainKuchiki83d ago

I got scared before reading the entire headline

Miraak82 83d ago

Ya scary , seems more like a talent acquisition more then anything , nothing IP related

repsahj83d ago

Great news! It's good to hear that they want to maintain the quality of the games on the Switch 2.

TheColbertinator83d ago

Makes sense to pick up developers with previous Nintendo focused history.

Gamersunite88082d ago

Good. I think they'll help with Splatoon 4 and some Pokemon games.