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RPGs like Dragon Quest 11 and Nier: Automata are heavily outsourced, Square Enix producer says, with surprisingly few…Square Enix producer Yosuke Saito revealed that popular RPG series like Dragon Quest and Nier heavily rely on outsourced developers, with neither being made entirely in-house. For example, Dragon Quest 11 saw between a third and a half of its development handled internally, while Nier: Automata was developed by PlatinumGames. This trend is expected to continue with future titles like Dragon Quest 12.
Final Fantasy? GTA? Nope, It's Pokemon Bugging Out on S... | TAGSeveral gaming news items are covered, including a bug in Pokemon Champions on the Nintendo Switch that requires undocking the system for proper resolution, the anime movie ChaO's unique take on The Little Mermaid, and Framework's concerns about the future of personal computing. Other topics include Marathon's high development budget, the possibility of Link speaking in the Legend of Zelda movie, and discussions around Grand Theft Auto 6's potential delay and pricing. Additionally, Amazon is ending support for older Kindles, a guide for Pokemon Champions' Pokédex is available, and reviews for the Epomaker HE68 Lite keyboard and Final Fantasy 14's upcoming expansion hints are discussed. Finally, Rhythm Heaven Groove has a confirmed summer release date, and Rust 2 is confirmed to not be in development.
Pokemon Champions Bug On Switch 2 Demands You Briefly Undock The SystemA peculiar bug is affecting Pokemon Champions on the Switch 2, causing its resolution to be halved in TV mode. The current workaround involves briefly undocking and re-docking the console to restore proper 4K visuals. While the cause is unclear, the Unity game engine used by developer ILCA is suspected.
Pokemon Champions is off to a rough start – here’s whyPokemon Champions has launched with significant performance issues and a lack of content, disappointing fans despite some quality-of-life improvements. The game suffers from choppy frame rates, clunky menus, a limited roster, and restrictive gameplay options, raising concerns about its future and monetization model.