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Miyamoto: “very likely” he’ll return to unrealized GCN-GBA link ideas with Wii U

December 15th, 2012 Posted in GBA, GameCube, News, Podcast Stories, Posted by Valay, Wii U

In an interview with GamesMaster this month, Shigeru Miyamoto said that it’s “very likely” he’ll return to ideas that weren’t realized with the GameCube – Game Boy Advance link system.

Nintendo originally revealed the functionality at E3 2002. It allowed players to unlock modes, extras, and other content. One of the first games announced to support the functionality was Pac-Man Versus. Miyamoto noted that it was “a really interesting game”, but “it was rather hard for everyone to own four GBAs at the same time.”

Miyamoto told GamesMaster:

“I think it is very likely. I cannot tell specifically what ideas I used to have at the time which might be realized this time around. But as you might recall, at one of the E3 shows several years ago we showcased a game of Pac-Man Versus, which was a really interesting game. Unfortunately however it was rather hard for everyone to own four GBAs at the same time.

“But at that time still it was not very easy or accepted. [Now, with Wii U], it’s not just creators outside the company are finding fascinating possibilities to be able to realize a game dream come true.”

Thanks to joclo for the tip.




  1. 2 Responses to “Miyamoto: “very likely” he’ll return to unrealized GCN-GBA link ideas with Wii U”

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    By Guymelef on Dec 16, 2012

    if i remember correctly the same concept was used for Nintendoland’s Luigi’s Mansion and Mario Chase.

    of course Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate will feature cross-play with 3DS.

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    By thomas on Dec 16, 2012

    Pacman Vs U confirmed.

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