Metroid Prime Trilogy largely done by four Retro staffers, half of the work was for scan log changes
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During the Kiwi Talkz podcast, Metroid Prime senior game designer Mike Wikan touched on Metroid Prime Trilogy, including the insane amount of work that went into the scan logs.
Wikan started out by revealing that it was just a team of four “doing the entire trilogy recompile.” While the controls were adjusted, there were other changes as well – including modifications for the “notoriously difficult” Spider Ball and Boost Ball Guardian bosses. Co-producer Kensuke Tanabe actually led to these battles being tougher than Retro wanted them to be “in the last three days before we went gold.” For Metroid Prime Trilogy, Wikan was able to go back and adjust the difficulty.
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Nintendo put an end to crunch at Retro Studios after Metroid Prime 1
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In a new episode of the Kiwi Talkz podcast, former Retro Studios developer Mike Wikan spoke about early crunch at the company, which Nintendo put an end to.
Wikan said that Retro Studios experienced significant crunch during the development of Metroid Prime 1. He even spoke about a instances in which he “was there 48 hours straight with one hour of sleep, and then a couple of 36-hour days.” But despite what may have been previously reported about Metroid Prime 2, there wasn’t much crunch on the game after Nintendo came in and put Michael Kelbaugh – who is currently the president and CEO of Retro – in the main leadership role.
Below is Wikan’s full words:
Marvel’s Midnight Suns gameplay showcase highlights Hunter, Wolverine, Sabretooth
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2K and Firaxis are giving fans a closer look at the Hunter, Wolverine, and Sabretooth in Marvel’s Midnight Suns today.
The three characters were highlighted in a lengthy gameplay showcase. In it, the Hunter and Wolverine team up against Sabretooth. Aside from showing how gameplay works, it also shows off some of the cinematics.
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Toy Soldiers HD seeing another delay, new gameplay preview
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Accelerate Games is moving back the release date of Toy Soldiers HD by a few weeks as the title sees another delay. Rather than September 9, the Switch title is now expected on September 30.
Accelerate says the studio “decided we needed a little more time to fine tune.” It will submit for certification as soon as “performance across all platforms meets our expectations”.
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My Singing Monsters Playground release date and gameplay trailer
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Developer Big Blue Bubble shared more on My Singing Monsters Playground today, including the final release date. Although it was previously announced for November, we’ve received confirmation of a November 9 launch. You’ll be able to pick it up on Switch.
My Singing Monsters Playground has players taking on the role of their favorite Monsters and facing off in a tournament. The game takes place across various locations from the franchise and it’ll be possible to explore in a 3D world. Mammott, Furcorn, Pom Pom, Entbrat, Pango, Congle, and Kayna are the playable characters, and each one has three unlockable costumes that players can use in-game. The game modes, which can be played with friends or alone, include Party Tournament, Single Player Gauntlet, and Free Play. There’s a mix of 2v2 games and over 20 games to experience.
Big Blue Bubble has also shared a gameplay trailer for My Singing Monsters Playground alongside today’s release date news. We’ve included the video below.
Aeterna Noctis gets new trailer
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Developer Aeternum Game Studios is back with a new trailer for Aeterna Noctis, its 2D hand-drawn action platformer. The Metroidvania title is currently in the works for Switch.
Here’s an overview of the game:
Haiku the Robot gets new trailer
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A year has passed since we last heard about Haiku the Robot, Mister Morris Games’ “exploration and adventure game where you play as a small robot tasked with saving the world.” The project has now reappeared with a brand new trailer.
Here’s some information about the game:
Sonic Colors: Ultimate launch trailer
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While the Digital Deluxe version has been live for a few days, Sonic Colors: Ultimate officially launches on Switch today. A new trailer has come in to promote the news.
Here’s an overview of the game:
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Jack Axe scheduled for October, new trailer
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Publisher Neon Doctrine and developer Keybol Games have nailed down a release date for Jack Axe, their new open world platforming adventure inspired by Filipino and Norse mythology. The game launches on October 27.
Here’s some additional information:
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Pokemon Sword and Shield detail Dada Zarude and Shiny Celebi distribution
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Tying in with the Pokemon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle, a special distribution will be held for Dada Zarude and Shiny Celebi in Pokemon Sword and Shield. Both are featured in the new film.
For those in North America, you’ll need to sign up for Pokemon Trainer Club email notifications. If you register by September 25, you’ll be eligible. The distribution code will be sent on October 7.
