Sonic’s original backstory involved being a fighter pilot, why he’s blue, cut dance animations
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
GDC was packed with panels today, including a session dedicated to Sonic the Hedgehog. Game designer Hirokazu Yasuhara and character designer Naoto Oshima presented a post-mortem of the classic title’s creation.
One of the most interesting pieces of information shared during the panel was that the backstory involved a fighter pilot with Sonic painted on the nose of his plane. Yasuhara and Oshima even presented a massive original design document with an extensive story in Japanese.
More: SEGA, Sonic the Hedgehog
Super Mario Odyssey – new Hint Art #2
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Switch | 0 comments
Last week, Nintendo started sharing new Hint Art for Super Mario Odyssey through social media. While they don’t give any Power Moons, there is a little something for those who choose to find them.
Nintendo has now posted the second online hint art for Super Mario Odyssey, attached above. Can you find its location?
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Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition character trailer #5
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Koei Tecmo has uploaded the fifth (and what should be final) character trailer for Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition. You can view it below.
Nintendo Labo Toy-Con Garage trailer #2
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Nintendo is back with a second trailer for the Toy-Con Garage feature in Nintendo Labo. Check out the video below.
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Hyrule Warriors Wii U vs. Switch comparison video
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
Now that Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition has come out in Japan, we’re able to see how the new Switch version compares to the Wii U original. View a video stacking both releases up against each other below.
Thanks to Fredy R for the tip.
Super Blackjack Battle II Turbo, The Inner World, Toby: The Secret Mine, Super Treasure Arena footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Gameplay footage from GDC continues to emerge. We’ve posted videos for Super Blackjack Battle II Turbo, The Inner World, Toby: The Secret Mine, and Super Treasure Arena below.
ACA NeoGeo World Heroes 2 Jet footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
On the eShop this week, Switch is getting its latest NeoGeo game: World Heroes 2 Jet. Have a look at some footage below.
More: Arcade Archives, Hamster
Runbow Switch footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Ahead of its release next month, new footage has emerged showing Runbow on Switch. You’ll find a few minutes of gameplay below.
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Windscape footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Nintendo World Report has shared new footage of Windscape out of GDC. Take a look at the video below.
More: Headup Games, Magic Sandbox, Windscape
Video: A look at Splatoon’s tofu prototype
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
Splatoon producer Hisashi Nogami delved into the development of the Wii U game as well as its sequel during his GDC session earlier today. At the panel, a brief clip was actually shown of the tofu prototype that was first mentioned a few years ago during the Iwata Asks interview.
It’s not the best quality, but someone did manage to take a video of the prototype from GDC. You can watch it below.
Much more was shared at the GDC panel earlier today. We have recaps here and here.









