Former Nintendo designer on the creation of Game & Watch, Game Boy, DS
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, General Nintendo, News | 4 Comments
This month’s issue of Retro Gamer features an interview with Satoru Okada, a former designer at Nintendo. Okada worked at the company for about 40 years, and was directly involved with the creation of various hardware.
Some excerpts from the interview are now available. Below, you can read excerpts from Okada about the Game & Watch, Game Boy, and DS. You might be surprised to learn that late Nintendo president Satoru Iwata wasn’t initially interested in the idea for dual screens…
Nintendo Download (12/29/16, North America) – Mario Kart 64, Castlevania Dracula X
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Wii U eShop | 2 Comments
This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Wii U Virtual Console
Mario Kart 64 – $9.99
New 3DS Virtual Console
Castlevania Dracula X – $7.99
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Miitomo kicks off 2017 New Year event
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
Miitomo is ringing in 2017 with a special event. Nintendo has added in a special Golden suit, a Miitomo Drop stage with popular items, plus golden items and 100 daily items in Miitomo Shop. Additionally, you can purchase 6500 coins for the price of 3150.
Below are the full details about the New Year event:
The 2017 New Year event has begun! Why not take this chance to grab some special items?
– All Miitomo users will receive an in-app Golden suit!
You can claim your Golden suit during the New Year event starting 1/1/2017 at 12 AM (midnight, of course) on the dot! You’ll be the center of attention all year long with this fashionable outfit.
(Available 1/1/17 12 AM – 1/5/17 23:59 PM)
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The Alliance Alive details cover weapons, magic, and more
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment
Famitsu’s final issue of 2016 features another big report on The Alliance Alive. This week’s information batch covers various aspects about the game, including weapons, magic, and plenty more.
Our translation of Famitsu’s report is as follows:
The Ark Ship Brionac
The only ark ship in this universe that can go through the Black Current to travel between worlds. Created by an unknown civilization, many features are included. This will become the player’s moving base after it’s obtained, allowing for destinations to be chosen as well as form the party. Famitsu notes that Brionac’s bridge looks like a shrine, and each character will have their own personal room.
More: details roundup, Famitsu, FuRyu, Japan, The Alliance Alive, top
One Fire Emblem manga cancelled as another one begins
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 6 Comments
Update: Bumped to the top. Bear with us as we try to explain this.
Fire Emblem Fates is getting a manga after all starting with the March issue of Ichijinsha’s Monthly Comic Zero Sum out on January 28. It’s called Fire Emblem if: Nibelung no H?kan (Fire Emblem Fates: Crown of Nibelung), and focuses on the character Leo. Tama Yugy?ji will be drawing the series.
The manga Kozaki was involved with is still cancelled. We’re now less certain that Kozaki’s manga would have been for Fire Emblem Fates – it could have been for something else, despite what we heard last year.
In any case, the point is that Fire Emblem Fates will be receiving a manga next month. Kozaki’s manga remains cancelled / on hold. Hopefully that’s clear!
Thanks to KilleyMC for the tip.
Original: The Fire Emblem Fates manga was announced well over a year ago. However, it has yet to resurface since then. There seems to be good reason for that, as the manga has seemingly ran into some issues. It’s either been put on hold or outright cancelled.
Fire Emblem Fates artist Yusuke Kozaki was originally on board to draw illustrations. But on his Twitter account, he shared the following message:
“Regarding the Fire Emblem manga, due to various circumstances, right now the plans have essentially been suspended. Everyone who was looking forward to it, we are deeply sorry. Personally speaking, I would like to draw FE as a manga one way or another.”
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3DS eShop charts (12/28/16)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments
This week’s 3DS eShop charts are as follows:
Software
1. Mario Kart 7
2. Pokemon Sun
3. Pokemon Moon
4. Pokemon Yellow
5. Super Mario Maker for 3DS
6. Super Mario Bros. 3
7. Pokemon Red
8. Super Mario World
9. Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition
10. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies
11. Monster Hunter Generations
12. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo
13. Pokemon Blue
14. SteamWorld Dig
15. Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
16. Super Mario Bros.
17. Mega Man Legacy Collection
18. Dragon Ball Fusions
19. Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
20. Zelda: A Link to the Past
Videos
1. Super Mario Maker for 3DS – Overview Trailer
2. Pokemon Sun/Moon Special Demo Version Video
3. Dragon Ball Fusions
4. Pokemon Sun/Moon – Top 7 Features
5. Super Mario Maker for 3DS – Play everywhere
6. First look at Nintendo’s new home gaming system
7. Pokemon Rumble World Trailer
8. Pokemon Yellow Trailer
9. Super Mario World Trailer
10. Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice Trailer
11. My Nintendo Introduction Video
12. Pokemon Bank Trailer
13. Super Smash Bros. – Final Video Presentation
14. IronFall Trailer
15. Mario Party: Star Rush E3 2016 Trailer
16. Starter Pokemon Z-Moves in Pokemon Sun/Moon
17. Mario Kart 7 Video
18. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo
19. Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition Video
20. Nintendo Badge Arcade Trailer
Source: 3DS eShop
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Servers for Metroid Prime: Blast Ball demo going offline this week
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 26 Comments
Nintendo brought a Metroid Prime: Blast Ball demo to the 3DS eShop a few months ago. It allowed players to experience a very small slice of single-player, but it primarily was a means to try out the soccer-inspired mode.
Servers for the demo are now confirmed to be discontinued this week. In a notice found on the eShop, it states that they’ll be going offline this weekend.
The full message is as follows:
“Thank you for your continued support. The online multiplayer feature for the Metroid Prime: Federation Force Blast Ball demo will be discontinued at 2016/12/31 23:59 PST. The discontinuation of this demo feature will not impact the online multiplayer feature available in the full version of the game.”
Even after the demo’s servers are removed, you’ll still be able to play Metroid Prime: Blast Ball locally (including Download Play).
Paper Mario: Color Splash dev on paint inspiration, approach to combat, says team put in its full effort
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 22 Comments
Game Informer has now published its full interview with Paper Mario: Color Splash producer Kensuke Tanabe. Tanabe was asked about a variety of topics, including the inspiration behind repainting the world, whether the team ever considered ditching combat entirely, and the team’s sense is for what fans of the Paper Mario series would like to see in the future.
Continue on below for a roundup of Tanabe’s notable responses. Read the full interview on Game Informer here.
New Zelda: Breath of the Wild screenshot (12/28/16)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Switch, Wii U | 16 Comments
Nintendo has once again released a new screenshot from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Take a look at the latest image above.
Castlevania Dracula X heading to the North American New 3DS Virtual Console tomorrow
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, New Nintendo 3DS, News | 4 Comments
Update (12/28): Nintendo’s website is listing Castlevania Dracula X for December 29. May have just been a one week delay.
Update (12/22): Castlevania Dracula X will not be releasing on New 3DS today. It was not mentioned in Nintendo’s digital press release, and the listing has been removed from the company’s website. Hopefully it’s only been delayed until next week.
Original (12/21): On Wii U, Mario Party 2 arrives on the Virtual Console tomorrow. But New 3DS won’t be left out of the re-release fun. Nintendo’s website indicates that the portable will be getting Castlevania Dracula X following tomorrow’s eShop update.
Here’s an overview:
“After rising from his eternal sleep, Count Dracula summons his dark minions–Cerberus, Minaurus and the Salamander–to bring a reign of terror on the land. In order to lure the latest Belmont descendant, Dracula kidnaps Annette Renard and her sister Maria as bait.
Gear up as Richter Belmont, equipped with the legendary Vampire Killer, in his strife to save his beloved. Battling against the monsters that lurk in the shadows, strategically using magical tomes, mystical power-ups and titanic weapons and discovering secret bonus levels. Unfold another chapter in the Belmont family’s lineage, with over 7 stages of grim encounters and a myriad of possibilities depending on the choices that you make.”
Castlevania Dracula X will be priced at $7.99.
