Miyamoto on not wanting to label Zelda: Breath of the Wild as an open world game
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 21 Comments
In July 2014, Shigeru Miyamoto said that he didn’t want to label the new Zelda game as “open world”. He explained what he meant with this while speaking with IGN at E3 last week.
Miyamoto said:
“I think within the game industry or the tech industry, there’s a tendency to want to name everything. But I think it’s important for what we do that we don’t want to be dependent or swayed by the technology and what’s available now.”
“We want to use the technology and the techniques that are available to make what we want to make. What’s important is to really express how we use that to make our experience unique. We didn’t want to just make a game where you can do anything, but we wanted to make sure that we make a game where the player is able to do anything, but it’s also a form of entertainment. It’s fun to do all of those things.”
“That’s why we felt that coming up with a name that we created would be best. The term ‘Open Air’ is a result of that. That’s what Bill [Trinen] uses a lot.”
New Splatoon amiibo up for pre-order at Walmart
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Metroid Prime: Federation Force screenshots and details
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Nintendo of Europe has a new gamepage published for Metroid Prime: Federation Force. On it, there’s a mix of old and new details and screenshots. We’ve rounded it all up below.
Overview
– Galaxy is not at peace
– Phazon and the corrupted world has been destroyed
– Phaaze, the Space Pirate threat remains
– Play as a recruit in the Federation Force
– Federation Force: best-of-the-best unit created by the Galactic Federation
– Stamp out the Space Pirate menace
– Suit up in specialized battle armor known as a Mech
– Head out to the desolate Bermuda system to investigate reports of suspicious activity, using your handy blaster
– Eliminate any enemies that get in your way
– Touch down on inhospitable worlds and infiltrate enemy-infested bases
– Solve environmental puzzles and battle fearsome alien life forms of all shapes and sizes in objective-based missions
– Join a squad of up to four players, locally or online, to take the fight to the Space Pirates
– When taking on squad mission, working together is vital to survival
– Divide different types of AUX ammo between comrades before missions
– Use these to support each other mid-mission
– Ex: Repair Capsules can be fired at team-mates to heal them in battle; Slow Beam can be used to hinder an enemy to give the rest of your squad the perfect opportunity to lay down some fire
– Earn MODs after each successful mission
– This can be used to enhance your Mech’s armor and abilities
– Customize your Mech with different paint jobs
– Unlock decals with amiibo
– Blast Ball: futuristic sport that has up to six players split into teams and piloting their own individual Mechs
– Use cannons to blast a large ball into the opposing team’s goal to score points
– Blast Ball supports solo play, Local Play, Download Play, and online multiplayer
– Lock on or use additional weapons with the ZL and ZR buttons on New 3DS; can also aim with the C Stick
Kirby: Planet Robobot – “Build a Bot” video
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Random, Videos | 3 Comments
The Play Nintendo YouTube channel has a new promo of sorts up for Kirby: Planet Robobot. In the video below, Dr. Landerson and his “assistant” Ziegfried talk about the game itself and show off what they’ve been building as they try to create one of their own Robobots.
Puzzle & Dragons X screenshots show multiplayer
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Screenshots | 0 comments
GungHo Online Entertainment has released a new batch of Puzzle & Dragons X screenshots focusing on multiplayer. View them in the gallery below.
Monster Hunter Generations live stream #6
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
Capcom is kicking off another live stream for Monster Hunter Generations, which we’ve attached after the break. More gameplay will be shown, and for folks in Europe, demo codes will be given away.
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Happy 20th anniversary N64, Super Mario 64
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 15 Comments
It’s now June 23 in Japan. That means the gaming world is celebrating two big anniversaries today. The N64 has reached its 20th anniversary, as has Super Mario 64 – a launch title for the system. Time sure does go by quick, doesn’t it?!
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Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE reviews roundup
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 100 Comments
The first wave of Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE reviews are now starting to drop. Here’s a look at the early verdicts thus far:
Nintendo Everything – “Thumbs Up”
GameSpot – 8 / 10
Polygon – 9.5 / 10
Nintendo World Report – 9 / 10
GamesRadar – 4 / 5
Destructoid – 8 / 10
Nintendo Life – 8 / 10
Game Informer – 8.25 / 10
USgamer – N/A
Eurogamer – Recommended
Scans roundup – Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice, Story of Seasons, Zero Time Dilemma, more
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images | 3 Comments
This week’s Famitsu scans are now available. Highlighted games include Super Battle for Money: The Ultimate Ninja and Battle Player’s Top Decisive Battle!, Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice, Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns, Puzzle & Dragons X, and Zero Time Dilemma. Scans of each can be found in the gallery below.
Dragon Ball: Fusions commercial #2
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A new Dragon Ball: Fusions commercial has now come online. Below, you can get a brief look at the gameplay plus the New 3DS cover plates included with the new bundle.
