Video: A look at the original vision for Rayman 4
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GameCube, General Nintendo, Videos | 8 Comments
Unseen64’s latest video takes a look at the original vision for Rayman 4, which was in development for just under a year over at Phoenix Studio for several platforms such as the GameCube. The studio hoped to bring Rayman back to its roots and deliver a surreal, meta story. Unfortunately, the project ended up seeing cancellation. Unseen64’s full report is in the video below.
Pandora’s Tower (Wii download) heading to the North American Wii U eShop tomorrow
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 55 Comments
Pandora’s Tower is coming to the North American Wii U eShop tomorrow as a Wii download, Nintendo’s website reveals. The game should be available for $19.99.
For those who haven’t heard of Pandora’s Tower previously, here’s a handy overview:
Pandora’s Tower tells a haunting tale about a cursed young woman’s slow transformation into a hideous beast and the lengths to which the man she loves will go in order to save her. Aeron must brave the Thirteen Towers, which are suspended in the middle of a valley by chains connected to surrounding cliffs, and use his magical Oraclos Chain weapon to retrieve the flesh of the giant monsters that reside within each tower. He must feed this “master flesh” to Elena in order to reverse her transformation. Aeron’s interactions with Elena during their time together have a direct impact on the story, as the strength of their bond will determine which of the multiple endings is achieved.
Pandora’s Tower arrived on the European Wii U eShop back in April.
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Walmart lists Animal Crossing amiibo card packs for $5.96
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 9 Comments
Based on a listing from Walmart, the Animal Crossing amiibo card packs will only cost $5.96. Each pack comes with a total of six cards. You’ll basically getting a card per dollar!
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Super Mario Maker is compatible with over 50 amiibo
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 10 Comments
Update: The Super Mario Maker amiibo page is now fully updated. The Animal Crossing amiibo cards should work (thanks NicoRobin!).
We have one last piece of important news coming from today’s Super Mario Maker trailer. Over 50 amiibo are supported, including Link, Wii Fit Trainer, and Kirby.
The official amiibo website indicates that all existing and upcoming figures work with the game, with one exception: the Mii Fighters. It’s also unclear if the Animal Crossing amiibo cards will be compatible.
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Super Mario Maker – all tools unlocked over a series of days
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 19 Comments
At launch, Super Mario Maker players won’t be able to experience everything the game has to offer. New content will need to be unlocked over a series of days.
As revealed in today’s trailer, spending at least five minutes with the creation tools unlocks more course elements and themes for the following day.
Here’s what things look like on day two:
And on day nine:
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Super Mario Maker lets you create your own sound effects
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 3 Comments
Today’s Super Mario Maker revealed a brand new element of the game: sound customization.
Players can eventually unlock the sound effect frog, which lets them drag sound effects into the editor. It’s also possible to create entirely new sound effects. A demonstration in the video seemed to show the player talking into the Wii U GamePad, and then using their voice in-game.
Here’s the news about Super Mario Maker’s sound effect options straight from Nintendo:
New sound effects and music block customisation – You can create your own sound effects in Super Mario Maker, with some sounds even generating fun visuals! And by shaking a classic Note Block during level creation, it becomes a Music Block. When something activates one of these Music Blocks, it will play a note based on its height, allowing players to arrange songs of all types.
Source: Nintendo PR
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Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire – Shiny Rayquaza distribution trailer, UK info
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment
The Pokemon Company has now published an official trailer for Shiny Rayquaza in Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire. Players can obtain the Pokemon until September 14.
In the UK, Shiny Rayquaza and Pikachu can be obtained at Smyths Toys Superstores starting on August 24. The promotion period will last for four weeks.
Source: Pokemon PR
Official video: “Let’s Watch! Super Mario Maker Overview!”
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 5 Comments
Nintendo has published a new overview trailer for Super Mario Maker. We’ve included it below.
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LBX: Little Battlers eXperience gameplay
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
Arekkz Gaming has a video up showing direct-feed gameplay from LBX: Little Battlers eXperience. You can give it a watch below.
Dragon Quest VIII – post-ending story details and screenshots
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Screenshots | 2 Comments
Square Enix sent out another update for the 3DS version of Dragon Quest VIII today. This time around, we have details and screenshots that mainly pertain to the post-ending story players unlock after completing the main story.
Here’s the latest:
– The new story will reveal “a certain secret” related to the protagonist
– The protagonist stands in front of a door, beyond which this new story begins
– There’s also an unfamiliar town where there appears to be no sign of life
– After discovering a mysterious stairway, the protagonist will come across an unknown foursome of monsters
– These monsters fuse together to become a single monster of overwhelming strength
– Within a dungeon, you’ll encounter a huge dragon that claims itself to be the Dragon God Sovereign
– Dragon God Sovereign is voiced by Kenjiro Tsuda
– A “shocking truth” will be revealed after the fight, and the protagonist will not hide his astonishment
– This is unrelated to the new ending first teased in Jump magazine last week
– It instead appears to be part of that “Ultimate Trial” dungeon with “Purple Treasure Chests” that opens up after clearing the game