Masahiro Sakurai talks about his interest in VR tech
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 5 Comments
Masahiro Sakurai published a new Weekly Famitsu column in the magazine’s most recent issue. In his latest piece, the Smash Bros. director touched on his interest in VR technology.
First, Sakurai expressed interest in seeing VR tied into driving. “I often think to myself, ‘if only this dashboard and stuff around my feet were transparent’,” he wrote. Sakurai most enjoys seeing the world around him while driving, but he can’t see below the front of the vehicle. This is something that he believes would feel exhilarating, and the combination of gaming and VR would make it possible to experience.
Sakurai also feels that VR tech is better suited for games in which the direction of movement is fixed (think driving games). “Because, having two concepts of direction – like with movement of a tank and the rotation of its cannon – is quite complex.”
As for what sort of titles he would like to play, Sakurai commented:
“Personally, I’d like to play Jumping Flash! It’d probably be quite scary, though. You could probably make a crazy Love Plus game as well. A horror game like Resident Evil or Fatal Frame could be good, too.”
Of course, we won’t be seeing any sort of virtual reality elements in the new Smash Bros. titles (“Sadly, such a device is ill-suited for the Smash Bros. game I’m working on right now.”) But Sakurai did say he would be interested in using the tech in a first-person 3D game.
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HTR High Tech Racing planned for August release on 3DS
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 1 Comment
It’s been nearly a year since we last heard about HTR High Tech Racing. Fortunately, the game is still planned for the 3DS eShop. A release is currently targeted for August. Developer QUByte Interactive has also said that it plans to use assets and improvements from the PC build in the 3DS version.
Mario Kart 8 reviews roundup
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 26 Comments
Nintendo has lifted the reviews embargo for Mario Kart 8. For an overview of the early verdicts, check out our roundup below.
IGN – 9 / 10
GameSpot – 8 / 10
Polygon – 9 / 10
Eurogamer – 10 / 10
EDGE – 9 / 10
Nintendo Life – 9 / 10
NintendoWorldReport – 7.5 / 10
CVG – 9 / 10
GamesRadar – 4 / 5
GameTrailers – 8.6 / 10
Game Informer – 9.25 / 10
Joystiq – 4.5 / 5
DigitalSpy – 4 / 5
VideoGamer – 9 / 10
USGamer – 4.5 / 5
Destructoid – 9 / 10
GamesBeat – 85 / 100
Gamereactor – 9/10
Kotaku – “Yes”
ONM – 96%
NowGamer – 8.5 / 10
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Watch Dogs – new CGI video
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The Band of Thieves and 1000 Pokemon debut trailer
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Youkai Watch 2 trailer
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Video additions to the eShop (5/14/14)
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
This week’s video additions to the Wii U/3DS eShops are as follows:
Wii U
NES Remix 2 – Find Luigi: Kirby’s Adventure Stage 12
Mario Kart 8 – Upside Down Test
Mario Kart 8 – Super Horn Test
Mario Kart 8 – Boomerang Flower Test
Child of Light Announcement Video
Child of Light Amano Trailer
Tomodachi Life TV Commercial
Nintendo Minute: Mario Kart: Double Dash
Child of Light Co-op Trailer
3DS
Child of Light Announcement Video
Child of Light Amano Trailer
Tomodachi Life TV Commercial
Nintendo Minute: Mario Kart: Double Dash
Child of Light Co-op Trailer
Moon Chronicles Gameplay Trailer
Source: Wii U/3DS eShops
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Mario Kart 8 director on the game’s YouTube upload feature
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 4 Comments
Kosuke Yabuki has discussed Mario Kart 8’s usage of integrated YouTube support.
EDGE, speaking with the game’s director, asked what made the team decide to support sharing videos in this way, as it’s different to what we’ve seen from Nintendo in the past.
Yabuki told the magazine:
When we were preparing the automatic highlight reel feature, we wanted users to share these videos with others, not just watch them by themselves. For example, after uploading a reel to YouTube, you can re-watch the highlights of your online battle the next day in your office, or at school or even on your smartphone. It will definitely encourage people to keep playing, and may be a great way to invite others to join you for a game.
For those unaware, Mario Kart 8 allows players to watch and share highlights from their races. In addition to YouTube, videos can be shared on Miiverse.
Thanks to joclo for the tip.
