Iizuka on using Link’s tunic for Sonic Lost World’s Zelda Zone DLC
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Sonic Lost World’s Zelda Zone features the hedgehog dressed up in Link’s garb. But in the Yoshi Zone, Sonic’s appearance remains the same.
Producer Takashi Iizuka explained why this is so to 4Gamer in a recent interview. For the Yoshi DLC, SEGA wanted to focus on Sonic running around and collecting eggs. But for the Zelda Zone, even though Hyrule Field appears, some players may not be familiar with the series and may have felt that it was nothing more than an average area. Iizuka therefore took charge in making sure Sonic was dressed as Link.
“While talking with the designers, we were wondering how we could have Sonic wear these clothes and look normal while covering his spikes,” Iizuka said. “In any case, I was definitely worried at the time of designing.”
More: DLC, SEGA, Sonic Lost World, Takashi Iizuka
Get a $40 gift card with 3DS XL purchase at Target, 2DS with Pokemon for $100
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
Target is running a pair of 3DS-related deals this week. First, the retailer is offering a $40 gift card with any 3DS XL purchase. You can also grab the red 2DS for just $100.
Pre-order updates (4/13/14)
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
Below are the latest titles that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:
Wii U
How to Train Your Dragon 2: The Video Game – Amazon
Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark – Amazon
, GameStop
Watch Dogs – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
LEGO The Hobbit – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Bayonetta 2 – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Super Smash Bros. – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop (new)
Mario Kart 8 – Amazon
(back in stock), Best Buy, GameStop
Yarn Yoshi – Best Buy
3DS
Tomodachi Life (new) – GameStop
One Piece: Unlimited World Red – GameStop
How to Train Your Dragon 2: The Video Game – Amazon
Peach Pink 2DS with game case – GameStop
LEGO Ninjago Nindroids – Best Buy, GameStop
Farming Simulator ’14 – Amazon
Tenkai Knights: Brave Battle – Best Buy, GameStop
Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Gardening Mama 2: Forest Friends – Best Buy, GameStop
Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Mario Golf: World Tour – Amazon
(save $10), GameStop, Best Buy
Super Smash Bros. – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop (new)
Kirby Triple Deluxe – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Putty Squad – Amazon
, Best Buy
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
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Footage from the cancelled Darth Maul game
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NES Remix 2 screenshots
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Guacamelee dev announces “Severed”, may hit Wii U and 3DS
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Guacamelee developer DrinkBox Studios has announced “Severed”, a new title set for release next year. The studio has shown some interest in possibility bringing the game to Wii U as well as 3DS. We won’t cover this too extensively until we have official confirmations for Nintendo platforms, but you can check out some details in the source link below.
Media Create software sales (3/31 – 4/6) – Top 50
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./02. [3DS] Mario Party: Island Tour
02./05. [PS3] Samurai Warriors 4 #
03./04. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch
04./06. [PS3] Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes
05./00. [WIU] Just Dance Wii U
06./01. [PSV] Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F 2nd
07./08. [PS3] J-Stars Victory Vs #
08./09. [PSV] J-Stars Victory Vs #
09./03. [PS3] Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F 2nd
10./14. [PS3] Pro Baseball Spirits 2014
11./13. [PS3] Dark Souls II
12./16. [3DS] Kirby Triple Deluxe
13./17. [3DS] Fossil Fighters: Infinite Gear
14./11. [PSV] Samurai Warriors 4
15./21. [3DS] Pokemon X / Y #
16./18. [PS4] Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes
17./15. [PSP] Pro Baseball Spirits 2014
18./22. [3DS] Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru to Ruka no Fushigi na Fushigi na Kagi #
19./24. [3DS] Puzzle & Dragons Z
20./00. [PSV] Natural Doctrine
Mario Kart 8 – another Mario Circuit comparison with GBA version
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Sony’s Shuhei Yoshida has been banned from Miiverse a couple of times
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Sony’s lovable executive Shuhei Yoshida has been banned from Miiverse. And this has actually happened not once, but twice.
Yoshida told Engadget that his bans came about for including his Twitter account in his Miiverse profile and for subtly promoting PlayStation.
He said:
“The first time was because I had my Twitter account in my profile and that’s against the rules,” he says. “The second time is because I wrote, ‘I love PS.’ You’re not supposed to promote a commercial product in MiiVerse, so they correctly interpreted ‘PS’ as ‘PlayStation,'” he says with a laugh.
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Cancelled Darth Maul game started out as a Nintendo exclusive
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Wii, Wii U | 27 Comments
Some time after the release of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II, Nintendo and LucasArts were discussing the possibility of creating a new intellectual property for Wii, 3DS, or Wii U. Game Informer reports in its latest issue that the negotiations led to a Darth Maul game.
Red Fly began handling prototype work in 2010 under the code name “Damage”. Ultimately, the project became a multiplatform release and shifted development to the Wii U, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC “due largely to Nintendo not meeting financial demands to make it a first-party project.”
As for the game itself, Red Fly’s original idea was to create a title that would explore the origin story of Maul’s transformation into a Sith Lord. A number of ideas were considered such as creating a title focusing on stealth and action. George Lucas also stepped in at one point and changed the project’s direction, resulting in a story that would have Darth Maul and Darth Talon facing off against Darth Krayt and his Sith army.
Several prototypes later, LucasArts felt that Red Fly was in a position to create the project. LucasArts also considered the possibility of purchasing the studio.
Sadly, in June 2011, LucasArts ceased its communications for unspecified reasons and eventually sent out a letter stating that the game had been terminated. Red Fly Studios did manage to continue on despite Darth Maul’s cancellation and lack of funding, though the team did end up having to lay off about 70 percent of its staffers.
