[Interview] How to Survive director talks game’s lengthy development, Wii U version, and more
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Features, Interviews, Wii U | 1 Comment
Here’s a Podcast – Episode 61!
Posted on 11 years ago by Austin(@NE_Austin) in Features, Podcast | 2 Comments
So strange. So fantastic.
If you enjoy EarthBound, this is the episode for you. Most of it was regular “Here’s a Podcast” nonsense, but the last 45 minutes were dedicated to discussing that esoteric and beloved 1994 game from designer Shigesato Itoi, and I think it was an extremely fitting tribute. WWP includes Kerbal Space Program, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies, and Harvest Moon/Rune Factory 4; listener mail includes some stuff I cant’t remember.
This Week’s Podcast Crew: AUSITN AND LAURA AND JACK
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[Video Feature] Eggbusters – Sonic Adventure 2: Battle
Posted on 11 years ago by Austin(@NE_Austin) in Eggbusters, Features, Videos | 1 Comment
This is perhaps the only third party game that has been as highly requested as several first party Nintendo titles, and now– courtesy of Jack– we can finally do it! Hopefully we didn’t screw up the one episode you really wanted to watch if you’re a Sonic Adventure 2: Battle fan.
[REVIEW] Rune Factory 4 (3DS)
Posted on 11 years ago by Austin(@NE_Austin) in 3DS, Features, Reviews | 1 Comment
System: Nintendo 3DS
Release Date: October 1st, 2013 (NE), Q1 2014 (EU)
Developer: Neverland Co.
Publisher: XSEED Games (NA), Marvelous AQL (EU)
Author: Austin
There’s an implicit warning to the player the moment they start up Rune Factory 4, and it goes something like this:
“I really hope you like anime.”
Yes, the first thing you’ll lay eyes upon after clicking the game’s icon on the 3DS’ home menu is a fully animated music video where anime-styled characters are introduced and a Japanese woman sings a wonderfully cliché (in a good way, I might argue) tune in the background. If you had seen the video without any context, you may as well have assumed it was the theme song to a TV show or the title sequence of a film– and depending on who you are, that might be a joyous setting of stage for a game. Regardless, this opening is actually a very serviceable measuring stick for whether or not Rune Factory 4 will tickle your fancy.
Beyond that outer aesthetic layer, though, there’s a lot to Rune Factory 4: Players will be asked to tend crops, foster relationships (both romantic and platonic), tackle dungeons, learn to cook, forge items, take up chemistry– the list of activities, superficially, is extremely long. Quantity does not equate to quality though, and in the case of Rune Factory 4, the quality does prove somewhat unstable.
[Feature] How to Play Wii Games On Your Wii U Gamepad
Posted on 11 years ago by Austin(@NE_Austin) in Features, Videos, Wii, Wii U | 2 Comments
This is what it looks like when you play Wii games on the Wii U Gamepad, and many other details about the process. Enjoy, if you want to.
Here’s a Podcast – Episode 60!
Posted on 11 years ago by Austin(@NE_Austin) in Features, Podcast | 1 Comment
Laura talks more than ever about 999 and Gone Home!
Predictably, we got a fair share of listener mail this week on the topic of sexism in games, so we do some more discussing of that topic during our reader mail segment. Beyond that, Laura talks a lot about 999: Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors and Gone Home, whereas Austin discusses his review copy of Rune Factory 4. Jack chimes in with some useful life advice after the break, and a giant chunk of listener questions mail ends the show! No reader poll or book club this week.
This Week’s Podcast Crew: Jack and Laura and Austin
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Unlikely Reviews – Luigi’s Mansion
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Features, Videos | 0 comments
After a somewhat necessary break, I’m back with another personal blend of humor and information in the form of a review for you all to enjoy. This time I look at the illustrious Luigi’s Mansion thanks to the persuasion of an unwanted friend.
[Video Feature] Eggbusters – Need for Speed: Most Wanted U
Posted on 11 years ago by Austin(@NE_Austin) in Features, Videos, Wii U | 2 Comments
Not many people own this particular version of Need for Speed: Most Wanted, but I must give it my recommendation if you willing to take the time to learn it; it’s pretty darn good as an arcade-y racer. The glitches I cannot be quite as positive about, but I think we had some good fun here either which way! Enjoy. :]
Update: today – Reminder: Game Night this weekend
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Game Night, Site updates | 0 comments
Update (9/29): Reminder: it’s tomorrow!
It’s been awhile, but we’re finally hosting another Game Night this weekend – and the schedule should be on track from here on out.
Join us this Sunday at 4 PM ET / 1 PM PT for some Wii U/3DS online fun. We’ll open the chat about a half hour before things begin. I’m guessing Mario Kart 7 will be the game of choice on 3DS, and possibly Black Ops II on Wii U.
[Interview] 5th Cell talks about Scribblenauts: Unmasked! Hear why they decided to include 33 ‘Batman’ variations
Posted on 11 years ago by Austin(@NE_Austin) in 3DS, Features, Wii U | 0 comments
Author: Laura
Contributors: Brian, Austin
I had the privilege of talking with 5th Cell about their awesome new Scribblnauts installment coming out in 3 days. For any DC fanatic, like myself, Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure has us manipulating our favorite characters in our favorite worlds alongside the always lovable Maxwell. But where did this genius idea come from? Just how deep into the DC Universe does the game really go? Well, keep reading to find out!
