Nintendo’s handheld and console development divisions have been maintained as separate entities. Next month, however, the two will be unified in a new headquarters location.

Apparently this move will be the first large-scale development structural change in nine years.

The reasons for unification certainly make sense. Developers from both fields will be able to share know-how, basic skills, and optimize development. Nintendo is additionally looking to increase the link between handhelds and consoles, raise affinity with the Internet, and develop revolutionary hardware.

What is XSEED teasing?

Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

XSEED is teasing something. Is it a new game?

The company tweeted the following image earlier tonight, and nothing else:

Some are speculating that XSEED could be gearing up for a Pandora’s Tower localization announcement for North America. What say you?

Nintendo to Walk the Red Carpet at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival

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Wii U Video Challenge Premiere Party and Gaming Lounge Highlight a Week of Films, Frost and Fun
REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nintendo will host several events during this year’s Sundance Film Festival, including a premiere party for the Wii U Video Challenge as well as the Nintendo Lounge, a gaming lounge that gives residents of Park City, Utah, and festival attendees the opportunity to experience and enjoy unreleased Nintendo games for the hit Wii U console and Nintendo 3DS XL hand-held system.

Namco Bandai opens a new teaser site

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Namco Bandai launched a mysterious Japanese teaser site today. It features a page titled “btw” along with this message:

Not too much to go on… We’re also unsure as to when Namco Bandai will be making an announcement, as the teaser lacks a countdown.

You can check out the page here.

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EDGE ranks the top 50 game developers

Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Podcast Stories | 0 comments

In its latest issue, EDGE chose the top 50 game developers in the industry. The full list is posted below.

1. Valve
2. Mojang
3. Nintendo EAD
4. Platinum Games
5. Naughty Dog
6. Rockstar North
7. Bungie
8. From Software
9. Arkane Studios
10. Riot Games
11. Epic Games
12. Media Molecule
13. DICE
14. Kojima Productions
15. Irrational Games
16. ArenaNet
17. Blizzard
18. Rocksteady Studios
19. Ubisoft Montreal
20. Bethesda
21. Double Fine
22. Terry Cavanagh
23. Thatgamecompany
24. Gearbox Software
25. 343 Industries
26. Firaxis Games
27. EA Canada
28. Bioware
29. Eidos Montreal
30. Playdead
31. Sony Online Entertainment
32. Crytek
33. RedLynx
34. Vlambeer
35. CCP Games
36. Telltale Games
37. id Software
38. Ninja Theory
39. Quantic Dream
40. Codemasters
41. Criterion Games
42. Mossmouth
43. Harmonix
44. Sony Santa Monica
45. Capybara
46. Creative Assembly
47. Halfbrick
48. WayForward
49. Jagex
50. Relic Entertainment

Thanks to joclo for the tip.

Zen Studios praises Nintendo’s support, positive Wii U eShop dev experience

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Zen Studios VP of marketing & public relations Mel Kirk is high on the company’s experience in making Zen Pinball 2 for the Wii U eShop.

Kirk praised Nintendo for its support, noting “we really could not have asked for more support from them.” On the whole, the entire experience has been “extremely positive”, and Kirk believes “the doors are wide open for other small studios to bring games to the Wii U.”

Kirk’s comments in full:

“We have experienced the same challenges that are presented on any new platform or device. Nintendo’s support has been excellent, we really could not have asked for more support from them. Overall, it has been an extremely positive experience and I think the doors are wide open for other small studios to bring games to the Wii U. This is an amazing development for Nintendo; huge, positive changes have been made since the days of WiiWare.”

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Iwata: GamePad idea was before iPad release, expanding gaming population

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Update: More quotes added.

About a week ago, Japanese publication Nikkei published an interview with Satoru Iwata. The Nintendo president had lots to say about Animal Crossing: New Leaf and other titles in the series.

Nikkei is back with another round of quotes from Iwata. Below you’ll find translated comments regarding Wii U sales, the GamePad’s origins, his desire to continue expanding the gaming population, and tons more that couldn’t possibly fit within this post’s title.

Gold nunchuck sold out on Club Nintendo yet again

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Yup, it’s gone… again! The gold nunchuck could always return – considering it’s been restocked a couple of times now – but hopefully those who were interested in the reward placed an order.

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A look at ONM’s February teaser

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Is that a ghost in the picture? The image definitely has a horror-type of feel…

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Warner Bros. registers various Arkham domain names

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Warner Bros. now has a bunch of new Batman domain names in its possession. On January 10, numerous “Arkham”-related domains were registered.

The list in full:

arkhamuniverse.com (Arkham Universe)
batmanarkahmuniverse.com (Batman Arkham Universe)
batmanarkhamarises.com (Batman Arkham Arises)
batmanarkhambegins.com (Batman Arkham Begins)
batmanarkhamdarkknight.com (Batman Arkham Dark Knight)
batmanarkhamknight.com (Batman Arkham Knight)
batmanarkhamlegend.com (Batman Arkham Legend)
batmanarkhamlegends.com (Batman Arkham Legends)
batmanarkhamnight.com (Batman Arkham Night)
batmanarkhamorigins.com (Batman Arkham Origins)
batmanarkhamstories.com (Batman Arkham Stories)
darkknightarkham.com (Dark Knight Arkham)
dcarkhamuniverse.com (DC Arkham Universe)
dcarkhamverse.com (DC Arkhamverse)
thearkhamuniverse.com (The Arkham Universe)

There are two likely possibilities here: either these domains tie-in to a new Arkham video game, or a movie of some sort. Then again, it’s also possible that the sites were registered for protective reasons.

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