ONM says “good stuff” for Wii U is “just around the corner”
Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 0 comments
Gamescom 2012 was a decent-sized meal for Wii U fans. We received some new assets from games such as Rayman Legends, but, as expected, third-parties didn’t make any new title announcements.
However, Official Nintendo Magazine editor-in-chief Chandra Nair told Nintendo fans on Twitter a couple of days ago that there is “good stuff” on the way. Given the fact that Nair referenced Ubisoft, it seems that his tease applies to the Wii U rather than the 3DS.
He wrote:
“Keep the faith nintendo fans. You won’t see much at gamescom other than ubi updates but the good stuff IS just around the corner …frustrating for me too but there is stuff coming soon.”
Hyrule Historia details: Nintendo approached Dark Horse, coming to some parts of Europe, more
Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
More The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia details have emerged following today’s localization announcement.
Nintendo and Dark Horse have been working together for a few years, mostly discussing projects that they could collaborate on. It was actually the Big N who suggested that Dark Horse localize Hyrule Historia.
The final English product will be larger than the Japanese release. The localized version will feature all bits and pieces in English, including small tidbits.
Finally, and best of all, Hyrule Historia has been confirmed for a few territories in Europe including the UK. There are plans to bring the art book to Australia as well.
Hyrule Historia heading to North America early next year
Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Remember the awesome-looking Hyrule Historia art book that came out in Japan late last year? Many thought that all hope had been lost for an English localization, but Dark Horse Books has confirmed that it will be made available in North America early next year.
The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia will be released on January 29, 2013. You’ll be able to purchase the book for $34.99. Considering all of the wonderful art and tidbits included, that’s a pretty great price!
Thanks to Tim for the tip.
Former Vigil dev sounds off on Wii U, says it’s “a $400 Xbox 360 seven years late”
Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Wii, Wii U | 0 comments
Former Vigil staffer and Darksiders II developer Xander Davis was asked for his thoughts on Wii U in an interview with Not Enough Shaders.
Davis wasn’t actually involved with the port prior to his departure. However, he’s apparently heard from “people who have actually played a Wii U as recently as a month ago” that “the games pretty much suck and the tablet is pretty much a complete gimmick.” He also suggested that the console is “a $400 Xbox 360 seven years late.”
Below are Davis’ thoughts in full:
Monster Hunter update may not come at a big event, Capcom asks for patience
Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Expecting overseas Monster Hunter news at big venues like E3 and Gamescom may have been the right idea. Capcom’s Christian Svensson wrote on the company’s official forum today that fans are “assuming that when it comes, it’ll be at some event you can see coming from a mile away.”
There is news on the way, Svensson assured. He once again promised that we’ll “hear something before the end of the year.” It isn’t clear when exactly Capcom will have something to say, but fans will receive an update before the year is over.
Svensson told fans on Capcom-Unity:
“Going to jump in here really quickly… A few weeks ago, I told MH fans on this forum that you’d hear something before the end of the year. Nothing has changed on that front. You’re also assuming that when it comes, it’ll be at some event you can see coming from a mile away. That’s not necessarily a correct assumption. While I appreciate the passion, I can’t help you if every possible industry event leads to build up and crashes in anticipation. If we somehow get to Dec 31 and you do not have more visibility, then please be mad at me. Until then, I’d request the benefit of the doubt and your continued patience. Thanks for being such great fans.”
Capcom sorry for making Monster Hunter fans wait for news, says “there is an end to this madness”
Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
We’re quickly closing in one Monster Hunter Tri G’s one year anniversary in Japan. In just a few more months, the game will have been released one year ago in the territory.
The wait for some sort of overseas Monster Hunter news has been agonizing for North American and European fans. The company has continuously teased news and announcements, leading some to believe that Tri G would soon see a localization confirmation. Unfortunately, nothing has been revealed during two of the year’s biggest gaming expos – both E3 and Gamescom lacked news about the franchise.
So where do we stand now? Capcom community specialist Yuri Araujo says that he doesn’t like making fans wait for news, “but I have to.”
“There’s a right time and place for everything… but I assure you that, as a MH fan myself, I don’t like making you wait; but I have to. Sorry.”
Araujo also posted in another thread:
“Good news: there is an end to this madness.
Bad news: just like I said in the other thread, I hate making you wait… but I have to. =(“
Senran Kagura anime direct-feed trailer, little bit of information
Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Artland animation studio, a subsidiary of Marvelous AQL, is working on the new Senran Kagura anime. This division previously worked on the Katekyo Hitman Reborn! TV series.
Takahashi Watanabe is directing the Senran Kagura anime. His past work includes Shakugan no Shana and the Slayers series.
The Senran Kagura TV anime will see its debut in Japan sometime next year.
Former Factor 5 developer on relationship with Nintendo, Rogue Squadron II VC/3DS interest
Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GameCube, General Nintendo, News, Wii | 0 comments
There was a time when Factor 5 was one of the more reliable developers around. The company churned out titles such as the Star Wars: Rogue Squadron games, and was heavily rumored to be working on a Kid Icarus reboot for Wii. However, it wasn’t long before Factor 5 lost its steam and it is now all but defunct.
Former Factor 5 developer Albert Chen opened up on a few important topics in a new interview, including the creation of Star Wars: Rogue Squadron, the studio’s relationship with Nintendo, and his person interest in seeing Rogue Squadron II brought to the Virtual Console/3DS.
Highlights include:
– Star Wars: Rogue Squadron II was completed in nine months
– There were early talks with Microsoft about doing a Turrican game on the Xbox 360, but nothing ever came from this
– “Not sure which publisher got the most proposals from us, but we had a long relationship with LucasArts and Nintendo.”
– says “Wii is essentially an upgraded Gamecube.”
– On Miyamoto saying that Factor 5 was working closely with Nintendo on a project in 2003: “Factor 5 had a very good relationship with Nintendo until the Gamecube started losing the console wars to the PS2 and Xbox. There were some discussions about working with Miyamoto, but most of the dev team was in the dark.”
– Interest in seeing Star Wars: Rogue Squadron II on the Virtual Console or a 3DS remake
Be sure to read the entire interview here.
Thanks to Mike James for the tip.
Nintendo sees Inazuma burst back onto UK screens with CITV (Europe)
Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
– Nintendo’s hugely popular “football meets action role-play” games series, Inazuma has been picked up by CITV. The manga styled TV series launched on CITV on Monday 23rd July and will run on weekday mornings at 7.05am.
The TV series follows the journey of Mark Evans, a very talented goalkeeper who sets out to find and recruit members for his football team. With his determination and love for football, Mark leads his teammates to compete all over the world including the Football Frontier Internationals, the biggest football championship. The animated series, based on the video game series of the same title, was produced by OLM Inc.
