Famitsu teases scoop on unknown title for next issue
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Famitsu is up to its usual teasing antics. The latest magazine, which has started to leak out, states that the publication will have a scoop on an unknown title for its next issue.
Unlike previous teases, Famitsu didn’t provide any clues beyond this. There’s no word on the game’s publisher or platform(s).
The next Famitsu will be available on June 21. However, the first information should be available on Tuesday through traditional leaks.
Katsuya Eguchi dances to SiNG
Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Random, Wii U | 0 comments
This is officially the second-best video to have come out of E3 2012. I’m not sure if anything beats “Mr. Iwata’s Last E3 Meeting with Mr. Miyamoto and Reggie”.
You rule, Eguchi!
Retro “very busy”, probably “too busy” for a Zelda game
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Any hope that Retro could be working on a Zelda game must be discarded for now. Shigeru Miyamoto has ruled out the franchise as the studio’s next project, but he naturally wouldn’t say what the team is making.
Miyamoto recently said:
“Retro is very busy right now, but I’m afraid I can’t say exactly what it is that they’re very busy [working] on.”
Regarding the possibility of Retro working on Zelda in the future, Miyamoto is still open to the idea. The main issue is that the Zelda team in Japan would need to be in constant contact. Miyamoto also imagines that he would need to be a big part of the game’s development, even joking that he’d be forced to live in Austin throughout the creation process.
In any case, Miyamoto said that Retro is “too busy for that sort of thing right now.”
“In terms of them working on a Zelda, it’s not out of the question, certainly, for them to work on an entire Zelda game amongst themselves. Traditionally I think that the Zelda team has always had a close contact with anyone who’s working on a Zelda game. If you were going to have that happen in the US at Retro, that would be kind of difficult for them to be able to coordinate. Certainly they’re too busy for that sort of thing right now. It would probably require me to be involved to a great extent as well, so I would have to get over quite a bit too. I’d probably have to live in Texas… [laughs]”
“The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses” adds new tour dates
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Missed out on “The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses” tour? There are more opportunities to attend throughout the year!
Extraordinary Concert Will Captivate Game Fans and Music Lovers in Pittsburgh, San Jose, Boston, Chicago, and New York
(Los Angeles, CA) June 12, 2012 – Based on one of the most popular and beloved games of all time, “The Legend of Zelda™: Symphony of the Goddesses” is a spectacular concert tour featuring live orchestral performances of theme music from Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda franchise. The concert is touring North America and has added new performance dates: Pittsburgh with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra at Heinz Hall on July 27 and 28, San Jose at the San Jose Civic on September 7, Boston with the Rhode Island Philharmonic at The Wang Theatre on October 18, Chicago at The Chicago Theatre on October 25 and New York City with the Rhode Island Philharmonic at The Theater at MSG on November 28. Described by critics as “white hot” and “on steroids,” the Rhode Island Philharmonic, which is an exceptional ensemble that has performed with world renowned classical and popular artists, will be touring other dates in the northeast with “Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses.”
The name “Symphony of the Goddesses” refers not only to the concert program but also to the new four-movement symphony recounting the classic storylines from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time™, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker™, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess™, and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past™. The concert also will highlight orchestral renditions of music from other series games, including The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening™ and The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask™. Eímear Noone will conduct the full orchestra with arrangements by music director Chad Seiter.
3DS XL not a sure thing, Nintendo to shift attention to future-gen handheld
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Before Nintendo’s E3 2012 media briefing kicked off, a rumor surfaced from Nikkei suggesting that a new 3DS model with a bigger screen would be introduced. Obviously that didn’t happen, but quite a few gaming enthusiasts believe it’s inevitable.
However, when Shigeru Miyamoto was presented with Nikkei’s “3DS XL” rumor, he hinted that a makeover may not be in the cards. That’s because Miyamoto is “satisfied with the 3DS hardware as it is.” Instead, it seems as though Nintendo will be shifting its attention to the handheld’s successor.
Miyamoto told IGN:
“I really feel like I’m satisfied with the 3DS hardware as it is. I feel like it’s the best for this generation. What we’re thinking about right now is probably going to be for a future generation of handheld.”
Namco Bandai registers Pac-Man And The Ghostly Adventures trademark
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Namco Bandai could be gearing up for a new Pac-Man announcement. The company’s Japanese division registered a European trademark for “Pac-Man And The Ghostly Adventures”. Along with the filing, a logo was made available.
Because this is only a trademark, it’s unclear as to what Namco Bandai has in store. This does appear to be video game-related, though.
Nintendo slashing summer bonuses by 20 percent
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How do you make up for poor financial results and a downturn in business? Well, if you’re Nintendo, you can reduce employee bonuses.
That’s exactly what the Big N intends to do, as reported by Nikkei and Reuters. The publications say that Nintendo will cut summer bonuses by 20 percent.
New Zelda: Skyward Sword Figma figure looks fantastic
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Max Factory is readying a new Figma Zelda: Skyward Sword figure featuring Link. The product will be releasing in Japan this October for 3,800 yen. That’s only $48 or so – not a bad price for an impressive figure!
THQ president may not be keen on third Darksiders
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With THQ’s recent downturn, newly appointed president Jason Rubin is looking to shake things up within the company. One of the first changes could be made with Darksiders, which may end with its second entry.
Rubin sees Darksiders II as an “interesting” title, but he feels that he “can get that team to make other very interesting games.”
Rubin said:
“Darksiders 2 is very interesting, but I think I can get that team to make other very interesting games.”
Surely a lot hinges on the financial success of Darksiders II. The first game in the series was well-received, but it performed poorly on the market. If Darksiders II bombs, fans may have to kiss the series goodbye.
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
Fan feedback could lead to new Golden Sun
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If you’re like me and would like to see more Golden Sun, you have to make your voice heard. Developer Camelot says that a fourth entry in the series could materialize depending on fan interest.
In a new interview, Camelot’s Hiroyuki Takahashi said:
“A big reason for us making RPGs comes from the requests from all the people who have enjoyed our RPGs in the past. Perhaps if there are enough Nintendo users asking for another game in the Golden Sun series, then this will naturally lead to the development of such a game.”
Takahashi also spoke about the tremendous effort put into the story and overall effort of an RPG like Golden Sun:
“RPGs take a very long time to make and need a lot of effort. As you will appreciate if you have played the game, the number of ideas that went into the story was rather substantial. When writing a story like that for a Golden Sun game, I really feel like I am pouring my soul into it and when I am finished, I always feel really drained. Everyone else working on the project also really devoted themselves to it, treating it like their life’s work. So it really is a huge encouragement to us to get a positive reaction from the people who play the game.
“Speaking personally from the perspective of the story, I think that honestly it may not be so likely because Golden Sun really requires a full effort to be put in. But of course, if there are enough people saying that we really must create another game, then we may just have to listen to them. Still, you would need to give me a bit of time to work on ideas for the story before we could release a fourth game in the series.”
