Capcom’s Yoshinori Ono is A-OK
Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
The translation we posted last night regarding Yoshinori Ono’s hospitalization last night was somewhat wonky. He was indeed taken to the hospital, but he’s doing just fine.
An official Capcom blogpost says that it wasn’t too serious.
The message reads:
Regarding Street Fighter X Tekken producer Ono, immediately after the SFxT announcement event
He quickly felt very sick and fainted.
He was brought to the hospital and currently isn’t in a condition to come to work.
Happily, it hasn’t ended up as being severe, so let’s hope for a easy recuperation
Capcom’s Yoshinori Ono is currently in the hospital
Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Capcom’s Street Fighter producer, Yoshinori Ono, is currently in the hospital. An official message on the company’s Japanese blog notes that Ono was brought to the hospital following a promotional event for Street Fighter X Tekken in Asia.
The translated message in full:
“I would like to bring something else to everyone’s attention. Shortly after the Street Fighter X Tekken promotion in Asia Ono-san’s physical condition rapidly and heavily deteriorated and he had to be taken to the hospital.
“Because of his hospital tenure he will not be performing work-related affairs for a while. Ono’s well-being is very important to us and we wish for his steady recovery.”
Capcom did not specify Ono’s current status, but the notice does imply that he’s in stable condition. We definitely hope that’s the case. Get well soon, sir!
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
XSEED teasing new game, clues point to UnchainBlades ReXX
Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
XSEED has posted several clues on their Twitter account for an upcoming game announcement. Based on the teases, we can only assume that the company is localizing UnchainBlades ReXX.
XSEED shared the following three clues earlier today:
So that’s a dinosaur (T. rex to be more specific), grass (a blade of grass that is!), and a scene from Ghost (Unchained Melody played in this scene). Put that all together, and you get UnchainBlades ReXX.
Hayashida on possibility of Mario 3D Land sequel and 3D Mario 64 remake, and more
Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Wii | 0 comments
Yet another interview with Koichi Hayashida has made its way online. This time, Game Informer has published their own Q&A with the Super Mario 3D Land director.
There are two things in particular to take away from the interview. A Super Mario 3D Land sequel (like Galaxy 2) is unlikely, as is a 3D remake of Super Mario 64.
Super Mario 64 is a specifically interesting case. In the “testing” phase for 3D Land, the team took a level from Mario 64 and basically threw a 3D coat on it. However, as Hayashida mentions below, the staff soon realized “that the way the levels were all designed was going to create so many stereo window violations”. Hayashida added, “we did rule out a remake of Super Mario 64 in stereoscopic view on the Nintendo 3DS.”
Head past the break for the full rundown of Hayashida’s comments.
Nintendo Week (3/22/12)
Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, Videos, Wii | 0 comments
On this week’s episode: Kid Icarus: Uprisng, Nintendo Zone and 2 Fast 4 Gnomz.
Club Nintendo Kid Icarus: Uprising AR card pack offer ends
Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
When Nintendo said that the Club Nintendo Kid Icarus: Uprising AR card pack reward would be a limited time offer, they really meant limited. The company just began the deal last week, but all of the stock has already been depleted!
On the bright side, you can still pick up Uprising AR cards through a variety of means. You can find more details here.
Epic Mickey 2 will also be released for next-gen platform(s)?
Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 0 comments
Update: Since the platforms for Epic Mickey 2 have now been confirmed, it’s unclear as to what Keighley intended when he said “next gen”. Was he simply referring to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360? And what about that 3DS rumor? There are still many unanswered questions!
Epic Mickey: The Power of Two will surely be made available for the Wii, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. However, it seems that Junction Point Studios is also bringing the game to at least one next-gen system.
When asked which platforms Epic Mickey 2 is being made for, GTTV’s Geoff Keighley said, “It’s on next gen too!”
I guess this means that a Wii U version is pretty much a lock…
Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two confirmed
Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Epic Mickey 2 has been confirmed – to the surprise as no one. As predicted, GameTrailers TV will be debuting the first trailer and gameplay footage of the title.
Geoff Keighley tweeted a short while ago:
“Tomorrow night, world premiere of Disney Epic Mickey: The Power of Two on GTTV on Spike. Trailer + tons of game footage with Warren Spector!”
Details about the project haven’t arrived as of yet, but players can expect co-op, an improved camera, and more voice acting based on previous comments from Junction Point’s Warren Spector.
Epic Mickey: The Power of Two is likely in development for Wii (and possibly Wii U), PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. A 3DS spinoff is also rumored.
