NTT DoCoMo in talks with “videogame makers” about 3G
Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News | 1 Comment
“Videogame makers know that in order for portable game machines to take the next step forward, they need wireless communication. We are discussing this with various players.” – NTT DoCoMo President Ryuji Yamada
Yamada wouldn’t specifically identify who NTT DoCoMo has been in contact with, but one would think that the company is talking to Nintendo and Sony. What he did say is that a component could be included in hardware which would access NTT DoCoMo’s 3G network or connect to their routers that use a 3G connection to create a local Wi-Fi network. We know that Nintendo is looking to enhance wireless/online functionality with the 3DS, so might their next handheld support 3G?
Miyamoto says Nintendo considering Miis for 3DS, not worried about ports, strongly believes in Skyward Sword’s controls, much more
Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, DS, General Nintendo, News, Wii | 2 Comments
Miyamoto on how long the 3DS has been in development/what the process is like behind the scenes…
“Basically the way it works is – once we’ve finalised the design for a new hardware system and we’ve launched the hardware system, the hardware teams immediately begin research on what the next system will be. So it’s been – I don’t know how long – I guess about six years since we launched Nintendo DS, so they’ve been researching and experimenting with various things over the last six years, but it really finally started to take this shape that we see now about three years ago.”
Miyamoto on why this is the best time for Nintendo to introduce a new 3D system…
“Well, there were kind of two things that led to it. First of all, the LCD screen technology has really advanced quite a bit over the last few years, and that played a big part in it. The other is obviously – as you pointed out – we’ve experimented with 3D a lot over the years, and in all the experiments that we did, with the sole exception of the Virtual Boy, everything else that we worked on was really 3D as a peripheral or an accessory to an existing hardware system. And what’s unique about a portable gaming device is that because it’s both a gaming system and a monitor, both together in one device, there is no accessory. What that means is everybody who purchases the device is able to experience the 3D effect, so it was kind of this combination of us focusing in on the idea of a portable device as a 3D device, and the fact that the LCD screen technology had advanced to a point where it was finally going to be possible to do it.”
Shaun White: Being in a video game was the worst experience of my life
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Obsidian would like to make a new Chrono Trigger game
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“If I could come across everything that I played I would have to go with Chrono Trigger. I think Chrono Trigger was one I really enjoyed. It’s tough because a lot of the Japanese RPGs have very specific functions for everything. There is very specific item progression, very specific class progression, very specific everything. I think… I don’t know I’d have to think about it. I think it would be fun to take the setting of a Japanese RPG, which is a weird mix of fantasy and sci-fi mashed together and make a Western RPG out of that,” Urquhart chimed in. “I think that would be cool. I mean it’s kind of Star Wars, that’s kind of what Star Wars is a fantasy in space. I think that would be interesting.” – Feargus Urquhart, CEO of Obsidian
“I think we’re going with Chrono Trigger because it has elements of a Western RPG. It’s more open, it’s still mostly linear, but there are parts you can explore more. There are lots of differences, like you can beat Lavos at different parts of the game and you get different endings based on that. There are obvious answers like dialogue trees and all of that good stuff. The seeds are there for that kind of development.” – Nathan Chapman, Lead Designer
Hmm…As much as I respect Obsidian, I just don’t know about letting them work on a new Chrono Trigger. I think I’d rather see Square Enix handle the title internally.
Perhaps Ono was teasing a Darkstalkers game
Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 4 Comments
A few days ago, Capcom’s Yoshinori Ono teased a new project on his Twitter account. Ono only stated that Super Street Fighter IV “is nothing compared to what’s coming.” While it still isn’t entirely clear which title he was referring to, there is a small sign that it could be a new Darkstalkers title.
Last Monday, Ono noted that he had a proposal to give to Keiji Inafune. He said that his presentation was a success a day later. When a fan asked if he could make a Darkstalkers/Vapre game, Ono said, “I’m left speechless yet….. Shhhh.”
There have been a number of different indications recently that Ono would love to make a new Darkstalkers title. Since there seems to be huge interest there, it seems more than possible that an announcement will be made sometime in the near future.
Ono teasing something bigger than Super Street Fighter IV
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Yoshi Ono has worked on some significant titles in his career, including the recent release of Super Street Fighter IV. But apparently something bigger is on the way. Ono posted a brief, cryptic message on his Twitter account, about something that will soon be coming:
“Super SF4 on sale!! SuperSF4 is nothing compared to what’s coming!!”
That really isn’t much to guess on, though hopefully we’ll see some sort of announcement in the near future. There honestly isn’t a clue here at all. Though if it’s Nintendo related, you can bet we’ll let you know about it!
TGS exhibitors lineup so far
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Family Corner
* Alchemist
* Capcom
* Konami
* Square Enix
* Sega
* Namco Bandai Games
* Level-5
General Exhibit Area
* Arc System Works
* Irem Software Engineering
* ASCII Media Works
* Allienace Numerique (Canada)
* Alchemist
* Ignition Entertaiment Ltd.
* InComm (America)
* XYZ Wave PTE (Singapore)
* Enterbrain
* Capcom
* Tecmo Koei Games
* Konami
* The Behemoth (America)
* SIGGRAPH ASIA 2010 (Korea)
* Square Enix
* Sega
Goods Corner
* Capcom
* Game Tek
* Tecmo Koei Games
* Konami
* Square Enix
* Square Enix Music
* D3 Publisher
* Namco Bandai Games
* 5pb.
The Nintendo Love Tester is back!
Posted on 14 years ago by Austin(@NE_Austin) in General Nintendo, News | 1 Comment
If you’re a die-hard Nintendo fan, chances are that you know all about Nintendo’s famed “Love Tester”, and now the device is back on the market after 41 years for a mere $55! Of course, there’s $26 worth of shipping to add in, so all in all its a solid $81 worth of vintage Nintendo, but its well worth it to see if you and your lover are really in love!
Club Nintendo Elite status rewards announced
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Super Mario Characters Figurine
This collectible figurine features beloved characters from Super Mario games. It measures approx. 3.9 inches in height and 4.6 inches in diameter, and comes enclosed in decorative packaging.
Club Nintendo Original Calendar – 2011
Desk calendar for 2011 featuring original artwork from some of your favorite Nintendo games. Each month is represented with a 2-sided design, and the calendar comes with a built-in display stand. (Images shown are of the 2010 calendar. The 2011 calendar has all new designs and artwork.)
Nintendo game with new character could come next year, Miyamoto’s wants to get Pikmin out quickly, tons more
Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, DS, General Nintendo, News, Wii | 3 Comments
This information comes from a recent shareholder meeting…
– Miyamoto wants to make Pikmin available quickly
– Miyamoto feels a new character needs to be made since it’s been 10 years since Pikmin
– 3DS might display play time like the Wii
– Nintendo not planning a theme park, wouldn’t be a traditional theme park even if Nintendo did so
– When asked about what he’s working on: Miyamoto has been very interested in swimming lately
– Miyamoto also a member of a youth guidance organization and spends time with school children
– Even with the 3DS, Nintendo is always thinking about making new things
– 3DS was at this event
– One demonstration showed flowing water and a wine glass in E3
– Manipulate camera view with d-pad or slide pad
– Mario figures, Mario Bros. sequence, Yoshi sequence, three Pikmin in the grass also shown
– Lastly, a clip of Twilight Princess Link slashing his sword was shown
Nintendo on Ocarina of Time 3DS, when asked if it’ll be like the demo of Twilight Princess Link swinging his sword/if the polygon visuals will be different…
“We can’t share details, but it does have expressive capabilities…This is because the capabilities are of course higher.”
Miyamoto on the new game character…
“It’s about time for a new game character. Perhaps this can be delivered next year.”
Miyamoto on his time with the 3DS, who said he’s busy with the system…
“I’ll suddenly have ideas, so being busy now is a good condition.”
Iwata on the possibility of releasing software for the iPad…
“We have absolutely no plans to offer software.”
