Hideki Kamiya, Ikumi Nakamura show interest in making an Okami sequel
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After it originally debuted on the PlayStation 2, Capcom has continued to re-release Okami across multiple platforms and generations. Switch was one of the latest systems to have received a port of the game. Despite the many platforms Okami is on, Capcom hasn’t done much with the IP – aside from DS’ Okamiden, which didn’t really involve the original creators.
Director Hideki Kamiya, along with Ikumi Nakamura who worked on background production, seem to be interested in making a sequel. Kamiya said in a Twitter video that “Okami is going to be back.” Of course, that doesn’t confirm anything, especially given that Kamiya is known to troll his fans. That being said, we at least know the interest is there.
Here’s the video in question:
Nintendo Power Podcast episode #21 now live
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The latest episode of Nintendo Power podcast is now live. Host Chris Slate, along with Katie Casper from Nintendo of America, discuss Luigi’s Mansion 3 and more.
Here’s the full episode:
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Game Freak 30th anniversary event live stream
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Pokemon developer Game Freak is celebrating its 30th anniversary today with a new live stream. There should be some talk about Pokemon Sword/Shield, the “Gear Project System” including Little Town Hero, and more.
Game Freak’s stream kicks off at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET / 3 PM in the UK / 4 PM in Europe. You can watch the event as it happens below.
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Video: A look inside Game Freak
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For its Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield cover story, Game Informer visited developer Game Freak in Japan. Watch a video giving a look inside the studio below.
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Video: Game Freak’s James Turner on designing Pokemon and more
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Game Informer’s latest Pokemon Sword/Shield-focused video is with art director James Turner. Below, Turner discusses his journey to Game Freak, designing Pokemon, and more.
Video: Splatoon 2 concert at Nintendo Live 2019, including a surprise performance from K.K. Slider
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Nintendo Live 2019 kicked off in Japan today where fans could stop by for playable demos, events, and more. A Splatoon 2 concert was also held featuring Off the Hook and the Squid Sisters. There was one notable surprise, as K.K. Slider from Animal Crossing appeared and delivered a surprise performance before the Splatoon festivities began.
Here’s the full recording of the concert:
Super Nintendo World gets another new batch of in-progress photos
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Super Nintendo World really started to come into form last month. Construction has been ongoing for a significant period at this point, but we were able to get a general look at how things are shaping up so far.
A couple of weeks later, another batch of photos are in giving fans the latest update – and with some clearer shots. Here’s the full set:
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Game Freak on the process of making new Pokemon, challenges involved; scrapped designs return later
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It’s no secret that the Pokemon franchise has a ton of different creatures. We’re just about ready to enter the series’ eighth generation, and over 800 designs currently exist.
As noted in the latest issue of Game Informer, the whole process kicks off with a relatively simple request to an artist involving “a concept of a Pokemon for a particular scenario” or “a specific direction for a new creature.” That artist will then make “quick sketches with few details, which are shown to the team requesting to see if they’re heading in the correct direction.” Feedback provided will lead to several iterations of the design, “with the gaps getting longer and longer each time as the artist adds more detail with each iteration.”
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Luigi’s Mansion 3 statue revealed, pre-orders open
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First 4 Figures has revealed a special statue based on Luigi’s Mansion 3. The 9″ PVC collectible features Luigi and Polterpup. This exclusive edition comes with both the Poltergust G-00 and Polterpup feature bright LED functions. Additionally, on its limited numbered base are glow-in-the-dark paw prints trailing behind Polterpup.
Here’s a trailer:
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Two new characters revealed for the Pokemon anime
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Two new characters have been revealed for the upcoming next season of the Pokemon anime series. Professor Sakuragi is the head of the Sakuragi Research Institute in Vermillion City, which will serve as the hub for Ash as he travels around the Pokemon world in the new series. There’s also 10 year-old Koharu, Professor Sakuragi’s daughter. She has a Yamper and is a childhood friend of Gou, the other main character besides Ash in this new series.
