Sonic Team studio head Takashi Iizuka on the essence of Sonic, says “just going fast does not make it fun”
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Sonic the Hedgehog boss Takashi Iizuka has spoken about the essence of the series and what makes a new entry in the series great.
In Iizuka’s view, it’s all about the “fun feeling” you have while moving. He told Eurogamer that regardless of whether it’s a 2D or 3D game, linear or open zone, “it’s really that sense of enjoyment that I’m running with Sonic at a high speed and [thinking]: this is fun, and I’m having a great time.” However, he doesn’t believe it simply comes down to “going fast”.
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JRPGs Armed Fantasia and Penny Blood revealed, from key creators of Wild Arms series and Shadow Hearts
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
Original (8/26): The key creators behind the Wild Arms series and Shadow Hearts series have just announced a “Double Kickstarter” campaign intended to bring Armed Fantasia and Penny Blood to life. These are two new, large scale JRPGs inspired by their previous games.
Armed Fantasia features a dramatic story about a group of Pathfinders and their trusted ARMs who embark on a perilous journey across an expansive Westernpunk world hurtling towards destruction. Akifumi Kaneko, creator of the Wild Arms series, will be in charge of lead game design and scenario writing. Tomomi Sasaki is handling character design. Lastly, music is planned to be made by Michiko Naruke, Noriyasu Uematsu and Elements Garden, also veterans of the Wild Arms series.
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Nintendo details PAX West 2022 plans
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Nintendo was previously confirmed for PAX West 2022, and the company has now shared concrete details as to what it has planned for the expo.
Splatoon 3 will be a major highlight of Nintendo’s involvement. The rocks of the new Scorch Gorge stage will be appearing as backdrops within its booth, which is being transformed into scenes inspired by the sun-scorched Splatlands. Those that stop by can play a demo of multiplayer Turf War battles. Note that a free Warp Pipe Pass is required to play Splatoon 3 at the Nintendo booth, and fans can register for the chance to reserve one now here until August 28 at 11:59 PM PT. The Nintendo Splatoon 3 booth will also include real-life photo opportunities.
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Sakurai shares a look at Kirby’s Dream Land proposal, talks about how he came up with the idea
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Masahiro Sakurai just opened a new YouTube channel, and one of the first videos he published focuses on Kirby’s Dream Land and its creation. One part of the video provides an excerpt from the original game proposal, pictured above.
Sakurai felt that with the game, “there had to be an easier way to take advantage of the enemies on-screen.” While he initially considered having Kirby use his tongue to grab foes, he ultimately went with what the character is now famous for: inhaling them and spitting them out.
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Gamescom 2023 dated
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Gamescom 2022 has only just began, but we already have dates for the 2023 expo.
A display at the show confirms that next year’s event will kick off with the Opening Night Live showcase on August 22, 2023. That’ll be followed up with the main expo between August 23 and August 27.
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What would a “Nintendo Metaverse” look like? | Nintendo Everything Refresh Ep. 022
Posted on 1 year ago by Nicholas Serpa in General Nintendo, Podcast | 0 comments
Everyone seems to be talking about the metaverse these days (for better or for worse), which is funny because there’s no unanimous consensus as to what it even is! Is it the future of gaming, the future of work, the future of buzzwords… or maybe, just maybe, the future of Mario? What could Nintendo’s presence in the metaverse look like – or should they even bother? Join your hosts Nick, Nicolas and Luiz as they (attempt to) answer these non-fungible questions. They’ll also discuss the legacy of Wave Race 64 (which was just added to Switch Online’s Expansion Pack), a mysterious Nintendo adaptive controller, new claims of workplace misconduct at Nintendo of America, and more.
Our show is available on most major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, or you can check out the video version on Youtube below. Direct downloads are also now available for free through our friends at ListenNotes.
Have ideas or suggestions for the show, or want to submit a fan question or topic for a future episode? Let us know what you think – and thanks for listening!
The Game Awards 2022 announced for December 8
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The Game Awards 2022 will be held on December 8, it’s been announced. Once again, the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles will host the proceedings.
The Game Awards will stream for free worldwide across more than 40 different digital video platforms including YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok Live. For this year’s show, Best Adaptation will be added as a category to recognize creative work that authentically adapts video game intellectual property to other popular media, including but not limited to theatrical movies, streaming shows, podcasts, novels, and comic books.
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When does a new entry makes sense?
Posted on 1 year ago by Luiz in Features, General Nintendo, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
The gaming world is full of franchises. As soon as a new IP appears, people are already curious to know about the next game. Nintendo is basically the king in that realm, being the owner of incredibly popular franchises like Mario, Donkey Kong, Zelda, and others. Because of that, fans often we expect sequels from Nintendo, praying to see a new entry in one of our favorite franchises.
In today’s video, I discuss Nintendo’s different approaches for a sequel and consider when a new game makes sense for a franchise – all of that in the context of the soon to be released Splatoon 3. Feel free to check the video and share your opinion below.
10 best Nintendo brand crossovers you can get right now
Posted on 1 year ago by Bryce(@brodee922) in Features, General Nintendo | 0 comments
People love gaming crossovers – there’s something very satisfying about seeing characters interact from several beloved franchises. Games such as Super Smash Bros. are extremely popular due to this because Nintendo has some of the most iconic characters in the game industry. The company constantly leverages this popularity to feature their characters in other crossovers as well, including merchandise.
Nintendo has created merchandise with some of the biggest brands in various industries (such as apparel, food, and toys), and there is a lot out there to sift through. Luckily, we’ve pinpointed the biggest brands that the Big N has partnered with, and created a list of the top ten crossovers that can be bought today. Additionally, all of these featured items are available internationally, as Japan gets a lot of exclusive Nintendo brand crossovers.
So, without further ado, here is a list of the best 10 Nintendo crossover merchandise that can be purchased right now.
Undertale Undyne Nendoroid out in March 2023, new photos, pre-orders open
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Good Smile is starting to wrap up production on the Undertale Undyne Nendoroid after it was first revealed earlier in the year, and has now shared more information about the figure – including when it’ll be released, what the final design looks like, and pre-orders.
Undyne has two interchangeable face plates – a standard face and a laughing face. Additionally, as optional parts, fans can equip it with the harpoon and fish-shaped mug. Good Smile suggests that fans can create the game’s memorable water-drinking scene in Nendoroid form and says the character “is looking brave, cool, and even a little cute”.
