Shigesato Itoi on Earthbound’s continued popularity, Mother 4, Iwata’s passing, more
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Japanese outlet Game Watch interviewed Shigesato Itoi at an Earthbound event in Japan. The discussion has since been translated by Tuxedo Unmasked.
We’ve posted some of Itoi’s comments below. He addressed Earthbound’s continued popularity, Mother 4, Iwata’s passing, and several other topics. If interested, you can also read the full interview here.
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Amazon’s Black Friday 2015 gaming deals calendar
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 3 Comments
Update (11/29): Bumped to the top. These deals are currently live:
Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker
– $30, N/A
Skylanders SuperChargers Racing 3DS
– $30, ends 12:55 PM ET / 9:55 AM PT
Code Name: S.T.E.A.M.
– $18, N/A
Animal Crossing amiibo 3-pack
– $30, N/A
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
– $25, ends December 2
Over the next few days, Amazon will be hosting its Black Friday 2015 deals. Specific prices have yet to be revealed, but we do know which games will be featured.
There are a few Nintendo offers to keep track of. Disney Infinity 3.0, Mario Kart 7, Persona Q, and New Super Mario Bros. 2 are all being discounted tomorrow. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, Guitar Hero Live, Mario Party 10, Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX, and the New 3DS XL will be on sale starting on Friday. Also be on the lookout for Animal Crossing: New Leaf, LEGO Marvel Super Heroes, Snoopy’s Grand Adventure, Gravity Falls, and Devil Survivor 2 on Saturday.
You can follow Amazon’s Black Friday 2015 gaming deals here.
An hour of Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam footage
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Another hour of footage has come in for Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam. Find the latest videos rounded up below.
Three more photos of the Wolf Link amiibo
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A trio of new Wolf Link amiibo photos were snapped at the VIECC Vienna Comic Con. View them in the gallery below.
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Excitebike 64 devs on the game’s development – origins, Miyamoto feedback, more
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Last month’s issue of GamesTM has a very interesting feature on the making of Excitebike 64. We encourage you to pick up the magazine to read it in full, though we wanted to share some of the information and comments here.
Excitebike 64 was the next title from Left Field Productions following the Nintendo-published NBA Courtside. Several ideas were pitched, many of which were focused around sports given the studio’s specialty in the genre. The possibility of a motocross game was flying about in part due to a few producers at Left Field enjoying it, and that’s what was ultimately selected.
Henry Sterchi, a producer from Nintendo working on the title, mentioned to GamesTM that Excitebike 64 began “as a more traditional motocross game”. However, as ideas were being prototyped and mechanics were being worked on, Left Field came up with an idea of developing a sequel to the NES classic. It was eventually proposed to Nintendo, who approved it soon after.
Sterchi told GamesTM:
“Excitebike 64 started out as a more traditional motocross game to prove out the core engine, handling and basic play. The handling was physics-driven and realistic, but I wouldn’t have called it a technical simulation. We did try some real-time track deformation such as tyre ruts, but it was abandoned because it wasn’t that fun and quite a technical drain.”
“We’d already discussed and prototyped the thing we wanted around the turbo mechanic and track designs in order for it to be an authentic Excitebike experience, so it was always the hope that they’d go for it and if it didn’t work out, it was ready to stand on its own as a more traditional motocross racer.”
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Nintendo Minute – Game of the Year part 1
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This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta reflect on 2015 by kicking off its third annual Game of the Year series. The best boxart, coolest amiibo, and best multiplayer experience are discussed. Take a look at the full video below.
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Nintendo’s “Game Center Holiday Edition” – amiibo
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The Play Nintendo YouTube account has a short promo up for amiibo. Check it out below.
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Update: Individual amiibo – amiibo bundle up on GameStop
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Update: There are various individual amiibo now in stock at GameStop, including Captain Falcon, Greninja, Lucario, and more. Full set it here.
GameStop has added a new amiibo bundle to its website. For $78, you’ll receive Ike, Fox, Little Mac, Captain Falcon, Greninja, and Lucario. Place an order here if interested.
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Machoke and Machamp don’t actually wear pants
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A new tidbit of information about a pair of Pokemon were shared on the series’ website today. Specifically, we have some… interesting news about Machoke and Machamp.
Both characters don’t actually wear pants. Instead, the what you see are markings, meaning Machamp or Machoke don’t wear pants as many had assumed.
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8 Bit Music Power will be the first new Famicom game in over two decades
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Columbus Circle is coming out with the first Famicom title in 21 years. In Japan, “8 Bit Music Power” is arriving on January 31 for 3,800 yen.
8 Bit Music Power features a collection of old-fashioned chiptunes packaged in an original Famicon cartridge. 12 pieces of music composed by videogame sound creators will be included.
Those who are interested in 8 Bit Music Power for the NES would need an adapter to play it. However, it’s possible that the title will eventually leave Japan, assuming there’s enough interest.
A spokesperson told the Wall Street Journal:
“This was just a project among old Nintendo fans around us. We were surprised at the overwhelming reaction we’ve received. Fans and major retailers in the U.S. asked us to make the product available there.”
Columbus Circle also said it plans to make more Famicon cartridges, including new games for the system.
