Did You Know Gaming? has secured information about another Zelda spin-off that Metroid Prime developer Retro Studios pitched to Nintendo, which was known as Heroes of Hyrule.

The game would have a story involving three heroes that lived 100 years in the past: a Goron, a Rito, and a Zora. The trio actually went on a mission to save Link. Link himself was actually captured while trying to rescue Princess Zelda from Ganon. That’s where the three heroes come in. Eventually 100 years pass, and Link becomes an old man that owns an antiquities shop.

More: Retro Studios, The Legend of Zelda, top

Tokyo Game Show 2022 official streaming schedule announced

Posted on 2 years ago by Nicolas in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

The Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association has just published an official streaming schedule for Tokyo Game Show 2022.

TGS 2022 is set to run from September 15 to 18 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. Throughout those four days, a total of 38 programs will be streamed online, with 29 of those being sponsored “Official Exhibitor Programs”. While most programs will be streamed in Japanese, certain streams will also offer simultaneous English or Chinese translations. You’ll be able to watch these streams through various platforms and online media, such as IGN, DouYu, bilibili, Douyin, and Huya, or by accessing the “TGS Special Page” on Steam.

Here is a list of all the programs featured in the above schedule. Do note that all the times are in Japanese Standard Time (JST), which is equivalent to PT+16, ET+13, BST+8 or CEST+7.

More: TGS 2022

Sonic Team studio head Takashi Iizuka on the essence of Sonic, says “just going fast does not make it fun”

Posted on 2 years 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”.

More: interview, Sonic the Hedgehog, Takashi Iizuka, top

JRPGs Armed Fantasia and Penny Blood revealed, from key creators of Wild Arms series and Shadow Hearts

Posted on 2 years 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.

More: Armed Fantastia, Penny Blood, top

Nintendo details PAX West 2022 plans

Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments

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.

More: PAX West 2022, Splatoon 3

Sakurai shares a look at Kirby’s Dream Land proposal, talks about how he came up with the idea

Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

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.

More: Kirby's Dream Land, Masahiro Sakurai, top

Gamescom 2023 dated

Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

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.

More: Gamescom 2023

What would a “Nintendo Metaverse” look like? | Nintendo Everything Refresh Ep. 022

Posted on 2 years 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!

More: highlight, top

The Game Awards 2022 announced for December 8

Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

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.

More: The Game Awards 2022

When does a new entry makes sense?

Posted on 2 years 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.