SEGA’s console-based 3DS themes were created with authentic sound
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SEGA has been releasing several 3DS themes in Japan based on classic consoles. Two more came out this week: one based on the SG-1000, and another for the Dreamcast.
How’d SEGA go about making these themes anyway? Photos from the company’s Yosuke Okunari provide some interesting insight. Through pictures shared on Okunari’s Twitter account, it’s revealed that SEGA actually used the old consoles in recording sounds for the themes.
Specifically regarding the SG-1000 3DS theme, Okunari commented:
We wanted to recreate the short “Buu” sound when turning on the console for the SG-1000 theme and so we brought the console to the studio for recording. However, that sound varies depending on the software so we started up roughly 20 games and chose the one which sounded the most authentic.
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[Just a Chat] Nintendo and DeNA partnership, membership service, “NX” system
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No weekly news discussion per usual today, but you can listen to the recording Austin and I put up a few days ago. It covers all of the big Nintendo announcements made earlier in the week!
There was plenty of Nintendo news to go around today. Austin and I talk about it all, which includes the Nintendo and DeNA partnership, new membership service, and upcoming “NX” system from the Big N.
What do you think about all of today’s news? Leave a comment below!
Nintendo Minute – “Let’s Go Hunting!”
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Super Mario amiibo series – video comparison with Smash Bros. figures
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Target: 25% off all amiibo figures starting March 29
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Target will be holding a sale on amiibo figures next week. Starting on March 29, consumers can purchase any amiibo for 25 percent off. This also applies to Disney Infinity and Skylanders figures. Note that the sale will last through April 4.
Another unboxing video for the Super Mario amiibo series
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Rumor: LEGO toys-to-life game is called LEGO Dimensions
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Another tidbit has come in regarding Warner Bros.’ rumored LEGO toys-to-life game. In a new article on VideoGamer, it’s said that the title is being developed under the working title “LEGO Dimensions”.
Nothing else was shared by the site beyond that. Warner Bros. has still yet to officially confirm LEGO Dimensions.
More tidbits from Iwata and DeNA’s CEO about Nintendo’s pursuit of mobile games
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Nintendo and DeNA held a presentation earlier this week to announce a big partnership between the two companies, as the Big N is finally set to make a big splash in the mobile space with original games for smart devices. Towards the end of the event, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata and DeNA CEO Isao Moriyasu fielded some questions from those in attendance.
Here’s a brief summary as to what was discussed:
– Iwata says “that each company will have to rely on their good strengths”
– The two discussed how Nintendo will make the games and DeNA will handle the back end
– Moriyasu added that Nintendo will make the games and DeNA will support them
– He also said that the role each company plays will vary by game depending on needs
– Iwata on why Nintendo decided to partner with DeNA: “The world of business is always changing. Therefore, Nintendo is always adjusting.”
– Moriyasu is positive that the mobile game business is only getting larger and larger
– He wondered how he could make business even bigger, and he believes partnering with Nintendo will do just that
– Iwata said that there is no relationship between DeNA and the Nintendo NX
– Again, Nintendo is not going to give up making games for dedicated Nintendo platforms
– Iwata said he is thinking about cross platform interaction between smart phones and dedicated Nintendo devices
– The systems will all connect somehow through Nintendo’s new membership program
– Iwata hinted at some interactivity between dedicated Nintendo consoles and smart phones
– Iwata said many mobile companies were “knocking on Nintendo’s door” and offered similar deals
– DeNA was chosen because the company had a “passion” to work with Nintendo that impressed Nintendo
– Iwata: “DeNA attacked Nintendo with a passion, so we were impressed by them.”
If you watched Nintendo and DeNA’s presentation earlier this week, then most of this should just be rehash. Nintendo will also be putting up an English transcript soon enough I’m sure, so hopefully you’ll be able to read the full Q&A in the near future.
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Video: Another look at the Super Mario amiibo series
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Club Nintendo Europe adds a ton of digital games
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Update: In a strange twist, it seems that despite some games like Metroid Fusion containing a 3DS label, they can only be downloaded on Wii U. So no Ambassador games after all? Someone at Nintendo seems to have messed up!
Take a look at this photo in case it’s unclear:
Club Nintendo Europe has just been updated with an onslaught of digital rewards.
There’s plenty of games to choose from on both Wii U and 3DS. Nintendo has added eShop-made titles, as well as Virtual Console releases. Perhaps most surprisingly, it’s possible to obtain games that were previously only available for 3DS Ambassadors.
You can find the full set of games here.
