Bloomberg report confirms Take-Two as new WWE game-maker
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Bloomberg is reporting that Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of 2K and Rockstar Games, has reached an agreement to take on the responsibilities of WWE game development and production going forward.
THQ had been publishing official wrestling titles for over a decade. But once the company started to sell off its assets, the WWE licence required a transfer. Previous rumors suggested that Take-Two would indeed be taking over the reigns of the franchise, though Bloomberg’s article appears to confirm the news.
According to Bloomberg, court documents say that “the WWE and Yuke’s contracts will be terminated and the companies will be allowed to enter into new agreements with Take-Two, which will hire THQ’s employees that work on the wrestling games”.
For details concerning the more legal aspects of the situation, check out Bloomberg’s report.
Cryamore could head to Wii U
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NostalgiCO launched a Kickstarter for its new action RPG, Cryamore, in late January. Nearly $150,000 has been raised thus far and is well ahead of the original $60,000 goal. If the studio is able to surpass $250,000, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii U versions will be made.
You can get an idea of Cryamore’s gameplay in the video above. The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, Mega Man, and Secret of Mana were all inspirations.
David Cox interested in working on a Zelda game
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Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate and Lords of Shadow 2 producer David Cox has interest in working in a Zelda game.
In an interview with n1ntendo.nl, Cox mentioned that he’s “a massive fan of Zelda”. His game would be in the vein of Ocarina of Time, “because that’s the kind of Zelda-game I really, really like.”
Cox said:
I’m a massive fan of Zelda, so would I like to work on a Zelda-game…I’d love to work on a Zelda-game, that’d be amazing. How would I change it? I don’t really know. I mean, I think I would make it more like Ocarina of Time, because that’s the kind of Zelda-game I really, really like. You know, the wonder of exploring that whole world that felt like a cohesive whole…it all felt like it belonged together. So I think that would be something I’d love to do.
That’s quite a difficult question to answer, but if Iwata-san is listening: I’d love to work on Zelda.
A look at a deleted scene from Wreck-It Ralph
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Warner confirms new Batman: Arkham game during financial call
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A third entry in the Batman: Arkham series is on the way. In fact, it could arrive before the end of the year.
Time Warner’s CFO and chief administrative officer John K. Martin quietly revealed the news during the company’s investors call last week:
“And we also have a strong games release this year, which will include the next release in the Batman Arkham franchise. So all in all, we expect Warners to post another very strong year in 2013. And with a little luck, the year should be as good or maybe even a little bit better than 2012.”
It’s unclear if Martin was referring to the calender year or next fiscal year. Either way, we know a new Batman is in development. VG247 is running a rumor that it isn’t being made by Rocksteady Studios, interestingly enough.
G4 to become ‘Esquire Network’ on April 22nd
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We’ve reported on this before, but now we finally have an official date: Starting April 22nd, anyone who currently gets G4TV via their cable or satellite provider will awaken to a brand new channel to replace to dying-brand that was G4. The new name will be the “Esquire Network” and will feature programming similar to ‘Bravo’ but “for men”. It is, as they say, for “the modern man, what being a man today is all about”.
Which mostly sounds like a bunch of vaguely sexist baloney to me, but I guess they think people will watch it! With any luck this will be the last that you hear of the network, since they will feature no gaming related programming whatsoever.
New downloadable rewards now available on Club Nintendo
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This month’s digital rewards on Club Nintendo have gone live. Members can choose from Bird & Beans (3DS, 100 coins), Metal Torrent (3DS, 150 coins), Paper Mario (Wii, 200 coins), and Kirby Super Star (Wii, 150 coins). These rewards will last until March 10.
Visit this page to order a downloadable game.
Japan to get Fire Emblem: Awakening, Animal Crossing: New Leaf figurines
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Photos snapped at the Wonder Festival in Japan this weekend show a new 1/8-scale figure of Fire Emblem: Awakening’s Tharja. Max Factory, the company producing the product, has also announced a Marth figure. Shizue from Animal Crossing: New Leaf will be turned into a figure as well.
GungHo on Grasshopper acquisition, Suda51 explains the move
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GungHo Online Entertainment recently announced that it has acquired the Suda51-led studio Grasshopper Manufacturer.
The move was a bit surprising. Grasshopper had always acted independently even though it did team up with companies in the past, and GungHo is more mobile-focused.
On the bright side, GungHo president Kazuki Morishita assured fans in an interview with 4Gamer that Grasshopper will “continue to make games in the manner they are accustomed to.”
“I’d like Suda-san to remain focused on Grasshopper rather than GungHo as a whole. Of course now I’ll be involved in Grasshopper’s creative output, but since Suda-san is there, in a lot of ways it actually equates to a taking load off my own work. Basically, I’d like Grasshopper Manufacture to continue to make games in the manner they are accustomed to.”
New Zelda concept has shot at LEGO set
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Remember that Zelda LEGO set idea that was never approved? Its denial was a bit of a sting, but the legendary video game franchise now has a second chance of getting the brick treatment.
“Ragaru” has come up with his own Zelda LEGO concept that seems to avoid the pitfalls in preventing the first idea’s approval. A total of 10,000 fans have pledged their support for the project, and it’s currently in the hands of the LEGO CUUSOO team.
Have a look at some concept art of the LEGO set in the gallery above. Here’s hoping it heads past the approval process!
