“If any creator has not played Mario, then they’re probably not a good creator. That’s something I can say with 100 percent confidence. Mario is, for game creators, the development bible. There are so many hints about good design, about cute characters, about innovation in using an existing gameplay system. It’s something you have to constantly look at and examine and take hints from as a game creator. It’s the anchor that grounds almost all games.”

“I have total respect for Miyamoto, to the point where… It’s very strange that there are national cultural treasures – they’re traditionally sportsmen. I think it’s very strange that somebody as famous as Miyamoto hasn’t been designated one of those people. He’s talked about in all different countries. Lots of people know him. He’s pushed forward Japanese culture and interest in Japan all over the world. He’s somebody that deserves everyone’s ultimate respect, and a lot of that is due to being able to create Mario. And Super Mario Bros. 3, of course, within that, was a fantastic game.”

– Keiji Inafune

This quote comes as part of a large Super Mario related feature that IGN is putting together where many gaming-industry personalities– Greg Miller, Cliffy B, and Ted Price, for example. You can check that out here.

Via Gamespot

A few more Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal: Clash Duel Carnival images, details

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Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal: Clash Duel Carnival has received a few more images (scans) and details from a recent Japanese magazine. You can find the shots above and information summary below.

– Obtain over 100 special items from other duelists
– These include card sleeves and duel mats
– Cards up to Duelist Pack 15 reconfirmed
– “Free Duel”: use all cards from the beginning of the game
– Fight characters to get the duelist items specific to them

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More Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag footage

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Dragon Quest Monsters 2 3DS lets you make your own monsters

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The latest issue of Jump reveals a new feature for Square Enix’s Dragon Quest Monsters 2 3DS remake. In the game, players can make their own custom monsters. This is accomplished through the “Montona” system. You can mix and match four different parts to create an original creature.

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Some players are starting to hack Monster Hunter 4, Capcom issues notice

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Hacking has started to become a problem in Monster Hunter 4. Some players have managed to break into the game’s systems and obtain weapons, armor, and items that wouldn’t normally be so easily attainable. They’ve also managed to manipulate the game AI as well as spawn rare monsters in locations of their choosing.

Capcom has issued a notice in response to the situation, which states that messing around with Monster Hunter 4’s save data could destroy the full game and make it unusable. Those who are caught with tampered save files at Capcom’s Monster Hunter Festa in-game events will be banned, and they will no longer be accepted at future events.

Players who receive odd guild quests or Felynes from StreetPass communications are advised to delete them. There’s a chance that these hits could affect your own save data.

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Mighty Switch Force! 2 Wii U listed for release next week, screenshots

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A listing on Nintendo’s website pins down the launch of Mighty Switch Force! 2 for Wii U on October 17 – next Thursday. You can find the first screenshots of the Wii U version above.

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North American Nintendo downloads (10/10/13) – partial listing

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Three downloadable games have been confirmed for release in North America tomorrow. The Wii U VC titles Golf and Tennis will be out on the eShop, along with Zombie Blaster for DSiWare. More games will be confirmed in the early morning hours tomorrow.

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Nintendo taking down Yoshi’s Cookie from European Wii Shop Channel

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Nintendo will be removing Yoshi’s Cookie from the European Wii Shop Channel later this week, according to a message posted on the digital store. The Virtual Console game will no longer be available for purchase as of October 11.

The notice does not provide a reason for the removal of Yoshi’s Cookie.

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Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 3DS pushed up to November 5, exclusive gift for all platforms

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The release of Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures on the 3DS has been moved up, Namco Bandai has reveald. It will now launch on November 5.

The Wii U, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC versions are still coming on October 29.

Namco Bandai has also announced an exclusive gift included with copies of Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures on all platforms. Buyers will receive a glow-in-the-dark poster while supplies last.