Overseas Puzzle & Dragons Z release happening “sooner or later”, game was always in the works
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GungHo Online Entertainment has given a new update on the overseas release of Puzzle & Dragons Z. While there’s still no set date, president Kazuki Morishita told Siliconera it will happen “sooner or later.”
“Nothing has been finalized, we don’t know how we will release it or have a price, but we will release it sooner or later.”
Morishita also spoke about Puzzle & Dragons Z is more RPG-oriented compared to the smartphone version. In doing so, he revealed how the 3DS title “has always been in the works” – meaning it was planned from the series’ very beginning.
“Initially, when we were still tinkering with the concept for the smartphone version in summer of 2011, we already started talking about the 3DS release as well. The 3DS version has always been in the works, we have always been planning it while we were coming up with the smartphone version concept. So, it isn’t a new idea we came up with. We were always going to add that RPG element into the game.”
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Game Freak art directors on going 3D for Pokemon X/Y and initial skepticism, difficulty creating Xernaus and Yveltal, more
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This week’s Famitsu has a feature with Game Freak character art director Ken Sugimori and 3D art director Takao Unno. The two talked about working with 3D models for the first time, creating new Pokemon designs, and more.
You can find a Q&A roundup after the break. Many thanks to Polygon for the translations.
More: Game Freak, Pokemon, top
Luigi-themed 2DS apparently on the way
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Rumors | 3 Comments
Nintendo may very well be preparing the first specially-designed 2DS system. Kotaku has obtained several images showing what appears to be a Year of Luigi-themed handheld.
Nintendo hasn’t made any announcement, but perhaps the unique 2DS will be out in time for the holidays.
More: 2DS, top, Year of Luigi
EB Games Australia giving out musical treasure chest with Zelda: A Link Between Worlds pre-order
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Heads up, Australian Zelda fans. If you pre-order A Link Between Worlds at EB Games, you’ll receive the musical treasure chest.
You can find more information on the official product page here.
EDGE approved for release on Wii U
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
EDGE has been approved for release on Wii U, Two Tribes has revealed. Nintendo gave the green light only recently.
As written by Two Tribes on Twitter:
Late night approval time! EDGE for #wiiu #eshop has been approved for release! #twotribes #classic #2
— Two Tribes (@TwoTribesGames) October 23, 2013
EDGE is one of three classic Two Tribes titles coming to Wii U. The first, Toki Tori, should be out this month if all goes well. RUSH is also in the pipeline.
More: indie, Two Tribes
Boogerman 20th Anniversary Kickstarter adds support for co-op with Earthworm Jim
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A rather interesting reward tier has been added to the Boogerman 20th Anniversary Kickstarter. Those who pledge $40 or more will receive access to a new two-player co-op mode featuring Earthworm Jim. Exclusive levels and a t-shirt are also included as part of the pledge.
You can find more information in the official Kickstarter update notice here.
More: Earthworm Jim, indie, Kickstarter, top
Amazon now selling 3DS XL systems directly
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News | 4 Comments
Amazon and Nintendo have long maintained a certain “spat”, so to speak. For some unknown reasons, the company’s hardware was never stocked and sold directly. If you were interested in purchasing any of Nintendo’s systems from Amazon, you would need to do so through a third-party seller.
But now it seems there may have been a breakthrough between the two. One eagle-eyed NeoGAF user noticed that 3DS XL systems are being shipped and sold by Amazon..
It doesn’t appear that the situation has been completely remedied, as the Wii U and 2DS still can’t be purchased straight from the retailer. Still, this looks like a good sign!
Super Ubie Land getting another name change
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Notion Games originally changed the name of Super Ubie Land from “Super Ubi Land” in hopes of avoiding any potential issues with Ubisoft. Now, the indie Wii U title is getting another name change.
On Twitter, Notion confirmed that Super Ubie Land will be receiving a new title before hitting Wii U. What the new name is hasn’t been announced as of yet.
#SuperUbieLand will see yet another name change before being released onto #Nintendo #WiiU. #indiedev #gamedev
— Notion_Games (@NotionGamesLLC) October 23, 2013
Amazon now selling Capcom 30th Anniversary Character Encyclopedia
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Amazon is selling the Capcom 30th Anniversary Character Encyclopedia for a little over $10. The item just began shipping on Monday.
The hardcover encyclopedia contains over 200 pages of Capcom goodness. Inside, you’ll find art and information pertaining to a whole slew of Capcom characters.
You can place an order for the Capcom 30th Anniversary Character Encyclopedia here.
Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures launch event being held at Nintendo World
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Care to obtain a slightly early copy of Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures? If you’re around the New York City area, you’ll have the opportunity to do so.
Nintendo will be holding a launch event for Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures this Sunday at Nintendo World between 11 AM and 2 PM. During the festivities, attendees can purchase a copy of the game.
Pac is back! On 10/27 from 11am-2pm @ #NintendoWorld, get an advanced copy of Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures at our launch event!
— Nintendo World Store (@Nintendo_World) October 23, 2013