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Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GameCube, News, Wii | 0 comments

A leaked prototype version of Metroid Prime 3: Corruption has made its way onto the net.

The build, taken from early 2006, was made with the GameCube in mind. The entire prototype can be played with a GameCube controller (or a Wiimote), so that’s a strong indication that Retro Studios was making the title for old hardware. As we now know, the project was eventually switched over to Wii.

Interesting points about the prototype:

– Prototype includes gameplay on Norion
– Hyper Mode can be used
– Wii-specific puzzles weren’t added in at this point
– Samus can’t reenter her ship
– Map layout isn’t finished
– Rundas event in Generator A and Ridley attack in Generator C are partially implemented
– Cargo Hub features an upper balcony and a different enemy layout
– “Dark Visor” (Prime 2) is selectable but non-functional

You can find a bunch of prototype images in the gallery above (apologies for the blurriness!).

Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Screenshots | 0 comments

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Crush3D’s release date has been bumped around a couple of times. It was originally on track for a February release… which became January.

It was due out today, but the game is nowhere to be seen. That’s because SEGA has secretly pushed the title back to March.

The company hasn’t provided a specific release date. It can be expected sometime in March, however.

Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments

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Rhythm Thief & The Emperor’s Treasure (3DS) – 8/8/8/8
Kiki Trick (Wii) – 8/8/8/8
Beyond the Labyrinth (3DS) – 8/8/7/8
WipEout 2048 (PSVita) – 8/8/7/8
Onechanbara Z: Kagura (360) – 7/7/7/7

Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

Let’s quickly talk about Retro Studios, shall we?

First, Eric Kozlowsky’s comment on his blog in which he said “I can’t talk about it too much but if all goes well it might just be one of my crowning achievements as an artist” apparently has nothing to do with gaming. It isn’t related to Retro or a new project.

That’s what he told his followers on Twitter before he closed his account.

Kozlowsky had left this comment on Twitter as well:

“One of my co-workers brought in EVERY season of MST3K! Crunch time is going to be WAY more tolerable this year!”

Some folks have been quick to assume that this means Retro Studios’ new title, whatever it may be, is coming this year. While it’s possible that Nintendo could publish the game in 2012, remember that some staff assisted on the development of Mario Kart 7… that may have cut into their resources a bit. Plus I’m sure Nintendo will want them to polish their new game extensively so that it reaches a high level of quality.

We’ll see what happens…

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Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 0 comments

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Regular boxart is on top, limited edition boxart is on the bottom!

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Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments

Most Nintendo fans logically assumed that the next round of Wii U news wouldn’t be revealed until E3. There’s a small glimmer of hope that new information may be provided before June, though.

According to Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo “will be sharing information throughout the entire year.” And although he couldn’t guarantee that an update will come before E3, it’s possible that we’ll get a few tidbits before the company’s big press conference.

Fils-Aime told Geoff Keighley at CES:

“So essentially we will be sharing information throughout the entire year. And so, I won’t say that you’re going to have to wait until E3, but certainly we’re not breaking new news here. No launch date, no launch price, no game lineup. …But we will be sharing a lot of information all through the year on how we will be driving Wii U into households this year.”