Hideo Kojima shares some thoughts on Switch
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 35 Comments
Update: IGN also has some comments from Kojima. They’re mostly the same, but here’s what he said:
“You might be familiar with the fact that for a previous game that I did, we had a specification that we called ‘Transfarring’ where you could take the saved data from the PS Vita and move it over to the PS3 and back and forth like that. I believe [Switch] is an extension of that idea. The fact you can play something at home and take it outside, this is the gamer’s dream. The Switch is an evolution of that.”
“For example, often when you buy a Blu-Ray disc, it’ll have a code on the inside for a digital version, so in the same respect you can watch it at home and then take it on the go on your tablet and smartphone. This is how movies and TV are moving, and this is how games should go.”
“I feel like cloud technology is what everything will eventually move to. It’s further behind right now than I think where people thought it would be at this point, but I think it will go there, and when the infrastructure is ready, you’ll be able to play everything, on every device, anywhere. The Switch is the predecessor to this step.”
Original: Plenty of Japanese developers have shared thoughts about Switch. But what about Hideo Kojima, who previously led the Metal Gear Solid series?
Glixel asked Kojima about how he feels regarding Switch in a new interview. Regarding Nintendo’s new console, he stated:
“You might be familiar with a thing we created called ‘Transfarring’ which let you transfer data between a PS Vita game and a PS3 game. I see the Switch as an evolution of that idea, where you can play something at home and play it to go. This is the main attraction of this system. For example, movies and TV, you can watch them on basically any device. You can watch them at home, you can watch them on the go. Games will become the same way. The cloud technology is behind the curve in that regard, but that’s the correct line of thought, and this is where Nintendo’s taking it.”
Kojima actually went hands-on with Switch this week, and his experience was recorded on camera. You can see him playing 1-2-Switch right here.
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Miyamoto and Aonuma talk a ton about Link, climbing and freedom in Breath of the Wild, more
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 4 Comments
Yet another Zelda: Breath of the Wild interview has surfaced with Shigeru Miyamoto and series producer Eiji Aonuma. YouTube ZackScottGames was able to interview both developers following the Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017 last month. There’s lots of talk about Link (including what he’s like in Breath of the Wild and in general), climbing and freedom, and more. View the full interview below.
Monster Hunter XX has a collaboration with the Kingdom manga
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment
Capcom revealed yet another collaboration for Monster Hunter XX this week. The Japanese 3DS game is teaming up with Kingdom, a manga series in Japan.
The collaboration comes in the form of a sword and shield weapon called Xin’s Sword. The sword is inherited by Xin from his friend, and the shield depicts a hot-blooded general.
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
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Video: A look at all of the Mario toys from McDonald’s Happy Meals
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Last month, new Mario toys were distributed in McDonald’s Happy Meals in both the UK and Japan. Get a closer look at all of the new offerings below.
Screenshots of this week’s Nintendo Downloads (2/2/17, North America)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, Screenshots, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
A few new games out came out this week on the Wii U and 3DS eShops. If you’re interested in checking out what’s new in screenshot form, take a look at the gallery below.
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Wii U eShop charts (2/3/17)
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This week’s Wii U eShop charts are as follows:
Software
1. Mario Kart 64
2. Mario Party 2
3. Pokemon Snap
4. Star Fox 64
5. Super Mario 64
6. Zelda: Majora’s Mask
7. Mario Party 10
8. Super Mario World
9. Zelda: Skyward Sword
10. Zelda: Ocarina of Time
11. Super Mario 3D World
12. Super Mario Bros. 3
13. Super Mario Bros.
14. Minecraft: Wii U Edition
15. Yoshi’s Woolly World
16. Zelda: Wind Waker HD
17. Super Mario RPG
18. Zelda: A Link to the Past
19. Paper Mario
20. Splatoon
Videos
1. Super Mario Odyssey Nintendo Switch Presentation Trailer
2. Switch Concept Trailer
3. Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch Presentation Trailer
4. Yoshi’s Woolly World Adventure Guide Episode 1
5. Switch Playstyles Trailer
6. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo Switch Presentation Trailer
7. Splatoon 2 Nintendo Switch Presentation Trailer
8. Yoshi’s Woolly World Adventure Guide Episode 3
9. Switch Parental Controls
10. Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017
11. Yoshi’s Woolly World Adventure Guide Episode 2
12. Pokemon Snap
13. Super Mario Mash-Up Pack for Minecraft: Wii U Edition
14. Paper Mario: Color Splash – A Splash of Mystery
15. Switch Super Bowl LI Commercial – Extended cut
16. Arms Nintendo Switch Presentation Trailer
17. Fire Emblem Direct 1/18/17
18. Paper Mario: Color Splash – Time to Make a Splash!
19. Pokken Tournament TV Spot
20. Paper Mario: Color Splash TV Spot
Source: Wii U eShop
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XSEED trying to decide what to do about Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns’ DLC in the west
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 11 Comments
XSEED has found itself in a bind with Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns’ downloadable content. The new content could either be sold as paid DLC, or abandoned entirely.
XSEED explained a blog post:
“The total size of the DLC is over 200,000 Japanese characters, making it as large as some games we’ve released. The first Corpse Party, for example, has about 210,000 characters.
The last round of DLC was released in Japan in mid-December, which means that the Japanese text was completed after we’d entered the QA and submission phase of localizing the main game. With DLC of this size, including it in the game would have been impossible under our schedule. It would have forced us to release months after we’d originally planned.
Nintendo Minute – Defenders of the Triforce
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This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s episode, Kit and Krysta share their experience at Defenders of the Triforce. Check it out below.
Die for Valhalla! targeted for Switch
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Monster Couch is looking to bring Die for Valhalla! to Switch, developer Monster Couch said today. Actual development on the system has yet to begin, but the team is looking into obtaining a dev kit and will attempt to have it ready alongside other platforms.
Monster Couch describes its game as “a beat ’em up with a paranormal twist.” You play as the ghostly witch Valkyrie, who has been sent to help Vikings save their world.
The Die for Valhalla! Kickstarter page shares the following information:
“You summon heroes from Valhalla and make them hack, slash and crush. Your job is to make sure they take down as many enemies as possible before they Die for Valhalla!
You will also discover tales about Vikings and their Myths. As a Valkyrie, you will seek the truth about yourself and the nature of the world. Things are not always what they seem.”
Speaking of Kickstarter, Die for Valhalla! is indeed seeking some funding at the moment. About half of the $5,600 goal has been raised so far.
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Fire Emblem Heroes earns over $2.9 million in first day, downloaded more than two million times
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 29 Comments
Sensor Tower is reporting that Fire Emblem Heroes has already earned over $2.9 million in worldwide gross revenue and been downloaded more than two million times in its first day. In terms of revenue, it’s behind Pokemon GO ($10.2 million) and Super Mario Run ($8.4 million), but above Clash Royale ($1.4 million). Fire Emblem Heroes is right up there with Clash Royale regarding downloads, though about one-half of Pokemon GO and one-quarter of Super Mario Run.
Sensor Tower adds that “the overwhelming majority of downloads and revenue for Fire Emblem Heroes has come from Japan, with the United States ranking as its second-place territory.” The game is already the 17th ranked iPhone app in terms of revenue on the U.S. App Store.
