Zelda: Twilight Princess HD – improvements for Epona and swimming, chests remain open
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 36 Comments
Over the past few weeks, we’ve continued to learn about how The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess improves upon the original game. The Wii U title features things like sharper visuals, easier transformations and gyroscope aiming, plus faster animations and better load times. This month’s GamesMaster touches upon even more of the improvements.
In a short article which also contains a few comments from Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma, the magazine reveals that Epona handles better and Link has increased mobility while swimming. “Looking back now, getting the controls for both land and water just right has proven to be a big challenge throughout the series,” Aonuma said.
GamesMaster also touches upon another change regarding chests in Twilight Princess HD:
“In the original, if your wallet was full and you opened a chest that contained Rupees, the Rupees would remain in the chest and its lid would close. The problem here being that in previous games players used open chests to know they’d visited a location, and this change meant they could no longer do that. Aonuma and his team considered this and reimplemented chests that remain open after you interact with them.”
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD launches on March 4. Australian developer Tantalus is primarily handling the Wii U release.
Screenshots of Bayonetta and Corrin in Smash Bros., including first 3DS images
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Screenshots, Wii U | 5 Comments
Nintendo has released new screenshots of Bayonetta and Corrin in Smash Bros., which we’ve rounded up below. The images include a first look at both characters in the 3DS version.
Minecraft becomes the best-selling game on the Japanese Wii U eShop
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 10 Comments
Minecraft has become the best-selling game on the Japanese Wii U eShop. When we reported on the game’s ranking on December 27, it was already at the ninth spot. Minecraft: Wii U Edition has been climbing up the charts rapidly since then.
Famitsu reported in its most recent issue that the download has sold 77,233 copies. That’s based on data collected between November 30 and January 3.
Here’s a look at how Minecraft: Wii U Edition’s sales stack up to other versions of the game:
More: 4J Studios, Minecraft: Wii U Edition, Mojang, sales, top
Mini Mario & Friends amiibo Challenge footage
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, Videos, Wii U eShop | 7 Comments
Mini Mario & Friends amiibo Challenge was made available to consumers in Japan starting this week. If you purchase a figure, you can receive a code to download the game on Wii U and 3DS. We finally have some extensive footage – check it out below.
10 minutes of Project X Zone 2 footage
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 2 Comments
GameXplain has posted another 10 minutes of English gameplay from Project X Zone 2. View the new video below.
Splatoon – European Splatfest #10 now live
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments
Splatoon’s latest European Splatfest is now up and running. Are you on Team Barbarian or Team Ninja?
Like all Splatfests, this competition will run for a full day. Soon after it ends, we’ll have the results right on the site.
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New Red figure to be unveiled at Wonder Festival next week
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 36 Comments
It’s Pokemon’s 20th anniversary this year, so plenty of merchandise is being prepared for the franchise. At Wonder Festival in Japan next week, a brand new figure of Red will be unveiled. Attached above is a hint as to what we’ll be seeing.
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Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS – Bayonetta and Corrin to be shown during Niconico Championship in a few hours
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 8 Comments
In February, Nintendo will be bringing out Bayonetta and Corrin as the final DLC characters in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS. Both will actually be appearing during the Niconico Championship held at Tokaigi 2016. During the event, a demonstration battle that uses Bayonetta and Corrin will be shown.
The event itself starts at the following times, though it’s unclear when Bayonetta and Corrin are being featured:
– 5:15 PM PT (Saturday)
– 8:15 PM ET (Saturday)
– 1:15 AM in the UK (Sunday)
– 2:15 AM in Europe (Sunday)
You can watch the Niconico stream here. If you happen to miss the event, I’m sure a recorded version will show up soon after!
Rumor: New amiibo references spotted within Splatoon’s files, possibly Squid Sisters
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Wii U | 20 Comments
Last year, Nintendo released three amiibo for Splatoon. We currently have the Inkling Boy, Inkling Girl, and, Inkling Squid figures. Could more be on the way?
NWPlayer123 has built a reputation for leaking new content for Splatoon ahead of official reveals. In the past, we’ve found out about levels and weapons among other elements before they were announced. NWPlayer123 now seems to have unearthed evidence of new amiibo figures.
Eh, screw it. Squid Sisters amiibo, coming soon to a retailer near you pic.twitter.com/yzE8dsKSLB
— Nikki ? (@NWPlayer1234) January 30, 2016
“AmiiboIdolA” and “AmiiboIdolB” have both been found within Splatoon’s files. These two were likely included in the game’s most recent update. Given the names, would one think that they’re referencing the Squid Sisters.
We’ll let you know if we hear anything else about this rumor.
Thanks to Mattrio for the tip.
NES designer reconfirms original color scheme was based on Nintendo president’s favorite scarf
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 3 Comments
Engineer and designer Masayuki Uemura, who worked on the creation of the NES, recently appeared at the National Videogame Arcade in Hockley. Nottingham Post caught up with him for a brief chat about the famous console.
According to Uemura, the console’s original color scheme was based on Hiroshi Yamauchi’s favorite scarf. Of course, Yamauchi was Nintendo’s president at the time.
Uemura also said the following when we asked if he believes games helped build East-West relations in the wake of World War II:
“The NES had an important role in transmitting Japanese culture to the world, and we received influences from foreign countries, too. We are different cultures but childhood is universal.”
