Ex Criterion dev on F-Zero Wii U game – talks weren’t serious, not keen on handling someone else’s IP
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 21 Comments
Yesterday, some news emerged about a potential F-Zero game for Wii U. Nintendo of Europe asked Criterion to work on a pitch for a new entry in the franchise for Nintendo’s console back in 2011, but the studio declined since it was busy bringing Need for Speed: Most Wanted to a number of platforms.
Alex Ward, who was formerly with Criterion, commented on the situation via Twitter yesterday. It seems that talks weren’t far along, which would make sense based on yesterday’s initial report). Ward also indicated that he personally isn’t interested in working on someone else’s IP.
@gfYoshi Doing work for hire has never interested me. It was only an email – nothing more serious. So we had nothing to turn down.
— Alex Ward (@CrashedAlex) June 23, 2015
@DamienMcFerran Working on someone else's IP. Not my idea of fun tbh.
— Alex Ward (@CrashedAlex) June 23, 2015
Video: A look at one of Splatoon’s upcoming weapons
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 2 Comments
A few days back, lots of details leaked about upcoming content for Splatoon. That included news about maps, modes, and weapons.
Footage has since surfaced showing one of these unreleased weapons. Head past the break to see it in action.
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Details about the Fire Emblem 0 (Cipher) card game
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 3 Comments
The Fire Emblem 0 (Cipher) card game is out now in Japan. Some of you may be wondering about how it’s actually played. Thanks to some details translated by Siliconera, we have the full rundown. A summary of information can be found below.
– Cards have illustrations from various artists
– The big number on the bottom-left shows its strength with a support power number to the right
– The card also has other information on the class unit, range, and skills
– Play with 50-card decks
– 1-on-1 battles
– Begin by choosing your “protagonist”
– Then you’ll fight it out with the help of other cards from your respective decks
– Need to defeat the other player’s protagonist
– Both players will draw a card that becomes their supporting character
– Add the strength from the original card and the support power of the other
– You can then see which side has the higher attack
– If your number is the same or higher than the opponent’s, it counts as a successful attack
– Both players have two sides to their respective fields: the frontline area and the back row area
– Cards with higher strength do better in the frontline
– In the frontline, they can take out enemies directly in front of them
– Those with higher ranged numbers can attack from the back row, and are difficult to hit
– Everything is turn-based
– Both players obtain more cards to attack with over time
– Cards come with all kinds of skills
– Cards can also work with other cards using their skills
– The “bond” shared between the character cards is one of the key features of the card game
Nami Tentou Mushi making a first-person shooter for the Wii U eShop
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment
Nami Tentou Mushi, developer of Ping 1.5+, is planning a new first-person shooter for the Wii U eShop.
Just a few details about the mystery title have been shared thus far. Nami Tentou Mushi hopes to support sixteen players online, while local multiplayer will allow five players to battle it out. It will be possible to create levels through a “Grid” system, and there will be eight characters to choose from with unique traits, weapon sets, and more. Expect over-the-top-styled gameplay as well as “zany” items and match-changing items.
Nami Tentou Mushi shooter will sport cel-shaded visuals. Due to its violence and language, it should be an “M” rated game.
Watch a teaser trailer for the new FPS – tentatively going by the name #SECRETPROJECT – below.
More: indie, Nami Tentou Mushi
Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden pre-orders open, listed at $30
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
Retailers are beginning to open pre-orders for Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden. Amazon is first, and reservations can be placed on the retailer’s site here.
Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden arrives on October 20. Amazon lists the 3DS fighter for $30, which indicates that it will be a slight budget release.
Fire Emblem Fates has pretty extensive online multiplayer
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 7 Comments
Since some may feel that this news falls into spoiler territory, I’ll be posting the information after the break just to be safe.
More: details roundup, Fire Emblem Fates, top
Rumor: NX isn’t Android-based, but can emulate Android games
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 30 Comments
Building off rumors concerning Nintendo and Amazon’s relationship comes additional speculation about NX. Here’s the latest:
– When Nintendo announced their mobile games, Amazon was very interested in having the games also be on the Amazon App store.
– Nintendo games will be on the Amazon store on day one, or shortly after Play Store and App Store.
– Amazon is asking Nintendo what they need to do to have Amazon App Store games play on Nintendo consoles
– Amazon got the impression that Nintendo is thinking about emulating Android games.
– Nintendo will not create an Android system, but instead will emulate Android games. It’s not something that’s confirmed, but just an interpretation of the conversations.
All of today’s rumors stem from reports made by Revogamers. Those who missed the original post can read up on it here.
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Shiftlings also hitting the North American Wii U eShop tomorrow
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Along with Europe, Shiftlings will be coming to the North American Wii U eShop. That’s according to a listing on the digital store. When it arrives, Shiftlings will cost $14.99.
More: Rock Pocket Games, Shiftlings, Sierra Games
Monolith Soft on Xenoblade Chronicles X, sharing dev insight and open to helping other Nintendo teams
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 5 Comments
Nintendo interviews haven’t stopped pouring in from E3 2015. The latest one comes from Game Informer, who chatted with Xenoblade Chronicles X director Tetsuya Takahashi and Nintendo’s Genki Yokota.
Topics include:
– Why Los Angeles was chosen as the main city for Xenoblade Chronicles X (New York was considered)
– HD development
– Working on first-party Nintendo games and being open to helping out with Zelda Wii U
It’s a pretty massive interview, so we’ve only posted a few excerpts below. You can read the full discussion here.
Amazon: Save $10 on Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker has received one of its first discounts over on Amazon. Normally priced at $49.99, the RPG can be had for $10 less at $39.99. Those who are interested can place an order here.
