Kirby Squeak Squad Wii U Virtual Console trailer (Europe)
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Kirby Squeak Squad is out on the European Wii U Virtual Console this Thursday. Check out the game’s trailer below.
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Inafune on the Japanese gaming industry, says “companies need to start looking outside of the box”
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 11 Comments
Keiji Inafune has been very outspoken about the state of the Japanese gaming industry over the past few years. While the situation has been improving, Inafune still believes that companies in Japan could go about things in a better way.
He told GameSpot in a recent interview:
Japanese creators and Japanese companies need to start looking outside of the box. They can’t just stay inside Japan and make their own game and bring it to E3 and hope it will be a hit. That’s not going to happen. You have to work with foreigner companies, in North America, Europe, and other places around the world so there’s a new taste coming into your game.
The language barrier is always there, that’s not going to change. But, if you always stay away from the world market, just because of that, you’re not going to evolve. So, the next thing is that people should get out more and see outside of Japan more. You can’t just stay inside, hoping that your game will be a success around the world. That’s not going to happen.
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Why Rare wasn’t too interested in making another core Banjo game after Tooie
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 3 Comments
Rare created Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie, but the team never went on to develop a third platformer in the series for the N64. Some may wonder why.
Speaking with Kotaku, Grant Kirkhope indicated that it came down to fatigue. While Rare did go on to make Donkey Kong 64, they were a bit tired when it came to making 3D platformers, and Rare didn’t do too much else in that space.
As Kirkhope explained:
“I think with Tooie we were tired of it at that point. We’d done two games, and, if you do continual sequels—Rare didn’t like to do that—we didn’t want to do another Banjo game. And that’s why it kind of ended there.”
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Wii Fit Trainer amiibo reappearing at some GameStop stores
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 7 Comments
GameStop is starting to restock the Wii Fit Trainer amiibo at some of its stores. It’s not available at every area, but you can see if a local location has it in stock here. Good luck, and happy amiibo hunting!
Tower Record Cafes in Tokyo get a limited time Super Mario makeover
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Images | 1 Comment
Nintendo has partnered with Tower Record Cafes in Tokyo for three Mario-themed cafes. These limited time cafes will only be paying homage to the famous plumber until early next month.
Hit up the gallery below for a bunch of photos. Even more images can be found at the source link below.
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First off-screen Harvest Moon: Seeds of Memories footage
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The first off-screen footage of Harvest Moon: Seeds of Memories has come in from E3 2015. You’ll find it in the video below.
Yo-Kai Watch Busters – medals-centric video
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A new Yo-Kai Watch Busters video has come online focusing around the different medals. Check it out below.
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Will Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water be a digital-only release in North America?
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Wii U | 31 Comments
Will Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water be a digital-only release in North America? That’s what some people are speculating.
Nintendo recently added Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water to its North American site. The thing is, the game page has an eShop symbol rather than a boxart or even a temporary placeholder boxart.
Does this mean that Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water will only be available digitally in North America? Only time will tell.
LEGO Jurassic World hitting the European Wii U eShop next week
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments
LEGO Jurassic World is slated for release on the European Wii U eShop next week, based on a listing found on the digital store. The game should be available on June 30.
Actually, that June 30 should apply to the physical release as well. LEGO Jurassic World came out for 3DS on June 12, but the Wii U version hasn’t made it out yet. That should finally be changing next week!
Reggie – NWC and Smash Bros., knows fans want Samus Aran Metroid, Mother 3, amiibo supply, RPGs
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 85 Comments
Kotaku is the latest outlet to have published an extenstive interview with Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime. Topics include the Nintendo World Championships, Metroid Prime: Federation Force, Mother 3, amiibo, and more.
You can find the full Q&A rundown below. Kotaku’s original piece can be read here.
