New Splatoon details – development, lack of voice chat explained, more
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 201 Comments
This month’s issue of EDGE has a heavy feature on Splatoon. Details from the article have since emerged, which you can find rounded up below.
– Main article has quotes from Amano/Sakaguchi and Nogami and talks about Edge playing the same demo build of the game the media played a few weeks back.
– The prototype had basic block characters and the ink painting mechanic. You were invisible when you were in your own ink. Amano/Sakaguchi added in jumping, hiding in ink, and the ability to shoot up and down. After that, though, they were confused about what they wanted to do with the game. They thought they might put a squid character on the box art but they needed a humanoid character to hold the guns. They thought a “squid human” wouldn’t sell.
– Amano/Sakaguchi were scolded by Miyamoto in 2013 when doing the prototype who said “I don’t understand. What do you want to do? There’s no appeal to this game”.
– They had an epiphany on Jan 6, 2014 that they could have you switch between a squid and human form and they rapidly got a bunch of ideas about how you swim faster in your own ink, you slow down in enemy ink and take damage, you can swim up walls, etc.
– Amano is a fan of “shooting games”, but when he would invite friends to play with him they would get frustrated. He wants to make a game that is different that people who aren’t fans of traditional shooters can play.
– Splatoon has no voice chat and never will. Amano says: “This is coming from personal experience. When I played online games, I didn’t like the negativity I got and people telling me ‘You’re crap. Go away’. So we wanted to focus on the positive aspects of online gaming”. Amano says he’s not saying that chat in an online game can’t contribute to fun but they want to grab new players.
– Confirms that there are some Splat Zone maps with more than one boxed-off area to capture. If you claim all the territories your timer starts to count down, but if your opponent captures one the timer stops.
– The same primary weapon can come in a variation with the different sub/special weapon
– Can start firing after a super jump right before you land
– More online modes besides Turf War/Splat Zones
– One respawn point per team, but you’re invulnerable while on it to discourage campers.
– A lot of the designers on the team are in their 30s, so the 90s style with street fashion and trainers is a big inspiration for the outfits
– Trick to balancing the weapons according to Sakaguchi is to make people want a little more (“if only it could shoot a little farther/shoot faster”). They aren’t going out trying to make the strongest weapon in the game.
– 15 singleplayer challenges and “5 rare pieces of gear” for each of the 3 Amiibos
– Q&A with Katsuya Eguchi. Thinks Splatoon IP has huge potential. Important to have things that will draw attention to the game after release (basically hints at content updates/DLC).
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Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. – patch comparison video
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 2 Comments
Kotaku put a video together that compares enemy turns in Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. before and after today’s update. If you haven’t already heard, a patch can be downloaded that increases enemy turns twofold on 3DS, and by three on New 3DS systems.
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Target done taking pre-orders for the Jigglypuff amiibo
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 5 Comments
Target opened pre-orders for the Jigglypuff amiibo a couple of times, and in both cases, they sold out very quickly. Unfortunately, the retailer has now confirmed that it will no longer be taking on any additional reservations.
You can still try your luck in-store on May 29. Target.com may also have a bit of additional inventory on that same day as well.
A representative told Amiibo Inquirer:
That’s correct. The Jigglypuff Amiibo has been popular! No additional preorders are being taken. Guests can visit stores or Target.com on May 29. Quantities will be limited.
Radio Hammer footage
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Radio Hammer just hit the Japanese 3DS eShop yesterday. For a look at the game, check out the video above.
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NIS America releasing limited edition for Rodea: The Sky Soldier
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 10 Comments
NIS America intends to release a limited edition for Rodea: The Sky Soldier.
Fans can purchase the special version for either Wii U or 3DS. You’ll receive a copy of the game, a hardcover art book, 10-song original soundtrack with jewel case, collector’s box, and “Key of Time” Pendant with chain bonus item.
Pricing for the Wii U version is set at $74.99. The 3DS version costs $54.99.
View some photos from Rodea: The Sky Soldier’s limited edition below. Orders can be placed here.
Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight – Protagonist trailer
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Atlus’ new trailer for Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight shows off the game’s protagonist – a new element of the 3DS remake. Watch the video above, and read up on some information below.
When you start down the path of Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold’s Story mode (as opposed to Classic mode!), you take charge as the game’s protagonist — a sworn bodyguard of Princess Arianna! One of the first places you head to is called Ginnungagap, which naturally should be devoid of any monsters or anything else dangerous. Right? Right.
Oh wait no, this is an Etrian Odyssey game. Peril will come at you from around every corner, and that’s without taking into consideration the ever-present threat of FOEs ruining your day. Fortunately, not only is the protagonist a skilled bodyguard, but he also can harness the power of the Fafnir and can transform into a beastly demonic form to access new abilities in the heat of battle.
Of course, how he got this power and what it means is an entirely different story altogether; the only way to find out about it is to play through EO2U’s Story mode!
Source: Atlus PR
Mario Kart 8 – 200cc vs. 150cc – Piranha Plant Pipeway
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Nintendo has shared another video comparing Mario Kart 8’s 150cc option to the upcoming addition of 200cc. This time around, we get a chance to see how Piranha Plant Pipeway looks with the new racing speed. Check out the video above.
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23 more minutes of Pokemon Rumble World footage
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Now that Pokemon Rumble World has launched, we’ll be cutting down on footage we post from the game. This is the last video you’ll be seeing on the site!
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Pokemon Rumble World out now in North America, launch trailer
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, Videos | 2 Comments
Pokemon Rumble World has officially launched on the North American 3DS eShop. It can be downloaded at no extra cost.
We’ve attached Pokemon Rumble World’s North American launch trailer above. The European video, posted earlier today, is located here.
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Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. – April update trailer
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Nintendo uploaded a video today showing off the new update for Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. Watch it above.
Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. players can download the update from the eShop right now. On an interesting note, the game’s demo has also been updated with the same fast-forward feature.
