The Legend of Legacy’s mapping system created by SaGa designer Kyoji Koizumi
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The Legend of Legacy features a unique mapping system known as “Cartegraph”. Interestingly, it was something planned by SaGa designer Kyoji Koizumi for several years.
Director Masataka Matsuura spoke about The Legend of Legacy’s mapping system in an interview with Inside Games, noting:
“This system is from a project called ‘Cartegrapher’ (tentative title) that Koizumi-san has been working on for several years, and we decided to introduce its structure [in this game]. Koizumi-san suggested it, then fleshed it out with adjustments like rendering and such, which became the Cartegraph feature.”
“It was originally something very simple, but after adding the stereoscopic 3D to it, it became what we have today. When you look at it in 3D, it’s almost like those picture books that pop out, and it’s really fun!”
“By making maps as you go, I believe that you get a ‘sense of adventure’ while exploring the unknown wild lands. I think there will also be a sense of value to the maps themselves,” says Matsuura, adding that walking around and checking out the map will be fun in its own way.
More: FuRyu, interview, Japan, Masataka Matsuura, The Legend of Legacy
A look at the Bravely Second 3DS theme
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We previously heard that Square Enix had 3DS theme plans for Bravely Second. Now we have a look at one of the special home menu designs. I don’t believe it’s widely available yet, but some 3DS owners already have access to the theme above after obtaining it at Jump Festa 2015.
More: 3DS themes, Bravely Second, Japan, Square Enix
Update: Sold out – Nintendo selling the GameCube Controller Adapter for Wii U on its online store
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 16 Comments
Update: Now sold out!
The GameCube Controller Adapter can currently be purchased on Nintendo’s online store. It carries the standard price of $19.99, though you’ll need to pay a bit more for shipping. Place an order here.
Note: it may say out of stock in your cart. Checking out should work in any case. If/when it actually sells out, we’ll update this post.
Fan makes custom Yarn Yoshi amiibo
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 2 Comments
Fans are doing some very neat things with amiibo these days. Take this custom amiibo for Yoshi, for example. He looks like he was plucked straight out of Yoshi’s Woolly World!
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Another round of Chariot Wii U footage
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More: Chariot, Frima Studios, indie
Video: Unboxing the New Nintendo 3DS charging cradle
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Quell Memento releasing on the North American 3DS eShop next week
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Circle Entertainment brought the puzzle game Quell Reflect to the 3DS eShop last year. Now its sequel, Quell Memento, is coming to the North American 3DS eShop next week.
View the official overview below:
Forget the world. Fall in love with this enchanting zen puzzler.
Quell Memento is the sequel of the simple and easy to pick up puzzle game Quell Reflect. More mechanics are introduced and will be mixed with its’ former ones.
Set within an old abandoned house as a precious guest, you must restore order to the jumbled memories of the last occupant, and in doing so, embarks you on a haunting journey of self-discovery and reflection.
Over 150 cunningly freshly crafted puzzles!
Perfectly balanced difficulty curve!
Imaginative gimmick that never been seen before
Achievement challenges also included
New soundtrack by composer Steven Cravis
Quell Memento is due out on January 16. Pricing is set at $3.99.
Latest 3DS themes (1/8/15)
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Three more themes are now available for purchase in North America. They are as follows:
Stripes: Blue & White
Stripes: Red & White
Dots & Stripes: Yellow & White
Each of these themes are priced at $0.99.
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Underground trailer
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More: Grendel Games, Underground
Takahashi insisted on having Hiroyuki Sawano handle Xenoblade Chronicles X’s music
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Today’s Xenoblade Chronicles X Twitter update once again comes from director Tetsuya Takahashi. He (very) briefly touches on the game’s music – specifically composer Hiroyuki Sawano.
Here’s the latest from Takahashi:
“I was thinking of discussing a new topic today, but… Mr. Sawano, thank you for inviting me to your year-end party. I had a great time there.”
“And so, let me talk about the composer, Mr. Hiroyuki Sawano. I’ve long been a big fan of Mr. Sawano’s, and fervently suggested (almost insisted?) that we ask him to compose for this game no matter what.”
“He and Mr. [Yasushi] Horiguchi, from his company Legendoor, are both open-hearted and we were able to have a frank discussion regarding our requirements.”
“Of course, the compositions are wonderful and I’m very glad we asked Mr. Sawano [to come aboard]. As a fan, I look forward to the soundtrack CD that will eventually be released.”
