Super Mario Ball, Pac-Man Collection rated by the OFLC
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GBA, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Two more Game Boy Advance games have been rated by the OFLC: Super Mario Ball (otherwise known as Mario Pinball Land) and Pac-Man Collection. Both should eventually hit the Wii U as part of the GBA Virtual Console.
SUPER MARIO BALL, Rating: G, Author: NINTENDO, Publisher: NINTENDO CO., LTD
— AusVGClassifications (@AusVGClass) March 1, 2014
PAC-MAN COLLECTION, Rating: G, Author: NAMCO, Publisher: NINTENDO CO., LTD
— AusVGClassifications (@AusVGClass) March 1, 2014
Yoshi’s New Island screenshots/art
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Yoshi 3DS XL confirmed for North America
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Update: The system has also been spotted in a Toys”R”Us ad:
Original: Nintendo will release the 3DS XL Limited Edition in North America, it has been confirmed. The item is listed in an upcoming ad for Kmart. If you intend to purchase the system, you’ll need to fork over $199.99.
More Evofish footage
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Former Rare staffer on what Donkey Kong Racing could have been
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Donkey Kong Racing was one of those mysterious Nintendo titles that dropped off the map after its initial announcement. It was first revealed at E3 2001 – trailer/tech demo and all – but Rare ended up being acquired by Microsoft and the project was canned.
As for what Donkey Kong Racing could have offered, lead designer Lee Musgrave told Nintendo Life:
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Moon Chronicles takes inspiration from Metroid
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Renegade Kid’s Moon Chronicles was inspired by Metroid, studio co-founder Jools Watsham has said.
Watsham, speaking with Siliconera, pointed out that he looked to Super Metroid for the flow and level design. Metroid Prime: Hunters also helped inspire Moon’s control scheme.
Watsham’s comments in full:
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Nintendo Minute – chat with Li Kovacs
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Bit Boy!! Arcade screenshots
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Hero Bank screenshots/art
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Retro says Wii U is “a powerhouse”, new game has been in the works for a few months
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 33 Comments
Retro Studios president and CEO Michael Kelbaugh commented on several topics while speaking with GameSpot, including the Wii U’s technical capabilities.
According to Kelbaugh, the console is “a powerhouse”, adding, “It’s more than adequate to make great games on.”
“Unfortunately, the perception is that it’s not a very powerful machine. That’s just not true. It’s a powerhouse. It’s more than adequate to make great games on.”
Kelbaugh also mentioned that the Wii U is a “great box to make games on.”
