Rumor: MercurySteam pitched a Metroid prototype to Nintendo
Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, Rumors, Wii U | 32 Comments
Liam Robertson of Unseen64 fame has once again uncovered something interesting. In a video published on Nintendo Life, he reveals that Spanish developer Mercury Steam, who worked on the Castlevania: Lords of Shadow games, started working on a first-person Metroid game for both Wii U and 3DS. Samus was the main character, but you were also able to play as seven other bounty hunters. Supposedly they pitched this prototype to Nintendo but were turned down. The current state of the project is unknown, though Liam believes that they stripped the Metroid IP from the project and instead turned it into a new IP.
Obviously none of this is 100% confirmed, but Liam Robertson has a pretty good track record when it comes to uncovered info about cancelled games.
More: MercurySteam, Metroid, rumor, Unseen64
Freedom Planet apparently pushed back again, now out next Thursday
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Wii U eShop | 4 Comments
Update: GalaxyTrail’s official message is below. It doesn’t sound like the developer is committing to a specific date, though the thread title does state August 20.
As luck would have it, a serious bug in the Wii U version of Freedom Planet was found today that causes Wii U consoles to freeze, requiring a hard reset of the system. This bug only occurs in retail versions of the console, so neither Nintendo nor MP2 experienced the issue and we were only made aware of it by members of the press who tried the game over the past couple days.
We cannot allow the game to launch in a state that would potentially cause damage to Wii U consoles or make players think there is something wrong with their console, so we are delaying again until the issue is fixed. No one is more disappointed at this than me, but we have to do what we have to do.
Thank you for your patience and we will continue to update you on the status of our Wii U release.
Freedom Planet was initially scheduled to arrive on the North American Wii U eShop on August 3. Most recently, the title was pushed back to August 13 (this Thursday). Now it’s looking like Freedom Planet is seeing yet another slight delay.
Nintendo is now listing Freedom Planet for release on August 20, which would be next week. Let’s hope that date finally sticks!
More: Freedom Planet, GalaxyTrail, indie
Amazon listing suggests single release for Fire Emblem Fates in Europe
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Rumors | 13 Comments
Fire Emblem Fates was released in two versions in Japan. In North America, that’s how the games will be sold as well (Birthright and Conquest). But what about Europe?
Amazon UK currently has a notice on its Fire Emblem Fates product page stating that there’s only one version due out throughout Europe. However, the message is only appearing on iOS/Android devices at the moment.
Keep in mind that Nintendo hasn’t made an official announcement regarding its plans for Fire Emblem Fates’ distribution in Europe. We’ll just have to wait and see if there’s any truth to Amazon’s listing.
More: Amazon, Fire Emblem Fates, top, UK
GameStop makes its amiibo pre-order event official
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Rumors | 0 comments
There has been plenty of talk over the past few days about GameStop’s amiibo pre-order event. This will be taking place on Saturday, and provides consumers with an opportunity to reserve the Retro 3 Pack containing the R.O.B., Mr. Game & Watch, and Duck Hunt figures.
GameStop has now opened an official page for the event. If you need to find a local store, visit this link.
Thanks to Austin G for the tip.
Telltale’s The Walking Dead Combo Pack (Season 1 and 2) listed for Wii U on GAME
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Wii U | 16 Comments
Telltale’s The Walking Dead series could have a chance of landing on Wii U. UK retailer GAME has listed “The Walking Dead Combo Pack” – a package that would include Season 1 and 2.
If GAME’s listing is accurate, The Walking Dead Combo Pack will be available on October 30. I’d take the listing with a grain of salt though – this is far from confirmed.
More: GAME, Telltale, The Walking Dead, UK
Has Rodea: The Sky Soldier been pushed back to November 10?
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Rumors, Wii U | 1 Comment
Rodea: The Sky Soldier was originally slated for a September release. However, in June, NIS America said that the game would be shipping in October instead. Now it may have slipped to November.
Last Wednesday, I received an email from Best Buy stating that Rodea: The Sky Soldier’s launch date had been changed to November 10. I didn’t make too much of it at the time, since one retailer isn’t enough to make any sort of conclusion about a delay. But other prominent retailers like Amazon
and GameStop have since modified their listings to this date as well.
Obviously we still don’t have a confirmation about what’s happening with Rodea: The Sky Soldier. These could be retailer mistakes, or the game may have been pushed back for a second time. We’ll try and see if we can get a response out of NIS America.
Thanks to zanmadyne for the tip.
Rumor: GameStop taking pre-orders for R.O.B, Duck Hunt, Game & Watch amiibo 3-pack on August 8
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 2 Comments
The R.O.B., Duck Hunt, and Game & Watch amiibo could be seeing their first pre-orders as early as next week. Speculation has surfaced about an event GameStop will be hosting on August 8, and an exclusive three pack containing the three figures will supposedly be offered.
Here’s the lowdown:
– Special GameStop amiibo event
– Stores are being allocated extra hours in the early morning
– The 3-pack will be a GameStop exclusive (not the individuals)
– The 3-pack will be a Retro Pack featuring R.O.B., Duck Hunt, and Mr. Game & Watch
– Each store will have roughly 30 available for pre-order
– Pre-orders will be the traditional “head in store and put $5 down” style rather than Web In Store
– If a location allows more than their allocated pre-orders, the customer will not receive their pre-order
– As of now, the 3-pack is the only pre-order officially announced internally for the 8/8 event
– As a side effect, GameStop most likely not be receiving individuals of R.O.B., Duck Hunt, or Mr. Game & Watch
– Pro members may be allowed in to stores an hour early
All of this information is unconfirmed for the time being. If we hear anything official, we’ll be sure to bring the news to you.
Rumor: New Smash Bros. stage leaked
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Rumors, Wii U | 47 Comments
Trying to be careful with those who consider leaks as spoilers, so we’ll post the information and images after the break.
More: DLC, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS, top
Rumor: Animal Crossing amiibo cards facing big stock shortage in Japan
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 8 Comments
The Animal Crossing amiibo cards, along with Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer, are coming to Japan next week. While the cards haven’t been released yet, they’re apparently already facing a “major stock shortage”.
Retailer AmiAmi has been informing customers about the situation in a new email. Because of the shortage, “most orders” will not be fulfilled.
Here’s the complete notice sent out to consumers:
Legend of Kay Anniversary may now be coming to Europe on August 11
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Wii U | 1 Comment
Legend of Kay Anniversary should be launching in North America next Tuesday. In Europe, gamers may need to wait a few extra weeks.
Some of Amazon’s websites, such as its UK and German divisions, now say that Legend of Kay Anniversary is scheduled for August 11. This new date hasn’t been officially confirmed yet, but things aren’t looking good.
