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Game Watch chatted with 3D Altered Beast producer Yosuke Okunari and M2’s Naoki Horii. The two talked about the new “Whimsical Transformation” element, long development of the project, and more.

A summary of Okunari and Horii’s comments can be found below.

– Okunari started out by saying he was surprised to be participating in an interview for Altered Beast of all titles
– Was already decided on for them to go with the Genesis version instead of the Arcade version
– When the project of Sega’s 3D enhanced classics started, 3D Sonic the Hedgehog wasn’t the only title they had in mind
– New “Whimsical Transformation” option: allows you to have a chance of going with a different transformation if you’re not satisfied with the one you have
– Ex: in one situation, the players collected the three Spirit Balls to become the Thunder Dragon; Whim Transformation is used to transform the two into the Bear Man
– This could be a useful option depending on the player’s preference, but Okunari believes that it could also create some amusing conflicts between the two players, should one rather not change their transformation
– “Whimsical Transformation” was difficult to name
– Was originally going to be called “Random Transformation”
– Director Matsuoka wasn’t satisfied with the name
– List of other names include: Dokidoki Transformation, Dice Transformation, Gamble Transformation
– Okunari definitely thought that local play should be added

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Tribute Games is now an official Nintendo developer. The indie studio can now make titles for the 3DS and Wii U eShops.

At the moment, Tribute is hard at work on Mercenary Kings. This title hasn’t been confirmed for any Nintendo platforms, but it’s a possibility for the Wii U eShop.

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This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

Wii U VC

Mega Man X – $7.99
Ghosts’N Goblins – $7.99

Wii U eShop sale

Purchase either Ghosts’N Goblins or Mega Man, then get the other at 50% off – ends June 6 at 9 AM PT
Just Dance 4 – 30% off the game and select DLC – ends June 4

3DS VC

Zelda: Oracle of Ages – $4.99 until June 20, $5.99 after
Zelda: Oracle of Seasons – $4.99 until June 20, $5.99 after

3DS download

The Denpa Men 2: Beyond the Waves
Gummy Bears Mini Golf

3DS demo

Project X Zone: Imperial Demo – available June 4

Source: Nintendo PR

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An official website for The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages/Seasons website is now open. Visit it here. You can watch a trailer for the two titles, check out some screenshots, and read up on some gameplay details.

Zelda: Oracle of Ages and Zelda: Oracle of Seasons are available on the 3DS eShop starting today. You can save $1 on each by making a purchase before June 20.

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Two more games in SEGA’s new “3D” eShop series have been rated by the OFLC. 3D Sonic the Hedgehog and 3D Altered Beast were both added to the Australian classification database today.

The OFLC already rated 3D Space Harrier earlier this year, and it was playable at MCM London Comic Con. We’re still waiting on a release date, though.

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Shin Onigashima will be hitting the Japanese eShop as a Famicom download on June 5 for 500 yen. Screenshots of the game can be found above.

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Ganbare Goemon Gaiden: Kieta ?gon Kiseru will be hitting the Japanese eShop as a Famicom download on June 5 for 500 yen. Screenshots of the game can be found above.

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One Kickstarter campaign has ended in success, while another has ended in slight disappointment.

Rex Rocket has been fully funded, having secured close to $11,000 in funding. Only $6,000 was originally requested. We should be seeing this one on a bunch of platforms including the Wii U and 3DS.

On the opposite end of the spectrum, The Realm’s Kickstarter ended unsuccessfully. But that’s not the end of the story. A new Kickstarter will launch later this year, which will allow US users to contribute directly to the campaign. The previous campaign made it difficult for US residents to add to the total as it was a UK-based Kickstarter.

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