Sonic Lost World has a new 360 degree “Tube Stage”
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Sonic Lost World will introduce a new 360 degree “Tube Stage”, according to Sonic the Hedgehog series producer Takashi Iizuka. This is presumably the special stage types we’ve seen in previous Sonic titles, but taken to a new level.
Iizuka understands that some may have doubts about the gameplay mechanic, but he mentioned how people also questioned if Sonic itself could really be imagined in 3D.
In an interview with Famitsu, Iizuka stated:
“In 2011, we delivered a compilation of Sonic games from the past 20 years, called Sonic Generations. Next is Sonic Lost World, which will feature graphics that fit the game’s content, nice controllability, and a new 360 degree ‘Tube Stage’ that has yet to be seen. We are thinking of showing off a new Sonic that is different from everything before.”
“Yes, I believe some people may ask ‘Will you be able to show how fun Sonic can be using a 360 degree stage?’ just like how some asked ‘Will it really be possible to have it in 3D?’ which was the kind of question that helped in the creation of Sonic Adventure. I believe Sonic Lost World will deliver a new experience for everyone. It will also have data transfer between the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, so please look forward to it.”
Disney Infinity producer says it’s “like the coolest thing in the world” to have Disney backing the project so strongly
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– Disney Infinity executive producer John Vignocchi
GameStop ad (8/14 – 8/20)
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This week’s GameStop ad has gone live. Pandora’s Tower is available for $20 this week, and Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate maintains a $10 discount.
You can find all of this week’s offers in the circular below:
First Dragon Quest Monsters 2 3DS screenshots
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Square Enix registers Rise of Mana trademark in Japan
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Square Enix has picked up a trademark for “Rise of Mana” in Japan. Does that mean there could be a new development in the Mana series?
This isn’t the first time we’ve heard of Rise of Mana. The same name was registered in Europe a few months ago.
One Piece: Romance Dawn – East Blue Arc screenshots/art
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Media Create software sales (8/5 – 8/11)
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This week’s Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./01. [3DS] Disney Magic Castle: My Happy Life #
02./03. [3DS] Mario & Luigi: Dream Team #
03./00. [3DS] One Piece: Romance Dawn – Bouken no Yoake
04./10. [PS3] Dragon’s Crown
05./04. [3DS] Friend Collection: New Life #
06./02. [3DS] Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies
07./09. [PSV] Dragon’s Crown
08./08. [3DS] Youkai Watch
09./13. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf #
10./12. [WIU] Pikmin 3
11./00. [3DS] Nekketsu Kouha Kunio-Kun SP: Rantou Kyousoukyoku
12./16. [3DS] Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon
13./14. [3DS] Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D
14./11. [3DS] Fantasy Life: Link!
15./00. [PS3] Resident Evil 6: Special Package
16./06. [PS3] The Witch and the Hundred Knights #
17./00. [3DS] Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger: Game de Kaburincho!!
18./20. [3DS] Hoppechan: Tsukutte! Asonde! Punipuni Town!!
19./18. [3DS] Little Battlers eXperience W: Ultra Custom
20./17. [PS3] Earth Defense Force 2025
Media Create hardware sales (8/5 – 8/11)
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The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
3DS LL – 38,822
3DS – 18,949
Vita – 17,639
PS3 – 12,228
Wii U – 9,950
PSP – 6,303
Wii – 1,373
Xbox 360 – 275
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
3DS LL – 57,940
3DS – 17,747
Vita – 17,702
PS3 – 11,743
Wii U – 10,038
PSP – 6,314
Wii – 1,327
Xbox 360 – 288
Nintendo Taiwan coming out with Doraemon-themed 3DS
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Nintendo of Taiwan is producing a very special and very limited 3DS. Only be entering a certain contest can fans get their hands on the unique system. Nintendo will be producing just five units, so it will be pretty much impossible to find.
Capcom once again talks possibility of E.X. Troopers localization
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Capcom producer Andrew Szymanski has weighed in on the possibility of localizing E.X. Troopers for a second time.
As he said last week, it all comes down to fan demand. Szymanski thinks it’d be best for people “to contact your local distributors and e-mail Capcom, because if there’s a demand for it, that will increase our ability to localize it.”
Right now, Szymanski feel those who are asking for E.X. Troopers to be localized comes from a vocal minority. That’s not enough to outset the costs of localization and distribution. Szymanski said, “There has to be some way to gauge the desire for the game above and beyond that.”
The best thing to do is to contact your local distributors and e-mail Capcom, because if there’s a demand for it, that will increase our ability to localize it. That game was designed to be a domestic title and there was no direct connection between the game and Lost Planet 3 in terms of narrative and the world. It all comes down to portfolio decisions in the end.
[In terms of overseas demand], it’s only from a vocal minority. You have a lot of people who say they want it, but how many copies do you think we’re going to get out there? Don’t get me wrong, it’s great to have hundreds and thousands of people who want to play the game. But just hundred or a few thousand isn’t enough to justify localization and outside distribution. There has to be some way to gauge the desire for the game above and beyond that.
