One of the points brought up in recent days is that MercurySteam made all of the game’s assets in HD. That would lead to easier development of a console release, wouldn’t it? Well, producer David Cox has said that this process is a “common technique” in video game-making – and nothing more. He reiterated that there are “no plans” to bring Mirror of Fate to any other system.

The reason we’ve first made Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate in HD to then downscale the graphics to the 3DS is because it ensures that the quality of the images is maintained. It’s a common technique when making videogames. We used a lot of PC’s while developing the Nintendo 3DS-game, but that doesn’t mean there’s also a PC-version coming.
Even though we’ve got HD-assets of the game, the game is pretty much designed for the Nintendo 3DS. It’s always been our focus and intention to the release the game for that platform. We have no plans to bring the game to HD-consoles. We have no plans to create a different version. The game is pretty much designed to play with the dual screens and to use the capabilities of the 3DS.
It’s not uncommon for developers to save the HD-assets of a game to possibly use them in future projects, but at this time we’ve got nothing planned.

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Project X Zone pre-orders open

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Project X Zone is now available for pre-order. Reserve the title at Amazon here or GameStop here.

Namco Bandai unexpectedly announced localization for Project X Zone last month. Due to the niche nature of the game and tremendous properties involved, no one was anticipating its release in either North America and Europe. Thankfully, Namco Bandai believed it was worth bringing over!

Media Create software sales (1/28 – 2/3) – Top 50

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01./01. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf # (Nintendo) {2012.11.08} (¥4.800) – 65.740 / 2.431.866 (-20%)
02./05. [3DS] Fantasy Life (Level 5) {2012.12.27} (¥5.800) – 20.606 / 208.378 (-18%)
03./02. [PS3] DmC: Devil May Cry (Capcom) {2013.01.17} (¥6.990) – 15.157 / 157.213 (-52%)
04./10. [3DS] New Super Mario Bros. 2 # (Nintendo) {2012.07.28} (¥4.800) – 12.546 / 1.899.022 (-2%)
05./00. [PS3] PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2013.01.31} (¥5.980) – 11.758 / NEW
06./11. [3DS] Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate (Best Price!) (Capcom) {2012.11.15} (¥3.800) – 11.330 / 207.573 (-6%)
07./00. [PS3] Accel World: Kasoku no Chouten # (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.01.31} (¥7.330) – 10.551 / NEW
08./04. [PSV] Demon Gaze (Kadokawa Games) {2013.01.24} (¥6.090) – 10.424 / 35.740 (-59%)
09./16. [WII] Taiko no Tatsujin Wii: Super Deluxe Edition # (Bandai Namco Games) {2012.11.29} (¥5.040) – 10.125 / 377.290 (+48%)
10./00. [PSP] Accel World: Kasoku no Chouten # (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.01.31} (¥6.280) – 8.633 / NEW
11./12. [3DS] Inazuma Eleven Go 2: Chrono Stone – Neppuu / Raimei (Level 5) {2012.12.13} (¥5.500) – 7.754 / 408.085 (-13%)
12./07. [PS3] Kamisama to Unmei Kakumei no Paradox # (Nippon Ichi Software) {2013.01.24} (¥7.140) – 7.606 / 31.024 (-68%)
13./13. [3DS] Paper Mario: Sticker Star (Nintendo) {2012.12.06} (¥4.800) – 7.537 / 511.644 (-8%)
14./08. [PS3] Hitman: Absolution (Square Enix) {2013.01.24} (¥7.980) – 7.490 / 29.723 (-66%)
15./14. [3DS] Taiko no Tatsujin: Chibi Dragon to Fushigi na Orb (Bandai Namco Games) {2012.07.12} (¥5.040) – 7.450 / 408.575 (-2%)
16./09. [PSP] Digimon Adventure (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.01.17} (¥6.280) – 7.397 / 69.195 (-47%)
17./17. [3DS] Tousouchuu: Shijou Saikyou no Hunter-Tachi Kara Nigekire! (Bandai Namco Games) {2012.07.05} (¥5.040) – 7.288 / 413.432 (+8%)
18./00. [PSP] Renai 0 Kilometer Portable # (Alchemist) {2013.01.31} (¥7.140) – 6.884 / NEW
19./15. [WIU] New Super Mario Bros. U (Nintendo) {2012.12.08} (¥5.985) – 6.338 / 454.929 (-8%)
20./18. [PS3] Call of Duty: Black Ops II – Dubbed Edition (Square Enix) {2012.12.20} (¥7.980) – 6.166 / 119.129 (+1%)

Pokemon X/Y news on the way

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It won’t be long now before we receive new information about Pokemon X/Y. The latest episode of Pokemon Smash confirmed that an update will be shared during next week’s show, and Japanese magazine CoroCoro will have details (and presumably new shots) as well. CoroCoro should leak out before Wednesday, so keep your eyes peeled!

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David Cox clarifies Castlevania: Mirror of Fate HD comments, dispels rumors

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A few days ago, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate producer David Cox made a few comments that seemed to leave the door open to a future re-release on new platforms.

First, Cox mentioned to CVG how the game’s assets were all initially produced in HD. He later told the site that an HD version for consoles could be considered, though didn’t indicate that anything was imminent.

Naturally, Cox’s comments spread and resulted in numerous rumors. In order to clarify his original statements, Cox took to Twitter and responded to fans:

@jimmyelgringito – Read the interview. It’s pure speculation and the word “probably” is a leap on the part of you and the journalist 🙂
— Dave Cox (@CastlevaniaLOS) February 4, 2013

@nooferu – Lol considering something and doing something are two very different things 🙂 truth is we don’t have any plans right now
— Dave Cox (@CastlevaniaLOS) February 4, 2013

Cox also flat-out denied a pair of rumors – one stating that an HD collection would be released on the Xbox 360 with Mirror of Fate, and another saying that the 3DS game will be heading to the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC, and Wii U.

Thanks to Jake for the tip.

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First Elminage Gothic 3D Remix screenshots/art

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Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity site open

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Nintendo has opened the official website for Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity. Access it here.

The site comes with the standard content: details, videos, and screenshots. Be sure to visit the Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity if you’re interested in the upcoming release.