Nintendo Museum has unseen hardware prototypes on display
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, GameCube, GBA, General Nintendo, News, Wii, Wii U | 0 comments
In what has come as a surprise to many, a number of hardware prototypes were added to the Nintendo Museum just days before the official opening date.
One of the key complaints brought up with the location prior to its opening was that based on what was shown in the Direct and to the press, Nintendo didn’t delve much into its history here. However, this has been rectified a bit. Now that the museum has just started to open, fans have discovered that many prototypes are on display, including the earlier times with the Super Famicom and Virtual Boy, extending into the Wii U era. Some have been shown publicly before, but many have not.
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SEGA would “love” to remaster the Sonic Advance games if the opportunity arises
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GBA, News | 0 comments
SEGA has started to remaster and bring back a number of different games in the Sonic the Hedgehog series over the past few years, but the same can’t be said of the Sonic Advance titles. However, it sounds like the company has at least some interest in doing so.
For those that are unaware, Sonic Advance saw three different entries on the Game Boy Advance. Each one was largely handled by Dimps. The thing is, they’ve never return after originally launched on the GBA.
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Rockstar reportedly worked on versions of The Warriors for GBA, Bully for DS
Posted on 5 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, GBA, News | 0 comments
Based on a new report from Time Extension, Rockstar Games was at one point working on versions of The Warriors for GBA and Bully for DS.
The Warriors, which did see a portable release on PSP, was apparently first considered for GBA. Time Extension spoke to a former Rockstar Games employee who said the GBA port was being handled by Rockstar Leeds. The Warriors for GBA would have used the same engine that powered Max Payne on the handheld. Despite essentially being complete, that version was cancelled since Rockstar wasn’t “really seeing good returns on Nintendo” and the company “didn’t like promoting M-rated games” back in the day.
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Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire could have had different names
Posted on 5 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, GBA, News | 0 comments
Despite launching over two decades ago, fans have seemingly just now found a new tidbit about Pokemon Ruby and Pokemon Sapphire that reveals the games could have received different names.
Farore.Gba was recently looking through the code and posted what was found on social media. “Indigo Version” and “Crimson Version” were both spotted, so it seems that both were potential titles at some point. Note that these are rough translations. Also, no one can say for certain how far into development the alternate names were being considered.
GBA game Sigma Star Saga making a return
Posted on 5 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GBA, News, Switch | 0 comments
WayForward, the studio behind Shantae, just announced that it’s bringing back the GBA game Sigma Star Saga. It launches in 2025.
Sigma Star Saga is making its return after twenty years. WayForward isn’t confirming Switch support just yet, but given the studio’s output, that’s practically a lock.
Sigma Star Saga is a sci-fi adventure title featuring 2D space shooter and RPG elements. The re-release is being built with Limited Run Games’ Carbon Engine.
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Maniac Mansion-inspired Cronela’s Mansion coming to Switch, retro Nintendo systems
Posted on 7 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GBA, General Nintendo, News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Today, Spanish developer Straynus announced Cronela’s Mansion. The Switch title is targeting its launch for 2025. NES, SNES, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and GBA versions are also planned.
Cronela’s Mansion is an open-world point-and-click adventure game that has players controlling Tommy as he explores the sprawling estate, solves clever puzzles, and interacts with a colorful cast of characters through a branching dialogue system as he works to uncover the enigmatic mansion’s many mysteries. The project has been in the works for over four years and is said to be a spiritual successor to Maniac Mansion.
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The complete history of Mythical Pokemon events
Posted on 7 months ago by Ethan in 3DS, DS, Features, GBA, Switch | 0 comments
One of the most common criticisms of modern Pokemon is its handling of Mythical Pokemon. Though the recent Mochi Mayhem DLC in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is a welcome exception, several important Mythical Pokemon have drawn attention for their distinct lack of backstory. Otherwise well-designed creatures like Diancie, Volcanion, Zeraora, and Zarude are somewhat notorious for doing absolutely nothing in the games they were introduced in. Today, we’re going over all the interesting Mythical Pokemon events the games have had to offer and coming up with new ones for the Mythical Pokemon that didn’t receive one.
Examining the pros and cons of a Mother 3 localization
Posted on 9 months ago by Ethan in Features, GBA | 0 comments
The past couple of months have been both great and terrible for EarthBound fans. On one hand, we’ve received so much — a huge wave of Porky merchandise and plushes, a bunch of EarthBound icons for Nintendo Switch Online profiles, and even a release of Mother 3 on the Switch’s Game Boy Advance lineup. The problem is that Mother 3 release was only in Japan.
There’s a lot of discussion surrounding a potential Mother 3 localization – it seems to become a talking point every few years, mainly around the game’s anniversary in April. Though there are far more reasons why Nintendo wouldn’t want to release Mother 3 in the west, there are a couple of (admittedly quite hopeful) reasons that a localization is still possible. Today, we’re breaking down all of the reasons why. We’ll be discussing some light spoilers here, so if for some reason you’re avoiding them, please keep that in mind before you continue reading.
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Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution, lost Shantae GBA game, finally releasing in 2024
Posted on 10 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GBA, News | 0 comments
July 12: WayForward has revealed that Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution, a game that was originally in development during the Game Boy Advance era, is finally seeing an official launch. It will be available on an actual GBA-compatible cartridge in early 2024, courtesy of Limited Run Games.
Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution was put on the shelf for nearly two decades. Now, however, the once-canceled title will be completed. Shantae creator Erin Bozon, series director Matt Bozon, and programmer Michael Stragey are using GBA-era development tools to authentically complete the handheld experience. There’ll be multiple chapters, numerous towns and labyrinths, six creature transformations, fierce bosses, and a soundtrack from Maddie Lim, plus a four-player battle mode.
How to get Shiny Deoxys before Pokemon Bank closes
Posted on 10 months ago by Ethan in 3DS, GBA, Guides | 0 comments
A little while ago, we wrote a big list of Shiny Pokemon that will become unobtainable after Pokemon Bank closes. Shiny Deoxys is one such Pokemon, and it’s only obtainable via a limited-time event in Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen for the Game Boy Advance. If you’re looking to catch a Shiny Deoxys for yourself, we’ve put together a guide on how to hunt it prior to Pokemon Bank’s closure.
It’s important to note that Pokemon Bank does not currently have an announced closure date. Online services for Wii U and 3DS are set to end on April 8, but Pokemon Bank’s servers will remain open “until further notice”. That being said, we don’t expect them to be open for much longer than an additional year, if that. If there are any Shiny Pokemon you want to hunt in advance, now’s a great time to start.
