Shovel Knight will be in Yooka-Laylee
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 69 Comments
During a developer panel at EGX just a few moments ago, a new trailer was shown for Yooka-Laylee. It’s been revealed that Shovel Knight will be joining the game as a special guest character.
Here’s the video:
Playtonic and Team17, who is working with Playtonic on Yooka-Laylee, discussed the idea of featuring a guest character. Playtonic then turned to Yacht Club Games’ Shovel Knight after thinking about how it was a “much-loved game” with a team that “shares the same kinds of values we do as developers and has created something fantastic in the past”. It was also important to include a character that could appear on all platforms.
Shovel Knight’s way of speaking in Yooka-Laylee will be “authentic”. After receiving an explanation and practicing on a Skype call, Yacht Club went through the steps of how Playtonic creates the mumbling voices, and the result was added to the title directly.
Playtonic also indicated that there aren’t any other guest characters in Yooka-Laylee, but the studio is open to the idea.
More: Playtonic, Shovel Knight, Team17, top, Yooka-Laylee
Japanese New 3DS XL Pikachu Edition packaging
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, New Nintendo 3DS | 1 Comment
All regions will have the New 3DS XL Solgaleo Lunala Black Edition in November. In Japan though, Nintendo is also bringing out a special system with a Pikachu design. We have the packaging image above.
Paper Mario: Color Splash – Morton boss fight footage
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 2 Comments
In Paper Mario: Color Splash, you’ll end up battling the various Koopalings, including Morton. GameXplain shows that boss fight in the video below.
Miyamoto on making Super Mario Run simple, Nintendo’s approach and future on mobile, more
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 30 Comments
Just when we thought all of the Super Mario Run interviews with Shigeru Miyamoto were done and over with, another one popped up on our radar. Pocket-lint was among several outlets that caught up with Miyamoto following the big news a few weeks ago. Topics in the interview included the importance of making Super Mario Run simple, how Nintendo is approaching mobile and its future there, and more.
As always, we encourage you to read up on the full article, which you can do right here. A roundup of notable comments can be found after the break.
More: interview, Shigeru Miyamoto, Super Mario Run
Another half hour of Yo-kai Watch 2 footage
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
Thanks to YouTuber AbdallahSmash026, we have another half hour of footage from Yo-kai Watch 2. See the latest gameplay below.
More: Level-5, Yo-Kai Watch 2
[Let’s Talk] Your NX reveal predictions
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch | 51 Comments
Assuming Nintendo doesn’t have an imminent surprise in store, we still won’t know what the NX actually is by the end of next week. That means September will have come and gone without a reveal. I personally did believe that we would be seeing the system this month, but that’s looking incredibly unlikely at this point.
Common sense would tell you that Nintendo will finally show us what the NX has to offer next month. The company’s Q2 earnings release is scheduled for October 26, and I just can’t see the big N going past that date. October also leaves us with six months before March – the month when Nintendo said NX would be launching. Might October finally be our lucky month?
When Nintendo is ready to talk about NX, there’s going to be a lot to show – what the system is, how much it’ll cost, upcoming games, a specific launch date, and plenty more. And hey… NX probably isn’t the final name!
So let’s talk about this a bit. Do you guys have any predictions in store for the NX’s unveiling? Do you have a certain date in mind as to when the NX will be properly announced and when it will be released? What projects from Nintendo – and other game makers – do you see being present at the event? Any name predictions? Let us know in the comments below!
Highlights from last week’s topic: What are you playing? – September 2016
[TGS 2016] Megami Meguri impressions
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Previews | 1 Comment
Nintendo Everything was at this year’s Tokyo Game Show! We had a low-key presence at the event, but we did manage to try out several upcoming Japanese 3DS titles. Look for our impressions in the coming days.
Megami Meguri is Capcom’s upcoming new 3DS game where players communicate with and raise an IC card spirit. The regular game, a free-to-play experience, will be fully downloadable from the eShop. However, there will be also physical Collector’s Package (at 5,800 yen) and a limited Complete Edition at e-Capcom (9,800 yen) that will also come with extra memorabilia.
A demo of Megami Meguri was available at Tokyo Game Show 2016. When we started playing, Amaterasu greeted us in her human form, explaining what we are expected to do to raise the spirit, before converting to a chibi form.
More: Capcom, highlight, Megami Meguri, TGS 2016, top
Minecraft: Wii U Edition adds Chinese Mythology Mash-Up Pack on October 4
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 3 Comments
At Minecon 2016, new DLC was revealed for the console versions of Minecraft. All platforms – including Wii U – will be receiving a new Chinese Mythology Mash-Up Pack.
Players can expect the following from the DLC:
“In the new Minecraft: Console Edition Chinese Mythology Mash-Up, come explore ancient temples hidden among the cherry blossoms and survive the night at the Great Wall. In this new mash-up, you will be able to visit an exquisitely created pre-made world. Wander through the streets of an ancient great city, marvel at the dragons that dwell around the high mountains, contemplate on your crafting within a mythical monastery and just enjoy the view as you walk through fields and discover how mobs would look in ancient China. This mash-up also brings you 41 new skins to choose from and 13 themed music tracks for your worlds made using this pack.”
The Chinese Mythology Mash-up also packs in a special map for use in the Battle mini game.
View a trailer for the DLC in Minecraft: Wii U Edition below. Head past the break for a rundown of other features included in the upcoming update.
More: 4J Studios, Minecraft: Wii U Edition, Mojang
Laser Blaster footage
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Laser Blaster made its way to the Wii U eShop on Thursday in both North America and Europe. Find some footage of the digital game below.
More: indie, Laser Blaster, Petite Games
Twisted Fusion video shows monster raising features
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Leuvsion prepared a new video today to give Wii U owners another look at its new game Twisted Fusion. We’re able to see the monster raising compontent and its various aspects. Check it out below.
