Zelda: Breath of the Wild – The Game Awards 2016 trailer gives a glimpse of towns, new environments, and more
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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was featured during The Game Awards 2016 pre-show as promised. A brand new trailer debuted, and we now have it below.
Even though the trailer wasn’t overly long, there will be plenty to dissect here between the glimpse of towns, new environments, and story beats. More Zelda is coming at The Game Awards’ full show later tonight.
The Game Awards 2016 live stream
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The Game Awards 2016 will be beginning soon. If you’d like to watch the show as it happens, we have a handy stream link below.
To clarify what’s happening: the pre-show is taking place a half hour early at 5:30 PM PT / 8:30 PM ET / 1:30 AM in the UK / 2:30 AM in Europe. You won’t want to miss it, as Nintendo will be showing an “exclusive look” at Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and we’ll be seeing something from Yacht Club Games. More on Zelda is supposedly coming during the show itself, and winners for the awards will be selected. It should be a fun night!
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New 3D-printed toys-to-life game coming to 3DS and possibly Switch
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Switch | 2 Comments
Moragami, a game developer from Hungary, is giving the toys-to-life experience a shot. Currently in development for the 3DS eShop and other platforms (including Switch potentially) is Inchvilles.
Inchvilles is an upcoming 3D action platformer that has players collecting all golden gems in various stages. Players can design in-game characters with an editor, and then order a real life, 3D-printed version for a small fee that will be delivered within ten days. While NFC isn’t involved, the figures can be scanned into the game. We’re waiting on further information about how the figures interact at the moment. That being said, we do know that they can be scanned to you or your friend’s game to share them.
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Video: Image & Form talks about Switch
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 3 Comments
SteamWorld series developer Image & Form is one of a few indie studios with access to a Switch development kit. During the company’s latest episode of “The Engine Room”, there’s some talk about the new system. Image & Form talked about topics such as its power, whether it’s easy to develop for, and more.
Here’s the full video:
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The Game Awards – Zelda: Breath of the Wild “exclusive look” will be at the pre-show, more details during the show
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 8 Comments
Nintendo has shared more information about what to expect from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild at The Game Awards tomorrow.
The “exclusive look” that we previously heard about will actually be during the pre-show. That’ll be held at 5:30 PM PT / 8:30 PM ET. After that, Nintendo says “even more details” will then be present at The Game Awards itself, which starts a half hour later.
Nintendo posted on Facebook a short while ago:
Nintendo also hosting a Switch press event in Paris on January 13
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Earlier this week, we heard about a five-hour Switch event in New York where members of the media will go hands-on with the system. This will be taking place on January 13 – a day after the console’s proper unveiling.
Press outlets are also now receiving invitivations for an event in Paris. It goes without saying that unless you belong to a publication, you won’t be able to attend sadly.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild teaser site open
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 10 Comments
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s teaser site is now open. Access the North American page here and the European site here. Both are fairly similar.
It’s going to be awhile before the full site is open. That being said, there’s a decent amount of content already present between the official trailer, brief rundown of the game, and overview of amiibo support.
The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ ruled out for Wii U, game might be hinted at for Switch
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 14 Comments
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth launched for Wii U last summer. The situation surrounding DLC expansions has been hazy, but now we can say for sure that the new content, Afterbirth+, will not be on the eShop.
That being said, we may have another case of a developer moving things over to Switch. A new post on the official Binding of Isaac website notes that Afterbirth+ will be on “PlayStation 4, Xbox One and one more console.” Wii U and PlayStation Vita were then ruled out. Since this console isn’t mentioned by name and we know of a new one on the horizon – specifically Switch – it’s very possible that The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth and Afterbirth+ will end up on the platform.
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Stardew Valley cancelled for Wii U, dev shifts plans to Switch
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U eShop | 11 Comments
ConcernedApe announced Stardew Valley for Wii U this past summer. Unfortunately, the developer has now said that it’s been canned for Nintendo’s current console.
Not all hope is lost. In the same post that details the situation surrounding Wii U, ConcernedApe also said that the team decided to “shift our development efforts to creating a version for Nintendo Switch.” It was further, “I do want to emphasize that I am absolutely committed to seeing Stardew Valley on Nintendo platforms”.
Here’s the full word from ConcernedApe:
“Stardew Valley will not be coming to the Wii U, however. Looking at Wii U and the current gaming landscape, we made the difficult choice to shift our development efforts to creating a version for Nintendo Switch. I am really looking forward to the Switch, and I believe that the Switch’s unique capabilities could create some exciting opportunities for Stardew Valley. I do want to emphasize that I am absolutely committed to seeing Stardew Valley on Nintendo platforms, and I really do appreciate your support and understanding in this.”
And the latest trailer:
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EA praises Nintendo, “huge fans” of the company, again teases a “major game” for Switch
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Take-Two president Karl Slatoff wasn’t the only gaming representative to have spoken at the Credit Suisse 2016 Annual Technology Conference today. EA Chief Competition Officer Peter Moore also had a few things to say, including quite a bit about Nintendo.
Moore had high praise for the big N, noting that the company “has always been and will always be an very important partner in this industry.” He also spoke positively about Nintendo’s developers and IPs. Moore went as far as to say that the folks at EA are “huge fans.”
Specifically regarding Switch, Moore reconfirmed EA’s partnership with Nintendo on the platform. He also again mentioned EA’s “major game that will be distributed on that platform.”
Continue on below for Moore’s full words.