Miyamoto on dev time, spin-off games for major franchises, plenty of Wii U games next year
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Nintendo commented on a variety of topics during the Q&A portion of its financial results briefing earlier this week. One of these points was development time.
We all know that the Wii U suffered from a lack of games at launch. Thankfully, in the future, this is something that Nintendo should be able to avoid.
Shigeru Miyamoto stated that Nintendo “already completed the step of learning new development techniques,” meaning there should be fewer “less developmental delays stemming from learning new hardware.”
Also part of Nintendo’s plans are to create spin-off titles based on major franchises. These projects will be made “on a smaller scale”. Miyamoto said that the company is “preparing to expand on our characters while also increasing the number of software we output and allowing our customers to have their next experiences in certain franchises without waiting three years.”
Finally, Miyamoto mentioned that Nintendo is working with third-party companies more regularly to make games – think asset creation, cut-scenes, etc. The Big N started to work with some of these developers for the first time this year. “We are in the process of creating a system where we are actively seeking outside assistance to help us create an abundance of major titles,” Miyamoto said.
If you’re interested in checking out Miyamoto’s full comments, head past the break.
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Photos of the Bayonetta 2 soundtrack
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Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric has an extreme difficulty mode
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Nintendo recently held a media event to showcase its upcoming holiday lineup for Wii U and 3DS. There were a few games on hand like Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire. Sonic Boom was also featured, complete with a presentation from SEGA.
There was one noteworthy tidbit shared during the Sonic Boom presentation. According to GameTrailers’ Kyle Bosman, the company revealed that players will be able to unlock an extreme difficulty mode after clearing the game once. However, what exactly makes the mode “extreme” is currently unknown.
SEGA did stress that it’s targeting the core audience with Sonic Boom, and there will be difficult portions of the game. There were also frequent mentions of Jak and Daxter. You won’t be running through levels too often, as Sonic Boom is primarily a slower-paced adventure experience. There will also be hub worlds that can be expanded over the course of the game.
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Refurbished Wii U Deluxe with Nintendo Land bundle back in stock on Nintendo’s website
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Last week, the refurbished Wii U Deluxe with Nintendo Land bundle sold out on Nintendo’s website. The product has since returned however and can be ordered right here. You’ll need to fork over $200 for the bundle.
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SF Dotabata Party!! videos
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Australia and New Zealand will get Super Smash Bros. Wii U on 11/29/14
Posted on 10 years ago by Kirara Koneko(@KiraraKoneko) in News, Wii U | 1 Comment
With the latest information coming from Nintendo Europe about an updated launch date for Super Smash Bros. Wii U, it looks like Australia and New Zealand will get the same treatment minus a day.
According to Nintendo Australia’s latest tweet, Super Smash Bros. Wii U will release on 11/29/14.
You know how we said Super #SmashBros. for #WiiU would arrive in December in AU/NZ? Change of plan: 29/11 pic.twitter.com/xqXt5ifHLg
— Nintendo AU NZ (@NintendoAUNZ) October 31, 2014
Super Smash Bros. Wii U update – New Release date for Europe, 11/28/14
Posted on 10 years ago by Kirara Koneko(@KiraraKoneko) in News, Wii U | 11 Comments
It looks like Nintendo has changed the launch date for Super Smash Bros. Wii U in Europe.
The title will now release on 11/28/14 according to their latest tweet form the Official Nintendo Europe twitter.
You know how we said Super #SmashBros. for #WiiU would arrive in December in Europe? Change of plan: 28/11/2014 pic.twitter.com/kMzi5wZPvf
— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) October 31, 2014
The Super Smash Bros. for Wii U + GameCube Controller Adapter for Wii U bundle now arrives in Europe on 28/11 pic.twitter.com/oSdXk38Ym7
— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) October 31, 2014
