Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Wii | 3 Comments

Nintendo has provided a firm release date for Metroid: Other M in North America and Japan, but out friends in Europe have been left waiting to know when they can play Samus’ next adventure. Well, if some information from a distributor is to be believed, the game will be hitting European territories on September 24. An official date probably isn’t too far away, as Nintendo tends to share worldwide launch details about their titles at E3.

Thanks to VySe for the tip!

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Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Rumors | 6 Comments

Destructoid is reporting that Nintendo will be launching a brand new Animal Crossing title alongside their upcoming handheld, the 3DS. A demo has allegedly been shown to developers and publishers, with an announcement prepared for next Tuesday. Naturally, Nintendo only provided a brief comment, explaining that the company “does not comment on rumors or speculation.” We’ll find out if there’s any truth to this rumor next week at E3.

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Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Rumors | 1 Comment

It has been said for quite some time that Nintendo will be unveiling their next handheld, the 3DS, along with the system’s first round of software at E3 next week. Obviously the Big N has some titles in development, but what about third-parties? Well, according to Game Informer, other companies have been told that they can announce their projects once E3 begins.

The thing is, Nintendo’s conference will be taking place next Tuesday even though the trade show officially begins one day prior. So will third-parties reveal their games on Monday? Or will they wait until Nintendo’s conference is over?

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Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 7 Comments

This information comes from a Game Informer news article…

“Rumor also has it that Nintendo’s stocking a surprise for its E3 presentation. We’ve heard about the 3DS and some sites report that the next major Zelda game is confirmed — so what else could it possibly be? A new Star Fox?”

In a way, I suppose this isn’t really a rumor at all. Nintendo always brings a few surprises to E3, good or bad. The 3DS will be a surprise in itself and I’m betting we’ll see some unexpected software for the system.

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Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 2 Comments

GameVideos user gamerfan85 uploaded a video to the site yesterday, explaining that he captured footage from a new game called Nerkas outside of the Staples Center in Los Angeles. A quick look at nerkas.com reveals that the domain was registered by Square Enix Europe. Now, we know Square Enix has been teasing a new game for the past several weeks, but it isn’t clear at the moment if it is related to Project X. In fact, it isn’t clear if this is even real at all!

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Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Rumors | 12 Comments

“Several developers that have experienced 3DS in its current form have reported, off the record, that it has processing capabilities that far exceed the Nintendo Wii and bring the device with abilities that are close to HD consoles such as PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. According to several developer sources, the 3DS device is not using the NVIDIA Tegra mobile chipset, a rumor that’s been floating around since 2009.”

I’m having a hard time believing this one. Looking back at previous portables, they’ve never really surpassed their console “counterparts” in terms of processing power. I think we’d be lucky if the 3DS’ power matched the GameCube, though I’d be very glad if it was more powerful than that! We’ll have to see which specs Nintendo reveals at E3.

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Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, Rumors, Wii | 3 Comments

While it has yet to be confirmed if a GoldenEye title is in development for Wii, information and images obtained from a survey yesterday about a 007 remake indicated that Activision will be making an announcement in the near future. Last October, initial rumors surfaced after an ex-Eurocom staffer listed the game on his CV. A few additional details were released today, but it still isn’t clear if it is a remake or a completely original project.

According to Eurogamer, Activision will be making an announcement about the game at E3 and will release the remake this November. A DS version is allegedly in the works as well, though is said to be developed by n-Space.

If the recent survey is to be believed, players will take on the role of the new James Bond, Daniel Craig, in the remake that is being “developed from the ground up for the Wii.” An enhanced 4-player split-screen will be included, although gamers will be able to participate in 8-player online matches as well.

Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Wii | 6 Comments

There is absolutely no concrete proof that this is the real deal yet, so don’t get too hyped up. The images above supposedly come from a survey, and apparently Eurocom is developing some sort of GoldenEye title for Wii. Is it this remake? I’m not sure, but that would be one heck of an announcement!

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Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Wii | 4 Comments

There have been a few rumors here and there that Epic Mickey has received an overhaul of sorts and that the game’s visual appearance has changed quite a bit since it was announced last October. The retooling apparently comes as a result of backlash from fans. Concept images were leaked prior to the title’s official reveal, but Epic Mickey’s in-game graphics disappointed fans as they failed to live up to the hype created by the impressive art.

A few weeks ago, the IGN Nintendo Voice Chat crew said that Junction Point Studios has been redeveloping certain aspects of the title, which backed up the initial speculation. Even though most of what has been said about Epic Mickey recently should be considered gossip for now, a confirmation may be on the horizon. E3 is a little over two weeks away, and rumor has it that Disney will be showcasing the updated build of the game at the event. Considering it’s the biggest gaming event of the year, it would be a wise choice to show off the game’s new look at the trade show.

Thanks to Robert for the tip!

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Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Wii | 4 Comments

Remember that awful-looking Sonic 4 level we told you about a few months ago? Apparently that stage, along with other gimmicks from Lost Labyrinth Act 2 have been removed from the consoles versions. Instead, SEGA has opted to only include such stages in the iPhone and iPad editions. It remains to be seen, however, if the special stages will take advantage of motion controls. Take this rumor with a grain of salt for now, but it would certainly make sense if it turns out to be true.

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