Nocturnal is working on its first Wii U title, Flowerworks HD: Follie’s Adventure. The indie developer could create more titles for the console, but the future is entirely dependent on how Flowerworks HD performs.
The studio’s Michael Shamgar explained to Nintendo Life that Nocturnal currently has its devkits on loan. As a result, “we need to purchase them if we are to continue with development,” he said. That means Flowerworks will probably need to reach a certain threshold before more Wii U titles are confirmed – which could include an almost-finished “epic RPG” and sequel to Timegap-X.
Shamgar also briefly touched on potential 3DS support. Unfortunately for fans of the handheld, Nocturnal doesn’t have any plans for the system at the moment.
After the initial news regarding Gundam: Try Age SP, a few details about the 3DS project have leaked out of Famitsu.
Gundam: Try Age SP is indeed based on the real-time strategy, trading card-based arcade title. Players will be building platoons based on a set of three Mobile Suit cards and another set of three separate pilot cards. Gundam Build Fighters, Gundam UC, Z Gundam, and the original Mobile Suit Gundam will be represented in the game. Local multiplayer support is confirmed.
Gundam: Try Age SP launches in Japan on July 11 for 5,690 yen. Development is currently 65 percent complete. Those who purchase a first-print copy will receive a set of trading cards that can be used in the arcade version.
A game adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon 2 has been announced for a variety of platforms. It’ll be out in June for Wii U, 3DS, Wii, PS3, and Xbox 360.
Here’s the official overview for How to Train Your Dragon 2:
How to Train Your Dragon 2 the video game lets players embark on a heroic adventure on their way to becoming a formidable dragon rider alongside the beloved characters from the film. Choosing from a variety of riders and dragons, players will enter a dragon flight school filled with tournament events, challenging mini-games and exciting training exercises, all throughout the Viking Isle of Berk.
Torus Games is handling development. Little Orbit is responsible for publishing.
Check out the gallery below for first screenshots from How to Train Your Dragon 2.
Kotaku was able to talk with Koji Igarashi before he officially announced his departure from Konami. He discussed why he’s leaving the company, the Lords of Shadow series and why it would have been difficult for him to be involved, and what lies ahead for the future (Kickstarter is a possibility!).
We’ve rounded up Igarashi’s comments below. Also be sure to check out Kotaku’s full article here.
This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:
New LovePlus+ (3DS) – 10/9/9/9
Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA F 2nd (PSV) – 10/9/9/9
Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA F 2nd (PS3) – 10/9/9/8
Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z (PS3/360) – 9/9/9/9
Winning Post 8 (PS3/PSV) – 9/8/9/9
Kiniro no Corda 3: Another Sky feat. Shiseikan (PSP) – 9/9/8/8
Golden Time: Vivid Memories (PSV) – 8/8/8/8
Atelier Ayesha Plus (PSV) – 8/8/8/7
Hakuouki ~Sweet School Life~ (PSV) – 8/8/7/8
Ro-Kyu-Bu! Naisho no Shutter Chance (PSV) – 7/8/6/8
Romeo & Juliet (PSP) – 8/7/7/7
Loevly Quest – Unlimited – (PSV) – 8/7/7/6
Ano Ko wa Ore kara Hanarenai (PSV) – 7/8/7/6
Majesco is localizing not one, but two “Mama” games this year.
Gardening Mama 2: Forest Friends was previously announced for North America earlier this month, with a release planned for April. Cooking Mama 5: Bon Appetit! is also coming over, Majesco has confirmed.
Cooking Mama 5: Bon Appetit! contains over 60 recipes and new household activities/games. It will be available this holiday.
IGN has gone live with a new feature about how Retro goes about making Nintendo games. There’s commentary from Retro’s Michael Kelbaugh as well as Nintendo’s Kensuke Tanabe. You can find quotes from both below, and IGN’s full piece here.
Gundam: Try Age SP has been announced for 3DS in the latest issue of Famitsu. We’re waiting on some of the more concrete details, which should be available shortly. In any case, Gundam: Try Age SP is likely based on the arcade card game and will be out in Japan later this year.
