Game Informer has put up an insightful interview with Retro Studios CEO Michael Kelbaugh and Nintendo producer Kensuke Tanabe. The two spoke about how the game’s delay benefited development, revealed Monster Games’ involvement with the project, talked about the possibility of a 3DS version, and more. Tanabe also teased, “we may consider not just the Donkey Kong Country series but a broader range of possibilities for Retro’s next project.”
You can find the full interview breakdown below. Game Informer’s entire piece is located here.
A few weeks ago, GameStop discounted the Wii U version of Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate to $20. That same price has now been put into effect for the 3DS version. You can place an order online here.
GameStop is also running a deal for the Skylanders Swap Force Wii U bundle. You can pick one up for $249.99. View the product page here. GameStop also has the original Wii U 32GB Deluxe Set for $250, though it can only be found in store.
These kids are ecstatic about their Nintendo holiday gift. #BecauseItsNintendo http://t.co/Zf5v1Cx6sj
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) December 24, 2013
#WiiU will make any holiday brighter. Just ask this kid! #BecauseItsNintendo http://t.co/yB0Jj8uOUN
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) December 23, 2013
Nintendo is sending out a physical holiday card to some developers, including Nyamyam. The indie team shared a photo of the card over on Twitter earlier today. Check it out below.
Actually we also got a 'physical' card from Nintendo. They are just the nicest people to work with. pic.twitter.com/CjuPuuIfMX
— Nyamyam (@nyamyamgames) December 24, 2013
A new update is out now for Art Academy: SketchPad. After applying the patch, users will be able to attach pictures when commenting on other people’s posts.
In other Art Academy: SketchPad news, a Luigi Exhibition will begin tomorrow.
Nintendo’s “Marichan” shared the latest Art Academy news on Miiverse:
Two brand new consoles arrived last month, and are off to phenomenal starts. Yet in spite of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One launches, Nintendo’s own business “is doing just fine”.
Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime shared some terse but clear words when asked about Wii U and state of the company’s business.
He told The New York Times:
“Our business is doing just fine, thank you very much, despite the competitive launches.”
Reggie’s comment came about as part of a larger article regarding strong sales of the new consoles. However, the piece also covers the Wii U’s struggles.
DFC Intelligence analyst David Cole shared the following statement about Wii U:
“It has been really amazing how disappointing it has been. They clearly need to take a real hard look at themselves and what they did.”
Square Enix is cramming in extra content for Dragon Quest Monsters 2 after players complete the main adventure.
First, you’ll be given the opportunity to make monsters with Slime or Giga bodies. SS rank monsters can be created as well. If that wasn’t enough, Marvelous Keys – used to unlock different parts of Malta Castle – can be made and shared through StreetPass.
