Nintendo is accepting all kinds of indie developers to bring games to Wii U. There is one big exception, however.
A questionnaire coming from GDC flat out states that Nintendo is not accepting submissions from Japanese-based developers. GDC did take place several months ago, but it’s very possible that Nintendo’s policy is still in place.
There are a number of developers in Japan (not to mention Japanese gamers as well) who are understandably upset by Nintendo’s non-acceptance of Japanese indies. Why the policy is in place is currently unclear. Hopefully we’ll get an official comment out of Nintendo soon.
Players will be able to choose from nine different characters in One Piece: Unlimited World Red. For an overview of each, read on below.
Monkey D. Luffy
– Can use his usual stretchy punches and Gear Second techniques
Roronoa Zoro
– Weapon is his sword
– Has an “aggressive mode” skill
– This temporarily lowers his defense, but gives him a big power spike
Nami
– Useful as a support character and item gatherer since she can steal items from enemies
Usopp
– Dishes out long range attacks and can pinpoint shots to snipe enemies from afar
Sanji
– Has a rush attack that hits enemies
– Cooking skills can support his group
Chopper
– Ship’s doctor
– Can restore characters HP and heal abnormal conditions
Nico Robin
– Archaeology knowledge can help in getting items from stone monuments on the map
Franky
– Powerful character
– Flash attacks including a rocket launcher and beam
– Can also pose in the middle of an attack to power it up
Brook
– Uses music to buff the party or make enemies fall alseep
– He can also walk on water so he can go places other characters cannot
Game Freak has revealed its second game for the 3DS eShop: Soriti Horse. It’s a mix of solitaire and horse racing.
Here’s what we know thus far:
– Solitaire Phase and Control Phase
– Solitaire Phase: play solitaire to improve the bond with your horse and make it run better
– Control Phase: navigate the courses with the touch screen, reacting to certain parameters and course attributes
– Races continue by switching between phases back and forth
– In the final stretch, you use items and power you collected along the way, plus a whip to send your horse over the finish line
– Raise your own horse, turn it in to a QR code and share it with others
– First Game Freak game to be self-published
Soriti Horse will be available in Japan on July 31 for 500 yen. You can find some screenshots in the gallery above.
We know of at least two digital releases this week, assuming listings on the Nintendo’s website are accurate.
First, the 3DS eShop will be getting Chain Blaster ($6.99). Also due out is the DSiWare title Cute Witch! Runner ($1.99 / 200 points) – this one will also be out on the DSi shop.
Both games should be available this Thursday.
Zen Studios has confirmed to Nintendo Everything that Star Wars Pinball is coming to the 3DS. The company is not in a position to reveal concrete details just yet, but promised that information will be shared “very soon”.
Star Wars Pinball’s official 3DS confirmation comes hot on the heels of a PEGI leak. We recently detected a rating for the game on the classification site, and later discovered a similar rating from the USK.
Software
1. Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX
2. Animal Crossing: New Leaf
3. Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword
4. Super Mario Bros. 2
5. Pokemon Dream Radar
6. Zelda: Oracle of Ages
7. Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
8. Donkey Kong
9. Shin Megami Tensei IV
10. Shantae
11. Super Mario Land
12. Super Mario Bros.
13. Gunman Clive
14. Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move
15. Attack of the Friday Monsters! A Tokyo Tale
16. The Legend of Zelda
17. Aura-Aura Climber
18. Fire Emblem: Awakening
19. Mega Man 6
20. Pokedex 3D Pro
Videos
1. Mii Plaza New Features Trailer
2. Turbo: Super Stunt Squad Trailer
3. Mario & Luigi: Dream Team Teaser Trailer
4. Yoshi’s New Island Trailer 6/11/13
5. New Super Luigi U Trailer 6/11/13
6. Flipnote Studio 3D Samples
7. Super Mario Bros. 2 Trailer
8. Shin Megami Tensei IV Trailer
9. Disney’s Planes Trailer 6/11/13
10. Limited Time Only – Club Nintendo $30 eShop Offer
11. Nintendo Direct Mini: July 18, 2013
12. Level 5 Games Video 2
13. Sonic Drift 2 Trailer
14. Pokemon X/Y Trailer 6/11/13
15. Pokemon X/Y Gameplay Trailer
16. LEGO Chima Laval’s Journey Traler
17. Reggie’s Animal Crossing: New Leaf Home Tour
18. Mario & Luigi: Dream Team Comedy Trailer
19. Project X Zone Trailer
20. Mario Kart 7 Video
Source: 3DS eShop
The first in-game screenshots (as well as a couple of art pieces) for Anima – Gate of Memories have gone live, courtesy of Spanish site Nintenderos. You can find the images along with a fresh batch of details below.
– Targeted for spring 2014 release
– Team is looking to create a unique blend of action with traditional RPG elements
– Developer your character skills freely
– Screenshots are taken from the first half hour before players reach the Arcana Tower
– Full video coming soon
– Angel, Cherubim, and Seraph are confirmed as creatures
– Creatures are strange entities who use the existence of anything they touch
– Skyler Davenport
– Seraph Noth monster was created with the team trying to reflect on his strange movements and monstrous nature, giving a feeling of “discomfort” to the player when you see it in action
– The result was very similar to what they wanted, so they can say they were satisfied
– Devs will be conducting a series of tests on the game in the coming moths
– Skyler Davenport will be providing voice work
Europe has had access to the black 3DS XL for several months, but the variation never made its way to North America – until now. Reports are surfacing that a new commercial airing for Mario & Luigi: Dream Team highlights the new color. Nintendo of America hasn’t been an official announcement, though you can probably expect it within the next few days.
