Fantasy Life developer Brownie Brown changed its name to “1-UP Studio” and underwent a restructure back in February. Now that the process is complete, the company’s new website is open for business.
A greeting message on the site reads:
“On February 2nd, 2013, our company changed its name to 1-UP Studio Inc. from Brown Brown Inc.
Our office moved from Kichijoji to Iidabashi [within Tokyo] and we have been given a fresh start in a new environment.
We, as a staff, would like to work diligently together to develop software that will satisfy our customers.”
There’s also a worthwhile corporate philosophy note on the site:
“I expect that any person familiar with video games will know of the term ‘1-UP’.
It is a term often used to describe the moment the character, being controlled by the player, increases its lives.
The positive images implied by the word ‘increase’ is thus bestowed on our company.
I would like to grow this company into one that steadily builds up its accomplishments step by step.
Mr. Gen Kadoi, Representative Director?
1-UP Studio Inc.”
1-UP Studio is a wholly-owned Nintendo studio. Current staff count stands at 18, which seems to be down from Brownie Brown’s last known figure of 32.
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If you pre-order Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D from UK retailer GAME, you’ll receive a special bag and keyring.
EB Games Australia is also handing out a pre-order bonus. Reserve the 3DS game and the retailer will provide you with a Donkey Kong tie. A pretty nice bonus if you ask me!
Amazon has taken 33% off the original price of Injustice: Gods Among Us.
The fighter launched at $59.99 in mid-April. It’s now available for just $40.22. By purchasing the game now, you’ll save $20.
You can find more information on the official product page here
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The Wii U eShop now has a section dedicated to showcasing 3DS games. #CrossPromoting twitter.com/GameplayDev/st…
— Brian Davis (@GameplayDev) May 5, 2013
The Wii U and 3DS eShops technically aren’t connected, but it is possible to look up 3DS titles through the Wii U store. Perhaps in an effort to promote this functionality, the Wii U eShop now has a section showing off 3DS games.
You can look up a variety of 3DS products and information straight through the Wii U eShop. It’s just a shame this feature isn’t extended further.
01./01. [3DS] Friend Collection: New Life #
02./00. [PS3] Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen
03./04. [3DS] Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon
04./00. [PS3] Tomb Raider
05./00. [PS3] Steins;Gate: Senkei Kousoku no Phonogram #
06./05. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf #
07./00. [PSV] PhotoKano Kiss
08./00. [PSP] Kyoukai Senjou no Horizon Portable #
09./02. [PS3] Naruto Shippuden: Narutimate Storm 3
10./00. [PS3] Bioshock Infinite
11./03. [PSP] 7th Dragon 2020-II
12./00. [PS3] Mugen Souls Z #
13./00. [360] Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen
14./00. [3DS] Detective Conan: Marionette Symphony
15./00. [PSV] Meikyuu Cross Blood: Infinity
16./00. [360] Steins;Gate: Senkei Kousoku no Phonogram #
17./00. [360] Bioshock Infinite
18./00. [PS3] The Legend of Heroes: Sora no Kiseki SC Kai HD Edition
19./20. [WII] Taiko no Tatsujin Wii: Super Deluxe Edition #
20./11. [3DS] New Super Mario Bros. 2 #
