Pockett.net is reporting that Activision plans to publish “Fast & Furious Showdown”. The title, which has not been officially announced, which would likely tie into the upcoming Fast & Furious 6 movie in some fashion. It’s supposedly being worked on by Firebrand Games – the studio behind various Nintendo handheld racers and NASCAR Unleashed.
Bear in mind that this is only a rumor for now…
Natsume has finally gotten around to announcing Hometown Story as the final name for Project Happiness. In doing so, the publisher also confirmed officially that the game will be coming to the 3DS as well as mobile platforms. More information will be shared at E3 2013.
We’ve posted the official announcement below. View the gallery above for character art.
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages/Seasons launched on the Japanese 3DS eShop a couple of weeks ago. Both games haven’t been released on the North American or European stores yet, but they are on the way.
Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma popped up on the series’ official Miiverse community today with a message regarding the launch of Oracle of Ages and Seasons in the west. While he couldn’t provide a specific date for their arrival, he did confirm that both will be available before summer. Hopefully sooner rather than later!
Shigeru Miyamoto commented on a number of new wide-ranging topics in an interview with the New York Times. While talking with the publication, Miyamoto chatted about video game violence, the Wii U’s reception/sales thus far, and expressed excitement over the “tremendous amount of possibilities” provided by online play.
All of Miyamoto’s responses are posted below.
Along with a couple of Little Battlers games, this month’s issue of CoroCoro has revealed a new Inazuma Eleven project.
Inazuma Eleven GO Galaxy will feature the same kind of gameplay fans have become accustomed to. There aren’t many details at the moment, but a first trailer will be shown on March 30.
As far as I can tell, there isn’t an explicit platform mention for Inazuma Eleven GO Galaxy. But given the series’ past, this one will almost certainly land on the 3DS.
A pair of Little Battlers 3DS games have been revealed in the latest issue of CoroCoro. According to the magazine, Danball Senki Wars and Danball Senki W Super Custom are coming to Nintendo’s portable.
Danball Senki W Super Custom, an updated version of the PS Vita/PSP title, is due out in Japan this summer. Danball Senki Wars is completely original, though doesn’t have a release date yet.
Ron Gilbert has announced his departure from Double Fine. Gilbert worked on one game since joining the studio in 2010, The Cave, which saw release in January.
Gilbert’s long-term plans are unclear. However, he did confirm that his immediate efforts will be focused on the iOS title “Scurvy Scallywags in The Voyage to Discover the Ultimate Sea Shanty: A Musical Match-3 Pirate RPG”.
A message from Gilbert reads:
Now that The Cave is done and unleashed on an unsuspecting world (ok, we did do a bunch of PR, so it wasn’t exactly unsuspecting), it’s time for me to move on from Double Fine and plot my next move.
Software
1. F-Zero
2. Runner2
3. Nintendo Land
4. Mighty Switch Force! Hyper Drive Edition
5. The Cave
6. Trine 2: Director’s Cut
7. Nano Assault Neo
8. Puddle
9. New Super Mario Bros. U
10. Little Inferno
11. Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed
12. Scribblenauts Unlimited
13. Assassin’s Creed III
14. ZombiU
15. Funky Barn Download
16. Chasing Aurora
17. Darksiders II
18. Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition
19. Just Dance 4
20. Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition
Videos
1. Runner2 Trailer
2. LEGO City: Undercover
3. Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Trailer
4. Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream Trailer
5. Nintendo Direct: February 14, 2013
6. The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct Trailer
7. F-Zero Trailer
8. New Super Mario Bros. U Video
9. Trine 2: Director’s Cut Video
10. Mighty Switch Force! Hyper Drive Edition Video
11. LEGO City: Undercover Trailer 3
12. LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins Trailer
13. LEGO City: Undercover Trailer 2
14. The Cave Trailer
15. Nano Assault Neo Video
16. Puddle Video
17. Purchase and Download Video
18. Fist of the North Star: Ken’s Rage 2 Video
19. Add Funds Video
20. Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Video
Source: Wii U eShop
Nintendo is coming out with a major expansion for New Super Mario Bros. U. Sometime within the next few months, owners of the Wii U game will be able to experience loads of brand new levels in “New Super Luigi U”.
New Super Luigi U will be more like a level pack rather than a completely new adventure. The DLC won’t feature an original story for Luigi, according to Shigeru Miyamoto, “but all of the levels have been redesigned”.
Regarding Mario, Miyamoto wasn’t able to confirm (or deny) if the other mustached hero will be making appearance.
Miyamoto told MTV Multiplayer:
“There are some people that say that they want Mario to appear, but Mr. Tezuka is saying that he’s not going to let Mario into this game.”
Take a look at the video above for more from Miyamoto on Luigi. There’s even more here.
