Nintendo is continuing to conduct “Iwata Asks” interviews with third-parties. Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D will be released next week in Japan, so it makes sense that the Big N has published a discussion between Satoru Iwata and producer Masachika Kawata. We’ve posted some of the details from the interview below.
– Resident Evil Revelations development started before The Mercenaries 3D
– Revelations is taking longer since the team is taking their time to work on the scenario and other areas of the game
– Capcom wanted to get something out close to the 3DS launch, which is why work began on The Mercenaries 3D
– Mercenaries 3D started as a technology test
– There was also demand for there to be a standalone product for Mercenaries
– Revelations/The Mercenaries 3D share staff members
– Producer Masachika Kawata believes they’ve been able to put the knowhow from creating Mercenaries 3D into Revelations
– Developed by Zoe Mode
– Perspective-shifting puzzler
– Collect marbles that are placed around a three-dimensional room to open the next door
– Some marbles are out of your reach
– Rotate the camera to preset points with the d-pad and press a button to make the world 2D
– Bridges, walkways, jumps that weren’t possible in 3D will be created so that you can access more marbles
– Can’t go 2D in front of a brick wall
– Hidden trophies only appear from certain perspectives
– Massive obstacles (bowling balls and soda cans) pop up and you have to roll them out of the way to keep on working
– Can unlock a robe for the main character
– Main character is Danny
– Danny has volunteered to test a doc’s machine called a “Cognitive Regression Utilizing pSychiatric Heuristics”
– Danny used the machine, but it wouldn’t let him out
– Theory is that completing the puzzles in the game will save Danny
– Story is different than the PSP game
– StreetPass support: hide gifts in levels that other players can find
– New hint system
Ubisoft has been developing a Tintin game (apparently for the Wii and PlayStation 3, at the very least) for a considerable amount of time. Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn was announced almost two years ago – at Ubisoft’s E3 2009 conference to be exact. Since then, we haven’t heard much about the project.
It looks like Ubisoft will finally be sharing more at this year’s E3, if usually reliable Twitter user Supererogatory is to be believed. That’d definitely make sense, as the Tintin movie will be out in movie theaters in December.
As we’ve learned previously, the game is being led by Rayman creator Michel Ancel. Supererogatory notes that Ancel’s team was making Beyond Good & Evil 2 until development switched to the Tintin title. Once that project ships, work on Beyond Good & Evil 2 will supposedly resume.
Gamers who were able to collect 20 Gold Skulltulas in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time were rewarded with a unique item called the Stone of Agony. The tool allowed players to detect hidden areas when the N64 Rumble Pak was plugged into the controller’s memory cartridge slot. As one would expect, the controller would shake when Link came into contact with secret locations. Unfortunately, the item wasn’t very useful in the Wii’s Virtual Console release since the title was a straight port and lacked rumble support. There is good news for Ocarina of Time 3D, though, as Nintendo has made sure that things will be different in the upgraded port.
In the 3DS game, the Stone of Agony is no more. It has been discovered that the Shard of Agony has taken its place, which operates similarly, but offers audio/visual clues rather than rumble hints. As Link approaches a secret, a pinging sound will be played and an icon of the Shard flashes on the upper-left portion of the screen.
You can check out some images of the item above.
Everyone’s favorite presenter from Konami will be returning to E3 this year. Tak Fujii has confirmed that he’ll be coming to the trade show, and he’s bringing along new titles.
Fujii immediately caught the attention of gamers last year following Konami’s E3 2010 presentation. Some of his quotes such as “one million troops”, and “…if you just continue to press the same button like X X X and Y Y Y, and X X X, Y Y Y again, you will be sucked” are very well-known amongst fans.
I don’t think there’s any way that Fuji can top his performance from last year, though it’ll be great to see him again nonetheless!
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – May 18th, 2011 – Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced the venue picks for the company’s first-annual global Pre-E3 Show 2011. For the first time, KONAMI will bring fans, gaming enthusiasts and journalists together via an internationally coordinated online screening event. The live events taking place June 2nd will be set against a backdrop of an eclectic mix of legendary and trendy spots located in five cities across the globe including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto, São Paulo and Mexico City. Register online for a chance to attend!
Offering a quintessentially Hollywood vibe, the brand new Commissary at Sony Pictures Studio will be the site for the Los Angeles viewing event. Housed inside a Zen-like compound and offering a taste of fusion flair, San Francisco’s Shrine Room at Temple Nightclub was selected for its unique space. The spot reserved in Toronto is the Real Sports Bar & Grill, known for its slew of big screen TV’s.
It’s short, and it’s in Italian, but more Ocarina of Time 3D is always good, right? We’re about a month away before it launches!
– Special tool needed for data import
– Konami looking to sell the tool for a very low price
– Konami also considering including other bonuses so that players aren’t just buying the item to bring data over
– Girlfriend remembers your face even if you change your hair style
– Girls will be friendlier if a friend/family member of the boyfriend is recognized
– Girls remember a person’s name, and will engage in chitchat
– They may forget if time has passed since the meeting
– Love Link System: Link up with Love Plus Arcade and Love Plus Medal
– New Love Plus girl’s hair style will be shown in the arcade titles
– Clothing that you’ve unlocked in arcade titles will appear in New Love Plus
– Special events in New Love Plus may occur depending on how long you’ve played Medal
Update: You can check out a high-quality trailer here.
The first footage of the anticipated WiiWare game, FAST – Racing League, is now available thanks to a page on Nintendo’s website. We also now know that Shin’en’s new title will be available on May 30 in North America. It’ll also launch in Europe on May 27.
1. [NDS] Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 – Professional (SQUARE ENIX) 20,722/475,503
2. [PS3] Haruhi Suzumiya: Tsuisuo (Namco Bandai) 18,831/Debut
3. [3DS] Steel Diver (Nintendo) 17,408/Debut
4. [PSP] Haruhi Suzumiya: Tsuisuo (Namco Bandai) 14,953/Debut
5. [PSP] Patapon 3 (SCE) 12,959/83,883
6. [PSP] Pro Baseball Spirits 2011 (Konami) 10,166/152,034
7. [PSP] planetarian: Chiisana Hoshi no Yume – Charity Edition (Prototype) 9,222/Debut
8. [PSP] Final Promise Story (Imageepoch) 6,915/85,536
9. [PS3] Pro Baseball Spirits 2011 (Konami) 6,586/147,064
10. [PSP] Dai-2-Ji Super Robot Wars Z: Hakai-hen (Namco Bandai) 6,290/398,964
11. [Wii] Wii Party (Nintendo) 4,682/1,886,280
12. [PSP] Monster Hunter Portable 3rd (Capcom) 4,567/4,470,812
13. [PSP] Doki Doki Suikoden (Irem) 4,559/Debut
14. [NDS] Pokemon Black/White (Pokemon Company) 4,386/5,177,215
15. [PSP] Earth Defense Force 2 Portable (D3 Publisher) 3,919/106,181
16. [3DS] nintendogs+cats (Nintendo) 3,678/218,516
17. [PSP] Final Fantasy IV Complete Collection (SQUARE ENIX) 3,676/189,687
18. [Wii] Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo) 3,636/3,224,837
19. [3DS] Pilot Wings Resort (Nintendo) 3,439/57,846
20. [Wii] Donkey Kong Country Returns (Nintendo) 3,356/896,302
