Miyamoto on Microsoft talking about catering for “Wii graduates”…
“I don’t think the Wii is something that people need to graduate from. Of course, I am happy that motion is fashionable now. But when we make games, we are not trying to produce trendy products. It needs to be an experience that’s meaningful, and the motion control needs to add something. So our new Zelda game takes motion control and adds something to the game to make you feel like you’re part of the adventure. I think our rivals need to find what it is they have to offer that’s new.”
I’m sure you guys haven’t forgotten about Entertainment Weekly’s choices for the “Worst Games of 2010.” Kirby’s Epic Yarn was actually the top pick – to the surprise of many fans. Jeff Jensen has apparently received a great deal of feedback for his decision. As a result, Jensen has composed a lengthy article discussing the reason for picking Kirby as the worst game. Here’s an excerpt:
“Still, do I seriously think Kirby is the worst game of the year … or do I just strongly dislike it, think its wildly overrated, had some major aesthetic and philosophical objections to it, and hoped to use my ‘Worst’ entry to provoke debate about cutesyness? I’d say more of the latter. So yes, I have a small pang of regret for calling Kirby’s Epic Yarn “the worst game of the year,” but only a small pang, especially since it’s barely a game. But if you asked me for my top-10 list of interactive storybooks for children, it would be pretty close to No. 1. After all: It is really, really cute.”
This information comes from retailer Game Star…
– Virtually walk through the game with the Balance Board
– Wiimote used like a flashlight
– Game broken into chapters
– Gradually uncover the mystery of why people are being sacrificed to gods
– Complete one episode to unlock the next one
This information comes from a Yahoo! Japan poll…
1.) Mario from Super Mario Bros. (9,862 votes)
2.) Hatsune Miku from Hatsune Miku: Project Diva 2nd (6,420 votes)
3.) Date Masamune from Sengoku Basara: Samurai Heroes (4,333 votes)
4.) Naked Snake from Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (4,142 votes)
5.) Felyne from Monster Hunter Diary Poka Poka Felyne Village (4,033 votes)
6.) Reshiram from Pokémon Black (3,208 votes)
7.) Wada-Don from Taiko no Tatsujin DS 3 (2,962 votes)
8.) Nene Anegasaki from LovePlus + (2,446 votes)
9.) Totori from Atelier Totori (868 votes)
10.) Black Heart from Hyperdimension Neptunia (707 votes)
Although Rayman: Origins was not announced for a Nintendo platform at E3, a noticed posted on the game’s website stated that it could eventually end up on the 3DS and/or Wii. We still don’t have a confirmation that Origins will end up on Nintendo’s next handheld, but a listing from the OFLC is hinting that it may happen.
“Rayman 3D” has been rated by the OFLC, though we don’t know what platform the listing is for. Moreover, if it is for the 3DS, we don’t know if it is a port/spinoff of Origins. It’s certainly possible that the title could be for the 3DS, but don’t get your hopes up until Ubisoft has something official to share!
The previously Wii-exclusive downloadable game Retro City Rampage has been delayed until next year, according to the game’s creator, but an additional XBLA version of the game will be coming out alongside it as well.
For those that aren’t familiar yet, Retro City Rampage is a game made by Brian Provinciano, an indie game dev, that spoofs everything there is to spoof about the gaming industry nowadays. It’s a retro-inspired GTA-like game played in 8-bit style that was original supposed to come out this month. Now, the release date stands at “Fall 2011” with the 360 version coming next summer.
Talk about a kick to the groin for Wii owners!
Teyon, a Polish video games developer and publisher, announced today that the North American WiiWare™ bestseller, Heavy Fire: Special Operations, will be released in Europe shortly after Christmas. This arcade action-packed shooter will become available in the Wii™ Shop Channel on the last day of the year, December 31th 2010. Begin new year 2011 with the explosive fun just for 500 Wii Points™.
Join the elite army unit in Heavy Fire: Special Operations, an arcade shooter for WiiWare. Play challenging missions in the Middle East from the ground, Humvee or Blackhawk. You will need a quick trigger-finger to finish extremely dangerous levels.
