Despite rumors to the contrary, Anima: Gate of Memories still planned for Wii U
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Rumors, Wii U eShop | 2 Comments
Since the early days of Anima: Gate of Memories’ existence, we’ve heard that the game would be released on Wii U. That’s why it was particularly strange that speculation started surfacing today that this might no longer be the case.
The rumors seem to have arisen from a couple of tweets published by BadLand Games, a Spanish distributor. BadLand essentially stated that there are no plans for a Wii U version at the moment. I’m not sure why this was said, but I can confirm that Anima: Gate of Memories is still on for Wii U. Creator Carlos García confirmed to us that the team is still planning a Wii U version.
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Rumor: Rayman coming to Smash Bros. Wii U and 3DS as DLC
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Rumors, Wii U | 103 Comments
Are Nintendo and Bandai Namco working on another DLC character for Super Smash Bros. on Wii U and 3DS? That’s what the latest rumor suggests.
Rumors about Rayman appearing in Smash Bros. first appeared on 4chan, as several alleged images surfaced earlier today. That has now been followed up with a brief video – though Rayman still hasn’t been shown in battle.
I’ve been trying to take a “wait and see” approach with this round of speculation. Since the video above has surfaced, it does seem more likely that the rumor holds true. But again: nothing is confirmed. And as I always tend to say, maintain some skepticism unless Nintendo makes an announcement.
Is 3D Steets of Rage 2 in the works? Game rated in Australia
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, Rumors | 5 Comments
3D Steets of Rage 2 doesn’t seem exist yet. That’s why it’s peculiar how the game has been rated over in Australia. Could 3D Steets of Rage 2 be happening at some point?
More: 3D Steets of Rage 2, SEGA, top
Rumor – Target location may be selling The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask early
Posted on 9 years ago by Kirara Koneko(@KiraraKoneko) in 3DS, Images, News, Rumors | 3 Comments
It would appear that there has been a recent sighting of an unnamed Target location with copies of The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask displayed for sale.
No word on whether or not the copies were actually available to purchase or if they were simply being displayed.
With pictures to prove the validity of the sighting, it is hard to deny the possibility that some lucky Target shoppers at that location will be getting an extra special treat!
Rumor: Pokemon Shuffle scheduled for February 18 in North America
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, Rumors | 3 Comments
Pokemon Shuffle could be launching in North America as early as next week. A Nintendo newsletter has been making its way out to fans, which apparently confirms a date of February 18. We’ll let you know if we receive official confirmation.
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Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze appears to have a cut achievement system
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Wii U | 7 Comments
The Cutting Room Floor has discovered a strings file labeled “miiverse” inside Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze. This seems to have strings for some kind of cut achievement system.
There’s a ton of text included in the file. Players would have received achievements for defeating bosses, uncovering new areas, collecting KONG letters and puzzle pieces, and more. Perhaps it would have been possible to share achievements on Miiverse?
If you’re interested in checking out the full text from the achievements-related file, continue on below.
Nintendo tried to secure the rights to Harry Potter in the late ’90s
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 14 Comments
In a new report, Unseen64 claims that Nintendo Software Technology created a pitch in 1998 to obtain exclusive access to the Harry Potter franchise. Had Nintendo been successful, it would have “secured the rights to produce all adaptations of the book series for the indefinite future in video game form; potentially preventing the eventual movie adaptations from being created altogether”.
Unseen64 says – via a former artist at NST – that two groups planned separate pitches. One group would focus on a third-person adventure title, while the other (including Marvel comic book artist Adi Granov) would concentrate its efforts on a game based on Quidditch.
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Rumor: Details emerge about cancelled Metroid 3DS project
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Rumors | 40 Comments
Back in December, there was talk about a cancelled Metroid project for 3DS. Not much was known about it at the time, but a few concrete details have since surfaced.
The folks over at Unseen64 put up a new podcast on Patreon that shares a bit more on the mysterious Metroid project. It was made clear by the site’s Liam Robertson that this was an attempt to revive 2D Metroid on 3DS. Based on a rough prototype Robertson saw, the title was a tad faster than Super Metroid and Metroid Fusion.
Nintendo was apparently trying to create a licensed game out of a huge property at one point
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 36 Comments
According to Unseen64’s Liam Robertson, Nintendo was, at one point, attempting to create a licensed game that would have featured a huge property. Robertson said that the franchise in question is “like Star Wars level big”. Additional information hasn’t been shared yet, but we do know that the IP Nintendo was interested in had nothing to do with gaming.
Below is a roundup of Robertson’s tweets:
Wow .__. we just found something crazy. Nintendo was trying to make a licensed game around one of the biggest properties I can think of.
— Tamaki (@Doctor_Cupcakes) February 7, 2015
.@IDidThingsOnce Can't say yet, but it is crazy!
— Tamaki (@Doctor_Cupcakes) February 7, 2015
@Phazon4G No, not a game franchise.
— Tamaki (@Doctor_Cupcakes) February 7, 2015
FYI, we are talking like Star Wars level big. If it wasn't from an official source, I simply would have not believed it.
— Tamaki (@Doctor_Cupcakes) February 7, 2015
For those who are unaware, Unseen64 often digs up information regarding cancelled gaming projects. We’ll bring you more information when we have it.
Rumor: Netflix working on live-action The Legend of Zelda TV series
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 27 Comments
If a new report from the Wall Street Journal is to be believed, Netflix is cooking up a new live-action television show based on The Legend of Zelda.
The site says that things are “in the early stages” at present. A source close to the Wall Street Journal claims that the series is “about an ordinary boy named Link who must rescue a princess named Zelda and save a fantasy world called Hyrule” – essentially Zelda as we know it. It’s being described as a family-friendly Game of Thrones, with Nintendo having a heavy involvement.
At present, Netflix is seeking a writer for the project. Since it’s such a long ways off, the Wall Street Journal points out that Netflix or Nintendo could kill the series off before things progress too far.
Keep in mind that this report has not been officially confirmed. Netflix declined to comment, and Nintendo has not yet responded.
