Axiom Verge takes some inspiration from Nintendo’s classic franchise Metroid. The two are very different in the end, but they do have some similarities in the gameplay department.
Interestingly, a Samus costume was proposed for Axiom Verge that would have been included in the Wii U version. Dan Adelman, who is handling the business-side of things for creator Tom Happ, said in a Reddit AMA that Nintendo “ultimately had to decide not to give us permission to do that” following “a lot of internal discussion”.
Adelman’s full words:
“We would have loved to have a secret code to have Trace where a Samus costume. Some people inside Nintendo really liked the idea, but after a lot of internal discussion, they ultimately had to decide not to give us permission to do that. I think the idea that someone could play the entire game of Axiom Verge looking like Samus Aran was too big of a concern for them.
There is a similar kind of callback, though. If you type JUSTIN BAILEY into the passcode tool, it has Trace in a leotard, just like in Super Metroid.”
By the way, Happ commented on whether an Axiom Verge amiibo was ever considered. He noted that they didn’t pursue it “since it’s an out of pocket cost that probably wouldn’t cover itself.”
Circle Entertainment is bringing Polara to the North American and European 3DS eShops very soon. In both territories, the game is scheduled for September 15. It will cost $5 / €5.
As announced by Circle on Twitter today:
Polara confirmed 15th Sep NA 3DS eShop, 22nd Sep EU+AU 3DS eShop. By $5/€5. pic.twitter.com/cRkDfO6zGG
— CIRCLE Ent. (@CIRCLE_Ent) September 6, 2016
Just like Lucina, Palutena, and other amiibo, the official Children’s Product Certificate for Ness has been updated. The figure received a new run of manufacturing for August.
We’re assuming that a Ness amiibo restock should be on the horizon. With all of the certificate updates over the past couple of weeks, a bunch of figures might be returning soon.
Koichi Sugiyama has been creating video game music for many, many years, and he’s famous for his work on the Dragon Quest series. The Guinness World Records has now acknowledged Sugiyama as the oldest gaming composer. He’s 85 years old.
Sugiyama has been involved with Dragon Quest since the series’ debut in 1986. He’s also contributing to next year’s Dragon Quest XI.
Dragon Quest VII’s western launch isn’t too far off, and Nintendo is gearing up its promotional efforts with a new UK commercial. As usual, we have it below.
Is there enough King Slime in this #DragonQuest VII trailer? Answer: No. There's never enough King Slime. pic.twitter.com/eKMqne1Dvu
— Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) September 6, 2016
Polygon posted a few minutes of new footage from the Wii U and New 3DS indie game Pirate Pop Plus. Watch the video below.
During the N64 days, Seta was developing a promising-looking racer known as “Rev Limit”. It would have offered real-world driving with impressive graphical effects and a bunch of vehicles based on real marques. Unfortunately, after the company ran out of money, the project was cancelled.
Nearly two decades later, YouTuber RetroGameTV managed to obtain a prototype cartridge and N64 development kit in a Yahoo Auctions lot. The title screen even shows a copyright of 1999 even though most had assumed it had been scrapped a year prior.
We’ve posted RetroGameTV’s video below, which shows off racing, different tracks and cars, and more.
GameSpot is back with another Mario Party: Star Rush video, this time showing the Toad Scramble mode. Have a look at the latest footage below.
Mastiff is preparing various 3DS themes for Gurumin 3D. Buyers will receive one for free, though it’s not clear which one will be offered just yet. You can see the various theme designs above.
As for a release date, Gurumin 3D: A Monstrous Adventure could land on the eShop as early as the end of this month, though October is looking more likely. Just as we heard about before, the game will cost $15.
Later this year, Snap Finger Click will be bringing Act it Out to Wii U. The party game, previously released on PlayStation 4, is now getting an eShop version.
Act It Out allows players to choose from more than 1,500 secret phrases to act out from categories including film, music and video games. You can act, sing, draw on the GamePad, or describe the phrases. Up to eight players are supported in competitive/cooperative gameplay, and there’s support for English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, and Dutch languages.
View a trailer for Act It Out below.
