Speaking with Game Watch Impress, Shigesato Itoi commented on why Mother 4 is unlikely to happen. He told the site:
“Among big-time popstars, if they, you know, put out ten albums, around the fourth album, they can’t make very good songs. The albums sell, but everyone at the concerts wants to hear songs from those first three albums. Everyone. I’m glad that video games are not my profession. If it was my job, I would’ve already made 4 and 5.”
“When I made 3, I thought I could do it, so I did it,” Itoi added. He went on to say that 4 is “totally impossible.”
Something interesting is happening over on Amazon. A number of upcoming games have received a 10 percent discount, and a Prime membership isn’t required.
In terms of Nintendo titles, the likes of Star Fox Zero and Fire Emblem Fates are on sale. That means you can pre-order the former for only $53.99 before tax. For a look at all of the Nintendo-related titles with the discount, head on over here.
This week’s Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:
Wii U
1. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
2. Splatoon – Nintendo
3. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo
4. Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival – Nintendo
5. Yoshi’s Woolly World – Nintendo
6. LEGO Dimensions – Warner Bros. Interactive
7. Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash – Nintendo
8. Skylanders SuperChargers – Activision
9. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo
10. Just Dance 2016 – Ubisoft
3DS
1. Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer – Nintendo
2. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
3. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
4. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
5. Zelda: Tri Force Heroes – Nintendo
6. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Nintendo
7. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire – Nintendo
8. New Style Boutique 2: Fashion Forward – Nintendo
9. Super Smash Bros. – Nintendo
10. Barbie & Her Sisters: Puppy Rescue – Little Orbit
Source: Chart-Track
This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Wii U Retail
Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends – €29.99 / £24.99 / CHF 38.90
Monster High New Ghoul in School – €29.99 / £24.99 / CHF 38.90
Wii U Virtual Console
Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones (NES) – €4.99 / £3.49 / CHF 7.00
Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos – €4.99 / £3.49 / CHF 7.00
Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom – €4.99 / £3.49 / CHF 7.00
The Adventures of Bayou Billy – €4.99 / £3.49 / CHF 7.00
3DS Retail
Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends – €29.99 / £24.99 / CHF 38.90
Monster High New Ghoul in School – €29.99 / £24.99 / CHF 38.90
Fireman Sam To The Rescue – €29.99 / £24.99 / CHF 31.90
3DS Demo
I Love My Pony
Johnny’s Payday Panic
3DS Themes
Splatoon: Squid Sisters – €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Yoshi’s Woolly World: Yoshis on Parade – €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Hello Kitty Merry Christmas – €0.99 / £0.89 / CHF 1.40
Hello Kitty Crystal Princess – €0.99 / £0.89 / CHF 1.40
Hello Kitty Gingerbread – €0.99 / £0.89 / CHF 1.40
Hello Kitty Ice Skating – €0.99 / £0.89 / CHF 1.40
Hello Kitty Once Upon A Time… – €0.99 / £0.89 / CHF 1.40
Hello Kitty Sweet Winter – €0.99 / £0.89 / CHF 1.40
Hello Kitty Bundle – €3.99 / £3.59 / CHF 5.60
eShop Sales
3DS
Atlantic Quest – €5.59 / £3.99 / CHF 5.59 until 10/12/2015, regular price €6.99 / £4.99 / CHF 6.99
Jett Rocket II: The Wrath of Taikai – €6.70/ £5.70 / CHF 8.30 until 17/12/2015, regular price €8.99 / £7.66 / CHF 11.08
Real Heroes: Firefighter 3D Download Version – €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF 7.00 until 03/12/2015, regular price €9.99 / £8.99 / CHF 14.00
TOYS VS MONSTERS – €0.99 / £0.99 / CHF 1.22 until 17/12/2015, regular price €3.99 / £3.99 / CHF 4.99
Undead Bowling – €5.59 / £3.99 / CHF 5.59 until 10/12/2015, regular price €6.99 / £4.99 / CHF 6.99
Source: Nintendo PR
Nintendo will heavily discount some of its titles on the European eShop between November 27th and November 30th. Several 3DS and Wii U games will get a discount of up to 40%. The exact titles have not yet been announced.
Last year around the same time Nintendo held a Smash Bros-themed sale where several high-profile first party games whose characters were represented in Smash Bros were discounted, so I would expect similar deals this year as well. We will keep you updated once more details become available.
Source: Nintendo PR
System: Wii U
Release date: November 13, 2015
Developer: Nintendo / Nd Cube
Publisher Nintendo
With Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival, I find myself having trouble translating my opinion into words. From a party game standpoint it has everything with fun multiplayer games and some single-player content sprinkled in. For an Animal Crossing spin-off title, it still has a lot to offer, too. It feels like an Animal Crossing title focused around being a party game instead of vice-versa, which is exactly how it should be. But I can’t help but get the impression that there’s something missing from the overall experience that is leaving the picture unfinished, and with a source material as large as Animal Crossing, I have to admit it ends up leaving a sour taste in my mouth.
Let’s Talk #31: Have you tried out Nintendo Badge Arcade?
Nintendo Badge Arcade hit the Japanese 3DS eShop in December 2014. It wasn’t until last week though that the app came out in the west. Now that it’s here, have you given it a shot? Do you believe it was worth the wait?
I admit I’ve been checking in on Nintendo Badge Arcade daily since its release. What’s funny about that is how I’m interested in the collective aspect more than anything else. I’m not really a creative person, and I don’t intend to load up my home menu with badges. There’s something there though that I keep coming back to. I boot up the app, visit the practice catcher, and usually use my free play. It’s easy and quick enough to get the job done! I can’t say I’m inclined to spend any cash on Nintendo Badge Arcade, however.
Now share your thoughts with us in the comments below! What do you think of Nintendo Badge Arcade?
Highlights from last week’s topic: What did you think of this week’s Nintendo Direct?
System: Wii U (eShop)
Release date: November 19, 2015
Developer: Brainseed Factory
Publisher Headup Games
Author: Travis
Typoman is a game built around words. Its puzzles are words, its platforms are words, and even its enemies are word. Yet, throughout the experience, there are three words that will stand out above the rest: creative, but disappointing.
