Let’s Talk #26: What are you playing? – October 2015
A new month is here! I’d love to know what everybody has been playing as of late, or intends to play in the weeks ahead.
I’ve been focusing on two main games really: Super Mario Maker and Ys: Memories of Celceta. Ys has been getting most of my time, but I’ve still been playing Super Mario Maker regularly. It’s fun to just boot up the game and mess around with a few levels. I’m not at all creative myself, yet I’m still finding a ton of enjoyment with it.
But what about you guys? What’s everyone playing these days?
Highlights from last week’s topic: Nintendo and movies
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I think an animated Mario would be great. We never got a proper one, I think everyone would love to finally see that.
Kira – HylianKeyblade
I think a Zelda movie done by Studio Ghibli could be really interesting and there would probably be a lot of high quality work there ^^. Of course the Zelda movie then have to be in a anime format and I think the Zelda series can suit a anime look pretty well :-).
I do think Nintendo should start making movies more or at least anime/animation series to attract a new young audience like Pokémon and Youkai Watch have accomplished. Also I think it could be pretty cool to see Nintendo characters come to life through animation again ^^. (If done right).
Although some amiibo are losing their retailer exclusivity in North America, a new set of upcoming figures will be sold at just one store. It turns out that the amiibo for the Mii Fighters will be distributed at only Toys “R” Us. That information is based on the image above, which is a photo snapped from a display.
All of the Mii Fighters are scheduled for November 1. You’d have to think that after a few months have passed, the amiibo will be available at other retailers as well.
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse has been discounted on Amazon. Rather than $40, you can pick it up for only $32. Orders for the game can be placed here.
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Viewpoint 2064, an old game for the N64, was only shown at Space World in 1999. The scrolling shooter then disappeared for many, many years… until just recently.
On eBay, Viewpoint 2064’s prototype managed to sell for $3,000. Its new owner also shared new footage from the game, which you can see below.
Update (10/3): Bumped to the top. Have a listen to Totaka’s Song in Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer below.
Original (9/26): Totaka’s Song has become a well-known Easter egg in Nintendo games. The 19 note tune, created by sound designer Kazumi Totaka, is often hidden in game’s like The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, Luigi’s Mansion, and Mario Kart 8. It’s been going on for about 25 years.
Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer is the latest Nintendo title to feature Totaka’s Song. When you use the DJ KK amiibo card and use the turntable for the first time, you should be able to hear the melody.
A trio of Nintendo-published titles will be undergoing maintenance early next week. Super Mario Maker, Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer, and Devil’s Third will be affected.
If you’re in North America, the maintenance is happening on Monday. In Europe, this will be taking place on Tuesday.
Here’s the full maintenance roundup:
Super Mario Maker
– 5 PM PT (Monday) – 7 PM PT (Monday)
– 8 PM (Monday) – 10 PM ET (Monday)
– 1 AM in the UK (Tuesday) – 3 AM in the UK (Tuesday)
– 2 AM in Europe (Tuesday) – 4 AM in Europe (Tuesday)
Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer
– 4 PM PT (Monday) – 5 PM PT (Monday)
– 7 PM ET (Monday) – 8 PM ET (Monday)
– 12 AM in the UK (Tuesday) – 1 AM in the UK (Tuesday)
– 1 AM in Europe (Tuesday) – 2 AM in Europe (Tuesday)
Devil’s Third
– 5 PM PT (Monday) – 8 PM PT (Monday)
– 8 PM ET (Monday) – 11 PM ET (Monday)
– 1 AM in the UK (Tuesday) – 4 AM in the UK (Tuesday)
– 2 AM in Europe (Tuesday) – 5 AM in Europe (Tuesday)
Thanks to Revogamers, new off-screen footage from The Delusions of Von Sottendorff and his Square Mind is now available. View the video below.
