Nintendo just released a statement revealing that the brand new Star Fox game that’s being jointly developed with Platinum Games has been postponed until 2016.
Shigeru Miyamoto has left the following message regarding the delay below, which was posted on Facebook:
A Message from Mr. Miyamoto Regarding Star Fox Zero
I made a big decision last week.
We have been developing Star Fox Zero for Wii U with the aim of releasing it this year. Although we felt that the development had been progressing well, we now believe that we will need a little more time to work on areas such as the unprecedented discovery that we want players to experience in the game by using two screens, and further polishing the level designs and perfecting the tone of the cut scenes. While we have already reached the stage where it would be technically possible to release the title in time for the year-end holiday season, we want to polish the game a bit more so that players will be able to more smoothly grasp the new style of play that we are proposing.
To the people looking forward to the launch of the game this holiday season, I am very sorry.
Star Fox Zero is going to bring new game play and experiences that take it far beyond the framework established by Star Fox 64. All the members of the development team are doing our best so that the final product will not betray your expectations. And the game will not be delayed for a very long time – we’re aiming to launch the game in Q1 2016. Please stay tuned for further announcements.
It’s unfortunate to see this happen, as many of us have been excited to see the return of Star Fox. The game looks fantastic, but I suppose as Miyamoto himself has said in the past “A delayed game is eventually good, a rushed game is forever bad”. At least this will give us something to look forward to in the new year!
This week’s 3DS eShop charts are as follows:
Software
1. Mario Kart 7
2. Super Mario Bros. 3
3. Shovel Knight
4. Super Mario Bros.
5. Smash Controller
6. Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX
7. Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
8. Animal Crossing: New Leaf
9. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
10. Pokemon Omega Ruby
11. The Legend of Zelda
12. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire
13. Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move
14. Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
15. Cube Creator 3D
16. Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX
17. 3D Gunstar Heroes
18. Pokemon Trading Card Game
19. Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D
20. Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer
Videos
1. Let’s Watch! Super Mario Maker Overview!
2. Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer PAX Prime 2015 Video
3. Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer E3 2015 Trailer
4. Pokemon Rumble Wrold Trailer
5. Zelda: Tri Force Heroes E3 2015 Trailer
6. Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden Trailer
7. Super Smash Bros. Mii Fighters Suit Up for Wave Three
8. Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon E3 2015 Trailer
9. Cube Creator 3D Update Trailer
10. Hyrule Warriors Legends E3 2015 Trailer
11. Super Mario Maker E3 2015 Traielr
12. Shovel Knight amiibo Reveal Trailer
13. Super Mario Maker Accolades Trailer
14. Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam E3 2015 Trailer
15. Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Video
16. Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows Nindies@Night PAX Video
17. Mario Kart 7 Video
18. Fire Emblem Fates E3 2015 Trailer
19. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate September DLC Pack Trailer
20. Little Battlers eXperience Trailer
Source: 3DS eShop
Splatoon’s latest map has gone live. Nintendo has added in Hammerhead Bridge, so it’s now included in the rotation.
Here’s a brief overview of the map:
“Verticality is a feature of the stage, with the terrain split into two distinct layers. Ink assaults can come from any direction, but watch out for attacks from above or below gratings in the floor or ceiling in particular. Battles here are sure to be dynamic affairs playing out in all corners of the stage.”
You can get a look at Hammerhead Bridge in video form below.
Yet another Nintendo patent has been found. Back in March, the company filed for a device involving haptic feedback. This was only just published today.
The included image features a tablet-like device, though that may very well just be a placeholder. When touching the screen, users would feel haptic feedback from the game they’re playing. This is accomplished through dual vibration sections.
Here’s another interesting image included in the filing:
Just like the patent from earlier today, we don’t know if anything will actually come from this. It’s an interesting find in any case!
Nintendo’s Japanese YouTube page has added another Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer commercial, this time focusing on the amiibo cards. We have it below.
The North American Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon is now open for business. Access it here.
The site has information about Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon’s story, gameplay, and more. It also features a bunch of screenshots and a few videos.
A big amiibo restock appears to be in the way to Toys “R” Us. Roughly 26,000 units have been spotted in the retailer’s system for Little Mac, Lucario, and Captain Falcon. The number is even bigger for Villager – 80,000 units. Product should be making their way to Toys “R” Us soon.
Three more clips have come in for Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden. Check out the latest gameplay below.
Earlier today, the second round of Fire Emblem Fates DLC launched in Japan. We now have footage of the new map – find it below.
You can find details about Fire Emblem Fates’ new DLC here.
