This week’s issue of Famitsu features an interview with Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka.
At one point of the discussion, Tezuka addresses the series’ future in which he states: “We will continue to make 3D and 2D Mario games, but I want to make one that even exceeds New Super Mario Bros.”
Famitsu then asks if there is a particular plan in mind. Tezuka only offered up the following: “I can’t say anything concrete yet, but you may see it within a few years.”
It also sounds like Tezuka has interest in working on a non-Mario title. He told the magazine: “I also kind of want to seriously work on something other than Mario.”
This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:
Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon (3DS) – 9/9/9/9
Sengoku Musou 4 Empires (PS4/PS3/PSV) – 8/8/9/8
Yunohana SpRING! (PSV) – 9/8/8/7
Jump Hero (3DS) – 8/7/7/7
Kick & Fennick (PSV) – 8/7/6/8
Nanairo Reincarnation (PSV) – 8/8/7/6
Tokyo Onmyouji Tengenjibashi Rei no Baai V Edition (PSV) – 7/8/7/7
World Trigger: Borderless Mission (PSV) – 6/7/7/7
In this week’s issue of Famitsu, new characters are revealed for Project X Zone 2, including a somewhat surprising addition.
Segata Sanshiro will be featured in the title, according to leaks from the magazine. Back in the late ’90s, SEGA used Sanshiro to help promote the SEGA Saturn in Japan.
Segata Sanshiro will be in Project X Zone 2 as a solo unit. Captain Commando, June Lin Milliam from Star Gladiator, and Heihachi Mishima (Tekken) are also confirmed.
Nintendo originally launched the Mario Kart 8 Wii U bundle over a year ago. But the offer is being made even better, as an eShop download card for the two related DLC packs is included inside. This bundle is now available at stores across North America for $299.99.
That isn’t the only Wii U package available. On Friday, Nintendo will begin selling a Super Mario Maker bundle at Walmart. This includes a Wii U console, a copy of the game, Idea Book and the 30th Anniversary Mario Modern Color amiibo.
Source: Nintendo PR
This week’s issue of Famitsu shares an update on Hyrule Warriors Legends. For the first time since E3, we have concrete information about the title.
Famitsu confirms that Toon Link will be playable in Hyrule Warriors Legends, but there’s a catch. The character won’t be available in Legend Mode, but he will be available in other modes. Of course, Toon Link can be moved over to the Wii U version as well.
Famitsu also reconfirms that Tetra and King of Hyrule for the game. Helmaroc King will appear in some form, too.
Some of you may remember that, last year, the SEGA 3D Reprint Archives was released in Japan. This was a compilation featuring several games such as 3D Streets of Rage and 3D Space Harrier.
Today, Famitsu reveals that SEGA 3D Classics Reprint 2 is coming to Japan. 3D Sonic The Hedgehog, 3D Galaxy Force II, 3D Thunderblade, 3D Altered Beast, and 3D Fantasy Zone II W are confirmed for the retail package. Extra bonuses are planned as well.
SEGA 3D Classics Print 2 will be available in Japan on December 23. Check out a sneak peak of the boxart drawn by Ken Sugimori above.
Curve Digital will release Pumped BMX+ on Wii U on September 24th. Check out a new trailer of the game below:
Not only is Japan getting a retail release of the Splatoon soundtrack in October, Famitsu revealed today that Nintendo is also releasing a Splatoon art book that same month, on October 10th. The book will feature over 300 pages of concept art, character designs and more. Expect more info this week once the full issue of Famitsu is out.
Nintendo will show off quite a few games at EGX 2015, one of the biggest gaming conventions in Europe. The event will take place at the NEC in Birmingham, UK from September 24th to till September 27th. Here’s the full list of Wii U and 3DS games you’ll be able to play if you attend:
Wii U
- Super Mario Maker
- Splatoon
- Mario Kart 8
- Super Smash Bros.
- Star Fox Zero
- Mario Tennis Ultra Smash
- Xenoblade Chronicles X
- Skylanders SuperChargers
3DS
- The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes
- Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
- Chibi Robo: Zip Lash
- Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer
- Skylanders SuperChargers
- Pokemon Omega Ruby
- Pokemon Alpha Sapphire
#Nindies on Wii U
- Mighty No. 9 [Deep Silver, Concept]
- Rive [Two Tribes]
- Runbow [13am Games]
- Fast Racing NEO [Shin’en]
- Typoman [Brainseed/Head Up Games]
- Soul Axiom [Wales Interactive]
- Poncho [Rising Star Games]
- Extreme Exorcism [Ripstone]
- Oddworld New n Tasty [Oddworld]
- Shadow Puppeteer [Snowcannon Games/Sarepta Studios]
- Action Henk [Curve]
- Lovely Planet [Tiny Build]
- Terraria
#Nindies on 3DS
- Steamworld Heist
- Shovel Knight [Yacht Club Games]
- Terraria
Nintendo will also host several tournaments, such as squad battles in Splatoon, 200cc races in Mario Kart 8 or two-player matches in Mario Tennis Ultra Smash.
The Lost Reavers beta is currently running in Japan. Check out some more footage of it below:
