Masayuki Uemura, a lead designer of the Nintendo Entertainment System, held a presentation at New York University’s Game Center last night. Uemura shared a couple of interesting insights that I wanted to relay here.
First, the front-loading slot was implemented since VHS systems were popular in the mid-190s. The team wanted to make the NES to take on a somewhat similar appearance. Uemura also commented on why the Zapper was bundled in: because Americans loved guns, apparently!
Several new games out came out this week on the Wii U and 3DS eShops. If you’re interested in checking out what’s new in screenshot form, take a peak at the gallery below.
As was promised last night, Splatoon has been updated with another new weapon. Players can now begin using the Rapid Blaster Pro.
A sizable update will be coming to Splatoon next week, which makes a slew of adjustments to the game. This will be going live on Tuesday evening in North America and early Wednesday morning in Europe.
Another hour of Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water footage has come in. Take a look at the two latest videos below.
Slender: The Arrival will be available on the North American Wii U eShop starting next Thursday. For a look at the title, check out the gallery below.
Today’s episode of Nintendo Minute is all about Yoshi’s Woolly World – hardly a surprise since the game has now launched in North America. In the video below, Kit and Krysta show off two levels.
Later today, Splatoon will be adding the Rapid Blaster Pro. Get an early look at the weapon in the video below.
Nostatic Software is bringing over another one of its mobile releases to the Wii U eShop next week. In North America, the action-adventure game Ascent of Kings will be available on October 22. Pricing is set at $1.99.
Here’s a brief overview:
The death of a King. An epic challenge to choose a new ruler. Will the youngest of four brothers turn out to be the strongest? Will a boy become King? The answer is up to you.
- Classic adventure-platformer gameplay.
- Explore and encounter strange creatures – some harmless, some not.
- Navigate dangerous passages and evade deadly traps.
- Seek out elemental shrines and receive upgraded abilities.
Initially, Wales Interactive intended to have Soul Axiom completed in time for December. Due to a setback during development, however, it’s now planned for Q1 2016.
Soul Axiom will also be receiving an engine upgrade. Rather than being built with Unity 4, it will now run on Unity 5.
