We found out yesterday that a Gravity Falls game is in development for 3DS. Today, it has been officially revealed.
Gravity Falls: Legend of the Gnome Gemulets will be on Nintendo’s handheld this fall. Ubisoft is publishing the title, which is being created in the UbiArt engine.
As stated in today’s announcement, Gravity Falls: Legend of the Gnome Gemulets is being created in partnership with Disney Interactive and the show’s creator Alex Hirsch (who also created the original key art). It features “Gravity Falls’ trademark quirky humor in an authentic and interactive way, letting fans play as Dipper and Mabel as they set out to solve mysteries and restore order to Gnome kingdom.” Players will be able to “encounter many more characters from the show and will explore locations including the town of Gravity Falls, the Mystery Shack and more.”
Here’s an official overview:
In Gravity Falls: Legend of the Gnome Gemulets, a crisis has engulfed the Gnome kingdom – and only Dipper and Mabel can save the day. The Pines twins must work together to collect tools and weapons around Gravity Falls as they attempt to solve mysteries and prepare for encounters with paranormal and super creatures. On their perilous journey, they will battle fearsome enemies that block their path and will ultimately restore order to the kingdom.
Take a look at the official trailer for Gravity Falls: Legend of the Gnome Gemulets below.
Source: Ubisoft PR
Nintendo has been adding new content to Collectible Badge Center pretty much every week. Here’s a look at what’s new with today’s update:
– Eight BoxBoy! panels
– This includes app icons (Mii Plaza, eShop, Settings, Activity Log etc etc)
– One more panel from Animal Crossing (including Isabelle!)
– Another panel for Rhythm Heaven
– One free play
– Another set (of four) Baito badges with one free for each ¥90 you spend until 31 July
– There’s also a theme but instead of being free after spending ¥180, you can but it outright for 200 yen
– This theme includes BGM as opposed to the ‘free’ themes
Nintendo has yet to make Collectible Badge Center available in the west. We’re hoping that will change at some point in the future!
When Mario Tennis for the N64 launched on the Wii Virtual Console, it came without the Ring Tournament challenge mode. For the Wii U release, this feature has been fully implemented. That’s a pretty nice move on Nintendo’s part!
3D Streets of Rage 2 is seeing a slight delay in the west. The game was slated for July 16 in North America and Europe, but is now scheduled for July 23.
SEGA announced the news on Twitter a few minutes ago, writing:
3D Streets of Rage 2 is slightly delayed and will release globally on 7/23. Sorry about the inconvenience. pic.twitter.com/QOYTdX2Lwe
— SEGA (@SEGA) July 9, 2015
DeNA West CEO Shintaro Asako has shared a few more words about the company’s partnership with Nintendo.
“I think this is potentially an opportunity for us to completely change the market. Nintendo has by far the best gaming IP,” Asako told PocketGamer. Asako added that “DeNA’s expertise is definitely backend.”
Nintendo will be handling the bulk of its mobile game development, but DeNA is pitching in on the technical end. DeNA will also be responsible for Nintendo’s new membership service, which opens this fall.
Stella Glow is reaching Europe next spring, NIS America announced today. It will be distributed physically as well as on the eShop.
Stella Glow originally launched in Japan last month. Later this year, Atlus will publish the strategy RPG in North America.
We’ve posted an official overview of Stella Glow after the break.
Zero Escape director Kotaro Uchikoshi has high hopes for the series. Speaking with Gamaustra, he mentioned how he wants it to reach the same sort of success as TV dramas like Lost and 24.
Uchikoshi also said that wouldn’t be satisfied with Zero Escape only being a cult hit, and he’d like for the franchise to “appeal to mainstream gamers.”
Uchikoshi’s comments in full:
“Compared to other media, I feel like fans support us feverishly. It’s very humbling and I appreciate it very much. The full impact is just beginning to hit me.”
“… if you look at TV dramas such as Lost, 24, and Prison Break, those are considered to be very successful. You have to be that big to consider yourself to be successful. I know you might laugh, thinking, ‘Wow, you’re comparing yourself to a different scale,’ but with my development staff, [publisher] Aksys’ help, and our fans’ continued support, I feel like it’s a possibility to reach that level.”
“Rather than being ‘a cult hit that only core players know,’ we are constantly thinking how we can appeal to mainstream gamers. Therefore, if we want to make our project even bigger, we need to work on it.”
The Nintendo UK store is now taking pre-orders for Super Mario Maker, and consumers can receive a bonus T-shirt with their purchase.
Two different bundles are up for grabs. There’s the standard game as well as one with the 8-bit Mario amiibo included. Pricing is set at £39.99 and £49.99 respectively.
Super Mario Maker launches on September 11.
Thanks to LokiBmc for the tip.
Rounding out today’s coverage of Monster Hunter Diary: Poka Poka Airou Village DX are a few additional details about the game. We’ve posted the latest information below.
– Start out by making friends
– A Felyne in the game has lost his Poogie, and wants help finding it
– Complete requests from other Felynes to have them become your friends
– Once you’re friends, their facilities become available for use
– Participate in races at the Poogie Park
– Other Felynes will have facilities such as farms, fishing areas, bug-catching, mining, and more
– The old cat lady is back
– She says that there are over 100 Felynes to befriend in Monster Hunter Diary DX
– Exploration Quests: Felynes will group up by the number and take on monsters like Rathalos, Lagiacrus, Seregios, Gore Magala, and more
– Interact with baby monsters in a new area under a tree
– You’ll find eggs while on Exploration Quests
– These can be placed in the nest in this area and eventually hatch into a baby monster
– Again, there are collaboration characters in the forms of the Mario and Tom Nook Felynes
– Fortunetelling feature
– Costume sets
– Guild Card customizations.
– Game has StreetPass features, and local co-op with four players
Don’t Crash is one of the new Wii U eShop releases in North America today. Take a look at some footage from the title below.
