In this month’s issue of Japanese magazine Nintendo Dream, Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. art director Takako Sakai opened up on the game’s art style and visuals as a whole.
According to Sakai, he wanted there to be as few differences as possible between the 2D illustrations and in-game 3D models.
Sakai began by creating character illustrations that imitated the feel of American comics from 1960 since he felt that was nicely compatible with polygons. However, this style was also chosen since he personally liked it.
Next, Sakai shares the following about why and how the art style in Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. changed a bit:
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.
GameXplain has uploaded a video showing off the new Bluefin Depot map in Splatoon. Give it a look below.
Nintendo stopped by Twitch during E3 to show off some of its upcoming games. Super Mario Maker, Star Fox Zero, and Yoshi’s Woolly World were featured on the streams. Head past the break for the complete archives.
As was promised earlier today, Splatoon has added another map. Players can begin battling it out on the Bluefin Depot.
Bluefin Depot is the third new map that has come to Splatoon since launch. Port Mackerel and Kelp Dome are the other two.
Another two off-screen Super Mario Maker videos have popped up on YouTube. Check them out below.
Never Alone is coming to the North American Wii U eShop next week, the game’s developer has confirmed. You’ll be able to purchase it starting on June 25.
The official Never Alone Twitter account posted the following earlier this week:
Never Alone launches on #WiiU on June 25th! Available through #eShop on Wii U. http://t.co/eJnfFedx48 #NeverAlone pic.twitter.com/hr2ldEJRRe
— Never Alone (@NeverAloneGame) June 18, 2015
Early footage of Splatoon’s Bluefin Depot map is now available. We’ve attached the video below.
More direct-feed footage has come in for Chibi-Robo!: Zip Lash. Check out the latest video below.
Siliconera has translated a number of details pertaining to the characters Lugner and Mariel in Langrisser Re:Incarnation Tensei. You’ll find the information rounded up below.
Lugner Menteur (CV:Ei Mochizuki)
– Commander-in-chief that leads the army of the Brightness faction
– Bishop of the Goddess Luciris’ teachings
– His beautiful looks are uncommon
– They say that there’s more to him than just his good looks
– His father was a craftsman
– Lugner’s father was also a drunkard
– This had a huge effect on Lugner’s early life
– He hides such a past with bright smiles, but behind that is a more serious and dark reality that not many know
– He uses his excellent negotiation skills and his keen senses as his weapon
– Put in effort to rise to the top as a bishop, but still remains ambitious
Mariel Sarlus (CV: Ayano Yamamoto):
– Priestess of Brightness
– Supports Jessica
– Gentle lady who is always happy and smiling
– Of noble origins
– Knows her way through battle
– Lives a bit of a laidback lifestyle during her off-time
– When she speaks with others, she’s full of affection, but even when she understands what they’re trying to say, she’ll still make an attempt to make small arguments, just for the sake of it
– A gentle character and means no harm
