Vblank Entertainment seems to be pleased with Retro City Rampage’s performance on 3DS. Creator Brian Provinciano tweeted today that the game has “done incredibly well” on Nintendo’s portable.
@JonGryphon 3DS version's done incredibly well.
— Brian Provinciano (@BriProv) July 2, 2014
The comment above originated from a larger discussion about reviews:
Big reviews *DO* influence future reviews and public perception. The perception tints the glasses everyone else enters the game with.
— Brian Provinciano (@BriProv) July 2, 2014
If a game has a positive perception, new players continue to give it the benefit of the doubt if certain aspects don't grip them initially.
— Brian Provinciano (@BriProv) July 2, 2014
If a game has a negative perception, if new players do try it, they'll be quick to write it off.
— Brian Provinciano (@BriProv) July 2, 2014
Retro City Rampage made almost all of its revenue the second year. I do feel strongly that IGN's review significantly damaged the launch.
— Brian Provinciano (@BriProv) July 2, 2014
Word of mouth, and a hundred thousand players playing it on PS+ probably helped public perception overshadow IGN's influence a lot.
— Brian Provinciano (@BriProv) July 2, 2014
RCR:DX later launched to almost unanimous 9/10s. IGN never reviewed it, & in their RCR:DX coverage linked to their 5.3/10 orig RCR review.
— Brian Provinciano (@BriProv) July 2, 2014
The Little Battlers eXperience manga has been licensed for North America by Viz Media. The first two volumes are due out on November 4. There are a total of 26 chapters and six compiled volumes in the manga series.
IGN has gone live with several new quotes from Reggie Fils-Aime. The Nintendo of America president was asked about the possibility of Amiibo crossovers, Nintendo’s vision for Wii U, and how the company intends to avoid game droughts.
You can find a few interview excerpts below, and more over at IGN.
Another Hyrule Warriors pre-order bonus has been confirmed for Japan. If you reserve the game on the Koei Tecmo “GAMECITY” website, you’ll receive a set of post cards featuring Link, Zelda, Impa, Lana, and a mystery character. Only a limited amount of stock will be available to fans.
This week’s Japanese eShop update is as follows:
3DS
Downloadable Titles
Gacha Racing – 700 yen
Dokopon Choice Kosumo Ky?dai Vol. 2 11 – 20-kan Pack – 5,400 yen
Dokopon Choice Black Bird Vol. 2 10 – 18-kan Pack – 3,960 yen
Edge DEMO – FREE
Virtual Console
NA
Wii U
Downloadable Titles
Wai Wai! Minna de Shooting Craft Island kara no Dasshutsu! – 1,000 yen
Edge DEMO – FREE
Virtual Console
Ganbare Goemon! Karakuri D?ch? (Famicom) – 514 yen
Quinty (Mendel Palace, Famicom) – 514 yen
