Animal Crossing series creator Katsuya Eguchi seems open to working with mobile devices, so long as fans are ultimately lead back to core experience on Nintendo platforms.
Eguchi, speaking with Joystiq, noted that some Animal Crossing players may play the title in short spurts, but many enjoy putting a lot of effort into their towns. Eguchi also believes that the 3DS’ inputs are better suited to Animal Crossing’s gameplay than what’s currently offered on smartphones.
Still, mobile devices could prove to be useful. Just as an example, Eguchi mentioned that there could be an app created so that clothing designs could be made on the go. Another hypothetical mobile app could provide reminders of appointments players make to hang out with the villagers in their town.
Warner Bros. brought two Batman: Arkham games to Wii U, but the series’ latest entry – Arkham Knight – will not be available on Nintendo’s platform. Fans may be curious as to why that is.
Rocksteady’s Dax Ginn did provide an answer of sorts while speaking with NowGamer. He told the site, “We have to make our technology choices specifically with reference to the gameplay objectives that we want, so we choose the platforms that are going to give us that.”
This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Wii U Download
My Style Studio: Hair Salon – $4.99
Sonic Lost World DLC
New DLC for Sonic Lost World is here and it’s legendary! Available now to download for free in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U, Sonic will speed across the land adorned in Link’s iconic green tunic, as the Hero of Time himself flies on the back of his Loftwing from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. Players are able to use Black Bomb Color Powers to uncover secret rooms, find hidden chests and gain exciting rewards.
Wii U Virtual Console
Dr. Mario – $4.99
3DS Download
I am an Air Traffic Controller Airport Hero Hawaii – $19.99
Skater Cat – $4.99
3DS Virtual Console
Clu Clu Land – $4.99
eShop sale
Ubisoft Game Sale – Spring is here. To celebrate, Ubisoft is having a limited-time sale on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS games in the Nintendo eShop. Acclaimed Wii U hits like Rayman Legends and Just Dance 2014 are up to 50 percent off in the Nintendo eShop, while all Ubisoft Nintendo 3DS games are 50 percent off. This offer is good until March 31.
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Source: Nintendo PR
