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GamesBeat has put up a massive interview with Damon Baker, Nintendo’s senior manager of licensing marketing. There’s a whole lot here to read up on regarding indies. You can find Baker’s comments below, and GamesBeat’s full piece here.

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Just a couple of minutes ago, Zoink showed artwork from a new game on Twitter. Wii U owners should recognize the studio as the team behind the upcoming eShop game Stick it to the Man.

We asked Zoink if they hope to bring this new game to Wii U, and were told the following:

In January, Marvelous announced that Rune Factory 4’s European release had been cancelled. The company had explained, “While Marvelous AQL has made every effort to secure the title’s release for this territory, it is, unfortunately, not possible to do so at this time.”

Most assumed that the European cancellation was connected to the closure of Neverland, Co. – the game’s developer. XSEED executive VP Ken Berry elaborated on the situation through Facebook, explaining that the studio’s termination meant that technical difficulties couldn’t be addressed.

He wrote:

“Wish it was that easy as obviously everyone involved in the project would love to see it released in Europe, but it’s very difficult from a technical aspect since the people closest to the code are all gone (the Forbidden Magna team does have people from Neverland, yes, but for example the main programmer for RF4 is not one of them).”

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RCMADIAX has shared a few bits about BLOK DROP U’s upcoming update on Miiverse.

As relayed by creator Michael Aschenbrenner, the first update “will address a few items that users requested.” That includes “a cleaner art style, save option, and stage select screen.” No new content will be added for this particular update.

Aschenbrenner’s message in full reads:

Starting March 31st, over the course of a few days, I will be showing off screenshots of the new BLOK DROP U update that is currently in development. This first update will not add any additional content, but will address a few items that users requested. This includes a cleaner art style, save option, and stage select screen. I hope you enjoy what I have worked to build.

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Looks like another Inazuma Eleven game is heading to Europe and Australia. We recently came across a listing on the OFLC for “Inazuma Eleven GO: Light”, which as far as we know, hasn’t been officially announced by Nintendo.

Inazuma Eleven GO: Light probably pertains to the first “GO” game in Level-5’s soccer RPG series. In Japan, the game released in the form of two versions – “Shine” and “Dark”.

“Light” should match up with the “Shine” version. We’re waiting to see if the OFLC rates a corresponding “Dark” version for Europe and Australia.

Vlambeer is talking with Nintendo, according to the studio’s Rami Ismail. What does that mean exactly? Well, with any luck, the company’s future titles will head to Nintendo platforms.

Vlambeer just brought out Luftrausers on various platforms earlier this month. Unfortunately though, that game isn’t likely to be made available for 3DS.

Ismail wrote on Twitter:

An official Kickstarter for Hex Heroes has gone live. Those who are interested in the project can provide donations here.

There are some neat things in store for Hex Heroes, such as collaborations with other companies. Renegade Kid’s Max will be offered as a character skin in the game.