Paper Mario devs on using different ideas, player feedback, trying to please all fans
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As part of a new interview with VGC, Paper Mario: The Origami King producer Kensuke Tanabe and assistant producer Risa Tabata have weighed in on fans’ reception to the series starting with Sticker Star.
Tabata said that the team avoids using the same idea twice since they want to “create new gameplay” and offer players “positive surprises”. Tanabe noted that he does check out some fan opinions after a game launches, but with cases in which he “can’t address those opinions exactly as fans want”, he tries to pursue “new, fun ideas.” Tanabe ultimately said “it’s difficult to satisfy certain fans with the adventure game direction if they think of Paper Mario games as simply being RPGs.”
Here’s the full roundup:
Paper Mario dev says he’s moved away from complicated stories and modifying Mario characters for original characters
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Paper Mario: The Origami King producer Kensuke Tanabe has shared some interesting insight into how he’s approached the series in recent years.
Speaking with VCG, Kensuke was asked about how he ensures that the story of Paper Mario appeals to a broad audience. He revealed that Super Paper Mario had an “elaborate story” which “led the game away from the Mario universe”, so he’s avoided “using stories that are too complicated” since Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
Tanabe’s full words:
Fire Emblem Heroes – 7/16/2020 events roundup
Posted on 4 years ago by Ervin in Mobile, News | 0 comments
Fire Emblem Heroes is hosting multiple events starting today.
A new Summoning Focus has arrived, Summoning Focus: Heroes with Moonbow. Lysithea: Child Prodigy, Tsubasa: Madcap Idol, and Gerik: Desert Tiger are available as part of this 5-star summoning event focused on heroes with Moonbow. Additionally, heroes with Moonbow treat their foe’s Def/Res stats as if they were reduced by 30% during combat. This event will be available until July 25.
The Brace phase for Mjolnir’s Strike 28 begins today. All players are tasked with cooperating to protect the Kingdom of Askr from the advancing army of the god of War, Thorr. This Strike is led by Panne: Proud Taguel. The Brace phase will last until July 17, with the entire Strike ending July 20.
Lastly, a new map has been added to Tactics Drills, Heirs and Teachers (Grandmaster, Infernal).
Paper Mario: The Origami King reviews roundup
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Nintendo has lifted the embargo on Paper Mario: The Origami King, and a number of reviews are now going live. We’ve rounded up a few of the early verdicts below.
Fire Emblem Heroes – Bound Hero Battle Fae & Idunn returns
Posted on 4 years ago by Ervin in Mobile, News | 0 comments
Fire Emblem Heroes is once again hosting a Bound Hero Battle featuring Fae & Idunn in Special Maps, bringing back the corresponding Bound Hero Battle map and event. You can earn orbs by taking on Hard through Infernal modes.
This event will be available until July 21.
Fire Emblem Heroes – Swimsuit heroes are back and Limited Hero Battle schedule released
Posted on 4 years ago by Bryce(@brodee922) in Mobile | 0 comments
Fire Emblem Heroes has brought back four different swimsuit heroes in a special summoning revival event. These summer heroes include Lyn, Lilina, Wolt, and Ursula. The first summon in this showcase will cost no orbs.
Also a schedule for the rest of the Limited Hero Battles for this week has been released. Feel free to check out the picture below for the details.
Fire Emblem Heroes hosting Summoning Focus: Weekly Revival 18 once again
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Summoning Focus: Weekly Revival 18 has returned in Fire Emblem Heroes. 5-star Heroes who showed up before the start of Book II appear as focus Heroes, and the focus lineup changes each week.
You’ll be able to partake in Summoning Focus: Weekly Revival 18 until July 19.
Paper Mario: The Origami King – all partners, chapters, weapons, items, accessories, and enemies
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Following a leak, a ton of new information has come to light for Paper Mario: The Origami King. Information pertaining to the game’s partners, chapters, weapons, items, accessories, and enemies have been posted online.
For those that will be playing the game, you may want to skip on reading up on the latest details that have surfaced. If you’re curious about the different content The Origami King has to offer though, we have the full roundup below.
Fire Emblem Heroes hosting New Heroes Revival: Desert Mercenaries, Forging Bonds Revival: Mercenary Matters
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New Heroes Revival: Desert Mercenaries is now live in Fire Emblem Heroes. It features Ephraim: Dynastic Duo, Gerik: Desert Tiger, Ewan: Eager Student, and Tethys: Beloved Dancer from The Sacred Stones. The event will be live until July 19.
Forging Bonds Revival: Mercenary Matters also kicked off today in Fire Emblem Heroes. Players can forge bonds through battle and gain friendship. By growing close to all event characters, you can unlock and view a special conversation featuring Heroes from The Sacred Stones.
Paper Mario: The Origami King gets a bunch of beautiful concept art
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Switch | 0 comments
Like Paper Mario: Color Splash, The Origami King lets players view a bunch of different concept art created during development. The whole set appears to have already come online after some players got their hands on the game early (and following a leak as well).
You can check out the full lineup of concept art below. Note that it does show a variety of locations and what some may feel is spoiler-related content, so keep that in mind before proceeding.
