Tequila Works talks Rime Switch port challenges, possibility of using HD Rumble, more
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News | 8 Comments
Update: GameReactor has now clarified that the team is targeting 720p in both docked and portable modes.
Original: GameReactor recently chatted with Rime creative director Raúl Rubio and game designer Kevin Cerdá. The two developers were able to comment specifically about the game’s version on Switch.
Rubio started out by saying that Tequila Works was “glad that Nintendo was interested in Rime, but as you can guess it’s still a lot of work.”
Cerdá followed up on Rubio’s words by weighing in on the challenges with bringing Rime to Switch:
More: Grey Box, interview, Kevin Cerdá., Raul Rubio, Rime, Six Foot, Tantalus, Tequila Works
Destiny 2 dev rules out the game for Switch
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 85 Comments
Activision and Bungie have no plans to make a Switch version of Destiny 2.
IGN asked project lead Mark Noseworthy about the possibility, who initially said Bungie has “no announcements to make about the Switch at this time”. IGN then pressed further and asked if the franchise could eventually end up on Switch.
Noseworthy said in response:
More: Activision, Bungie, Destiny 2, interview, Mark Noseworthy
Snipperclips devs on ties to Wii U, cutting down on story, Nintendo’s involvement, more
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 50 Comments
Game Informer was recently able to speak with Snipperclips developer SFB Games. During the chat, the team touched on how it was originally assumed that the project would be made for Wii U, scrapping a story idea to cut down on story, how much Nintendo was involved, and more.
Read up on SFB’s comments below. For the full interview, visit Game Informer’s site here.
More: interview, SFB Games, Snipperclips, top
Interview with voice of Princess Zelda from Breath of the Wild
Posted on 6 years ago by Zack in Switch, Videos | 13 Comments
In Game Informer’s latest episode of the GI Show, the voice actor behind Princess Zelda from Breath of the Wild, Patricia Summersett, is interviewed about her experience voicing the character.
While nothing new related to the game is revealed, it’s nonetheless worth listening to if you’re interested in hearing how the voice of the current incarnation of Princess Zelda was chosen. The segment featuring the interview starts at 1:30:45 in the video below.
Senran Kagura producer Kenichiro Takaki on the Switch & Shinobi Refle: Senran Kagura
Posted on 6 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch eShop | 5 Comments
Gamer.ne.jp recently conducted an interview with Kenichiro Takaki, the producer of the Senran Kagura series, and a famous Japanese video game collector known as Sakekan. Among other things, they talked about their experience with the Switch so far, playing it in public places as well as the upcoming Switch title Shinobi Refle: Senran Kagura. The folks at Siliconera translated the interview; below are a few choice quotes:
TumbleSeed devs on what separates HD Rumble from regular rumble, how it’s used in the game
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 5 Comments
One of the standout features of Switch is HD Rumble. When developers use the functionality, the vibration feedback can feel more realistic.
HD Rumble has been used in several Switch titles thus far, and it’ll also be included in tomorrow’s new eShop game TumbleSeed. Polygon caught up with programmer David Laskey and composer / sound designer Joel Corelitz
To begin, the two discussed how HD Rumble separates itself from regular rumble:
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Reggie on why the New 2DS XL exists, 90% of 3DS unit sales have been with stereoscopic 3D
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 84 Comments
To some, the announcement of the New 2DS XL may have seemed out of place. It’s yet another iteration of the 3DS, and the news comes at a time when there has been much excitement surrounding Switch.
While speaking with TIME, Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime discussed the purpose of the New 2DS XL. In his explanation, he pointed to the fact that some consumers are interested in a model that sits between the 2DS and New 3DS XL.
Reggie’s full words:
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Reggie says New 2DS is “a very important platform,” driving Nintendo business with both Switch and 3DS
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 63 Comments
Nintendo unexpectedly announced a new piece of hardware this week. Rather than being related to Switch, it was instead a new version of the 3DS – the new 2DS XL.
“We believe this is a key addition to the line,” Reggie said of the system while speaking with The Verge. He added that it’s “a very important platform. It’s something that we’re going to continue to drive this year [and] next year.”
Next, on the topic of 3DS’ future, Reggie noted:
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Dragon Quest creator reflects on DQ VIII, wants to aim for “a fusion of the virtual and the real”
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News | 5 Comments
Dragon Quest VIII is arguably one of the more important entries in the series. This was in part due to the game’s world, which was quite huge at the time.
Speaking about Dragon Quest VIII in this month’s issue of Game Informer, series creator Yuji Horii said:
“If you can see a mountain in the distance, you can run to that mountain and climb up it. Nowadays, this is pretty commonplace technology, but when Dragon Quest VIII was first released, this was groundbreaking.”
“I thought that laying out the story as a guiding path would make it possible to adventure and have fun in the world. While we have provided that path, we also intended for it to be possible to diverge from the path and enjoy the game freely.”
More: Dragon Quest, Dragon Quest VIII, interview, Square Enix, top, Yuji Horii
Reggie on what separates 3DS and Switch, says price will influence purchasing decision
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 49 Comments
Nintendo currently has two big products on the market: Switch and 3DS. Things were made more complicated last night when the 2DS XL was announced, which is another product for consumers to consider.
That being said, Nintendo of America Reggie Fils-Aime stressed to The Wall Street Journal that the “experience is a bit different.” Ultimately, “the decision to buy one Nintendo device over another likely will come down to price.”
As Reggie explained:
“The gaming experience is a bit different. The Switch is more powerful than the 2DS and 3DS machines, and has other hardware differences. A key one: a DS is smaller than the Switch tablet, making it easier to fit into a pocket or backpack. For many consumers, the decision to buy one Nintendo device over another likely will come down to price. At $299, a Switch costs about double a new 2DS XL. Having multiple Switches is expensive.”
