WayForward shows interest in remaking the original Shantae
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
WayForward seems to have a lot of ideas about the future of Shantae. The studio is willing to try new genres, and could even explore something like an animated series down the line.
Something else that’s on the table is a remake of the very first Shantae for the Game Boy Color. Speaking with Siliconera, co-creator Matt Bozon said he’s “be down for doing that” and it “isn’t outside the realm of possibility”.
Bozon said:
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WayForward interested in the idea of a Shantae animated series, up for exploring different genres
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It’s tough to believe that the Shantae series is nearly twenty years old. The adventure-platformer franchise first started out in 2002 with its debut entry on the Game Boy Color. WayForward is still continuing on with the IP having recently launched Shantae and the Seven Sirens, and it looks like the studio has no intention of slowing down anytime soon.
One possibility for Shantae in the future is an animated series. At the very least, creator Matt Bozon and his wife Erin are interested in the idea.
Bozon told Comicbook in a new interview:
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Shantae getting a Funko Pop figure
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Update (2/8): This is now up for pre-order here.
Original (2/6): Shantae from WayForward’s well-known gaming series is receiving the Funko Pop treatment. A new figure based on the character is coming soon, and we have a first look above.
That wasn’t the only Funko Pop news today. New Pokemon figures were also announced for Vulpix, Mewtwo, Mr. Mime, and Pichu. You can see them here.
First look at the new Rottytops figure (Shantae)
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WayForward partnered with Volks on a Shantae CharaGumin figure last year. Then after a fan vote, it was decided that Rottytops would be the next character to be receiving the same treatment.
WayForward’s Matt Bozon has now offered a first look at the Rottytops figure. Bozon says more details including a price and release date will be shared soon.
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Rottytops from Shantae getting her own figure
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 6 Comments
Last week, WayForward’s Matt Bozon held a poll on Twitter asking fans to help choose the next Shantae figure. The results are in, and the winner is Rottytops. She just beat out Risky Boots as well as Sky and Bolo.
WayForward will be working with CharaGumin on the upcoming figure. The two sides released a Shantae figure earlier this year.
Wow! Rottytops beat Risky Boots by a sliver! Thank you all so much for participating!! Wow!! 🙂 Results will go to @volks_hobbydept !! pic.twitter.com/9H7TVMdCSm
— Matt Bozon (@MrBozon) December 16, 2017
Shantae figure will be sold online, pre-orders open
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 1 Comment
The first Shantae figure was sold at Anime Expo earlier this month. Series creator Matt Bozon said that if it sold well, Volks would be more interested in making it available online as well.
Volks now has a pre-order page up for the Shantae figure on its website, so it looks like interest at Anime Expo was very high. Orders placed now will be delivered on August 18. Pricing is set at $75.
You can pre-order the Shantae figure here.
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The Art of Shantae announced for 2018 release
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 3 Comments
Udon Entertainment hosted its own panel at San Diego Comic-Con a short while ago. Among other things, The Art of Shantae was unveiled. The upcoming book will feature art from all four entries in the series.
.@UdonEnt at #SDCC17 – new art book – The Art of Shantae – art from all 4 games- "sometime in 2018" pic.twitter.com/YDen6XKw3J
— Deb Aoki (@debaoki) July 20, 2017
Udon Entertainment previously announced an art book for Shovel Knight. That one is on track for September.
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First Shantae figure to be sold at Anime Expo 2017
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 10 Comments
WayForward recently unveiled the very first figure featuring Shantae. Unfortunately, its availability could possibly be limited.
WayForward’s Matt Bozon put out a message yesterday confirming that the figure will be sold at Anime Expo 2017. Quantities are also expected to be limited.
Now… what if you’re not attending Anime Expo? Bozon says it’ll be up to distributor Volks to sell it online through its store. If the Shantae figure sells well at Anime Expo, more units could potentially be produced.
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WayForward teams up with Volks for Shantae CharaGumin figure
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
WayForward is moving forward with an official Shantae figure. Creator Matt Bozon shared the news on his personal Twitter page.
Shantae will be getting her very own CharaGumin figure in partnership with Volks. A price, release date, and more will be announced later down the road.
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Shantae Beach 3DS theme out this week in North America and Europe
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 13 Comments
Update: The theme will cost $1.99, as stated by Matt Bozon of WayForward.
WayForward has readied a new 3DS theme based on the Shantae series. Later this week, fans will be able to buy the Shantae Beach 3DS theme. It’s panorama style, and has music/voices.
We should be seeing the theme in North America on Thursday. Europe will have it on Friday.
