Rumor: Bandai Namco working on several NX games, Smash Bros. a launch title
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 278 Comments
Rumors about the NX continue to persist. This time, analyst and consultant Dr. Serkan Toto has made bold claims regarding Bandai Namco. The publisher is supposedly working on a number of titles for the system, including Smash Bros. – which will apparently be a launch game. Given that Smash Bros. just came out on two systems a little over a year ago, a port would be more probable than an entirely new entry.
Toto isn’t sure about any dates. In terms of where the information comes from, he’s connected to a number of industry sources, though it remains to be seen if this speculation will pan out in the end.
Toto wrote on Twitter:
Bandai Namco is currently developing several NX titles. Smash Bros is planned to be a launch title. I am not sure about the date – yet ;).
— Dr. Serkan Toto (@serkantoto) January 28, 2016
To follow up on my last tweet: I haven't heard if it's a completely new (numbered) Smash Bros or not. Otherwise, source situation is solid.
— Dr. Serkan Toto (@serkantoto) January 28, 2016
@AutomaticZen Can't say (sorry), but the source situation is very solid. Otherwise I wouldn't have tweeted.
— Dr. Serkan Toto (@serkantoto) January 28, 2016
@DaliDimovski Not quite my own reveals, but thanks. About the source situation I can't really talk, but it's solid.
— Dr. Serkan Toto (@serkantoto) January 28, 2016
More: Bandai Namco, Super Smash Bros.
Nintendo Treehouse staffer talks about Sakurai’s commitment to making Smash Bros.
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 18 Comments
Yesterday, we posted a number of tidbits coming from a Part Time Gamer interview with Nintendo Treehouse localization writer/editor Chris Pranger. If you missed that, you can read it right here.
Gamnesia has since transcribed Pranger’s comments about Super Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai. Here’s what we said about the developer:
“Sakurai’s outlook on the games is very dire. He gets really sad when he finds out how people are reacting and he gets sad whenever there’s a leak, because he really wants to create. And he’s an auteur in the most crazy sense. He’s basically Vincent Van Gogh cutting off his own ear and we’re sitting there going ‘Frick! Stop doing that!’ And he’s like ‘You don’t get it, guys, my vision!'”
Smash Bros. Wii U vs. Smash Bros. 64 – Hyrule Castle comparison
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
GameXplain has uploaded another comparison video for Smash Bros. In this latest one, we get to see how Hyrule Castle compares between the Wii U version and N64 original. Watch the video below.
Smash Bros. Wii U vs. Smash Bros 64 – Peach’s Castle comparison
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
GameXplain put together a new video comparing the Peach’s Castle stage on Wii U to the N64 original. Take a look at it below.
Nintendo showcases multi-player action at MCM London Comic Con
Posted on 9 years ago by Kirara Koneko(@KiraraKoneko) in News | 0 comments
The MCM London Comic Con will be held this weekend, May 22nd – May 24th at the Excel, Royal Victoria Docks, London. Nintendo will be in attendance along with several games to be featured that are focused mainly on multi-player gameplay. They will be hosting several multi-player matches from Wii U titles, such as the new 200cc mode for Mario Kart 8, amiibo competitions on Super Smash Bros., and Splatoon multiplayer battles. There will also be a pop-up store with exclusive and limited edition items like new 3DS cover plates and the Majora’s Mask 3DS XL Bundle that includes Skullkid. Monster Hunter 4 experts will also be on hand to give tips and hints in “Learn to Hunt” sessions. It is sure to be a fun-filled weekend!
Source: Nintendo PR
Custom Metallic Mega Man amiibo will be awarded at upcoming Super Smash Bros. Tournament
Posted on 9 years ago by Kirara Koneko(@KiraraKoneko) in News | 1 Comment
At the upcoming Wizard World Comic Con in Las Vegas on April 24 thru April 26, there will be a Super Smash Bros. Tournament. The Tournament will be held on April 25 at 1pm, and the winner will be awarded a custom metallic Mega Man amiibo. The amiibo was customized by Chris “evilos” Avalos, who has previously made a number of custom amiibo.
Entry to the tournament will set you back $10 and there is limited space available. Good luck to all those who enter!
Update: More emails – Sony was pursuing a Smash Bros. movie
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 35 Comments
Update 2: Bumped to the top. Another email has been found. Arad said in one message that Keiko Erikawa, one of the founders of Koei Tecmo, was “instrumental to the Mario deal” – likely because of her relationship with Nintendo.
Update: We’ve posted a couple of other email exchanges below. It sounds like Sony was interested in Nintendo’s full stable of IPs!
You may remember that, last year, there was talk about Sony securing the rights to a Mario movie. That news came about due to a leak within Sony – specifically emails between top executives within the company and producer Avi Arad.
As it turns out, Sony wasn’t just interested in Mario. WikiLeaks has now obtained emails which reveal that the company was very much interested in creating a Smash Bros. movie as well. It seems that Arad would have been involved with this film, too.
Just like the Mario movie, specific details are not available at this time. There’s a good chance that both projects will never happen!
More: Sony, Super Smash Bros., top
Video: Glitch causes Kirby to become fire Kirby in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Posted on 9 years ago by Kirara Koneko(@KiraraKoneko) in Videos, Wii U | 2 Comments
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PR – Nintendo UK to host Super Smash Bros. Invitational tournament
Posted on 9 years ago by Kirara Koneko(@KiraraKoneko) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Nintendo UK has issued a press release regarding a new Super Smash Bros. Invitational tournament that will be held this year’s MCM Birmingham Comic Con. You can find the full details below.
16th March 2015 – Nintendo will host an exclusive Super Smash Bros. Invitational tournament at this year’s MCM Birmingham Comic Con, bringing together thirty-two Super Smash Bros. for Wii U community players for a live head-to-head battle at the show.
Visitors to the show will not only get the chance to watch, but can also participate in a number of Super Smash Bros. tournaments and matches throughout the weekend which will take place on both New Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. Guests can also get their hands on exclusive items and limited edition stock as the Official Nintendo UK Online Store returns to the show on Saturday 21st March and Sunday 22nd March, at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham.
[Podcast] The Best Soundtracks of 2014
Posted on 9 years ago by Patrick(@Patricklous) in 3DS, 3DS eShop, Features, News, Podcast, Reader Poll, Reader Poll, Wii U, Wii U eShop | 2 Comments
Hello everyone, here’s another podcast! All of your votes have been tallied on to put together the definitive list of the top ten game soundtracks (on Nintendo platforms) from 2014. In this almost two-hour podcast you can expect to hear excerpts from all of the soundtracks that made the list with commentary from myself and those who sent in their thoughts. Thank you to everyone who helped make this feature possible and sorry about the delay.
Unlike last year’s show, it’s now available in video podcast form on Youtube (note: podcast may not contain moving images):
If you want the audio version to stick on your MP3 player or whatever, you can download it here. And if you really want to spoil yourself, the results and and a full track list (with timestamps!) can be found over the break:
