Bethesda again talks about staying in touch with Nintendo and possible NX support
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 40 Comments
Bethesda vice president Pete Hines was recently asked about NX and whether the publisher would support Nintendo’s next platform. During the interview, Hines mentioned that Bethesda is talking with Nintendo “all the time”, and having games on the new system is something that would be considered.
Metro now has even more in-depth remarks from Hines. The publication asked him to speak about how Bethesda stays in touch with Nintendo, and further asked about potential NX support.
Head past the break for the relevant excerpt.
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Media Create sales (8/29/16 – 9/4/16)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Wii U | 10 Comments
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
New 3DS LL – 19,824
Vita – 10,081
Wii U – 4,468
New 3DS – 3,975
PS4 – 1,828
PS3 – 1,204
3DS – 507
3DS LL – 137
Xbox One – 126
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
New 3DS LL – 19,300
Vita – 8,923
PS4 – 5,812
Wii U – 4,519
New 3DS – 4,460
PS3 – 1,067
3DS – 520
3DS LL – 179
Xbox One – 50
And here are the software charts:
1. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch 3 – 28,821 / 1,181,659
2. [PS4] The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Game of the Year Edition – 11,948 / NEW
3. [PS4] Tales of Berseria – 11,579 / 209,172
4. [3DS] Puzzle & Dragons X – 8,464 / 162,941
5. [WIU] Minecraft: Wii U Edition – 7,860 / 107,272
6. [PS3] Tales of Berseria – 7,609 / 99,056
7. [3DS] Kirby: Planet Robobot – 7,088 / 422,532
8. [3DS] Dragon Ball: Fusions – 6,938 / 145,417
9. [3DS] Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire – 6,668 / 2,884,841
10. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition – 5,300 / 864,474
11. [PS4] The King of Fighters XIV – 5,164 / 25,819
12. [WIU] Splatoon – 4,696 / 1,461,203
13. [PS3] Sengoku Basara: Sanada Yukimura-Den – 4,569 / 20,161
14. [3DS] Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games – 4,132 / 232,944
15. [WIU] Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games – 3,776 / 90,032
17. [PSV] Bara ni Kakusareshi Verite – 3,221 / NEW
18. [PS4] Hatsune Miku: Project Diva X – 3,014 / 15,928
19. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf (Happy Price Selection) – 2,925 / 87,733
20. [PSV] Sengoku Otome: Legend Battle – 2,789 / 18,843
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Pokemon Sun/Moon director on the titles, implementing time difference, expressing night and evening
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 7 Comments
As part of the latest Pokemon Sun/Moon website update, new comments were shared from director Shigeru Ohmori. He spoke about why he settled on the titles (“Sun” and “Moon”), the time difference between the two versions, and expressing night and evening.
Head past the break for all of Ohmori’s comments.
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Samus costume was proposed for Axiom Verge, but Nintendo decided against the idea
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 48 Comments
Axiom Verge takes some inspiration from Nintendo’s classic franchise Metroid. The two are very different in the end, but they do have some similarities in the gameplay department.
Interestingly, a Samus costume was proposed for Axiom Verge that would have been included in the Wii U version. Dan Adelman, who is handling the business-side of things for creator Tom Happ, said in a Reddit AMA that Nintendo “ultimately had to decide not to give us permission to do that” following “a lot of internal discussion”.
Adelman’s full words:
“We would have loved to have a secret code to have Trace where a Samus costume. Some people inside Nintendo really liked the idea, but after a lot of internal discussion, they ultimately had to decide not to give us permission to do that. I think the idea that someone could play the entire game of Axiom Verge looking like Samus Aran was too big of a concern for them.
There is a similar kind of callback, though. If you type JUSTIN BAILEY into the passcode tool, it has Trace in a leotard, just like in Super Metroid.”
By the way, Happ commented on whether an Axiom Verge amiibo was ever considered. He noted that they didn’t pursue it “since it’s an out of pocket cost that probably wouldn’t cover itself.”
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Pokemon Sun/Moon – Dexio and Sina return, give players the Zygarde Cube
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 6 Comments
Dexio and Sina, who were present in Pokemon X/Y as the professor’s assistants, are returning in Sun/Moon. The two will show up throughout the adventure as players progress.
At some point, after battling them, Dexio and Sina provide the Zygarde Cube. You’ll be asked to find Zygarde Cores and Zygarde Cells in the Alola region. Cores and Cells can be found across the world.
More: Pokemon Moon, Pokemon Sun, top
Pokemon Sun/Moon art and details cover new Pokemon, characters, Poke Finder, time differences
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images, News | 9 Comments
The Pokemon Company has issued an official press release about all of today’s Sun/Moon news. We have content pertaining to the new Pokemon, characters, Poke Finder, and time differences.
First, here’s some official art:
And the recap:
Today the Pokémon Company International and Nintendo revealed exciting new information for the latest games in the Pokémon franchise, Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon, coming to Europe on 23 November and available exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.
Newly revealed Pokémon include:
Type: Null
Type: Normal
Type: Null is a Synthetic Pokémon which was constructed to synthesize the strengths of various Pokémon, making it adaptable enough to complete a mission that requires a Pokémon as strong as the Pokémon of mythology. The mask fitted to this Pokémon’s head is a piece of equipment designed to control its power. Type: Null is the partner Pokémon of a newly revealed character—Gladion, the taciturn enforcer of Team Skull, who places a high value on being strong in battle.
More: Pokemon Moon, Pokemon Sun, top
Pokemon Sun/Moon trailers show more new Pokemon, Ultra Beats, Aether Foundation, more
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Videos | 5 Comments
Pokemon Sun/Moon has received its latest news update. Today, we’re able to see quite a bit that’s new. We’re able to get a look at new Pokemon (including Jangmo-o and Raticate Alola Form), Ultra Beats (UB-01), Aether Foundation, and more.
Watch two new Pokemon Sun/Moon trailers below. There’s one in English, and another in Japanese.
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Paper Mario: Color Splash producer on working with Wii U, limited resources in battle, giving Toads personality, more
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 42 Comments
USGamer recently spoke with Risa Tabata, co-producer of Paper Mario: Color Splash. During the conversation, Tabata talked about topics such as working with Wii U and having more power, limited resources in battle in the form of cards, and giving Toads personality.
Continue on below for some notable excerpts from the interview. For the full talk, visit USgamer.
Nintendo Download (09/08/16, Europe): Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice, Final Fight 1-3, more
Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Wii U Download
Jotun Valhalla Edition – €13.49/ £10.79 / CHF 14.39 until 15/09/2016, regular price: €14.99/ £11.99 / CHF 15.99
140 – €7.99 / £5.59 / CHF 8.00
Vektor Wars – €7.99 / £7.99 / CHF 12.00
Alice in Wonderland – €4.52 / £3.78 / CHF 4.93
Rorrim – €4.52 / £4.09 / CHF 6.40
TOUCH SELECTIONS – €2.99 / £2.69 / CHF 4.20
3DS Download
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Spirit of Justice – €29.99/ £24.99 / CHF 38.90
Kingdom’s Item Shop – €5.00/ £4.79 / CHF 6.20
New Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console
Final Fight – Conditional discount on Final Fight 1, 2, 3: Buy Two, Get One FREE; until 22/09/2016, regular price: €7.99/ £7.19 / CHF 11.20
Final Fight 2 – Conditional discount on Final Fight 1, 2, 3: Buy Two, Get One FREE; until 22/09/2016, regular price: €7.99/ £7.19 / CHF 11.20
Final Fight 3 – Conditional discount on Final Fight 1, 2, 3: Buy Two, Get One FREE; until 22/09/2016, regular price: €7.99/ £7.19 / CHF 11.20
3DS DLC
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Spirit of Justice Costume Bundle – €0.99/ £0.89 / CHF 1.40
3DS Themes
AA: Spirit of Justice Athena Cykes Pixel Art – €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
AA: Spirit of Justice Main Characters – €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
At School with Miffy – €0.99 / £0.89 / CHF 1.40
Drawing with Miffy – €0.99 / £0.89 / CHF 1.40
Miffy learns to write – €0.99 / £0.89 / CHF 1.40
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Metroid Prime director on making the game, Nintendo’s influence, leaving Retro
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GameCube, News | 32 Comments
Game Informer recently spoke with Mark Pacini from Armature Studio. Although some of the discussion touched on Batman: Arkham Origins – Blackgate and his new game ReCore, he also spoke quite a bit about his days at Retro and directing Metroid Prime.
One interesting anedcote was about when Retro was meeting with Shigeru Miyamoto and other folks from Nintendo’s main headquarters in Japan. After the meeting, Pacini’s boss said that they were upset with him. Why? Pacini didn’t have a pencil and paper at the meeting, so Nintendo felt he wasn’t listening. Pacini called it a “very noobie mistake” on his part, and wanted to make sure that wouldn’t happen again.
Making Metroid Prime was the toughest project for Pacini from a development standpoint and getting it completed. “I think it was just the amount of stuff we were trying to do in the time we were doing it,” he said.