NST wanted to make a new Wave Race for Wii, but Nintendo turned it down
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 20 Comments
Back in 2009, a small team at Nintendo Software Technology – otherwise known as NST – started work on a pitch for a new Wave Race game. The company was hoping to create a new entry in the series for Wii, and there were plans to take advantage of the Wii Remote by offering an original control scheme.
Ultimately, things weren’t meant to be. NST presented its prototype to Nintendo’s higher-ups in Japan, though some members of the board weren’t convinced by the controls, and there were some concerns about it being able to find an audience.
Take a look at the full report from Unseen64 below.
Super Mario Maker – Super Mario Kun course now live, unlocks the new costume
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 7 Comments
Super Mario Maker has added another new level in Event Courses following yesterday’s update. As of now, players around the world can take on the “Super Mario Kun 25th Anniversary” course. Completing it nets you the related costume, pictured above.
Yukio Sawada, creator of the Super Mario Kun manga series, created the level. The first half contains an anniversary message, but towards the end, you’ll encounter plenty of enemies.
Take a look at an official video for the new course and costume below.
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Zelda: Tri Force Heroes has an unused Great Fairy costume
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
Fans digging through the files and code in The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes have come across an outfit reminiscent of Great Fairies from A Link Between Worlds. Based on Link’s face, it may have been an in-progress model back when the developers transformed Link from A Link Between Worlds into the final art style in Tri Force Heroes. Also, it’s worth mentioning that the outfit has an unused icon which looks similar to Queen of Hearts.
Mario Maker devs on the new update, checkpoints came from user feedback, possibility of other “Maker” projects
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 15 Comments
USGamer recently caught up with Super Mario Maker producer Takashi Tezuka and co-directors Yosuke Oshino and Yoshikazu Yamashita. Much of the discussion focused on the game’s brand new update. Topics include how the checkpoint system came about, whether or not we’ll see other updates in the future, and the possibility of extending the “Maker” idea to other series/concepts.
Head past the break for a roundup of these interview excerpts. You can also read up on the full talk here.
Nintendo Download (11/5/15, North America) – Electronic Super Joy, Toki Tori 3D, more
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 2 Comments
This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Wii U Retail
The Peanuts Movie: Snoopy’s Grand Adventure – $39.99
Rodea: The Sky Soldier – $49.99 (available November 10)
Wii U Download
Christmas Adventure of Rocket Penguin – $1.99
Electronic Super Joy – $7.99
Wii U Virtual Console
Stinger – $4.99
3DS Retail
The Peanuts Movie: Snoopy’s Grand Adventure – $29.99
Rodea: The Sky Soldier – $39.99 (available November 10)
Yo-kai Watch – $39.99 (available Friday)
3DS Download
Toki Tori 3D – $1.99
3DS Demo
Battleminer
eShop Sales
Nintendo eShop on Wii U
– Nano Assault Neo is 25 percent off (reduced from $9.99 to $7.49) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Nov. 26
– SDK Paint is 25 percent off (reduced from $3.99 to $2.99) starting at 9 a.m. PT on Nov. 6 until 8:59 a.m. PT on Nov. 13.
3DS
– Siesta Fiesta is 75 percent off (reduced from $5.99 to $1.49) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Nov. 12.
– The Keep is more than 35 percent off (reduced from $12.99 to $7.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Nov. 18.
– Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker is 25 percent off (reduced from $39.99 to $29.99) starting at 9 a.m. PT on Nov. 9 until 8:59 a.m. PT on Nov. 23.
Source: Nintendo PR
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[Review] Yo-kai Watch
Posted on 9 years ago by Dennis Gagliardotto(@LyonHart_) in 3DS, Reviews | 8 Comments
System: 3DS
Release date: November 6, 2015
Developer: Level-5
Publisher Nintendo
Author: Dennis
Few games in the last few years have excelled at making me feel truly lost in their world. When these types of experiences come about, they can make you forget who you are, your age, status, and more due to the fact that you’re so invested in them your mind completely clears. Yo-kai Watch manages to accomplish this and delivers an unbelievable experience that excels in everything it has to offer, from its graphics, gameplay, story, mechanics, as well as an art form a lot of games don’t bother utilizing anymore: humor.
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A look at Super Mario Maker’s new Easter egg
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
In Nintendo’s patch notes for Super Mario Maker’s 1.20 update, there was a mention of a new Easter egg. Unsurprisingly, it didn’t take long for that to be revealed. Head past the break for a video showing what the Easter egg entails!
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Super Mario Maker adding Mario-kun on Friday, Nekki on November 12
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments
Two more Event Courses will be added to Super Mario Maker within the next week. At least in Japan, the Mario-kun course is coming on November 6. The Nekki level, which features Famitsu’s mascot, will follow on November 12. There’s a chance that both will be available worldwide, but we’ll let you know if we hear anything officially.
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Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash – trailer for the latest secret character
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 3 Comments
Just as expected, Nintendo has posted a trailer for another one of Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash’s secret characters following today’s screenshots. You can watch it after the break.
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Super Mario Maker gives players a new costume for completing Gnat Attack’s hard mode
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 15 Comments
Super Mario Maker comes with the Gnat Attack mini-game. As many of you know, by completing it, it’s possible to unlock the Builder Mario costume.
Later today, Nintendo will be launching a new update for Super Mario Maker. This will add several new elements like a hard mode in Gnat Attack. The patch files are already loaded up in Japan, and it’s been revealed that beating this new mode unlocks another costume in the game. Continue on below for a first look.
