[Review] Adventure Time: Finn and Jake Investigations
Posted on 9 years ago by Vincent Ward in 3DS, Reviews, Wii U | 5 Comments
System: Wii U (reviewed) / 3DS
Release date: October 20, 2015
Developer: Vicious Cycle
Publisher Little Orbit
Author: Vincent
Adventure Time: Finn and Jake Investigations is a game that I want to love. I really do. I used to enjoy the show, and taking a quick glance at this title, it really doesn’t seem that bad. Once you dive deep enough, however, you quickly begin to realize how everything falls apart and how this becomes something that really doesn’t seem worth adventuring through.
Zelda: Tri Force Heroes – more talk of experimenting with 4 players, cut 2-player idea, totem inspiration
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment
The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes features three players rather than four. We’ve heard from the development team a few times now that they did experiment with the latter number, but three Links was ultimately the path that was chosen.
Zelda: Tri Force Heroes director Hiromasa Shikata commented on this once again in an interview with IGN, in which he stated:
“When we tried four player, we definitely wanted to incorporate the totem mechanic, but what happened is that when you totem, the middle two players have nothing to do.”
“When it was four players, the players split up into two and two and each of them would do their own thing. So we thought that three players was the best number to have.”
Shikata also touched on a multiplayer idea that didn’t make it into the final game. Had it been implemented, two players could fuse together.
“[The fused heroes] could only go in one direction if both players wanted to go in that direction. Unfortunately, that made the gameplay very hard, so we had to take that mechanic out.”
Finally, Shikata discussed where the inspiration from the totem mechanic originated from.
“One of my teammates brought a picture of a circus act where people were stacked on top of each other. Looking at that picture, I thought that was a good way to use the 3D feature on the 3DS.”
Tri Force Heroes devs – communication origins, cut item ideas, amiibo in future Zeldas, more
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News | 2 Comments
GameSpot has posted an interview with Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma and Tri Force Heroes director Hiromasa Shikata. Between the two, they commented on the inspiration behind the game’s communication features, item ideas that were scrapped, consideration for two-player support, interest in using amiibo in future Zelda games, and more.
We’ve rounded up the various comments below. You can also read up on a few extra comments from GameSpot here.
GoldenEye 007 dev on the game’s development, Miyamoto wanted the killing toned down
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 89 Comments
While speaking at the GameCity festival in Nottingham, co-designer Martin Hollis opened up about the development of GoldenEye 007. A number of interesting tidbits were shared, including Shigeru Miyamoto’s interest in turning down the killing – including close-up killing.
If you’re interested in reading up on the full report from Hollis’s talk, head past the break. You can also check out The Guardian’s article here.
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UK software sales (Week ending 10/24)
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 Comments
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Nintendo Download (10/29/15, Europe)
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment
This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Wii U Download
Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition (Wii download software) – €14.99 / £13.49 / CHF 21.00 until 05/11/2015. Regular price €19.99 / £17.99 / CHF 28.00
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth – €14.99 / £13.49 / CHF 21.00
Project Zero™: Maiden of Black Water – Trial version (30/10/2015) – Free
Project Zero™: Maiden of Black Water – full game upgrade (30/10/2015) – €49.99 / £39.99 / CHF 64.90
Freedom Planet – €11.89 / £9.34 / CHF 12.75 until 29/11/2015. Regular price €13.99 / £10.99 / CHF 15.00
Slender: The Arrival – €6.74 / £4.79 / CHF 7.04 until 05/11/2015. Regular price €8.99 / £6.39 / CHF 9.39
3DS Retail
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker – €39.99 / £34.99 / CHF 51.90
3DS Download
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth – €14.99 / £13.49 / CHF 21.00
Escape From Zombie City – €2.99 / £2.69 / CHF 4.20
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker – Macca Makes an Escape – €0.99 / £0.89 / CHF 1.40
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker – The Beginner’s Brawl – Free
3DS Demos
Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash Demo – Free
3DS Themes
Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer – The Office (30/10/2015) – €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Super Mario Bros. Famicom Cartridge (30/10/2015) – €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
eShop Sales
Wii U
Ben 10 Omniverse – €4.99 / £4.99 / CHF 5.97 until 12/11/2015. Regular price €19.99 / £19.99 / CHF 23.90
Family Party: 30 Great Games® Obstacle Arcade – €2.99 / £2.99 / CHF 3.50 until 12/11/2015. Regular price €19.99 / £19.99 / CHF 23.90
ONE PIECE Unlimited World Red – €14.00 / £9.99 / CHF 18.00 until 12/11/2015. Regular price €54.99 / £39.99 / CHF 66.90
PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures – €9.99 / £8.99 / CHF 11.00 until 12/11/2015. Regular price €39.99 / £36.99 / CHF 44.90
PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures 2 – €15.00 / £10.49 / CHF 16.00 until 12/11/2015. Regular price €34.99 / £24.99 / CHF 38.90
Rise of the Guardians – €4.99 / £4.99 / CHF 5.90 until 12/11/2015. Regular price €19.99 / £19.99 / CHF 23.90
Canvaleon – €6.95/ £6.29 / CHF 9.80 until 05/11/2015. Regular price €13.95 / £12.59 / CHF 19.60
Swords & Soldiers II -€14.99 / £13.49 / CHF 19.99 until 05/11/2015. Regular price €18.99 / £16.99 / CHF 24.99
Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Wii U Edition – €9.89 / £6.50 / CHF 18.00 until 12/11/2015. Regular price €29.99 / £19.99/ CHF 54.95
3DS
ONE PIECE Unlimited World Red – €9.99 / £6.99 / CHF 9.49 until 12/11/2015. Regular price €34.99 / £24.99 / CHF 32.90
PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures – €8.74 / £7.12 / CHF 11.53 until 12/11/2015. Regular price €34.99 / £28.49 / CHF 46.15
PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures 2 – €9.99 / £6.99 / CHF 11.00 until 12/11/2015. Regular price €34.99 / £24.99 / CHF 38.90
ACE COMBAT ASSAULT HORIZON LEGACY + – €19.99 / £14.99 / CHF 22.00 until 12/11/2015. Regular price €39.99 / £29.99 / CHF 44.90
Ben 10 Omniverse 2 – €4.99 / £3.74 / CHF 5.97 until 12/11/2015. Regular price €19.99 / £14.99 / CHF 23.90
One Piece Romance Dawn – €9.89 / £9.39 / CHF 10.80 until 12/11/2015. Regular price €29.99 / £28.49 / CHF 32.90
Power Rangers Megaforce – €9.89/ £9.40 / CHF 10.00 until 12/11/2015. Regular price €34.99 / £28.49 / CHF 32.90
Power Rangers Super Megaforce – €9.99 / £7.00 / CHF 11.00 until 12/11/2015. Regular price €34.99 / £24.99 / CHF 38.90
PROJECT X ZONE – €9.89 / £6.50 / CHF 10.84 until 12/11/2015. Regular price €29.99 / £19.99 / CHF 32.90
Source: Nintendo PR
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Unused text and placeholders indicate DLC is planned for Zelda: Tri Force Heroes
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 12 Comments
Nintendo may have DLC planned for The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes. Unused text – spotted by The Cutting Room Floor – suggests that Drablands could be adding at least one new area. Also found are five blank entries in the costume name file labelled sys_costume_dlc_02 to sys_costume_dlc_06.
Regarding the unused lines, they all come from The Great Tripini NPC. He mentions having to pay in order to access new areas in some of his dialogue.
If you’re interested in reading up on the full unused text, head past the break.
Genei Ibun Roku #FE directors on the role of entertainment, appearances of Fire Emblem characters, more
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 5 Comments
Over on the Genei Ibun Roku #FE website, directors Mitsuru Hirata and Eiji Ishida answered a few questions. Topics include the important of music and entertainment in the game, how the Fire Emblem characters look (including Chrom), and more.
Head past the break for Hirata and Ishida’s comments. All translations come courtesy of JRPG.moe.
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[Let’s Talk] Has your opinion on Nintendo’s November Wii U releases changed?
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Wii U | 19 Comments
Let’s Talk #28: Has your opinion on Nintendo’s November Wii U releases changed?
Nintendo is bringing out two more Wii U games next month: Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash and Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival. Before this week, both were shrouded in mystery for the most part. Nintendo hadn’t really said much about either game since E3, which was odd given how we’re under a month away from release.
With Mario Tennis, things started out particularly strangely. Nintendo showed off a trailer confirming a few more characters, but that was pretty much it. Perhaps they heard some of the complains, since just a few days later, we received another trailer and press release that shed more light on the game. We now know that there are things like amiibo support and online play.
Nintendo showed the Board Game as just one mode in Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival at E3. Thanks to new information shared this week, the Desert Island Escape, Balloon Island, and Quiz Show modes are now confirmed.
How do you feel about these two titles? Has any of the new information/trailers/videos swayed your opinion at all?
Highlights from last week’s topic: Have you ever been to a convention or expo?
LordDisco
I go to Tokyo Game Show every year I can, and it’s one of the highlights of my nerd-life for the entire year. This year, especially, was a dream. Tons of great swag, and I got to play a lot of cool games, including Star Wars Battlefront, Monster Hunter X, Hyrule Warriors Legends, a sweet Oculus Rift demo, and a few indie games.
The atmosphere is also so much fun. Everyone there is trying to have fun, and in the 6 years I’ve been going, not a single year do I recall any negative confrontation or fighting. It’s amazing that a crowd of over 100,000 at a given time can keep such a fun-loving, caring, and nerdy environment.
I only hope for future Tokyo Game Shows that Nintendo will make their presence known. The past many years, especially, has just been third-party support, which really doesn’t help promote their hardware. You’d think Nintendo would make a showing at the biggest game show in their home country, right? Right?!
Vigilante_blade
The only convention I have ever gone to was Otakuthon, which is an anime convention. It’s fun, and I like it. I also went to the gaming festival called Arcadia in Montreal, but I admit it wasn’t that great. I went to play Brawl’s demo at that time, but after playing it, I didn’t really have any fun, and was really bummed about it. There wasn’t a lot of game and most of the new stuff was Ubisoft-related. While not a great con, it did have a funny moment where they had the brilliant idea of giving energy drinks and Axe body spray to everyone on the venue… Let’s just say that after the Nintendo reps had finished throwing swag at us, they were prompty sprayed with Axe by a mob of angry fans. They had to get every single fan in the building and open every door and window. It was a mess, but funny nonetheless.
September 2015 NPD: Wii U and 3DS hardware estimates, Hatsune Miku and Senran Kagura 2 sales
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 9 Comments
Earlier this week, NPD put out its U.S. sales report for September 2015. Nintendo said that 3DS hardware sales are up almost 25 percent through the first nine months of 2015 year-over-year while Wii U increased by nearly 110 percent over sales in August.
Using the information provided by Nintendo, the 3DS sold roughly 120,000 units in the U.S. last month. Things are slightly less clear with Wii U, but it’s estimated that the console moved around 85,000 units.
That’s not the only piece of data stemming from the September 2015 NPD report. Via creamsugar, we have sales for a pair of 3DS games. Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX sold 24,000 copies in the United States last month while Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson moved 10,000 units.
