Aonuma on his approach to making changes in Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D
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A bunch of excerpts from Game Informer‘s interview with Eiji Aonuma have emerged over the past few days. Yet another one has now been posted online.
Game Informer asked the Zelda producer about how he approached making changes in The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D. You can read up on his full response below.
Xenoblade Chronicles X Battle Presentation live stream, blog
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Update: Now over! You can find all of the translations after the break.
Today’s presentation will kick off at 8 AM ET / 5 AM PT. It should last about 29 minutes.
More: Monolith Soft, top, Xenoblade Chronicles X
Aonuma on his path into game design, how he came to be in charge of Zelda, Majora’s Mask three-day cycle
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We have another three excerpts from Game Informer‘s interview with Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma. These latest summaries cover Aonuma’s path into game design, how he came to be in charge of Zelda, and the three-day cycle in Majora’s Mask.
You know what to do. Head past the break for the full breakdown.
Nintendo Download (3/5/15, North America) – Mario vs. Donkey Kong Tipping Stars, OlliOlli, more
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This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Wii U Download
Mario vs. Donkey Kong Tipping Stars
OlliOlli
Wii U Virtual Console
SkyKid
3DS Download
Mario vs. Donkey Kong Tipping Stars
OlliOlli
Proun+
Zombie Incident
Best of Casual Games
Hollywood Fame: Hidden Object Adventure
3DS Demo
Azure Striker Gunvolt
3DS Update
Azure Striker GUNVOLT – Play the demo or an updated full-game version of this 2D side-scrolling action game on Nintendo 3DS. The hero’s agility and control over lightning creates a fresh approach to the genre that gives the player a unique feeling of speed and power. Click here to view a trailer for the game.
3DS Themes
Kirby: Craft-Paper Party
Kirby: Sweet Gourmet Race
Kirby: Stripes and a Smile
Azure Stiker Gunvolt: Sumeragi 7
eShop Sales
Wii U
Tengami is 50 percent off (reduced from $9.99 to $4.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on March 12.
Master Reboot is 50 percent off (reduced from $14.99 to $7.49) until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 1.
Darts Up, Rock Zombie and Spy Chameleon from EnjoyUp are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 2.
PING 1.5+ is 40 percent off (reduced from $4.99 to $2.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 2.
The Letter and Maze from Treefall Studios are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on March 13.
3DS
Space Lift Danger Panic! is 33 percent off (reduced from $2.99 to $1.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on March 20.
Wakedas, Witch & Hero and World Conqueror 3D from Circle Entertainment are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on March 26.
Darts Up 3D is 50 percent off (reduced from $2.99 to $1.49) until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 2.
AeternoBlade is 66 percent off (reduced from $14.99 to $4.99) from March 6 until 8:59 a.m. PT on March 27.
Mii Distribution
Stop by select Best Buy stores from 1 to 4 p.m. (local time) on March 7 to try out the New Nintendo 3DS XL system with amiibo figures in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. You can also play the Nintendo 3DS games everyone is talking about: The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D and Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate. Bring your Nintendo 3DS system with you for the chance to get a special Mii character of The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D producer, Eiji Aonuma, and collect Mii characters to fill puzzle panels in Puzzle Swap and help out in StreetPass Mii Plaza games. Click here to learn more and find the location nearest you.
Source: Nintendo PR
More: Nintendo Download, top, Virtual Console
Famitsu shares new details about Splatoon’s Hero Mode
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 1 Comment
This week’s issue of Famitsu gives us yet another update on Splatoon. In the magazine’s latest article, Hero Mode (single-player) is expanded upon further.
We’ve gone ahead and translated the various tidbits from Famitsu’s article. There might be a detail here and there that was covered previously, but there’s a decent amount of new information.
Head past the break for the full breakdown.
More: details roundup, Famitsu, Splatoon, top
Aonuma on the pain behind Link’s transformations in Majora’s Mask, Fierce Deity Mask soul
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News | 19 Comments
Another couple of excerpts from Game Informer‘s interview with Eiji Aonuma have been transcribed. The latest Q&A covers the pain behind Link’s transformations in Majora’s Mask, and the soul inside the Fierce Deity Mask.
Check out the full responses below:
GI: “Why does it hurt so much for Link to wear the transformation masks?
Aonuma: We’re talking about masks that were created to contain the memories of people who have died. Often there are things they really wanted to do before they left this world, so becoming them is actually really painful because it’s like hosting a really powerful spirit that’s coming into you.”
GI: “Whose soul is inside the Fierce Deity Mask?
Aonuma: The best I can give you is just a suggestion. The best way to think about it is that the memories of all the people of Termina are inside of the Fierce Deity Mask.”
Lots of Nintendo praise from indie developers
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Several indie developers were on hand for a special Nintendo showcase at GDC 2015 this week. GamesIndustry caught up with some of the folks behind Never Alone, Don’t Starve, Runbow, and Swords & Soldiers II. Each one had extremely positive things to say about Nintendo – you can find their full words below.
Dima Veryovka, art director on Never Alone
“It was really fast, everything happened in like two weeks. We didn’t have the build and now we already have the build running, and that’s not something we would be able to do without the support of Nintendo. I think it’s really good that they have opened up to independent developers. To be honest, that’s the future. We really want to see the smaller groups [succeed] and the way Nintendo has supported us is tremendous.”
Nintendo on the company’s indie push, indie relationships, desire for exclusive features, low-quality titles
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At Nintendo’s indie showcase at GDC 2015, Engadget spoke with Damon Baker, senior manager of licensing at Nintendo. Baker was asked about a bunch of questions with regard to the company’s approach to indies. Read on below for comments about Nintendo’s relationships with indies, the company’s desire for exclusive features when a game comes out later on Wii U/3DS, and more.
More: Damon Baker, indie, interview, top
First print copies of Rodea: The Sky Soldier for Wii U will come with the Wii game overseas
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii, Wii U | 13 Comments
NIS America has announced that all first print copies of Rodea the Sky Soldier for Wii U will include the Wii version, creator Yuji Naka’s original vision. The offer applies to both North America and Europe. Note that this is exclusive to the retail release, and once the first printing is finished, the Wii title will no longer be included.
Source: NIS America PR
More: Kadokawa Games, NIS America, Prope, Rodea: The Sky Soldier, top
Upcoming eShop lineup – Octodad for Wii U, Shantae: Risky’s Revenge for Wii U/3DS, more
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 14 Comments
We shared this as part of the Nintendo press release published today, but I figured it was worth a post of its own. There’s news about even more games for the Wii U eShop – notably Octodad and Shantae: Risky’s Revenge (also coming to 3DS). Affordable Space Adventures and Trine 1 also have release dates, which is something I know you guys have been interested in!
