[Feature] Tingle: The Man Behind the Magic
Posted on 10 years ago by Patrick(@Patricklous) in 3DS, 3DS eShop, Features, GameCube, New Nintendo 3DS, Random | 4 Comments
If you ask someone what the most striking and memorable thing about The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask is, they’d probably answer with the whole three-day cycle gimmick, Link’s many transformations or the creepy moon. But if you held a gun to their head and whispered “it’s Tingle” into their ear, they’d undoubtedly say it was this charming fellow. The life and legacy of Tingle isn’t extensively documented and leaves many unexplored questions. Is he human? Is he a fairy? Is he an offensive gay stereotype? But despite his mysterious nature, Tingle is a crucial character to the development of the Legend of Zelda series. In fact, there are no less than four different games out there with Tingle’s name in the title, which makes him just as important to the franchise as Link, whose name usually only appears as part of a lame pun. Just as the tale of the Hero of Time and the Triforce is constantly being retold, so too is the story of this unsung legend.
Famitsu shares new Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition details
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 3 Comments
The latest issue of Famitsu has another update on Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition. Thanks to the magazine, we have several new details about the game.
Players will be able to “power up” and “change form” of Mario and friends in Toad houses, which are located on the world map. This requires a specific item obtained from a defeated enemy or from a question block. Not only does a form change alter the visuals of the character, but abilities are raised as well. Synthesizing two characters is also possible. One of the characters turns into experience points, while the other is lost in the process.
Bayonetta 2 director reiterates interest in continuing the franchise
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 29 Comments
Bayonetta 2 director Yusuke Hashimoto has once again expressed interest in returning to the series for another game. That news comes from the latest issue of GamesMaster, which features a brief interview with Hashimoto.
In one question, GamesMaster asks about game sequels he’d like to work on. Hashimoto pointed to Bayonetta and how he’d like to create Bayonetta 3 – or even a spin-off.
Hashimoto said:
A sequel to a Platinum title… I’d have to say Bayonetta 3. I have all kinds of ideas in my head for how to expand the world of Bayonetta in even more sequels, or maybe a spin-off!
This isn’t the first time Hashimoto has talked about making another Bayonetta-related title. Last June, before Bayonetta 2 even hit store shelves, he spoke about a desire to continue “nurturing” the IP. We’ve also heard from Hideki Kamiya (the director of Bayonetta 1) about wanting to make a spin-off for 3DS featuring Jeanne.
More: Bayonetta, Bayonetta 2, interview, PlatinumGames, top, Yusuke Hashimoto
Nintendo TVii cancelled in Europe
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 14 Comments
Nintendo TVii is no longer happening in Europe. A message posted to the official Nintendo of Europe website confirms the cancellation.
In its notice, Nintendo cites the “extremely complex nature of localising multiple television services across a diverse range of countries with varied licensing systems” as the reason for not releasing the Wii U application in European territories.
Nintendo’s full message reads:
At Nintendo of Europe, we continue to challenge ourselves to develop a range of entertaining experiences for all to enjoy. Due to the extremely complex nature of localising multiple television services across a diverse range of countries with varied licensing systems, regrettably we have taken the decision not to launch the Nintendo TVii service within the European region. Although on this occasion we did not anticipate such challenges, we will always strive to develop a range of entertaining experiences for all our users to enjoy.
With this in mind, Nintendo of Europe has launched the Nintendo Anime Channel, a new video-on-demand service on Nintendo 3DS which offers users the chance to stream anime series from the likes of Pokémon, Kirby, and Inazuma Eleven. New content will be added regularly and access to this service is granted simply by downloading a free application from Nintendo eShop.
More news on amiibo functionality in Captain Toad and Mario Party 10
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 6 Comments
Some new information has surfaced regarding amiibo functionality in both Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker and Mario Party 10 thanks to Nintendo’s German website. As it turns out, all figures will be compatible with the two games.
For Captain Toad, players will be able to obtain 1-UPs by placing amiibo on the GamePad. Mario Party 10, meanwhile, provides scratch tickets by using amiibo. This grants you some Mario Party points.
Aonuma on Majora’s Mask, returning to time manipulation in the future, amiibo, remakes, retirement
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News | 2 Comments
GameSpot has gone live with a new Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D-centric interview featuring series producer Eiji Aonuma. Aonuma shared some insight into the game, and touched on several other topics as well including returning to time manipulation in the future, amiibo, remakes, and retirement.
Look below for some excerpts from the interview. The full thing can be found here.
Nintendo UK talks New 3DS – demographic, XL to be initially more popular, 3DS lifespan
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News | 1 Comment
MCV has a short interview up with James Honeywell, Nintendo UK’s head of consumer marketing. We’ve picked out a few excerpts below. Honeywell commented on topics such as who Nintendo is targeting with the New 3DS, which model will be more popular, and more.
More: interview, James Honeywell, top
Iwata Asks is back, new Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D discussion published
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 3 Comments
Nintendo’s “Iwata Asks” series has finally returned. A new discussion popped up on the site today, which focuses on The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D. You can check it out here.
The last Iwata asks was for the Fit Meter (Wii U). That went live back in December 2013.
Pokken Tournament launching for Japanese arcades this summer
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 2 Comments
At the Japan Amusement Expo in Chiba, Bandai Namco revealed that Pokken Tournament is coming to Japanese arcades this summer. There was a new trailer as well, though it hasn’t come online just yet. We’ll post it here when it goes live.
More: Bandai Namco, Japan, Pokken Tournament, top
January 2015 NPD: Wii U sales up year over year, Smash Bros and Pokemon numbers
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 7 Comments
GamesBeat has acquired a few pieces of Nintendo sales data from the January 2015 NPD report.
Here’s the full rundown:
· Sales of Wii U hardware and software increased by nearly 30 percent and nearly 45 percent, respectively, over the same month last year.
· Super Smash Bros. for Wii U added more than 90,000 combined physical and digital units to bring its lifetime total to more than 1.4 million total units in the U.S.
· Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire sold more than 150,000 combined physical and digital units, bringing their combined lifetime total to more than 2.7 million total units in the United States alone.
· Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS sold more than 90,000 combined physical and digital units in its fifth month on the market, bringing its lifetime total to more than 2.1 million total units in the United States alone.
