Resident Evil creator says players have gotten used to the traditional means of horror, tougher to scare
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 1 Comment
Shinji Mikami, creator of Resident Evil, says it isn’t as easy to scare players these days. This is because people have become accustomed “to the tropes of horror and they know what’s coming next,” he believes.
Mikami was sharing his comments about horror while speaking with EDGE. He told the publication:
“Not much has changed when it comes to instilling terror in the player. But people have got used to the tropes of horror and they know what’s coming next, so in that sense it is harder to make them afraid.
“The scariest parts will be when you encounter enemies that cannot be killed with a gun. Even if you shoot them they won’t die, so you’ll have to run or use a trap to beat them. That should be fun – and also scary.
“Making games is always like a rollercoaster: really fun times, but also really busy times. When you ride a rollercoaster, the uphill part is scary and fraught and lasts for a long time, and the downhill part – the fun, exhilarating part – is over in a flash.”
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Super Smash Bros. for 3DS screenshot (12/5/13)
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Along with today’s screenshot, Sakurai passed along the following message on Miiverse:
The Villager’s special attack, the Lloid Rocket, is a projectile weapon like no other–you can either launch it or ride on it. When you fire it off, keep pressing the button to hop aboard–you can even control its speed. It’s more powerful when you’re riding it.
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Nintendo Download (12/5/13, North America)
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Podcast Stories, Wii U eShop | 4 Comments
This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
3DS Retail
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 – $29.99
3DS Download
3D Sonic The Hedgehog – $5.99
3D Altered Beast – $5.99
Brilliant Hamsters! – $9.99
3DS VC
Donkey Kong 3 – $4.99
DSiWare
Hooked on Bass Fishing – $4.99 / 500 points
Wii U VC
The Legend of The Mystical Ninja – $7.99
eShop sale
Donkey Kong headlines the final week of this special offer on select games in the Nintendo eShop. Now through 9 a.m. PT on Dec. 12, get 30 percent off on Donkey Kong, Donkey Kong Jr. and Donkey Kong 3 for Wii U, as well as Donkey Kong, Donkey Kong Jr. and Game & Watch: Donkey Kong Jr. for Nintendo 3DS.
Source: Nintendo PR
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Character designer Akihiko Yoshida leaves Square Enix
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 2 Comments
Longtime character designer Akihiko Yoshida has left Square Enix after working at the company for close to two decades. Yoshida joined Square Soft way back in 1995.
Yoshida’s departure is confirmed through a message left in the Bravely Default art book just released in Japan.
The following message is included in his personal message section:
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Club Nintendo Japan adds Animal Crossing magnets
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The latest reward on the Japanese Club Nintendo site is a pair of Animal Crossing magnets. Members can order the items for 250 points starting today.
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Sony in talks to acquire factory that produces Wii U’s eDRAM
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 12 Comments
A few months ago, there were reports that Renesas Electronics would be shutting down its plants, including one that handles Wii U’s embedded DRAM. However, a few Japanese sources such as Nihon Keizai Shimbu, Toyo Keizai, Nikkei, Reuters, Sankei Digital, Mainichi and Asahi Digital say Sony could end up acquiring the Tsuruoka plant. Indeed: that’s where Wii U’s eDRAM is produced.
Japanese outlets claim that the acquisition could begin as early as next week. Sony appears to be interested in Renesas Electronics so that it can enhance production of its CMOS sensors for smartphones.
When news first emerged of Renesas’ potential closure, Nintendo said at the time that Wii U production would not be affected.
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Reggie on its devs in the west, Monolith Soft in credits, what fans want/say don’t have a major impact, more
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii, Wii U | 18 Comments
Siliconera has put up a noteworthy interview with Reggie Fils-Aime. The Nintendo of America president commented on the company’s developers in the west, how Monolith Soft has been appearing in credits of many Nintendo titles as of late, and how fans influence Nintendo’s decisions (sadly, they don’t).
You can find the Q&A rundown below. Siliconera’s piece is located here.
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Japanese eShop update (12/4/13)
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This week’s Japanese eShop update is as follows:
3DS
Downloadable Titles
Dasshatsu Adventure Akumu no Shinigami Ressha – 800 yen
Dokopon Choice Fairy Tale Vol.1: 1-10-kan Pack – 4,200 yen
Little Doll Princess Oyastsu-hen – 500 yen
Rink? no Lanze (Phosphorescent Lanze) – 1,000 yen
Inazuma Eleven Go: Galaxy Supernova (retail title) – 5,500 yen
Inazuma Eleven Go: Galaxy Big Bang (retail title) – 5,500 yen
Gaist Crusher (retail title) – 4,990 yen
Shingeki no Kyojin (Attack on Titan): Jinrui Saigo no Tsubasa (retail title) – 6,090 yen
Bravely Default: For the Sequel (retail title) – 2,900 yen
Solitiba (Game Freak’s Horse Racing Solitaire game) DEMO – FREE
Boku wa K?k? Kansei-kan Airport Hero 3D Shin Chitose with JAL DEMO – FREE
Virtual Console
Rockman X: Cyber Mission (Mega Man Xtreme, Game Boy Color) – 600 yen
Sonic the Hedgehog (Game Gear) – 300 yen
Wii U
Downloadable Titles
Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games (retail title) – 5,985 yen
Dragon Quest X: Nemureru Y?sha to Michibiki no Meiy? Online (Version 2, retail title) – 3,990 yen
Batman: Arkham Begins (Arkham Origins, retail title) – 7,480 yen
Virtual Console
Akumaj? Dracula (Castlevania, Famicom) – 500 yen
Downtown Special Kunio-kun no Jidaigeki dayo Zenin Sh?go!
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GameStop ad (12/4 – 12/10) – Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Wii U for $20
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images, News, Wii, Wii U | 4 Comments
Following a week of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, things are starting to calm down at GameStop. There are a few notable offers this week, however, such as Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Wii U for $20.
You’ll find GameStop’s full ad for the week of December 4 below.
Best Buy: B1G1 50% Nintendo titles, 20% off eShop cards starting on Sunday
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 3 Comments
Best Buy will be running several notable Nintendo deals starting on Sunday.
First, a number of Nintendo titles will be included in a “buy 1, get 1 50% off” sale. Super Mario 3D World, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD, Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games, The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, Mario Party: Island Tour, and Pokemon X/Y are listed in this week’s circular. Additional titles will be a part of the sale as well.
Also at Best Buy, consumers can save 20 percent on all eShop cards, receive a $25 gift card with the purchase of the Mario & Luigi Wii U bundle, and save $20 on all 3DS XL handhelds.
These offers will last through December 14.
