[Let’s Talk] What would you want out of an animated Mario movie?
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Let's Talk | 31 Comments
The Wall Street Journal reported this week that a new animated Mario movie is on the way. Illumination Entertainment, the studio behind the Despicable Me and Minions films, has been apparently pegged to work on Nintendo’s project. It’s far from an announcement, but The Wall Street Journal tends to be accurate with these kinds of reports.
Just the thought of any new Mario movie may strike fear into the hearts of dedicated Nintendo fans. There was a Super Mario Bros. movie way back in 1996, though many would say that it was downright terrible. If Nintendo is making a new Mario movie, you still have reason to be cautious. However, there would be a couple of things going for it.
First, Shigeru Miyamoto should be on board. The Wall Street Journal said that Miyamoto was pushing for a producer role. The fact that it would be animated also helps big time. Live action doesn’t make much sense for Mario, but animation is much more appropriate.
So let’s just say that this movie is in fact happening. Is there anything in particular you’d like to see from it? What about things you’d like to see Illumination Entertainment and Nintendo avoid? Let us know in the comments below.
Highlights from last week’s topic: What are you playing? – November 2017
[Review] RIVE: Ultimate Edition
Posted on 6 years ago by Vincent Ward in Reviews, Switch eShop | 1 Comment
System: Switch
Release date: November 17, 2017
Developer: Two Tribes
Publisher: Two Tribes
In RIVE, you control a spider-mech that is piloted by a loud mouthed, raunchy captain as he tries to escape a space warehouse that constantly pours threat after threat his way. As far as story- that’s as much as you’re going to get, aside from awkward one-liners and poor pop culture references. The story never grows into much more than that, but that’s completely fine. A game like RIVE doesn’t need a huge encompassing tale to keep you invested, just the quick paced action of the 7ish hour campaign will keep you invested enough.
More: highlight, RIVE, top, Two Tribes
Image & Form seems to be teasing something for Switch, possibly SteamWorld Heist
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 13 Comments
On its social media channels yesterday, Image & Form posted a mysterious video that might be hinting at upcoming announcements.
Towards the end of the video, the date December 10, 2015 is highlighted. Right after that, we see a Joy-Con flying off-screen. SteamWorld Heist happened to launch on December 10, 2015… so perhaps that game is coming to Switch?
More: Image & Form, SteamWorld Heist, top
Max: The Curse of Brotherhood coming to Switch
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 3 Comments
Update: (11/17)Stage Clear Studios and Flashbulb Games have confirmed the December 21 release date. The title will include “a new touch-based control scheme that will let the player to directly draw on screen, improving the precision and agility of the gameplay as in any other previous version of the game.”
Original (11/16): Several years ago, Press Play created the platformer Max & the Magic Marker. It also later came to DS as a retail title.
Press Play ended up making a sequel, Max: The Curse of Brotherhood, back in late 2013. It started out as an Xbox One exclusive, but has since started to find a home on new platforms. Now we can say that a Switch version is happening.
Ace Attorney creator on Apollo Justice – using DS’ features, Resident Evil inspiration, new characters, more
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, DS, News | 0 comments
Capcom published a new interview today on its blog all about Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney. After previously landing on DS many years ago, it’s now coming to 3DS this month. Series creator Shu Takumi was brought in to discuss the classic game.
In the interview, Takumi reflected on wanting to use the DS’ features (as well as its new power), how one aspect was inspired by Resident Evil, and coming up with the new characters like Apollo himself. You can read the full discussion below.
More: Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney, Capcom, interview, Shu Takumi, top
Hamster bringing VS. Super Mario Bros., Double Dragon to Switch next month
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 13 Comments
Update: Bumped to the top. The same catalog also confirms that ACA NeoGeo World Heroes is coming on November 30, and ACA NeoGeo The King of Fighters ’96 is dated for December 28.
Original: Hamster has two more classic games coming to Switch next month. VS. Super Mario Bros. and Double Dragon are both lined up for the system.
These two games have their release dates listed in a Japanese software catalog. VS. Super Mario Bros. will be up first on December 22. Then on December 28, we’ll be seeing Double Dragon.
Thanks to James M for the tip.
More: Arcade Archives, Hamster, top
GAME reports Switch sales, most games sold physically
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 13 Comments
European retailer GAME published its latest financial report this week. In the document, the retailer shares insight into Switch sales across the UK and Spain.
One big number is 469,000. That’s the amount of units that have been sold in the UK and Spain. According to GamesIndustry, this figure is roughly 49 percent of what the Wii managed to do over the same period, though one thing to note is how Switch debuted in March rather than the holiday season. It’s also 300 percent of what the Wii U sold. Sales have been steady and have only decreased during stock shortages.
ARMS version 4.0.0 – full patch notes
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 4 Comments
ARMS version 4.0.0 went live last night. We’re not sure what the holdup was, but Nintendo has finally posted the full English patch notes.
The new ARMS update is highlighted by the new fighter Misango, new ARMS, the “Temple Grounds” stage, and “Party Crash” online event. Nintendo has also made a number of changes and adjustments. Several fighters and ARMS have been affected.
The full patch notes are as follows:
More: Arms, title update, top
7-minute Xenoblade Chronicles 2 introduction trailer
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 2 Comments
Nintendo just uploaded a new, 7-minute Xenoblade Chronicles 7 introduction trailer for its Japanese audience. See it below.
More: Monolith Soft, top, Xenoblade Chronicles 2
October 2017 NPD: Best-selling games on Switch, 3DS, games through 2017, last twelve months
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 21 Comments
Another round of data is in from this month’s NPD report. Along with the best-sellers on Switch and 3DS specifically for the month of October, we also have a list of the games that have sold the best in the U.S. so far this year and over the last twelve months. Continue on below for the full results.
