Nintendo was initially planning Super Mario Sunshine to be a “disaster recovery mission-style game”
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 26 Comments
This month, RetroGamer sat down with Nintendo’s Yoshiaki Koizumi. The two sides didn’t really talk about Super Mario Odyssey, however. Instead, the conversation was focused on a different project from Koizumi’s past: Super Mario Sunshine.
Koizumi directed Super Mario Sunshine on the GameCube 15 years ago. Initially, the team had a very different plan in mind for the game. Rather than the strictly 3D platforming gameplay that we know of, Nintendo instead was “exploring the idea of a disaster recovery mission-style game.”
Koizumi told the magazine:
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Mario + Rabbids creative director on sequel interest, upcoming DLC, patch this month, more
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Yesterday, Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle creative director Davide Soliani participated in a Reddit AMA. Fans were able to ask the developer all sorts of questions. Soliani touched on interest in making sequel, teased the upcoming DLC, confirmed that a new patch is coming this month, and more.
We’ve collected many of the relevant responses from the AMA below. You can read the full thing here.
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Nintendo considered releasing a Famicom Disc System Mini, Famicom Mini wasn’t originally planned, more
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 5 Comments
Famitsu published a big interview with Nintendo this week about the NES Classic Edition / Famicom Mini. There was really a lot of noteworthy information shared, and we have some of the highlights.
These representatives from Nintendo were interviewed:
Kazuhiro Maruyama / Hardware development department
Takao Shimizu / Planning and development department
Kazuyoshi Nishi / Business department
New Super Mario Odyssey introduction trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Update: Nintendo released an English version of the trailer. It’s essentially the same video, just with English text and no voice-over.
Original: Nintendo just released a new Japanese introduction trailer for Super Mario Odyssey. Watch it below.
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Sonic Forces producer on not regaining rings, game length / price, no DLC plans, darker tone
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Game Informer spoke with Sonic Forces producer Shun Nakamura at the Tokyo Game Show last month. Nakamura talked about the big change of not regaining rings similiar to past titles, how long the game will be and why it’s priced at $40, and the darker tone.
You can read up on Nakamura’s responses about these topics below. For the full interview, head on over here.
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Retro City Rampage DX will be sold physically for Switch starting next week
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Update: Via PR, we have a look at the reversible cover below. The collector’s edition comes in at $44.99, while the standard version will be $29.99.
Original: Retro City Rampage DX is getting the physical treatment on Switch, Vblank has revealed. The game will be sold as a retail item on the company’s website beginning October 9.
The Retro City Rampage DX Collector’s Edition includes the game, manual, soundtrack, keychain, 3D glasses, and a reversible cover. A standard edition also available.
Watch a trailer for the Retro City Rampage DX Collector’s Edition below.
Yacht Club: Shovel Knight sold more units out of the gate on Switch than any other platform
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 2 Comments
Shovel Knight first appeared nearly three years ago. Despite that, the game did incredibly well on Switch at launch.
Yacht Club’s David D’Angelo told GamesIndustry that Shovel Knight “sold more units out of the gate than any other platform.” However, he also cautioned that the eShop is beginning to become more crowded, and believes Nintendo needs to find an easier way of highlighting both new and old titles.
D’Angelo said:
“I believe many developers right now are experiencing the same phenomenon. At the moment, games definitely stand out when they launch and consumers are excited to purchase, but at this rate there will be an over-abundance of games. We hope Nintendo updates the eShop to make it easier to highlight and find new and old titles.”
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Dark Horse partners with Nintendo on new ARMS graphic novels
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 9 Comments
Dark Horse and Nintendo have had a close relationship in recent years. The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia, The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts, The Art of Fire Emblem Awakening, and The Art of Splatoon have all been released in North America thanks to the partnership.
Today, Dark Horse announced a new publishing partnership for ARMS that will turn the Switch game into graphic novels. The first one will debut in Fall 2018.
Further details were not shared. Since the graphic novels are about a year away, it’ll likely be awhile until we hear more.
Source: Dark Horse PR
Nintendo Download (10/5/17, Europe) – Stardew Valley, Mario & Luigi, Layton’s Mystery Journey, more
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Switch eShop, Wii U eShop | 3 Comments
This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Download
ACA NeoGeo Metal Slug X – €6.99
Axiom Verge – €17.99
Earth Atlantis – €14.99
Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime – €14.99
Ninja Shodown – €12.99
Oxenfree – €19.99
Stardew Valley – €13.99
Tower Of Babel – €9.99
Tumblestone – €12.99
Volgarr the Viking – €9.99
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Pokemon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon gets new trailers, reveals UB Adhesive and more
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 8 Comments
Following up on yesterday’s story-focused video, Pokemon Ultra Sun and Pokemon Ultra Moon have received two more new trailers – one in English and second in Japanese. They reveal UB Adhesive and more. Get a look at the videos below.
