A look into the cancelled Dirty Harry game for Wii and DS
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, General Nintendo, News, Videos, Wii | 6 Comments
Warner Bros. was once planning new video games based on the Dirty Harry film franchise. It was previously known that a primary version was in the works for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 courtesy of developer The Collective, but it came to light in recent years that Sensor Sweep was also making a separate game for other platforms including Wii and DS.
Sensor Sweep’s project would have adopted the same plot and some similar gameplay mechanics. However, it was an alternative approach, with plans to include a cel-shaded art style.
All Dirty Harry games were eventually scrapped. Regarding Sensor Sweep’s take on the IP, the team was well behind schedule and found itself not properly equipped for development on home consoles given its past work exclusively on handhelds. These factors contributed to its demise, along with the declining interest from Warner Bros. in moving forward with Dirty Harry after the HD version was cancelled.
Here’s the full report from Unseen64 and Liam Robertson:
Monolith Productions job listing includes mention of Nintendo lot check
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 9 Comments
Warner Bros. developer Monolith Productions has done very little with Nintendo hardware in the past. But a new job listing is sparking speculation that the studio – which made the acclaimed Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor – could have something to offer in the future… maybe on NX?
This line from a Quality Assurance Manager posting is what gamers are talking about in particular:
Knowledge of certification standards for Microsoft (TCR compliance), Sony (TRC compliance), or Nintendo (Lot Check).
Of course, there’s no specific mention of NX there. Having the word “or” is also important, as it could mean a person with experience publishing games on major platforms is simply needed. I suppose only time will tell if something ever comes from this!
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers DLC detailed
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments
Warner Bros. has announced that the Classic Captain Marvel Character & Level Pack and The Masters of Evil Character & Level Pack are coming to LEGO Marvel’s Avengers as the game’s first DLC. This content is set to arrive on March 29.
Here’s a rundown of the different DLC:
Available starting March 29:
Classic Captain Marvel Character & Level Pack
- After an exploding alien machine grants her amazing super powers, Carol Danvers became the interstellar Super Hero known as Captain Marvel! Now, when arch-enemies reappear in her life, it’s up to Captain Marvel to save the city of New York. This pack features eight playable characters, a new vehicle, and one new level.
- Characters and vehicles included: Captain Marvel, Captain Marvel’s Skycycle, Helen Cobb’s Plane, Kang The Conqueror, Magnitron, Moonstone, Poundcakes, Tic, Warbird, and Wonder Man
LEGO Dimensions Midway Arcade Level Pack footage
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
Today, LEGO Dimensions added the new Midway Arcade Level Pack. You can view an hour of footage from the new level below.
LEGO Dimensions Midway Arcade gameplay trailer
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 2 Comments
The LEGO Dimensions Midway Arcade Level Pack for LEGO Dimensions is now available. This comes with a buildable Gamer Kid minifigure, G-6155 Spy Hunter vehicle, and Arcade Machine. These are all playable in the game, and the pack unlocks over 20 classic arcade games from Midway Arcade as an exclusive level.
Here’s a trailer for the new Midway Arcade content:
LEGO Dimensions has sold over 1 million accessories in the UK, 300,000 Starter Packs
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MCV is reporting that total sales of LEGO Dimensions accessories have surpassed one million units in the UK. The number, which includes Level, Team and Fun Packs is specifically at 1,062,630. Additionally, 299,312 Starter Packs have been sold.
sales and marketing director Spencer Crossley said of the news:
“The incredible success we’ve had with LEGO Dimensions dominating the toys-to-life genre continues in the UK. With much-loved entertainment franchises such as DC Comics, The Lord of the Rings, The LEGO Movie, LEGO Ninjago, Back to the Future, The Wizard of Oz, Scooby-Doo, LEGO Legends of Chima, Doctor Who, Jurassic World, Ghostbusters, The Simpsons, Portal and Midway Arcade, fans just can’t get enough of LEGO Dimensions and with new accessories packs to launch in the next few months, we’ll be continuing to keep them entertained throughout the year.”
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Video: TT Games on pushing the LEGO formula forward
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 2 Comments
Game Informer recently caught up with TT Fusion’s design director Mike Taylor and game director Jamie Eden to talk about pushing the LEGO formula forward. Listen to what the two developers shared in the video below.
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Video: “The New Gameplay Changes To LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens”
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 2 Comments
Game Informer has uploaded another video pertaining to LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The publication sat down with TT Fusion’s Mike Taylor and director Jamie Eden to discuss how the game is adding concepts like “blaster battles” and “multi-builds” to the classic LEGO formula. Check it out below.
[Review] LEGO Marvel’s Avengers
Posted on 9 years ago by Philip(@P_Trah) in Reviews, Wii U | 7 Comments
System: Wii U (reviewed), 3DS
Release date: January 26, 2016
Developer: TT Games
Publisher Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
The LEGO video games have always been relatively simple yet fun romps through iconic universes like Batman, Harry Potter, and pretty much everything in between. Yet, while LEGO Marvel Avengers captures that same LEGO charm that the series is known for, it suffers from a number of bumps and hiccups that manage to hold it a little further back from its older siblings.
Video: “Animating LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens”
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Game Informer is continuing its coverage of LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens today. In the video below, you can listen to TT Fusion’s head of animation Matt Palmer talking about the process of adapting the movie’s characters into the new game.
