Nintendo’s Shinya Takahashi on the possibility of Wave Race for Switch: “You may see that game again”
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The Wave Race series has been dormant for a very long time. We’re closing in on two decades since Wave Race: Blue Storm, which came to GameCube in 2001.
Could Wave Race finally return on Switch? There are no promises, but Nintendo managing executive officer Shinya Takahashi – who has played a large role with the console – seems interested in the possibility.
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Nintendo registers trademark for Wave Race in Europe
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 4 Comments
A new trademark for Wave Race has surfaced in Europe. Nintendo filed for the name today, and it was published with the European Union Intellectual Property Office.
Now, before we jump to conclusions, it’s important to note that this doesn’t necessarily mean a new Wave Race game is in the works. It’d certainly be nice, but trademarks aren’t always indicative of upcoming announcements. The trademark could be a protective measure on Nintendo’s part. Only time will tell if there’s any additional meaning here.
NST wanted to make a new Wave Race for Wii, but Nintendo turned it down
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 20 Comments
Back in 2009, a small team at Nintendo Software Technology – otherwise known as NST – started work on a pitch for a new Wave Race game. The company was hoping to create a new entry in the series for Wii, and there were plans to take advantage of the Wii Remote by offering an original control scheme.
Ultimately, things weren’t meant to be. NST presented its prototype to Nintendo’s higher-ups in Japan, though some members of the board weren’t convinced by the controls, and there were some concerns about it being able to find an audience.
Take a look at the full report from Unseen64 below.
