Jumat, 30 Maret 2012
Dillon's Rolling Western is a polarizing Nintendo eShop game with gamers and critics taking sides. I happen to enjoy the title a lot and gave it a glowing review earlier this year, but Dillon's Rolling Western can be challenging and even a bit frustrating at times. I have developed a strategy that normally works well for me, so I thought I'd make that strategy into a list of tips to help you overcome the Grocks!
- Day 1 Is the Most Important
- I can't stress this point enough, Day 1 will be the most important weapon in your fight against the Grocks. It is the longest day of the three you will spend in each town and you must take advantage of that. If you follow these tips it will make the next couple of days a lot easier.
Make sure to explore each area thoroughly during this day, some of the things you want to do include the following: - Map out the best route to and from the Town itself. This becomes more important as you progress, because there will be many obstacles added that prevent you from crossing, or paths that will slow you down considerably.
- Check out every Gun Tower, specifically check out each gun and the direction they are pointing. Sometimes the direction is downright nonsense, save time and money by checking every tower out before committing to a purchase. More on Gun Towers later...
- Search for and remember the locations of Scruffles, mines, secret doors, and Grock spawn points. You should have enough time to collect minerals and Scruffles.
- Watch Grocks spawn points and patterns in Day 1 as they tend to stick closely to that in subsequent days. This is mentioned quite a bit in-game, but I thought I'd stick it in here as well.
- Donate Scruffles, Don't Sell Them
- Donating Scruffles will increase the town's livestock of Scrogs. Having more Scrogs will mean you can let more Grocks slip through your defenses. The reward is much larger when you donate Scruffles as they have next to nothing in value when sold
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Johnny Kung Fu is an interesting beat-em-up title coming soon to the Nintendo eShop. It will combine old school aesthetics and gameplay elements with newer ones as well. I'm really interested in seeing how the Game and Watch type levels play, as well as how the combo system works. This has potential to be a cool little eShop game. No release date has been announced yet, but I'll be sure to keep my eyes posted on this one.
I've played flash games very similar to Shifting World, in fact, upon a little research I found out that this is an extension of the popular flash game Shift. Developed by Armor Games and Fishing Cactus, Shifting World allows you to shift between the black and white environment which creates new platforms that allow you to advance. It looks like the formula will be improved for its retail release on the Nintendo 3DS including new gameplay element that allows you to switch from 2D to 3D.
Kamis, 29 Maret 2012
We are now just a week out from the release of Xenoblade Chronicles in North America and the excitement is beginning to rise! I reached out to the folks at Operation Rainfall to conduct an interview about Xenoblade Chronicles, and their campaign efforts. They graciously agreed to answer a few questions for the Play Nintendo readers, so without further ado, on to the interview!
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Before we get started I’d like to congratulate you on the success of Operation Rainfall and the fantastic new website. Nintendo fans have been able to effectively voice their opinions through your campaigns and an amazing new community has grown as well, thank you for all your hard work!
Play Nintendo: Most Nintendo fans have heard of Operation Rainfall and may have even participated in the campaigns, but there still could be a small few that are new to your efforts. For those few, could you tell us a bit about Operation Rainfall?
Ryan Tyner: Thank you for all the kind words!
On June 23rd, 2011 the marketing manager of Nintendo France, stated that Nintendo of Europe wanted to show Xenoblade Chronicles at E3, but that “Nintendo of America wouldn't let them because they didn't want to show products they aren't planning to sell.”
On June 23rd, 2011 the marketing manager of Nintendo France, stated that Nintendo of Europe wanted to show Xenoblade Chronicles at E3, but that “Nintendo of America wouldn't let them because they didn't want to show products they aren't planning to sell.”
That was when a group of gamers, wanting these three games, grouped together and formed Operation Rainfall with the purpose of letting Nintendo of America know there is an audience for these games.
The goal of Operation Rainfall was to get the three titles of Xenoblade, The Last Story, and Pandora’s Tower localized in the Americas. We would do this by having the thousands of our campaign followers email, mail, post on Nintendo’s Facebook wall, send Nintendo of America Tweets, and even call Nintendo of America, with the purpose of telling Nintendo of America they wanted the three games.
PN:Operation Rainfall, in my opinion, has held the best organized campaigns in recent times and it could be argued that this influenced Nintendo’s decision to bring Xenoblade Chronicles and The Last Story to North America. Could you tell us about any challenges you may have encountered while organizing these campaigns?
RT:Well I think the biggest challenge was doing all the work for the campaign. People might be surprised just how much work goes into a campaign. You have to create, plan, and organize the campaign in order for it to be successful. You have to find ways to attract more people to your social media sites which involves providing up-to-date information on all the games. We have a website, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Google +, Blog, and Youtube channel that all need to be run as well. There is so much work and not very many people doing it. Most of the time the work fell on just three people, the current leaders of the campaign, and it took a toll on us all because we would spend most of our free time working on the campaign. Of course, two of the games we were campaigning for are now coming, so it was worth it in the end.
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PN: Now that both games are coming to North America, Nintendo will be paying very close attention to the sales of both games. Nintendo has also chosen to release Xenoblade Chronicles exclusively through GameStop and on their own website. What are your thoughts on Nintendo’s choice for the distribution of Xenoblade Chronicles?
RT: We’re just happy we’re getting Xenoblade honestly. We would have loved a full release like Europe had, or even a release by a localization publisher like XSEED, but in the end, we are getting the game and that is all that matters. Same thing for The Last Story.
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PN:What piece of information would you give to those that haven’t pre-ordered Xenoblade Chronicles, or those on the fence about the game?
RT: I have played Xenoblade Chronicles, and let me tell you, it’s an incredible game. There is just so much you can do (or not do if you so choose) that I spent 145 hours on my first play through. It’s really not like any game you have played before. I felt it took all the best things about the RPG genre and mixed it altogether in one incredible experience. Oh and the characters are fantastic. There is not a single character that you will not like or choose not to add to your party.
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PN:Moving forward, Operation Rainfall will begin campaigning for the release of Pandora’s Tower. Could you share some of those plans with us?
RT: Beginning April 13th, which marks the day that Pandora’s Tower is released in Europe, we will begin what we are calling “Pandora’s Tower month”. For an entire month, we will be posting news, articles, reviews, videos, and everything else we can find on Pandora’s Tower, to get people hyped up about the game. We don’t have a schedule quite yet, but we also have plans during the month to have our followers contact NoA and XSEED and let them know there are a lot of people that want the game released in the Americas.
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PN:It’s possible that Operation Rainfall will begin campaigns to localize other games outside the big three. I know that fans have been asking if there are plans to target other games for localization, but I’m going to ask something a little different. Are there any games that Operation Rainfall isn’t interested in creating a campaign for?
RT: We’re not really interested in campaigning for games that were either not well received in Japan, or did not sell well; Earth Seeker is an example. We would love it if Earth Seeker was localized, but we can’t exactly tell a company to localize a game that could potentially lose them money. Also, we’re not really interested in past games that were never localized. We want to focus on games that have either not been released in Japan as of yet, or that have just recently been released. So, sorry people, this means no Captain Rainbow or Disaster Day of Crisis.
PN: Is there anything else you’d like to add?
RT: Just that we hope all of your readers plan to buy these games when they are released here. The campaign will mean nothing if the games are released and they sell poorly. It would show that we were wrong and that they were right in not wanting to release them here in the first place. So buy the games!
Also, we just recently started a website that not only brings coverage about our three games, but also brings coverage on other games coming out of Japan as well as other niche genre games that need a bit of attention. So check it out! http://www.operationrainfall.com
Also, we just recently started a website that not only brings coverage about our three games, but also brings coverage on other games coming out of Japan as well as other niche genre games that need a bit of attention. So check it out! http://www.operationrainfall.com
Thank you for taking time to conduct this interview, it’s going to be an extremely exciting week for Nintendo fans! I know I’m personally stoked about sinking my teeth into Xenoblade Chronicles. I look forward to hearing more about Operation Rainfall in the future and wish you all the best!
RT: Thank you!
RT: Thank you!
Ryan Tyner, Co-leader of Operation Rainfall
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I'd like to thank Ryan Tyner of Operation Rainfall for taking the time to answer a few of my questions. I'd also like to say that if you're looking for more information on Xenoblade Chronicles, The Last Story, or Pandora's Tower then you should definitely check out the Operation Rainfall Website as well as the official websites for each game. You can also follow Operation Rainfall on Twitter (and Facebook) to stay up to date on their current and future efforts.
I know I haven't reported it yet, but Sega has confirmed the release date for Rhythm Thief and the Emperor's Treasure, so here is the scoop. Rhythm Thief and the Emperor's Treasure will be released on July 10, 2012 according to the official Sega website. Is this a game that you're looking forward to playing?
Nintendo Download Highlights New Digital Content for Nintendo Systems
REDMOND, Wash.--()--This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:
- Nintendo eShop
- ARC STYLE: Soccer 3D – Enjoy fast-paced matches with the simple controls of this casual soccer game. You can customize your teams’ names and uniforms, or even use a photo of your own face. (For Nintendo 3DS™)
- Nintendo Video™
- World Premiere “Skyscrapers” by OK Go (available at 9 a.m. PST) – OK Go hit Nintendo Video once again this week with their latest display of 3D mastery. Don’t miss the world premiere of the band's newest video “Skyscrapers” on Nintendo Video! (For Nintendo 3DS)
- Nintendo eShop
- Mutant Mudds™ (demo version) – Armed with a heavy-duty water cannon, Max must vanquish his nemeses, the Mutant Mudds, by blasting and hovering his way across the soiled landscape to seek out mysterious Water Sprites. This free demo is now available on Nintendo eShop. (For Nintendo 3DS)
- 90’s Pool (Nintendo eShop / Nintendo DSiWare)
- 2 Fast 4 Gnomz (demo version) (WiiWare™)
Source: Nintendo PR
Rabu, 28 Maret 2012
What exactly is #SlamfestSaturday? Well, SlamfestSaturdays will be events that feature some kind of battle, race, or game of some new Nintendo 3DS/Wii/Wii U titles. The first event will feature a Kid Icarus: Uprising Free-for-All battle that will last between 30-60 minutes. I'm also aiming for an afternoon game somewhere between 4 P.M. EST and 7 P.M. EST, whatever works best for you!
I am going to participate, as well as one other person from my Twitter account, so I hope to get four more people. That's why I'm posting here! If you're interested, leave a message below, or on the Play Nintendo Twitter account with the hashtag #SlamfestSaturday . I will need to exchange Nintendo 3DS friend codes with you to make sure you can play in the game as well.
I am going to participate, as well as one other person from my Twitter account, so I hope to get four more people. That's why I'm posting here! If you're interested, leave a message below, or on the Play Nintendo Twitter account with the hashtag #SlamfestSaturday . I will need to exchange Nintendo 3DS friend codes with you to make sure you can play in the game as well.
Unchained Blades has been confirmed for North America localization and will be brought over by XSeed Games. There isn't a confirmation on the format in the trailer, but Nintendo Power has it listed as a Nintendo eShop download.
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Finally, after 20 long years, Pit returns with a brand new adventure on the Nintendo 3DS! Kid Icarus: Uprising was first announced back at the E3 2010 event and despite rumors of a pending Wii game, Nintendo revealed that Uprising would soar high on the Nintendo 3DS handheld. There has been a lot of hype surrounding this game, mainly because it is Pit’s first adventure in almost two decades. Now that the smoke has cleared and the game has landed, has Nintendo justified the hype for this game? Yes, this game is fantastic, but you have to read on to find out why I think this is one of the best games on the Nintendo 3DS.
Uprising tells an interesting story starting with the return of Medusa and her Underworld army; however, as the game goes on the plot begins to unfold revealing a much deeper than expected story. There are quite a few twists along the way, including the not so secret appearance of Dark Pit, that have added a lot of depth to not only this game, but the series as a whole. Kid Icarus: Uprising tells this story mostly during the gameplay, in fact, if I were to take a guess, about 85% of the story unfolds this way. How you might ask?
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We are just under a week away from the release of Xenoblade Chronicles and to celebrate Nintendo has posted a trailer. It's one of those showy offy review trailers that brags about how good the game is; but from what I hear this game is that good.
Enjoy the trailer!
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Enjoy the trailer!
Selasa, 27 Maret 2012
First of all, I'd like to wish Nintendo 3DS owners a Happy Anniversary, why? Well, today marks the 1 year anniversary of the handheld's release in North America! To think, just a short year ago on March 27th, 2011, Nintendo added another piece of hardware to its already impressive line of handhelds.
For those of you who have put your Nintendo 3DS in sleep you would of noticed a neat little surprise waiting for you inside the StreetPass Mii Plaza. For those that haven't done that yet, you will be excited to learn that a Reggie Fils-Aime Mii has invaded your Nintendo 3DS! Not only do you get his Mii, but you will also receive a puzzle piece of your choice in Puzzle Swap. To add to the fun, Reggie can also be used as a warrior in Find Mii; he happens to be a Level 5 character coming from the homeland of Nintendo!
Nintendo Power has shed a little more light on Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion for the Nintendo 3DS and the reveal is somewhat surprising. Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion will be a sequel to the popular Sgea Genesis classic Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse. It will be a sidescrolling platformer with hand-drawn sprites and scrolling parallax backgrounds, both of which were popular during the release of Castle of Illusion. Mickey will also be able to use his brush powers from Epic Mickey to create platforms, canons, etc.; all of which are traced using the stylus.I'm personally more excited for this game over Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two because I'm just a huge fan of retro gaming. That being said, how do you feel about Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion knowing now that it will be a retro inspired sidescrolling platformer?
Minggu, 25 Maret 2012
Every now and then a certain song will come along and get stuck in my head. Today it's the little ditty above from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.
I can't even come close to an estimate for the amount of hours spent inside Skyloft's Bazaar. One step inside this magical tent and you are hit with an upbeat song that almost encourages you to spend Link's hard earned Rupees. Walking around the Bazaar was a lot of fun, not only to power up weapons or potions, but to listen to the area come alive.
After encountering characters in the Bazaar, the music changes dynamically to match their personality. Some of the best examples have to be the lonely item check girl whose theme gives off a very sad and desperate feel, or the Gear Shop guy whose theme screams anxiousness and excitement. It adds an amazing amount of depth to one of the game's seemingly simple areas.
Walk around the Bazaar and take in the experience next time you play The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.
Sabtu, 24 Maret 2012
Jools Watsham has revealed that the Mutant Mudds demo will hit the Nintendo eShop Thursday, March 29th as part of next week's Nintendo Download! I've said it before, but I'll say it a thousand more times; if you're a retro fan, or a platforming fan, Mutant Mudds is a MUST buy! If you haven't purchased this game yet, please give the demo a shot, this is one of the greatest video games ever!
Never got a copy when you pre-ordered Kid Icarus: Uprising? Well, no fear, Gamestop will be selling 3D Classics Kid Icarus download codes! Looks like they are sold out online, but it's worth checking in with your local retail store to see if they have them in stock. They are being sold for $5.99 which is the going price for 3D Classics games.
I recently had the opportunity to conduct an e-mail interview with Hugo Smits of Goodbye Galaxy Games! You may be familiar with some of his DSiWare games; these games being Flipper and its sequel Flush the Goldfish. I contacted Mr. Smits after the release of the Ace Mathician trailer to see if I could find out a bit more about the game. Hope you enjoy this interview!
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Hi Hugo! I wanted to thank you for taking time out of your schedule to answer a few questions about Ace Mathician. I just recently ran into the trailer for the game and must say, it is a very intriguing concept. I knew I just had to hit you up for an interview, and here we are!
Play Nintendo: Ace Mathician is your latest DSiWare Game. Can you briefly explain what Ace Mathician is about for our readers?
Goodbye Galaxy Games: It’s a puzzle platform game where you can change the levels to your advantage by using math!
Most people don’t like math in school.. so why like it now ? well first off, there’s no wrong answers in this game! Anything you can come up with will have an effect on the world.
If you can’t find the right solution, you can make up with your mad Mario skills by jumping and running!
On the bottom screen you will see 4 buttons/symbols. Those are the symbols you can use to create a formula with. You can only use a symbol once in a formula. Because of this, you will have some freedom in creating your own thing, but at the same time the scope stays limited. This means you can also guess the formula quite easy.
And of course you can reset the formula and try again as much as you like!
PN: Could you tell us a bit about how you came up with the idea for Ace Mathician?
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GGG: I was trying to figure out why I liked math so much! I hated it in school, REALLY hated it. So how come I enjoy it now so much in game programming ?
I think it’s because game programming makes things visual! Also, there isn’t really a wrong answer. Everything I enter in will have an effect (maybe not the effect I wanted).
And I saw how this was similar to art class. I mean, if the teacher asked you to draw what you did over the weekend.. everybody could do that! Sure, not everybody had the talent to become a artist at Disney or something.. but they could draw. It was impossible to do that assignment wrong!
And that’s what I tried to do in Ace Mathician. Every formula you can enter will have an effect! And the math will be visible! On top of that, you can use your oldskool super Mario platform skills by running and jumping. So if you can’t place a platform in the right position to cover a pit, jump over the pit!
PN: Using Math as one of the main gameplay mechanics is a bold choice, but was it the first choice when you started developing this game?
GGG: Yes, I want to make math a fun thing to do. It works really good in this game, it’s almost impossible to get yourself stuck.
At the bottom of the screen you have 4 buttons/symbols you can use those symbols to create a formula with. You can only use each symbol once per formula. So you have some freedom in creating the formula, but the scope stays limited enough that even really casual players don’t get lost!
PN: This is a unique, fun and intelligent application of Math in video games, but how do you think it will be received by gamers?
GGG: Everybody is interested [in the] concept, not everybody likes the concept. Most gamers don’t like math! But in this game it’s really different. There’s no wrong answer, anything you can come up with will work!
And you can always make up with your platform skills!
PN: Will the game be solely controlled with the stylus?
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PN: Will the game be solely controlled with the stylus?
GGG: No, you enter the math formula at the bottom with your stylus. The platforming part is with the buttons and d-pad.
PN: Apart from the mathematic functions, are there any other gameplay mechanics that we can expect?
GGG: There’s a lot of platforming involved. And there are quite some cool puzzles to solve with the math. Especially in the later levels when the monkey enemies get introduced.
PN: Is there anything else you’d like to add?
GGG: I would really like to thank all the gamers that have bought my games and supported me! It really means a lot to me. I work day and night in a small dark room to complete these titles, but it’s all worth it once I see other people play my games!
If you would like to learn more about my games for DSi-Ware or for 3DS-Ware you can follow me here:
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I'd like to take this opportunity to thank Hugo once again for providing us a little insight on his new DSiWare game Ace Mathician! You should also check out the official Ace Mathician website to learn even more about the game.
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank Hugo once again for providing us a little insight on his new DSiWare game Ace Mathician! You should also check out the official Ace Mathician website to learn even more about the game.
Vigil Games have confirmed that Darksiders 2 will be a Wii U Launch title when chatting with Game Informer. They also told Game Informer that the Wii U controller will help enhance the core game. It is very exciting to see Darksiders 2 come to the Wii U and so far it is the only Wii U Launch Title, according to the developer at least.
Jumat, 23 Maret 2012
Another Epic Mickey game has been confirmed and this time it's a Nintendo 3DS game! Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion will also be a sequel to the wildly popular Epic Mickey and act as a companion game to Epic Mickey 2 on the Wii. Not a lot is known, but the details will be in the April issue of Nintendo Power! Are you getting excited Epic Mickey fans? Guess those Epic Mickey 3DS rumors were true!
I was kind of expecting to get a 3D Classics Kid Icarus code when pre-ordering Kid Icarus: Uprising, but to my disappointment, I didn't get one. I've also had Canadians on Twitter confirm this as well. We did get a nifty package of 5 AR Cards from EB Games/GameStop though.
Looks pretty neat, but the trailer is more of a teaser than anything else. There is a bit of gameplay footage here, but not enough to get excited about yet. The game looks familiar, and there's a small bit of Oswald thrown in here, plus the graphics look more refined; overall a nice debut trailer for Epic Mickey 2.
Kamis, 22 Maret 2012
Much like yesterday's big reveal of Epic Mickey 2, Associated Press has the first gameplay footage from Epic Mickey 2. From what I can see, Epic Mickey 2 is going to be very familiar, however, familiar isn't always bad. If Junction Point delivers on the camera issue, I'd be more than willing to take another romp through Wasteland.
I'd also like to see more variety in the gameplay, backtracking and collecting were a big part of the last game and that I didn't enjoy. Having Oswald seems to be pretty neat, yet we haven't seen a whole lot yet, but I'm expecting a ton of co-operative objectives. Gametrailers TV will have the first official trailer tonight, so expect that to go up a bit later.
Amazon has a pre-order listing for Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two along with some nifty box art. I usually don't take artwork from Amazon, but multiple sites are posting the official X-Box 360 box art and it is the same, so why not? Take into consideration that this may not be the final box art. That being said, you can head over to Amazon now to pre-order a copy for $44.99 and remember, Amazon has to stick to that price!
Were you concerned that this title might not make it to our shores? Well, no need to worry any longer as Square-Enix has just announced that Theatrhythm Final Fantasy will be launching in North America sometime during Summer 2012.
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy is a quirky music rhythm game that will be bringing more than 70 tracks spanning the 25 year long series. Music will be taken from key events that happened in the series, the fantastic field themes, as well as important battles. This game features an adorable chibi-esque design that not only focuses on music, but also includes some RPG elements as well. Among adventuring and battling villains from the series with your stylus you can also expect the following:
- Revisit their most cherished memories from each FINAL FANTASY title
- Strive to achieve the highest ranks in the challenge mode
- Collect and share "dark notes," a random music sheet that is riddled with hidden loot within the Chaos Shrine
- Seek out crystal shards to unlock hidden characters
Source: Square-Enix Press Release
I have put these two rare Hudson Demo Discs (Help Wanted and Marble Saga Kororinpa w/beanie) up for auction to raise some cash for Play Nintendo. This cash will go towards hosting Play Nintendo independently and no longer on the free Blogger service. If you could pass this auction around the Internet, I would greatly appreciate it!
NINTENDO DOWNLOAD HIGHLIGHTS NEW DIGITAL CONTENT FOR NINTENDO SYSTEMS - MAR. 22, 2012
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This week's Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:
Nintendo eShop
Zombie Slayer Diox™ - Zombie Slayer Diox is a rhythm-action game with a side-scrolling twist. Don the jeans and leather boots of a samurai guitarist living in a future time when zombies have taken over most of the world. (For Nintendo 3DS™)
Ketzal's Corridors was announced earlier this month, but I didn't post any screenshots, or trailers for the game. Nintendo has uploaded this trailer for the game, so I thought I should get it up to give you an idea of what to expect with this game. I have no plans to review this game, but if there is a demand for one then I may.
KID ICARUS: UPRISING FOR NINTENDO 3DS OFFERS SOARING HAND-HELD ADVENTURE
The Creator of Super Smash Bros. Delivers an Action-Packed Portable Game with Airborne and Land-Based Battles, Wireless Multiplayer Modes, Augmented-Reality Features and Stunning 3D Visuals
VANCOUVER, B.C., Mar. 21, 2012 – Nintendo 3DS users are in for an unforgettable adventure when Kid Icarus: Uprising launches across North America on March 23. With immersive 3D graphics and boundless action that up to six players can enjoy together, the game makes extraordinary use of the portable Nintendo 3DS system's unique wireless capabilities and augmented-reality features. It also marks the return of a fan-favourite Nintendo character, the heroic angel Pit, who made his debut in the original Kid Icarus game for the NES console. From the mind of Super Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai, Kid Icarus: Uprising invites experienced and new gamers alike to discover the fun of this timeless franchise as they embark on an epic journey with Pit by air and on land.
In Kid Icarus: Uprising, Pit must defend himself against the dark goddess Medusa and her malevolent Underworld Army. With help from Palutena, goddess of light and guardian of the human race, he battles enemies in the air and on the ground as each chapter is divided into Air Battle and Land Battle stages. Players can enhance the action with a nearly unlimited arsenal of collectible weapons, from Bows to Cannons to Claws, each with its own unique characteristics and play style. Players can also fuse weapons together, resulting in a single weapon that combines certain characteristics of the original two.
Epic Mickey 2 will also feature a focus on drop-in/drop-out co-operative play with Oswald the Rabbit being playable in addition to Mickey. Mickey will be bringing back the beloved Paint and Thinner gameplay while Oswald will carry around a remote control that can manipulate electricity; utilizing both characters will be essential to in completing objectives. If a second player isn't around to control Oswald, he will become computer controlled as he is essential to the gameplay experience.
The adventure will return to Wasteland with Mickey and Oswald revisiting some areas from the first game, however, earthquakes and other disasters will change the appearance of these areas. In addition to returning areas, Warren Spector says that new areas will also be included. In addition to returning areas, your good or mischievous choices will directly affect what happens throughout the game; an example would be the type of songs and music that will occur during your experience.
Lastly, Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two will feature a largely improved camera system; this was a common complaint with the original.
Konami has just announced that the newest Frogger game will be coming to the WiiWare service this spring! Frogger: Hyper Arcade Edition will include the classic run-and-dodge gameplay we know all too well and some interesting new modes such as Battle Roale, Tile Capture and Freak Out! There is also a competitive four playermode that can be played with friends, or against the computer! In addition to these gameplay elements, Frogger: Hyper Arcade Edition can be skinned with a retro 8-bit style, the new HYPER ARCADE neon style, or to look like Castlevania or Contra.
No specific date has been set, nor is their a price point, but if you need a Frogger fix then this sounds like your game.
Source: Konami PR
Senin, 19 Maret 2012
Kid Icarus is a game crafted around Greek mythology, but it wasn’t until perusing the original instruction manual that I began to fully appreciate the Angel Land story. As the instruction manual states, Angel Land was once ruled by two beautiful Goddesses; Palutena administer of light and Medusa bringer of darkness. Palutena made sure mankind had all peace and all the food necessary to live in happiness, on the other hand, Medusa took a great pleasure in destroying mankind’s happiness. Palutena wasn’t going to have this on her watch and turned Medusa into an ugly monster then banished her to the Underworld. It is in the Underworld that Medusa began to build an army of monsters to take Palutena down and rule over Angel Land. Medusa succeeded in her conquest and took the three sacred treasures and Palutena prisoner. Pit was being kept prisoner in the Underworld, and after Palutena sought out his help, Pit began his escape from the Underworld to recover the sacred treasures and save Palutena.
Even though Play Nintendo only got its start a little over a year ago, I've been reviewing games off and on for about four years. I was on my eBay account and dug up this Super Mario Land review I did back in 2008. I thought it would be a cool idea to dig up old reviews and share them with you guys. I will start this off with my early review for Super Mario Land! This was the first time I reviewed the game, but certainly not the last.
Story (3/5): Princess Daisy of Sarasaland has been captured, and it's up to Mario to save her. The story itself is fairly simple, but instead of the Mushroom Kingdom, it takes place in a completely different land. Princess Peach is nowhere to be found, and neither is Bowser, but that's not always a bad thing.
Game Play (5/5): Not much to say about the way the game plays other than awesome. It's a tried and true formula that works especially well for the Super Mario series. In Super Mario Land, however, you get to ride in a submarine and an airplane. This is a break from the traditonal 2D platforming and is much better than it sounds.
There are four worlds with three levels each, and they play like levels from the console versions of Super Mario Bros. Running, jumping on Goombas, Koopas, and avoiding other obstacles in true platforming action.
Controls (4/5): Controls are very simple, D-Pad moves Mario, press A to jump, and hold B to run. The only reason the controls don't get a 5/5 is that jumping isn't as tight as I would like it to be. This can cause some deaths if you're not being real careful.
Graphics (4/5): Graphics are what you would expect from an early Game Boy game, but that it isn't bad. You can easily tell what you can and can't jump on and enemies are all different and unique. Graphics are obviously nothing compared to today's standards, but that doesn't matter if your playing Game Boy.
Sound (5/5): The sound is excellent. Great music that you will likely get stuck in your head for hours on end.
Overall (4/5): If you collect Super Mario games, then this is one you need to have. E-bay is a great place to find this game for a reasonable price, and is sure to make any Mario fan very happy.
So, was this an interesting read? I have others that I could dig up for games like No More Heroes, Elebits the Adventure of Kai and Zero and a few others that escape me at the moment. These take me back to a time when I was just doing reviews for myself, sounds odd, but I guess I was just experimenting and seeing if this was something I'd like to continue doing. Here we are four years later and I do reviews for Play Nintendo readers and the internet as a whole on a consistent basis. I like how this turned out.
Game Play (5/5): Not much to say about the way the game plays other than awesome. It's a tried and true formula that works especially well for the Super Mario series. In Super Mario Land, however, you get to ride in a submarine and an airplane. This is a break from the traditonal 2D platforming and is much better than it sounds.
There are four worlds with three levels each, and they play like levels from the console versions of Super Mario Bros. Running, jumping on Goombas, Koopas, and avoiding other obstacles in true platforming action.
Controls (4/5): Controls are very simple, D-Pad moves Mario, press A to jump, and hold B to run. The only reason the controls don't get a 5/5 is that jumping isn't as tight as I would like it to be. This can cause some deaths if you're not being real careful.
Graphics (4/5): Graphics are what you would expect from an early Game Boy game, but that it isn't bad. You can easily tell what you can and can't jump on and enemies are all different and unique. Graphics are obviously nothing compared to today's standards, but that doesn't matter if your playing Game Boy.
Sound (5/5): The sound is excellent. Great music that you will likely get stuck in your head for hours on end.
Overall (4/5): If you collect Super Mario games, then this is one you need to have. E-bay is a great place to find this game for a reasonable price, and is sure to make any Mario fan very happy.
So, was this an interesting read? I have others that I could dig up for games like No More Heroes, Elebits the Adventure of Kai and Zero and a few others that escape me at the moment. These take me back to a time when I was just doing reviews for myself, sounds odd, but I guess I was just experimenting and seeing if this was something I'd like to continue doing. Here we are four years later and I do reviews for Play Nintendo readers and the internet as a whole on a consistent basis. I like how this turned out.
Sabtu, 17 Maret 2012
Zack over at Nintendo Gamer Thoughts discovered that GameStop is selling Nintendo eShop title Pushmo over at the U.S. website. It's being sold for $6.99, which matches the Nintendo eShop price and can presumably be accessed through download code.
There is only one other 3DS game available as DLC at GameStop and that's Virtual Console title Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins.
First of all, Happy St. Patrick's day to you all! Secondly, Nintendo has uploaded a new reward to celebrate the brother in green. If you head over to Club Nintendo you will find this nifty Nintendo 3DS Pouch: Luigi Edition for 450 coins. A little on the high end, but this is bound to be a hot item today and it's Luigi related, so that's awesome.
Kamis, 15 Maret 2012
Activision has announced that Transformers Prime The Game (based on the Transformers Prime TV show) will be coming exclusively to Wii, Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DS later in the year. Not a lot of info was given in the press release, but gamers can expect to play as their favourite Transformers such as Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Arcee, Autobot Ratchet, Bulkhead and more. It will also feature brawler like combat gameplay and driving sequences for those times when you need to transform.
Sounds neat, but ultimately, we need more info. Sounds like it could be a beat-em-up type game, which I'm always fond of, even If I do personally suck at them.
Sounds neat, but ultimately, we need more info. Sounds like it could be a beat-em-up type game, which I'm always fond of, even If I do personally suck at them.
Source: Activision PR
I will also try in-text ads to help generate revenue for the site/Wii U. These in-text links will be green to easily differentiate them from my regular links. They are also different than the ads you sometimes see from Project Wonderful. They will pay a small amount to me for every time they are clicked, which is similar to normal PPC banner ads.
This is in addition to the two ad spaces I have up on Project Wonderful's ad auction site. Just a heads up! Hopefully, I will have everything solidified soon!
Thanks for hanging in there with me
- Robert Park"o"
This is in addition to the two ad spaces I have up on Project Wonderful's ad auction site. Just a heads up! Hopefully, I will have everything solidified soon!
Thanks for hanging in there with me
- Robert Park"o"
NINTENDO DOWNLOAD HIGHLIGHTS NEW DIGITAL CONTENT FOR NINTENDO SYSTEMS - MAR. 15, 2012
Mar. 15, 2012
This week's Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:
Nintendo eShop Sonic the Hedgehog™: Triple Trouble – Race to retrieve Chaos Emeralds that have been scattered across the planet Mobius. Loop, blast and super-spin-dash through six zones, five bonus rounds and a wild 3D stage. (For Nintendo 3DS™)
Shinobi™ – An evil force emanating from Neo City has captured your fellow students, and only you can save them. Attack with your powerful katana as you battle for their freedom. (For Nintendo 3DS)
Dragon Crystal™ – Pass through 30 worlds in search of the Magic Goblet. Blaze a trail through the treacherous labyrinths of four magic kingdoms, collecting weapons, armor, magic books, potions, rods and rings as you go. (For Nintendo 3DS)
Nintendo Video™Kid Icarus™ 3D Anime – Nintendo is partnering with renowned Japanese animation studios to celebrate the Kid Icarus franchise and bring their latest creations exclusively to Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo Video. The first anime series, Thanatos Rising, comes from Production I.G. Look for videos from Shaft, Inc. and Studio 4°C, coming soon! (For Nintendo 3DS)
Also new this week:
• Pirates Assault (Nintendo eShop / Nintendo DSiWare™)
• Samurai Shodown IV: Amakusa's Revenge™ (Virtual Console™ for Wii™)
To view this week's Nintendo Download in its full graphical version, please visit:http://www.news2know.net/nintendo/download1xDvN47y.php.
Mar. 15, 2012
This week's Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:
Nintendo eShop Sonic the Hedgehog™: Triple Trouble – Race to retrieve Chaos Emeralds that have been scattered across the planet Mobius. Loop, blast and super-spin-dash through six zones, five bonus rounds and a wild 3D stage. (For Nintendo 3DS™)
Shinobi™ – An evil force emanating from Neo City has captured your fellow students, and only you can save them. Attack with your powerful katana as you battle for their freedom. (For Nintendo 3DS)
Dragon Crystal™ – Pass through 30 worlds in search of the Magic Goblet. Blaze a trail through the treacherous labyrinths of four magic kingdoms, collecting weapons, armor, magic books, potions, rods and rings as you go. (For Nintendo 3DS)
Nintendo Video™Kid Icarus™ 3D Anime – Nintendo is partnering with renowned Japanese animation studios to celebrate the Kid Icarus franchise and bring their latest creations exclusively to Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo Video. The first anime series, Thanatos Rising, comes from Production I.G. Look for videos from Shaft, Inc. and Studio 4°C, coming soon! (For Nintendo 3DS)
Also new this week:
• Pirates Assault (Nintendo eShop / Nintendo DSiWare™)
• Samurai Shodown IV: Amakusa's Revenge™ (Virtual Console™ for Wii™)
To view this week's Nintendo Download in its full graphical version, please visit:http://www.news2know.net/nintendo/download1xDvN47y.php.
Source: Nintendo Press Release
Rabu, 14 Maret 2012
Mario Party 9 is not your regular Mario Party game and plays much differently from the rest of the series. The major overhaul here is that Nintendo chooses to put every character in a party vehicle and have them navigate the boards together, more on this later. The main objective of each board is to collect the highest number of Mini Stars. These are collected as you pass them on the board, or lost if you pass the dreaded Mini Ztars. In Solo Mode (basically the game’s story mode), it is important to make sure you collect more Mini Stars than Bowser’s minion (usually Shy Guy or Magikoopa), otherwise you will fail the board; in party mode, you will just have to battle your friends to become the Super Star! There are a total of seven boards to play, which is right in line with the series. OK, that’s some basic info, but you may be wondering, how does this vehicle thing work?
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Selasa, 13 Maret 2012
Jools Watsham confirmed that a Mutant Mudds demo would be coming to the Nintendo eShop soon. It will feature four levels (1-1/2-1/3-1/4-1) and one of the hidden V-Land/G-Land levels as well. I'm glad that a demo is coming and I'm confident that if you're on the fence, this demo will convince you to buy the game. If not I'll eat mud.
OK, maybe not, but you can check out my Mutant Mudds review to see why it's platforming perfection.
To finish off my three day review spree I will be looking at the final Game Gear title scheduled for release on the Nintendo eShop this Thursday. This game is none other than Dragon Crystal and the only port of the three. It started off on the Sega Master System, but reached the Game Gear in 1992 and brought all the unique elements along for the ride.
Dragon Crystal is a story about a regular boy that stumbles upon an Antique shop. Upon entering, the boy notices a glowing crystal ball and as they begin to stare into it, a powerful force drags them through. The boy wakes in a forest and begins an unforgettable journey to escape.
If you're a Club Nintendo member then you should head over to this webpage to claim your free pack of Kid Icarus: Uprising AR Idol Cards. Looks like this is a limited prize, so you should head over to Club Nintendo now to make sure you get your pack, plus they are absolutely free, you just need to be a Club Nintendo member.
The following cards come in this three card pack:
- Great Reaper
- Drill Arm
- Palutena (Rare)
Hey everyone! There hasn't been a whole lot on the news front as of late, you know besides rumors, but it is that time of year when rumors begin to spread faster than the real stuff. I wasn't going to post this trailer initially, but I think it will be a neat one to fill the gap.
This trailer just shows the connection between Metroids and the Komayto enemy from Kid Icarus. They are indeed related and is considered a cameo; Komayto comes from the word Kometoroido which means Metroid Child in Japanese. There's a neat little fact!
This trailer just shows the connection between Metroids and the Komayto enemy from Kid Icarus. They are indeed related and is considered a cameo; Komayto comes from the word Kometoroido which means Metroid Child in Japanese. There's a neat little fact!
Senin, 12 Maret 2012
Many of the games that hit the Game Gear back in the day were actually just ports of a Sega Master System game and the Sonic franchise was one of the worst offenders. However, much like Shinobi, Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble was a game crafted specifically for the Game Gear. It was released shortly after Sonic and Knuckles and actually has a similar story.
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| We weren't enemies for long, but when we were... |
Dr. Robotnik actually has the Chaos Emeralds this time around, but they are scattered when an accident takes place during the testing of one of his new weapons. Sonic and Tails try to recover them, but they aren’t the only ones after the emeralds. Dr. Robotnik sets out to find the Chaos Emeralds and convinces Knuckles that Sonic and Tails just want to steal them. Amidst the chaos a new character, Nack the Weasel, shows up and steals the Chaos Emeralds for himself because he knows they are valuable. There you have it, now you’re set up to play Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble, again thanks to Wikipedia.
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