Nintendo Voice Chat: Audrey Hosts! (Uh Oh)
Posted by IGN on Feb 01, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Welcome back to another electrifying edition of Nintendo Voice Chat! A lot of Wii U and 3DS news has come to light since our last podcast – and by golly, we’re going to chat about it.
And also… a certain Aminka/Audrey Drake may be hosting this one. GULP. Just remember to be nice to Audrey if it all goes to heck (spoiler: it does).
And joining me in my possibly tragic hosting experiment is the one and only Rich “Papa Koopa” George, Sam “Party Animal” Claiborn,...
The World Needs a New 2D Zelda
Posted by IGN on Feb 01, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Quite some time ago, what was once a niche hobby took a giant leap forward, one that would change the medium forever. As gaming hardware became more powerful, a graphical shift took place. Two-dimensional, sprite-based games were largely set aside to make way for full, three-dimensional worlds.
The downside to this otherwise fruitful endeavor was that the development of 2D games gradually diminished. Although 2D and 3D games are entirely different beasts that allow for entirely different experiences,...
Team Ninja: Wii U Development Like PS3, Xbox 360
Posted by IGN on Jan 31, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Creating a new generation of gaming hardware is a complicated process, and the system inevitably goes through many phases along the way. According to Team Ninja developer Yosuke Hayashi, this is especially true of Nintendo’s new home console, Wii U. Nintendo has expressed its intention to reveal the console in its final form at this year’s E3 press conference – but the system is still in a constant state of evolution, according to Hayashi.
“They asked us what we would want...
The Evolution of Nintendo’s Development Strategy
Posted by IGN on Jan 30, 2012 | Leave a Comment
During a recent investor Q&A, legendary developer Shigeru Miyamoto fielded questions regarding Nintendo’s strategies for growing its internal development teams, and how he can effectively nurture his employees without taking away from his own work. In light of recent events, in which a comment to an online outlet lead to false reports of his retirement spreading like wildfire, Miyamoto answered the question carefully.
“The ideal situation is one in which I do not need to give any...
Nintendo’s DLC Strategy Appears to Put the Company on the Right Track
Posted by 1UP on Jan 30, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Nintendo made headlines last week when it announced something many felt it should have had in place years ago: the Nintendo Network. The details remain sketchy at best and, like with details on the Wii U, it is likely we’ll be waiting until E3 in June before we’ve given a better idea of how the Network will actually come together. What little president Satoru Iwata did have to share about it was encouraging, and the same could be said for a lot of what Nintendo at least claims to be...
Nintendo Prepares for Wii U
Posted by IGN on Jan 30, 2012 | Leave a Comment
The arrival of Wii U marks a new era for Nintendo. That’s the message Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has been stressing for months, and in his company’s most recent meeting with investors, he emphasized it again.
One of the key concerns facing Nintendo (as well as its investors) right now is how to allocate titles between the actual launch of the Wii U and the launch window. 3DS owners will recall that the system launched with a fair amount of software, but then had a drought for months.
“A...
Let the Rhythm Take You to Heaven
Posted by Game Spot on Jan 30, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Rhythm Heaven Fever looks to end the Wii’s life cycle on a high note.
The popular handheld series Rhythm Heaven is finally making its debut on the Wii, and rather than requiring you to use motion controls to complete minigames, the new entry goes back to basics, incorporating properly timed button presses as its main mechanic.
For the unfamiliar, the Rhythm Heaven series has always been about using musical and onscreen cues to complete objectives. The series...
Nintendo Wii Game News: Super Bowl Prediction: Madden Picks The Giants Over The Patriots
Posted by G4TV on Jan 30, 2012 | Leave a Comment
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Fan Makes Epic Zelda Wii U Trailer
Posted by IGN on Jan 30, 2012 | Leave a Comment
While we got a small taste of what Zelda might be like on Wii U at last year’s E3 press conference, it will inevitably be a long while before we get a true look at Link’s first HD outing. But while the currently untitled Zelda Wii U is still a long way out, lucky for us, a terribly talented fan made his own trailer to tide us all over. Check it out, then leave your thoughts on this stunning fan achievement in the comments section.
This fictional game, which the creator titled The Legend...
Rhythm Heaven Fever: Angry Monkeys and Sad Peas
Posted by IGN on Jan 30, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Going to a demo is a funny thing in and of itself. You’ve often got a roomful of PR people and the like staring at you intently as you try to learn the ropes of the game they’re showing off in a relatively short amount of time, all the while attempting to gather your own thoughts on the title and walk away with a fair, complete and accurate impression. And when it comes to demoing a rhythm game, such as Rhythm Heaven Fever for Wii, it only makes matters worse. And by worse, I mean crushingly...
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