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Nintendo has begun thinking about the next Legend of Zelda game… and it could be Breath of the Wild 2
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has begun racking up “Game of the Year” accolades as 2017 comes to a close… but developers at Nintendo are already thinking about the next chapter in the long-running series.
According to Game Informer, an official Breath of the Wild artbook that was recently released in Japan includes confirmation from Producer Eiji Aonuma that work has already begun on the next 3D Zelda adventure.
And earlier this week, Breath of the Wild Director Hidemaro Fujibayashi told IGN that the development team is considering concepts for the next Zelda game. During the interview, Fujibayashi also said that one of the approaches the team is considering is a direct sequel to Breath of the Wild:
“I can’t say at this point if it will be in sequels or in continuations, or what form it will take, but I definitely have lots of ideas and lots of motivation right now,” Fujibayashi told IGN.
“I think while we were working on both the main game and the DLC, it was a process of constantly getting lots of different, new ideas as we refined the game, and finding new things we wanted to do,” he added. “Even in situations like this, talking to people and finding out that people gives me a lot of motivation, a lot of ideas for things we could put into the game.”
Knowing Nintendo’s history, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 is probably a long shot. But if all goes well, we should learn more about the next Zelda game in a few years… and we might even get to play it a few years after that.
Posted in News, Switch
Tagged The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2
Arms’s Version 5.0 update includes a new playable character… Dr. Coyle
Nintendo has launched the Version 5.0 update for Arms, and players will now be able to play as a mad scientist named Dr. Coyle. Nintendo’s official website has the lowdown on what players can expect from the good doctor:
As head of ARMS Lab, the good (?) doctor runs the Party Crash program, created Hedlock and Helix, and even experimented on herself! Talk about dedication to her craft.
Dr. Coyle’s special abilities include a spurt of invisibility after guarding, an extra ARM attack that appears after charging, and the ability to punch, dash, and block while levitating in the air.
Also included in this update is her stage called [NAME REDACTED]* and three new ARMS named Lokjaw, Parabola, and Brrchuk.
A trailer for Dr. Coyle has been embedded above.
Nintendo Power is back… as a podcast
It’s been five years since Nintendo pulled the plug on their official magazine, Nintendo Power, but bright days are ahead for the beloved brand. And that’s because Nintendo launched the very first episode of the Nintendo Power Podcast today.
Hosted by Chris Slate, the first episode delves into Nintendo’s big 2017 with Kit Ellis, the co-host of Nintendo Minute, and Damon Baker, the consolemaker’s Head of Publisher & Developer Relations. It also includes an extensive interview with Producer Eiji Aonuma and Director Hidemaro Fujibayashi, the minds behind The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
It’s unknown how often Nintendo will produce new episodes of the Nintendo Power Podcast, but I’m eagerly awaiting the next one. Each episode will be available through SoundCloud, iTunes, and the Google Play Store.
Posted in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U
Tagged The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Picross E8, Tiny Metal, Max: The Curse of Brotherhood, more coming to Nintendo eShop this week
It’s Thursday, so it’s time once again for a Nintendo eShop update.
This week, the latest game in the Picross franchise, Picross E3, will be added to the 3DS. And over on the Switch, gamers will be able to download Tiny Metal, a colorful turn-based strategy game; Max: The Curse of Brotherhood, a platformer that originally appeared on the Xbox One in 2013; and The Deer God, a platformer that takes place in a “breathtaking and unique” pixelized world.
You can learn more about the rest of this week’s additions to the Nintendo eShop after the break. (more…)
Dragon Quest Builders coming to Nintendo Switch on February 9
Square Enix will continue their impressive support of the Nintendo Switch in 2018 with the launch of Dragon Quest Builders on February 9. The Minecraft-like action RPG will include the same building and battling as the PS4/Vita release from 2016, as well as Switch-exclusive “experiences and items”:
Playing Dragon Quest Builders on Nintendo Switch will offer players experiences and items exclusive to this version of the game. This includes the ability to gather rare crafting materials and battle enemies while riding the powerful (and adorable) Great Sabrecub, as well as additional crafting options for more robust building customization options.
Square Enix previously confirmed (back in August) that Dragon Quest Builders 2 is also in development for the Nintendo Switch (and the PS4).
Posted in News, Switch
Tagged Dragon Quest Builders
Mini Metro coming to the Switch in Early 2018
Dinosaur Polo Club and Radial Games have announced plans to bring Mini Metro to the Nintendo Switch in Early 2018. The minimalist subway simulation is well-known for its relaxing atmosphere, and being able to play it on an actual subway with the Switch’s Handheld Mode is certainly a plus. Radial has offered up a few more details of the port on their official website, as well as the tranquil teaser trailer embedded above:
We’ve been huge fans of the minimalist aesthetic and design of Mini Metro since it was first revealed to the world, and we are honoured to be teaming up with our friends at Dinosaur Polo Club to bring the experience to the Nintendo Switch platform. The game looks as gorgeous on your TV as it does when cradled between the Joy Cons, and you’ll find it even more awesome to play.
Mini Metro was originally released for the PC in 2015, and won an “Excellence in Audio” award at the 2016 Independent Games Festival Awards.
Posted in News, Switch
Tagged Mini Metro
Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 comes to Switch on February 22 with exclusive multiplayer mode
While Nintendo is busy celebrating a huge sales milestone for the Switch, third-party publishers are planning to bring even more PC/PS4/Xbox One classics to the Nintendo eShop in 2018.
Today, Bandai Namco announced that Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 will be released for the Switch on February 22 as Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 Plus. This Plus upgrade will include all the modes and features from the original game (Tutorial, Score Attack, and Adventure), as well as an Switch-exclusive two-player mode:
The Nintendo Switch version of Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 Plus also comes with an exclusive two player co-op mode called Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 Plus 2P for twice the fun! Team up on a single Nintendo Switch with each player controlling their Pac-Man character with a single Joy-Con across multiple mazes to rack up the highest score possible. Special co-op maneuvers give this mode a unique spin on traditional Pac-Man gameplay.
The first trailer for Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 Plus has been embedded above.
Posted in News, Switch
Tagged Pac-Man Championship Edition 2
Call of Duty: WWII leads a huge month for game sales as best-selling game of Nov. 2017
Fans have been asking to send the Call of Duty franchise back to the European Theater for years, and now that Activision has finally delivered, those same fans have gleefully opened their wallets. According to The NPD Group, Call of Duty: WWII was the best-selling game in November, as well as the best-selling game in all of 2017 (so far).
Call of Duty: WWII’s launch helped push November 2017’s total game, hardware, and accessory sales to $2.7 billion, an increase of 30% over last year. Other big performers that fuled the last four weeks of sales included Star Wars: Battlefront II (#2), Assassin’s Creed Origins (#3), Super Mario Odyssey (#6), and a big debut for Need For Speed: Payback (#8).
The complete Top 20 from last month can be found after the break. (more…)
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Tagged Assassin's Creed Origins, Call of Duty: WWII, Destiny 2, FIFA 18, Grand Theft Auto V, Just Dance 2018, Madden NFL 18, Mario Kart 8, Middle-Earth: Shadow of War, NBA 2K18, Need For Speed Payback, NPD, Pokemon Sun/Moon, South Park: The Fractured But Whole, Star Wars: Battlefront II, Super Mario Odyssey, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, The Sims 4, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, WWE 2K18