According to online gaming publication IGN acclaimed Nintendo developer Retro Studios are working on reinvigorating the Donkey Kong franchise for Nintendo.
‘The Nintendo-funded studio that created Metroid Prime and its two sequels — is now working its magic on a Wii game starring Donkey Kong.’
A French gaming website is claiming it’s been informed that Nintendo will be debuting a new version of the Wii at next weeks E3 event in Los Angeles.
Apparently the new system, which is currently known as Wii Hi-Fi, will have similar graphical capability’s to Microsoft’s Xbox 360 along with a strong focus on community and online gaming.
Respected technology publication Wired and gaming publication Kotaku are reporting that details of Nintendo’s forthcoming 3DS console have been leaked on a Chinese bloggers website.
“The effect of the [3D] screen is amazing,” the blogger wrote, as translated by Kotaku.
The details come from someone who claims to have access to the 3DS development kit, Kotaku says. According to the report, the lower screen is the same size as the current Nintendo DS, but the upper screen is much bigger (and in 3-D, naturally).
Online gaming publication Destructoid is claiming that Nintendo have been showcasing Animal Crossing on the 3DS in a bid to win over potential development studios into producing games for the 3D enabled handheld.
According to our sources, Nintendo has been quietly wooing developers and publishers with a handheld 3D demo of its popular franchise, Animal Crossing. Word has it that the game will be revealed next week as a launch title for Nintendo’s handheld. When contacted with a request for comment, Nintendo’s response was as expected: “Nintendo does not comment on rumors or speculation.”
- Destructoid
Today Square Enix announced that it’s bringing a new addition to the Kingdom Hearts franchise to the Nintendo DS and will be showcasing it at next weeks E3 gaming exhibition in Los Angeles.
Sora’s journey in KINGDOM HEARTS II has drawn to a close, and now a new tale is set to begin. Jiminy Cricket is looking over the journal he used to document his first adventure with Sora when he discovers a mysterious message. He didn’t write it – so how on earth did it get there? King Mickey is determined to find out, so he and his friends decide to digitize the journal and delve into its deepest secrets. Inside this “datascape” dwells a second Sora who is about to embark on a grand adventure of his very own.
- Square Enix, Kingdom Hearts Re:coded DS
Before the imminent unveiling of the Nintendo 3DS at E3 next week, Nintendo have announced that they’re releasing a Midnight Blue DSi XL in the United States, July 11th.
Nintendo of America today announced the addition of a new color scheme for the portable Nintendo DSi XL™ system. Starting July 11, U.S. consumers will be able to purchase the system in midnight blue. Like the original bronze and burgundy versions, the midnight blue Nintendo DSi XL will be available at a suggested retail price of $189.99.
Nintendo DSi XL is the latest iteration of Nintendo’s top-selling family of hand-held game systems. In addition to its two built-in cameras and photo- and sound-manipulation functions, Nintendo DSi XL offers two screens that are 93 percent larger than those on the Nintendo DS™ Lite system.
The system also features pre-loaded software such as Flipnote Studio, Brain Age Express: Math and Brain Age Express: Arts & Letters, as well as Photo Clock and the Nintendo DSi™ Browser. Nintendo DSi XL screens have a wider viewing angle that makes it easier for friends to gather around and share the fun.
- Nintendo
Wedbush analyst Michael Patcher has proclaimed that the rumoured Wii GoldenEye remake which is set to be developed by Activision will ultimately produce disappointing sales.
“Given the track record of ‘hardcore’ Wii exclusives, I would bet that sales are underwhelming. It’s a funny thought to resurrect a 10 year-old brand – maybe longer – and keep it a Nintendo exclusive. It is unlike Activision to do an exclusive, and I am particularly surprised that they would do it with Goldeneye. I completely agree that most of the original audience is pretty hardcore, and think a Rare game on the 360 would have a better chance. Perhaps this is all due to the James Bond license, but… a Wii exclusive is odd.”
– Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter
Acclaimed Kingdom Hearts producer Tetsuya Nomura told gaming publication Game Informer that he is set to reveal a new Kingdom Hearts game at E3.
“This particular game came into existence because we wanted to do something for the North American fans, so we’ll be announcing it at E3.”
- Tetsuya Nomura
Several video game developers have spoken to IGN off-record about the graphical powers of the Nintendo 3DS.
The game developers that spoke to gaming publication IGN claim that the portable devices graphical capability’s are very close to what the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 currently offer.
Nintendo has not revealed any specs for the 3DS system, but expect it to well surpass the Nintendo DS in visual and processor capabilities. To provide stereoscopic 3D effects the system must have the ability to render each game field twice, one for each of the player’s eyes, a technique that will require significant horsepower to produce.
Several developers that have experienced 3DS in its current form have reported, off the record, that it has processing capabilities that far exceed the Nintendo Wii and bring the device with abilities that are close to HD consoles such as PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
- IGN sources
A remake of the classic Nintendo 64 game GoldenEye is supposedly in the works at Activision and is heading to the Nintendo Wii.
The unfortunate news is that the original developer Rare has stated that it has absolutely nothing to do with the project. The news story itself comes straight from a source at CVG, but at present it should be treated entirely as rumour.
“GoldenEye for Nintendo 64 was a game that defined a genre. Now, after 13 years of gaming innovation, the legend is re-imagined. Developed from the ground up for the Wii, GoldenEye takes advantage of the latest technology to deliver the same intense experience with today’s graphics and physics.
“Play a modernized version of the classic story with the new Bond (Daniel Craig), more lethal and cunning than ever as you take on missions around the world. Relive all the legendary moments from the original game; St Petersburg, the Caribbean and numerous other levels.
“Leverage the classic arsenal of weapons and gadgets as you fight Onatopp, Trevelyan and their adversaries, from the classic PP7 to the high tech assault rifle, sniper rifles and even the tank.”
“The enhanced multiplayer experience offers 4 player splitscreen like the original and introduces 8-player online matches. GoldenEye is 13 years better, are you?”
