Monthly Archives: June 2017
More Wii U Games on Switch Is ‘Active Discussion’
Nintendo isn’t ruling out bringing versions of more Wii U games to Nintendo Switch.
With Mario Kart 8 now officially the fastest-selling Mario Kart game and a deluxe version of Pokken Tournament on the way, we asked Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime if he sees this as an opportunity to give more Wii U games a second life on Nintendo’s new portable console.
“The internal conversations we have is that on one hand, the development teams would love to showcase their content to a wider base, and certainly in short order the install base on Nintendo Switch will be larger than the install base we ended with Wii U,” Fils-Aime told IGN.
“So there is that opportunity. What also drives the discussion, though is ‘what more will there be?’ Meaning, let’s take Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as an example," he continued. "It needed to be the definitive version of that software for the consumer to be as excited as they are. Pokken Tournament DX with the additional fighters, the additional Pokemon, that was important for it to be an element of the game. What we are internally resisting is just a pure port, versus thinking about how not only do we showcase a game to a wider audience, but how do we make sure that there’s something more? So it’s an active discussion.”
Could Ubisoft Return to Prince of Persia, Splinter Cell?
Though Ubisoft has announced a host of new entries in some of its major franchises, the studio isn't opposed to revisiting others, like Splinter Cell and Prince of Persia, that haven't been seen in several years.
Speaking to IGN during E3 as part of a larger discussion of Ubisoft's Canadian studios, Ubisoft Montreal CEO Yannis Mallat said the company is open to revisiting dormant franchises given the right ideas.
"I like to think of the studio as a huge...creative collective. So, if some of the creative comes to us and says 'Hey, by the way, I have this crazy idea' about a brand that we haven't done anything with for many years, we will listen," Mallat said.
Metal Gear Survive Doesn’t Understand the Series’ Strengths
No one really asked for Metal Gear Survive. The base-building, wave-based co-op survival game is a major departure from the tactical espionage action that has earned the series such critical acclaim over the years, and without a riveting story directed by Hideo Kojima and team’s unique brand of weird, it just doesn’t feel right. But even with my fangirl gripes, my 30 minute session with this odd spin-off’s four-player co-op wasn’t as bad as I feared it would be — it just wasn't very interesting.
This admittedly early build still felt a little unbalanced and stiff, but the squad dynamic and loadout customization have the potential to create some fun multiplayer moments. I just can’t shake the feeling that other Metal Gear games, including Metal Gear Online, have already nailed most of these same elements, but better.
All Easter Eggs in the Spider-Man E3 Trailer
The gameplay trailer for Marvel's Spider-Man for PS4 is packed with comic book references and lots of new web-slinging moves. We went through it frame by frame to uncover some neat things you may not have known.
If you haven't already, check out the footage from E3 2017:
Now, click through the slideshow below to see all of the coolest things we found.
What hidden gems did you find in the gameplay footage? Let us know in the comments!
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Why Nintendo Revealed Metroid Prime 4 So Early
Nintendo carefully considers a lot of factors before it makes an announcement. While some major products like the Switch itself have a short turnaround between reveal and release, others like the recently-unveiled Metroid Prime 4 make sense to announce earlier in the development cycle.
IGN spoke to Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime at E3 this week about holding news versus sharing it, and why some games can be shown earlier than others.
“You know, for us, we believe that having hands-on opportunity married to an announcement is really the best way to do it,” Fils-Aime told IGN. “And so let’s take Super Mario Odyssey for example. We could have announced it months ago, but we weren’t yet ready, the team wasn’t ready, to show it and to let the consumer really understand visually how the hat mechanic works, how the capture mechanic comes into play. And so that’s how we think these through.”
Comic Book Reviews for June 14, 2017
It was another big week of comics. DC began the build-up to Dark Nights: Metal with the release of the prologue issue Dark Days: The Forge #1, and delivered the first two installments of their DCU/Looney Tunes mash-up comics. Marvel released the latest chapter of Secret Empire and launched their new Defenders series. Image kicked off a new creator-owned horror series with Winnebago Graveyard #1, while Valiant delved deeper into its shared universe with Rai: History of the Valiant Universe #1.
Scroll down to check out our reviews for these and various other new releases. and be sure to let us know your favorite books of the week in the comments below.
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The Best UK Fidget Spinners and Fidget Cubes
Whether you're in the market for a basic fidget spinner or something a little more interesting, we've got you covered. Below are the best fidget spinners and cubes you can buy in the UK right now. They've all been tested so you know exactly what you're getting for your money.
If you're looking for fidget spinners and cubes in the US, check out of guide to the best.
Price: £10 approx.
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New Xbox Live Avatars Arriving Later This Year
Xbox Live Avatars are getting a makeover for Xbox One and Windows 10, with an increased focus on customization and inclusiveness.
The new Avatar system will be available late 2017, Microsoft announced during Xbox Daily: Live @ E3. Bryan Saftler, lead project manager at Xbox, said the new Avatars are a "complete redesign" and are being built in the Unity engine, allowing for increased customization.
A look at the upcoming new Xbox Live Avatars.
Nintendo on Switch VC: ‘We Recognize There’s an Appetite’
While Nintendo has yet to announce plans to bring Virtual Console to Switch, the company is well aware of the demand for legacy content on the console.
"We know that our fans, our players, want access to all of our digital content, we know that," Nintendo of America president and chief operating officer Reggie Fils-Aime told IGN when asked if the company is interested in bringing Virtual Console to Switch.
According to the Nintendo exec, the company is currently working on finding the best way to deliver its classic content to Switch owners. "What we're working through is, 'okay, what's going to be the best way to make that happen, to make that available?'" Fils-Aime said. "Certainly, we recognize there's an appetite for all of our great legacy content."