Zelda games have become too 'linear,' producer says
"The recent Zelda games have been rather linear as I thought players didn't like getting lost, wondering what to do, or where to go," Eiji Aonuma said.
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"The recent Zelda games have been rather linear as I thought players didn't like getting lost, wondering what to do, or where to go," Eiji Aonuma said.
Yoshi's New Island contains many of the familiar elements the series is known for, but given how many elements have been removed from previous installments and how little it attempts to innovate, it's sadly the stalest entry in the storied franchise to date.
Sonic Boom creative director Bob Rafei says that part of making Sonic into a western property is understanding that kids' pop culture requires a mixture of story and humor, and references shows like Adventure Time as examples.
An HD remake of the 2010 homebrew Genesis RPG Pier Solar and the Great Architects is in the works, and developer Watermelon recently announced it obtained licenses for PS4 and Xbox One versions.
Nintendo has opened an online hub for indie titles, raising visibility for what it boasts compose more than 1,000 indies available through 3DS and Wii U.
Nintendo's servers will be undergoing a fresh bout of extended maintenance later this week, leading to some brief downtime for the Wii U and 3DS eShops. A separate piece of maintenance will also affect Pokemon X & Y later today, meaning you won't be able to utilize the game's online services until Tuesday morning.
A new trailer for Lego The Hobbit poses it as a swanky heist flick.
You'll be able to get a small taste of Conception 2, the bizarre 3DS & Vita game about baby-making, soon.
"Nintendo has continued to try new things, and with a history of experiencing many failures and small successes, we managed to pioneer the home video game market," Iwata said in a new public letter.
Nintendo is launching a Yoshi-themed 3DS XL, this time themed after the upcoming Yoshi's New Island. It won't include the game with the system, however.