Nintendo! Localize these games! NOW!
We all know the Wii is on life support now, especially with the announcement of the Wii U. Nintendo claims that the Wii U will coexist with the Wii but aside from Skyward Sword, there seems to be no other big name Wii title coming out this year... in North America at least.
This has led to Operation Rainfall, a campaign started by Wii owners to try to convince Nintendo to localize The Lasy Story, Xenoblade, and Pandora's Tower. I myself want these 3 games localized too as they look fantastic.
The Last Story is a game headed the legendar Hironobu Sakaguchi, the father of Final Fantasy.
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Xenoblade has 'Xeno' in it so I bet you're all thinking about Xenogears and Xenosaga right now. Oh by the way, Xenoblade looks incredible too.
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Pandora's Tower is a sort of action brawler Castlevania looking thing which I have to say I am also very interested to play.
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Help out the cause so that Nintendo will finally get a fucking clue and localize these games! I doubt it'd even cost them that much in the first place. If they claim that the Wii will coexist with the Wii U they'd better prove it.
I heard that Xenoblade will be localized in Europe, they weren't allowed to announce it at this year's E3 because Nintendo of America handles stuff there. If Nintendo of America still doesn't get their act together, I'll have to import the game. But what about the other 2?
You can visit Operation Rainfall's site here.
Limbo is Coming to PSN... and PC too
Limbo is a puzzle platform game that was first released in July 2010 exclusively on Xbox Live Arcade, until a speculation about a PC release was leaked, and now a hint about a Playstation Network release comes out.
A rating that was posted on Korea Rating Board confirms that Limbo is coming to PSN. It is also rumored that Limbo will be also released for Microsoft Windows, because of a trailer that appeared on Steam. Though there is no official statement yet, I take this news as legit because it is not the first time that this happened, Braid was also a XBLA exclusive for months until it was made available for Playstation Network and Microsoft Windows.
Here is a translated version of the rating from the Korean Rating Board:
Wonjemyeong LIMBO Hangul expulsion LIMBO (Limbo) Sincheongsa Sony Computer Entertainment Korea Date of Classification 2011-06-29 Classification Number CC-NV-110629-003 Determining grades Rated MA15 + Sincheongsa Address 4-dong 869-9, Seocho-Gu, Seoul, Bangbae Spirit Building, 4th Floor Phone number 02-6001-6200 Representatives Shiroi Kawa Lodz (KAWAUCH SHIRO] Nationality Denmark Genre Adventure
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening on HTML5
Link's Awakening, the Zelda game where Nintendo craziness and brilliance are one and the same, is completely playable on your browser!
LoZ: Link's Awakening is a Gameboy game so there are only a few buttons to work with. This is the DX version so it's in color and it even has the GameBoy Color BIOS intro at the beginning.
Controls: X = A button Z = B button Enter = Start button Shift = Select button Arrow Keys = D-pad The shape of the screen depends on the shape of your browser.
You can play the game here.
Thanks to my friend Twittkins for the link.
Cave Story 3D scheduled for November
Cave Story 3D has been scheduled for release on November 8. This is actually because of a delay for "Additional game improvements." When it was initially scheduled for release, I don't know and I'm too lazy to research it lol.
"We are currently undergoing improvements to enhance gameplay," says NIS America producer Jack Niida. "Changes are in the small details, but in order to satisfy both the fans and the new players we need to make sure the game is done right."
Lots of good games coming out this holiday season, let the wallet rape begin.
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Uncharted 3 Multiplayer Beta Details
Here are some FAQs answered by Naughty Dog regarding the upcoming multiplayer beta of Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception.
When can I start playing? Tuesday, June 28, for all Infamous 2 and current PlayStation Plus members, who all get early access to the Beta.
If you’re not an owner of Infamous 2 or a current PlayStation Plus member, we’re opening the floodgates to the Uncharted 3 Multiplayer Beta for EVERYONE on Monday, July 4.
What time EXACTLY can I start playing? We don’t have an exact time for when the Beta will be available for download from the PSN Stores – keep an eye out on the Naughty Dog Twitter and we’ll update as soon as we know it’s gone live.
Is the Beta available in my region/country? The Beta will be available in all current PSN Store regions, including Korea – except in Japan and the remaining SCE Asia stores.
When does the Beta end? The Uncharted 3 Multiplayer Beta will end on Wednesday, July 13.
What gametypes and maps are available? Throughout the three weeks of the Beta, we’ll be rotating through a variety competitive and co-op gametypes, along with access to three different maps.
Can I upload videos and photos to Facebook or YouTube? No, that functionality is not available during the Beta.Will my Beta progress or unlocks carry over to the final game? No, what happens in the Uncharted 3 Multiplayer Beta stays in the Beta, however we’ve lined up some killer rewards for the retail version of Uncharted 3 if you keep playing in the Beta:
- Download the Uncharted 3 Beta and receive the exclusive UNCHARTED 3 PSN Beta Tester Avatar!
- Complete 10 matches in every Gametype of Competitive Multiplayer and receive the Exclusive Beta Decal Pack 1!
- Complete 5 matches in every Gametype of Co-operative Multiplayer and receive the Exclusive Beta Decal Pack 2!
- Complete 4 Treasure Sets and receive the Treasure Hunter's Starter Pack!
- Rank up to level 25 in the Beta and receive a handsome reward of in-game cash on day one!
Is there a level cap in the Beta? Yes, it’s currently set to level 25.
Source: [Naughty Dog Blog]