But think how awesome LM4 will look on the Drake, LM3 already looks amazing…that's a lot of postings. wonder what they're working on now, Luigi's Mansion 4? though i hope it's something different before returning to that
I wishThey need all hands on deck to make Metroid Prime: Federation Force 2!
ray traced physics!But think how awesome LM4 will look on the Drake, LM3 already looks amazing…
I dont know. As of now retro seems to be expanding to handle one VERY large game. That might be the goal (which im sure it will make some people sad)It would be incredible if Nintendo managed to expand both Retro and Next Level Games enough they are able to handle two relatively large projects simultaneously.
yeah MP4 seems like a really big project according to all the job listings, they've recruited some big names too iirc. (an EA producer, etc.) I think they are focusing exclusively on MP4 at the moment.I dont know. As of now retro seems to be expanding to handle one VERY large game. That might be the goal (which im sure it will make some people sad)
Perhaps after mp4 releases, thry could introduce a second studio, who knows.
With NLG it might happen as they arent focused on a single huge project
Indeed, but who knows. Maybe the plan with retro is exclusively dem big western aaa games? That would require a lot of people for two games at once.I'm sure Nintendo would prefer to have their subsidiaries capable of handling more projects at once; and of having capacity for development assistance and cooperation to help make things more efficient across the board.
Let’s not forget they were working on Metroid Prime Remaster and Metroid Prime 4 at the same time.Indeed, but who knows. Maybe the plan with retro is exclusively dem big western aaa games? That would require a lot of people for two games at once.
True. Although i dont think that really differs too much from what i said, since they re from the same franchise and Prime was once a big aaa game.Let’s not forget they were working on Metroid Prime Remaster and Metroid Prime 4 at the same time.
It’s to show they can handle multiple projects even if one is a remaster. And they’ve been growing throughout all these years. They’re still looking to hiring another 16 people. They will be at a point where they can handle 2 new games (probably not both AAA).True. Although i dont think that really differs too much from what i said, since they re from the same franchise and Prime was once a big aaa game.
I really don't see how this would fit with Nintendo's aims or directions as a publisher. Multiple moves they've made - including buying Next Level Games - is as much about making development more efficient through collaboration and assistance between teams as much as it's about expanding overall capacity. Nintendo now have three expanding studios based in North America; makes sense they might want them to work together on some projects, or provide support to one another. Or we might simply see small teams from NLG and Retro provide support to the odd EPD project every now and again (as happened with Retro and Mario Kart 7, and as we see NST doing).Indeed, but who knows. Maybe the plan with retro is exclusively dem big western aaa games?
somewhere along the 80s. Now? Somewhere along 140s to low 150s.How big was Retro when Tropical Freeze came out on Wii U vs. now?
I dont think that is what i meant. I didn't say Retro will never work in another thing that isnt AAA level game, but i meant that it will be their ''thing'' going forward (and i mean, that has always been their thing). Im sure NLG and NST will assist them to some degree, and maybe retro will assist NLG in something (although i dont see in what they could fit).I really don't see how this would fit with Nintendo's aims or directions as a publisher. Multiple moves they've made - including buying Next Level Games - is as much about making development more efficient through collaboration and assistance between teams as much as it's about expanding overall capacity. Nintendo now have three expanding studios based in North America; makes sense they might want them to work together on some projects, or provide support to one another. Or we might simply see small teams from NLG and Retro provide support to the odd EPD project every now and again (as happened with Retro and Mario Kart 7, and as we see NST doing).
Yeah, I didn't suggest anything else. I just think that kind of development assistance will become more common for obvious reasons (increasing complexity of development).The only reason Retro was brought on for MK7 was because EAD was short-staffed at the time, working on Skyward Sword/NSMBU/Nintendo Land. Nintendo management also wanted a new MK for 3DS out within the first year.
It's the reason why what eventually became ALBW was initially cancelled.
Pretty sure the main or large reason for Retro on MK7 was due to the 2011 tsunami being an obviously huge setback for EPD. Same reason Brownie Brown was brought in for 3D Land and would lead to them being remade as 1UP Studio afterwards.The only reason Retro was brought on for MK7 was because EAD was short-staffed at the time, working on Skyward Sword/NSMBU/Nintendo Land. Nintendo management also wanted a new MK for 3DS out within the first year.
It's the reason why what eventually became ALBW was initially cancelled.
There's an Iwata Asks interview which covers it. Basically, the Kart team expected staff to move over to them from Skyward Sword in late 2010. That didn't happen, and there weren't any other staff available; apart from at Retro, who had conveniently just wrapped up on DKC Returns.Pretty sure the main or large reason for Retro on MK7 was due to the 2011 tsunami being an obviously huge setback for EPD. Same reason Brownie Brown was brought in for 3D Land and would lead to them being remade as 1UP Studio afterwards.
And now they assist every 3D Mario.Same reason Brownie Brown was brought in for 3D Land and would lead to them being remade as 1UP Studio afterwards.
These count as new first-party studios, right?
they don't need a sound division, they can just go through the usual outlets like Sony or Warner Bros. Fire Emblem goes through Sony and I think Xenoblade as well? already a foot in the door at leasti think that one was easy to expect, but its still hella cool to see it anyway. Although i dont think the mario film will be anything notable, i do hope it is a success so we can start getting film and series from franchises that are more suited to it.
Hopefully nintendo announces a sound division to sell all of their osts...
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Did you have the source of the info related to Mike Tyson?It's a new punchout
i want to believe
also mike tyson said they are making a new one on a podcast
Did you have the source of the info related to Mike Tyson?
I think it was this podcast but I forget where.
I think it was this podcast but I forget where.
Would be nice of they did it, along with thenname of the actual studio under that. I doubt tho.With that trademark filing, It made me wonder if Nintendo would ever consider renaming EPD "Nintendo Studios" as a way to give all its games a unified branding. Much like what Sony is doing with PlayStation Studios.
Wow retro DOWNGRADED
Haha that’s definitely trueMore like upgraded! Their output here is much better than their current output (nothing).
Game Director is Devon Blanchet who was previously Design Director for Luigi's Mansion 3Link to the credits or is that not allowed since the game leaked? Who directed the game?