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Kid Icarus: Uprising website updates and Palutena Tweets
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Watch Da Birdie
I buy cakes for myself on my birthday it's not weird lots of people do it I bet
Makes me hope Sakurai re-invents an old character like he did with Pit in the next Smash Brothers, and then follows up with a full game for that character. Or, hell, I'd love to see him revive the Ice Climbers since he already redesigned them.
Yeah, I'd love to see a new Ice Climber game. We have plenty of side-scrolling platformers but could always use a new vertical one. Plus it could span both screens on the 3DS or WiiU, and feature co-op. Maybe even a level editor, which would work well on both systems!
Btw, what's this about randomly generated content in Kid Icarus Uprising? Anyone hear anything about this?
Watch Da Birdie
I buy cakes for myself on my birthday it's not weird lots of people do it I bet
Some kind of Knuckles Chaotix/Donkey Kong Jungle Climber style game seems like it'd be a good match for the Ice Climbers, imo.
They could get creative with the levels. An abandoned industrial factory slick with ice... A clockwork monastary... Maybe even a snow-blanketed volcano with streams of lava. It certainly has more potential than perhaps many people imagine.
Again, though, about Kid Icarus Uprising: What's this about randomly generated content?
ALSO -- updates are back:
Looks like it unleashes a drill-like whirlwind.
Palutena takes the weekends off.
Sakurai tweeted this earlier.
https://twitter.com/#!/Sora_Sakurai/status/178783282866036736
This really is awesome. Reminds me of the late 80s - 90s when this sort of thing was very common in the USA -- stuff like cereal box toys and you could get ninja turtles or marvel/dc heroes cards with hostess pudding and fruit pies!
I still wonder how they will be distributing these cards in the USA, if at all? Only at special events? I got a card with my new game informer, so, that's a start.
Are you referring to the weapons you get at the end of a multiplayer match?
Watch Da Birdie
I buy cakes for myself on my birthday it's not weird lots of people do it I bet
From what I've heard, I think the stats of the weapons are randomly generated, so a single weapon will have multiple versions.
Yeah, Smash is a great way to guage interest for a potential revival. Hopefully they take advantage of it for Smash 4.
Preordered this at Amazon to get the 3D classics original. Still don't have a frankenstick yet though, based on impressions I should probably get one.
Are you left handed?
Because that's the only thing it's good for. You don't get a second stick.
Really? Cool. I won't worry about it then.
Baller. PhD
Banned
Fuck, is this a game you need the Circle Pad thing for? I already have a 3DS grip that I've gotten used to and very much enjoy... I really didn't want to buy a circle pad until the inevitable 3DS hardware revision.
KirbYuuYuu
Member
You don't need it, especially considering it doesn't add dual analog (which is atrocious for these games anyway).
If you're a leftie, just pick up a thumb strap for $4 from Nintendo's website. It's cheaper, more portable, and works well, allowing you to support the console with both hands. Alternatively, there are a number of control settings including one where A, B, X and Y are used to move, allowing you to wield the stylus with your dominant hand. It sounds like you'll be good to go either way.
They could get creative with the levels. An abandoned industrial factory slick with ice... A clockwork monastary... Maybe even a snow-blanketed volcano with streams of lava. It certainly has more potential than perhaps many people imagine.
Again, though, about Kid Icarus Uprising: What's this about randomly generated content?
ALSO -- updates are back:
Looks like it unleashes a drill-like whirlwind.
kinda reminds me of mario's final smash
This new enemy was just tweeted; I think we've seen him charging Pit in trailers before. Appears he is a dragon that can only be hit from the side, based on a Bing translation of the text:
So many new characters! I'm looking forwad to unlocking idols for viewing in the figurine gallery, which was confirmed awhile back in a tweet and screens. It's like the trophy gallery in Smash Bros., with zoom and everything. You can even bet Play Coins to up the odds of hatching something new!
EDIT:
...Damn. Multiplayer is going to be insane.
So many new characters! I'm looking forwad to unlocking idols for viewing in the figurine gallery, which was confirmed awhile back in a tweet and screens. It's like the trophy gallery in Smash Bros., with zoom and everything. You can even bet Play Coins to up the odds of hatching something new!
EDIT:
...Damn. Multiplayer is going to be insane.
Oh... oh my.
So apparently the foot (of Atlas) is something you can summon with an item. Wow.
Wow.
Karsticles
Member
Are all of the levels timed? I noticed a timer in one of the trailers...hoping it's just time trial mode.
But how does he hold the earth and step on it at the same time?!
He's holding it down with his foot while taking a break.
Man, I am really excited to play this game. Those chocolates Sakurai tweeted is showing just how varied the marketing behind this game is. Iwata is definitely looking out for his pal Sakurai.
Sakurai's Cat reminds me of something...
Sakurai's Cat reminds me of something...
RawkHawk2010
Member
The time limit is only in the demo versions and not the final product. That's what I've heard, anyway.
Atlas holds up the heavens, not the earth.
That's because he holds the sky up.
I really thought this game was going to bomb, but now I'll be surprised if it doesn't put out some solid numbers considering Nintendo's commitment to the Kid Icarus revival. I guess it helps that it's a Sakurai project, so you know Nintendo is going to go all out.
Really happy though. I questioned the complete deviation from the classic formula of the NES and GB titles, but I have to admit, I'm a believer now. Uprising looks really damn good and there looks to be a ton of content. Even if it's not how I envisioned it, seeing the Kid Icarus name in the spotlight again, and seeing it get treated with such prestige is really nice.
Really happy though. I questioned the complete deviation from the classic formula of the NES and GB titles, but I have to admit, I'm a believer now. Uprising looks really damn good and there looks to be a ton of content. Even if it's not how I envisioned it, seeing the Kid Icarus name in the spotlight again, and seeing it get treated with such prestige is really nice.
Anasui Kishibe
Banned
anyone seen this?
...now I want all of them. i don't even care about them being AR. I just want them all for my pleasure
...now I want all of them. i don't even care about them being AR. I just want them all for my pleasure
witchedwiz
Member
You shall not bite....... i'm biting the fuck with this!
anyone seen this?
...now I want all of them. i don't even care about them being AR. I just want them all for my pleasure
third from the left, five rows down
yay metroids
Nah this wont bomb. It's a (kinda) new Nintendo IP that's looking like it'll get very solid reviews. Also it's looking like the graphically most impressive 3DS title so far as well as the title with the best use of online functionality.
It'll do well, I hope.
Phife Dawg
Member
Finally something to spend my points on. Put my pre-order down with a booster pack as well - my body is ready.
anyone seen this?
...now I want all of them. i don't even care about them being AR. I just want them all for my pleasure
Why are they only at events...
Yeah, I don't think so either anymore. It'd be nice to see the Wii U version some people are speculating about come to life, too.
Probably not for some time. Nintendo will have to see how this sells first, and also get a team for it considering Sakurai will be moving on to Smash Brothers.
In fact, what will Team Sora be doing when that happens, will they be moving on to SSB as well?
Well, he's the president of Sora, so I'd assume so.
Agreed. I think it impossible to consider that a sequel to this would be developed 1) without sakurai 2) before the next smash title comes out.
I think it is a given that Sakurai will now shift 100% of his focus onto SSB. That is unless this sell 10+ million units and becomes a cultural phenomenon, in which case we could see him move directly onto a WIIU iteration.
I think it is a given that they will move onto SSB. It is my understanding that Sora only exists to back Sakurai's personal projects. I believe that they have do not have the capacity for developing multiple games at once. As it is SSBB was "developed by an ad hoc development team consisting of Sora, Game Arts and staff from other developers" according to wikipedia and I think we can assume that the next SSB will be developed in a similar manner.
Splash Wave
Member
I can't believe how fucking insane this game got (seemingly) overnight.
A test player named King Hippo in a KI game. Part of me really, REALLY wishes that was suppose to be a Captain N reference.
who am I kidding? Of course its not
King Hippo is from Punch-Out though,
Why don't they sell these cards as booster packs or with figurines...it would sell like crazy...just sell a guy as an action figure, you get his AR card and an additional bonus item that you can use for the story mode. Skylanders did it and was a great success. This would work as well.
Lord_Byron28
Member
You're interested in multiplayer created by the same creative mind that developed SSB. I don't think anythings wrong.
Oni Link 666
Member
King Hippo was also one of Mother Brain's henchmen in the Captain N animated series in which Pit also appeared in as one of Captain N's friends along with MegaMan and Simon Belmont.
Anasui Kishibe
Banned
chum, I'd buy these cards as I bought the soccer stickers when i was a child...which means a stack of 20 packs at time