TheGreatMightyPoo
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To conceal the surprise.
Personally, I don't think it's Metroid.
I also didn't think THAT was Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem and I didn't think 3D World was EAD Tokyo's new Mario.
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Blastball for 3DS , a new Nintendo IP announced at Nintendo World Championships
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To conceal the surprise.
Personally, I don't think it's Metroid.
I also didn't think THAT was Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem and I didn't think 3D World was EAD Tokyo's new Mario.
TheSpaceBetween
Member
I swear to God Nintendo if you think Metroid fans want a sequel to Hunters... Ugh, I don't even want to think about it.
I think Nintendo would be well aware of the complete shitstorm if the newest Metroid was fucking soccer with lasers. Even if this started out as a Metroid title I'm sure all references to that will be scrubbed from the game.
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
TheSpaceBetween
Member
It's WAYYY to blatent to not be Metroid... Nintendo doesn't reuse assets like that in such an obvious way. I hated Hunters with a passion though, so I hope it's not that.
So they can announce it twice? IDK
If it was Metroid, they'd say it was Metroid. They didn't, so it isn't.
Here
http://postimg.org/image/6f7lifyob/
check the names
http://metroid.wikia.com/wiki/Federation_Fleet
http://postimg.org/image/6f7lifyob/
check the names
http://metroid.wikia.com/wiki/Federation_Fleet
What about those two other games (Giant Robot and the other one) last year probably being Starfox games (having Star Fox stuff in them, etc.)? I'd say that sets enough precedent for this to possibly be a similar scenario.
TheSpaceBetween
Member
Yes, because teasing and trolling is unheard of on the internet.
Aaron Strife
Banned
I could see it being a cheap eShop title but I'm leaning towards it being related to Metroid somehow.
"Probably"
Plus, they were advertised as tech demos, not really as full games. This is a clear full game with a title
Here
http://postimg.org/image/6f7lifyob/
check the names
http://metroid.wikia.com/wiki/Federation_Fleet
That's a very nice find.
I was going to say that the aesthetic is REALLY very reminiscent of a Retroid-type game and it's hard to imagine that it's coincidental. Then I saw your screenshot.
Now I'm totally convinced that Blast Ball is set in a Retroid universe.
I'm not sure whether that means it's a part of a larger game or a standalone spinoff but it seems to be Metroid related.
Nondescript mechas are not distinctive enough to carry their own game. Inklings they are not.
So this game or mode will definitely benefit from being attached to an established franchise.
(If this turns out to be part of a full-blown Metroid game it's a pretty trollish way to reveal it. Well played Nintendo)
Looks like a worse version of that. Still, pretty cool for the 3DS? Especially if it's f2p or a cheap digital title.
One more observation: The "Blast Ball" logo does not have a or ®. No title exists in the US patent office, either. Even the newly rechristened Mario Maker has a .
My money is on a mini game part of a larger Metroid title on 3DS. Blast Ball is not a single entity.
My money is on a mini game part of a larger Metroid title on 3DS. Blast Ball is not a single entity.
TriggerShy
Member
I don't expect too much from this game, but weren't people saying Splatoon looked like a F2P or small digital title when it was first announced? Again, it's not like I think it'd be a huge game, it's just a deja-vu moment for me.
There's definitely something weird about the announcement and lack of details. And the games aesthetic and name feels way too generic for a new IP, even a small eshop title. Blast Ball sounds more like a game mode than an actual title. But who knows; they could just be overconfident from the positive response of Splatoon and hoping to replicate it with a much weaker looker game.
To be fair, they gave it a quick rundown before gameplay at the NWC. It's not like it was shown in a Direct and then we lacked details.
Earthpainting
Member
The thing reminded me of Metroid Prime Hunters instantly. The HUD, movement and aesthetic definitely is inspired by it. If it isn't a minigame of a 3DS Metroid game, I'm expecting it to at least have a Samus cameo.
You'd think at least the NOA Twitter would give the game some coverage, separate from the championship, if this was a full game announcement and maybe a trailer on their youtube channel.
To add to the conspiracy, the name of the Metroid game in Nintendo Land:
But nah, Blastball isn't Metroid-related
I'm inclined to see it more like a Metroid attraction for Nintendo Land 3D, than a Hunter 2 sneak peak.
That might actually be a good guess. Nintendo Land 3DS could very well be a thing, and this would/could fit right in.
But I do think it's in some way metroid related, the way it looked had everyone going "METROID!" - hence the disappointment
Jo Shishido's Cheeks
Member
Looked truly dire, felt like a huge troll to unveil it at such a high profile event.
Reminds me of when a 'brand new exclusive IP' was teased last year then days later Codename STEAM popped up..... -_-
Reminds me of when a 'brand new exclusive IP' was teased last year then days later Codename STEAM popped up..... -_-
King Gilga
Member
An fps is literally the last thing I want to play on a 3ds.
Yes, I think this is closer to what this is.
Look at the beginning of the trailer, where the player character enters its mech. The characters head is obscured by a helmet or something, but that definitely isn't a Metroid character - I've been freeze framing a bit, and it looks much more like a Mii. The theming is very obviously Metroid, but not exactly fitting.
So I agree with Aostia - Nintendo Land 3D, with slightly altered interpretations of the games from the WiiU version (maybe even some different franchises compared to the original). Makes sense to make a spiritual successor to Metroid Hunters for the 3D version.
Given that this seems to be a FPS, it might be a New 3DS exclusive, given the dual control sticks.
Announcing it as a standalone title at the World Championships just seems like Nintendo teasing a bigger E3 reveal, playing on the competitiveness, the success of Splatoon and the slightly 80s vibe of both the game and that event.
Or it's just its own weird little thing. This is Nintendo after all.
BTW, those who want to re-read the live reactions to Blastball when it came up, it starts at the top of this page:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1062887&page=55
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1062887&page=55
Shikamaru Ninja
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It was probably a Metroid Prime Hunters 2 prototype being kicked around at Nintendo Software Technology, and finally being released as a re-skinned budget or eshop only title titled Blastball.
Nintendo has quite a history of re-skinning their games.
Kiby's Tilt N' Tumble -------> Roll-O-Rama
Dinosaur Planet ---------> Star Fox Adventures
Special Tee Shot --------> Kirby's Dream Course
Mario Party -----> Wii Party
Project Hammer -----> Wii Crush
Nintendo has quite a history of re-skinning their games.
Kiby's Tilt N' Tumble -------> Roll-O-Rama
Dinosaur Planet ---------> Star Fox Adventures
Special Tee Shot --------> Kirby's Dream Course
Mario Party -----> Wii Party
Project Hammer -----> Wii Crush
Hope it's splatoon style gyro aiming. It actually works fairly well even without using the right stick at all, and should work great with the N3DS c-stick or even virtual touchscreen stick or as a compliment; but it looks more like metroid prime style targeting.
balladofwindfishes
Member
I don't really see a reason why they'd copy the prime hunters hud almost entirely if it wasn't related to Metroid.
Vampirolol
Member
It looks like it came out from Metroid of course.
efyu_lemonardo
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tenderbrew
Member
I think the major thing with this "game" is that we are being shown such a weird slice of it. Too many open questions.
Is this the multiplayer of a bigger/better game?
What is the pricing scheme?
Are there more modes?
It's very Nintendo to do this, but still frustrating, as I think it's probably generating the opposite type of hype that they wanted. Especially when they popped that "WORLD EXCLUSIVE" banner before it.
Is this the multiplayer of a bigger/better game?
What is the pricing scheme?
Are there more modes?
It's very Nintendo to do this, but still frustrating, as I think it's probably generating the opposite type of hype that they wanted. Especially when they popped that "WORLD EXCLUSIVE" banner before it.
Deadpool_X
Banned
Ok, how I missed this until just now, I have no idea, but I think this is obviously a single multiplayer mode to the next Metroid game on 3ds. Not only is the HUD and gun placement the exact same as in all the Prime games, but the font used in the game, as well as for the title of the game/mode is identical to that used for Metroid Prime. It has the same curved font and everything.
Nintendo is trying to fool everyone. Like I said, this is a single multiplayer mode for Metroid Prime 3ds.
Nintendo is trying to fool everyone. Like I said, this is a single multiplayer mode for Metroid Prime 3ds.