Tag Archives: retro studios
Tue, Apr 30, 2013 | 22:52 BST
Retro Studios reveal in “the not so distant future”
One of the most persistent mysteries surrounding Nintendo is just what the much-praised Retro Studios is up to. It looks like we might find out soon.
Tue, Apr 23, 2013 | 06:37 BST
Metroid Prime games “suck”, says Blackgate director
Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate is being touted as a Metroid-like affair, but its director doesn’t think much of some of the most popular games in the franchise’s history.
Fri, Mar 08, 2013 | 10:51 GMT
Donkey Kong Country Returns dev isn’t handling 3DS port
Donkey Kong Country Returns developer Retro Studios isn’t coding the 3DS build. The Metroid Prime team working on something else instead.
Mon, Oct 29, 2012 | 09:49 GMT
‘Retro Studios qualified to make Zelda game’, says Miyamoto
The Legend of Zelda franchise could theoretically be entrusted to Metroid Prime developer Retro Studios, Shigeru Miyamoto has stated. The Nintendo exec has discussed the value of the studio and its compatibility with the Zelda brand.
Fri, Sep 28, 2012 | 07:10 BST
Miyamoto working on a “fantastic project” for Wii U
A number of favourite Nintendo developers are hard at work on new Wii U games, which we may see as early as E3 2013, according to Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime.
Thu, Jun 14, 2012 | 12:22 BST
Retro Studios Wii U title is definitely not Zelda
The Nintendo-owned developer is busy working on a Wii U title, but according to Miyamoto it most certainly ain’t Zelda. That’s one IP to cross off the list, then.
Thu, Jun 07, 2012 | 04:28 BST
Retro Studios “hard at work”, no announce planned for some time
Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime has said we won’t hear what Donkey Kong Country returns developer Retro Studios is up to for quite some time.
Thu, May 31, 2012 | 01:26 BST
Metroid Star Fox crossover rumour put to rest
Remember that thing about a Star Fox and Metroid game for Wii U? Yeah, apparently that’s not actually a thing after all. According to the Paul Gale Network, which broke the rumour, the crossover was never anything more than a proposal. So what is Retro Studios actually doing? Perhaps we’ll find out at the expected Wii U extravaganza of E3 2012.
Tue, Dec 13, 2011 | 23:40 GMT
Miyamoto interested in more Western collaborations, including Zelda
Shigeru Miyamoto has said The Legend of Zelda is a prime candidate for one of Nintendo’s infrequent Western collaborations.
Tue, Oct 04, 2011 | 21:21 BST
Tuesday Shorts II: XBL error, Monster Hunter, Castle of Illusion, Arkham City
Right. Let’s get you shorted real fast like.
Wed, Apr 20, 2011 | 10:53 BST
Rumour: Retro Studios “working on Project Café game”
Metroid Prime and Donkey Kong Country Returns dev Retro is already at work on a game for Wii’s successor, an online report claims.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011 | 13:21 GMT
No Donkey Kong Country Returns sequel being planned, says Retro
Nintendo has said at GDC a sequel to Donkey Kong Country Returns is currently not on the cards.
Tue, Feb 22, 2011 | 13:09 GMT
Tuesday Shorts: 8-bit Fable, Oddworld, Smell-o-Vision, L4D2
It’s Tuesday lunchtime. Don’t you even think about touching that packet of barbecue Hoola Hoops until you’ve read today’s news that aren’t worth covering on their own, Gringo.
Sun, Feb 20, 2011 | 22:42 GMT
Quick Shots – Metroid Prime concept art does the rounds
These little snippets of Metroid prime concept art were one of the must-sees of the weekend. You don’t want to be left out, do you?
Tue, Feb 08, 2011 | 02:54 GMT
Metroid 1.5 design documents are hopelessly lovely
If you enjoy turning over the bones of the beautiful dead while sobbing piteously, check out these design documents for a rejected “Metroid 1.5″ proposal from Retro Studios.
Fri, Jan 07, 2011 | 10:16 GMT
Donkey Kong Country Returns art is amazing

Someone’s put up on some Donkey Kong Country Returns concept art on ConceptArt.org. It’s amazing, innit.
Sat, Jun 19, 2010 | 16:13 BST
Donkey Kong Country Returns looks rather fun

Nintendo sent over a fact sheet for Donkey Kong Country Returns from Retro Studios, and it looks like our ape hero has lost his bananas.
Literally.




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