November 25th, 2009 at 09:00pm
Under Xbox 360
Microsoft must like Nintendo’s new Super Guide system, because a patent has recently popped up online detailing a similar system for the Xbox 360. The core difference between Microsoft’s proposed system and Nintendo’s comes from community input; the patent not only touches on a way for users to submit screens and brief guides for those especially tough spots in games, but also says users will be able to include brief audio commentary and add to their screens using a digital pen feature. The system also details functionality for devs and publishers, giving their insights and guides more weight than those from the community.
It’s ambitious, to say the least, and even though we foresee millions of potential Halo 3 teabagging tutorials, we’re all for anything that helps us game better.
[Via Siliconera]
Patent details Xbox 360 hint system originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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November 16th, 2009 at 02:00pm
Under Wii / Nintendo
Much like he did for the just-launched New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Shigeru Miyamoto has announced that Super Mario Galaxy 2 will be “really difficult.” But will it be so difficult as to require Nintendo’s new in-game life preserver, the Super Guide? Miyamoto isn’t so sure yet. “In general,” Miyamoto told Official Nintendo Magazine, “wherever and whenever appropriate, I think we will want to incorporate that kind of thing, but I cannot commit to anything specific right now.”
Here’s our absolutely ridiculous prediction: Miyamoto and crew are going to do with this sequel what they did with Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels. Since Galaxy 2 is basically another level pack for an existing game, the team is going to make it almost impossible to complete.
Of course, that won’t happen. More likely, Super Mario Galaxy 2 will be on par with the first game in terms of challenge, but will include the Super Guide to stay consistent with Nintendo’s current strategy.
Miyamoto: Super Mario Galaxy 2 will be ‘really difficult’ originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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