Hero-of-Time Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 The classic Dreamcast virtual pet sim Seaman will be revived on the 3DS, according to a report at the online edition of Nikkei. In a feature about Nintendo, Nikkei mentions a plan from the company to revive other publisher's titles on the 3DS as part of a strategy to bring new strong titles to the system. The paper mentions Seaman as an example of this, but does not provide specifics. Seaman creator Yoot Saito, who's currently making one of the four games in Level-5's Guild 01 on 3DS, hinted back in June 2010 that Seaman could appear on 3DS. Released by Sega in 1999, Seaman caused a sensation throughout Japan and became one of the Dreamcast's best selling games. Nikkei's mention of Seaman came as part of a general report about Nintendo's earnings and future prospects. The report also has a look at the construction grounds of Nintendo's new development studio, which is scheduled to open at the end of December 2013. Construction is taking place on the land of a former golf practice grounds. Iwata was a regular at an Italian restaurant on the second floor of the facility, and his companion was always Shigeru Miyamoto. According to Nikkei, it's at this restaurant that the two finalized the concept for the Nintendo DS. Source: Andriasang Interesting. Not really bothered about this title myself, but more games is never a bad thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Dem0- Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Never even heard of this game, better look into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hero-of-Time Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 I remember it back from when the Dreamcast was alive and kicking. It looked weird as hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro_Link Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 (edited) Yeah I remember it from the Dreamcast... thought it was called Seamen... but never mind! :p But yeah I wasn't interested in it then and I'm not now, but sure, the more games! If we're reviving Dreamcast games here, bring on Crazy Taxi, Ikaruga and Power Stone 3DS! Edited February 20, 2012 by Retro_Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dcubed Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 You missed the most important part!!! In a feature about Nintendo, Nikkei mentions a plan from the company to revive other publisher's titles on the 3DS as part of a strategy to bring new strong titles to the system. The paper mentions Seaman as an example of this, but does not provide specifics. Nintendo are bringing back 3rd party franchises themselves! Yes, that means that a Nintendo developed Shenmue 3 is entirely possible! That probably explains the Sonic Dimensions rumour (a Wii U exclusive Sonic game being co-developed by EAD Tokyo). I reckon that we might see Jet Set Radio as well. Headstrong Games (Art Academy, House of the Dead Overkill) supposedly pitched a JSR game for Wii that ended up getting rejected. Considering that Art Academy came out in 2010 it might even end up being a launch title for Wii U! Now if only they'd buy back Rare's IP and get all the old Rareware staff back together... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Dem0- Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 ah shenmue!, (played it at my mates) awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_prOdigy Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Hope they bring in Yoot Saito in some way or another. Guy is whack as bake. Exhibit B: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cube Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Now if only they'd buy back Rare's IP and get all the old Rareware staff back together... If Nintendo are planning on developing the games themselves, as well as Microsoft not having a handheld and having no interest in using Rare's IPs, it could work really well for both companies if Microsoft let Nintendo use the IPs. And don't forget that Viva Pinata was on the DS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iun Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 .... "Seaman" *hnorfhnorfgiggleblortgiggle* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hero-of-Time Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 .... "Seaman" *hnorfhnorfgiggleblortgiggle* I was waiting for some form of comment like that. I'm just surprised it wasn't by Rez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iun Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I was waiting for some form of comment like that. I'm just surprised it wasn't by Rez. I...er... aim to please? Reminds me of all the fun I had when David Seaman was England Keeper: "Seaman comes shooting out towards the goal!" "Seaman was all over the ball" "He was looking for an opening, but all he found was Seaman." "And there's Seaman going into the tunnel..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksnowman Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 You missed the most important part!!! Skies of Arcadia 2 confirmed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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