Publisher Lightning Games and developer ThinkingStars will release ANNO: Mutationem for Xbox Series and Xbox One on September 22, the companies announced. The PC version will also be available via Microsoft Store on the same date.
Former Yakuza director would love the chance to work on F-Zero series again
06.09.2023 - 09:23 / techradar.com
NetEase's Toshihiro Nagoshi, who served as producer on 2003's F-Zero GX, has said he'd be open to working on the series once again.
Arguably one of the best racing games of all time, F-Zero GX marked the final home console release in the series, and fans have been waiting over two decades for a true follow-up. In a recent interview with VGC, however, producer Nagoshi shared his love for the game, stating it was «a very nostalgic game title for me.»
Nagoshi added «that was when I learned how to create a high quality game to satisfy a fanbase. I learned a lot, and if there was a chance, I wouldn’t mind working on it again.»
Nagoshi, who previously served as director and creator of the Yakuza and Super Monkey Ball series, now runs his own studio under Chinese company NetEase. When asked if this new role made an F-Zero GX follow-up more or less likely, Nagoshi simply stated: «That is more of a question for Nintendo.»
It can't be understated how much of a technical marvel F-Zero GX was for its time. Not only do its utterly gorgeous visuals still hold up 20 years later, but its ability to render at blindingly fast speeds, at a solid 60fps, with a total of 30 cars on track, is something that's difficult to replicate even today.
F-Zero GX was a feature-rich package, too. Standard modes like Grand Prix and Time Trials were present, as well as a full story mode complete with cutscenes, and a ship editor where players could buy parts to create their own racing machine. Players could also import (or eventually unlock) F-Zero AX data from the arcade version to unlock that game's unique tracks and characters.
While the series has remained dormant for the better part of 20 years, Nagoshi's interest in the series isn't the only glimmer of hope for a follow-up. Recently, rumors have been circulating of an F-Zero GX remaster in development for Nintendo Switch at Next Level Games, the studio responsible for Luigi's Mansion 3and Mario Strikers: Battle League.
The future of F-Zero may remain up in the air, but there are still plenty of the best Nintendo Switch games to check out in the meantime. Also consider browsing our best Nintendo Switch controllers guide to boost your setup.
The website gametalkz.com is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.
Top Authors
Popular Topics
gamesradar.com
19.09.2023 / 17:33
What comes after Xbox Series X? Microsoft's 2028 next-gen console plans revealed
Today's massive Microsoft FTC leak revealed an early roadmap for Microsoft's next gaming console – not the mid-gen Xbox Series X refresh, but the all-new next-gen hardware tentatively scheduled for 2028.
news.blizzard.com
19.09.2023 / 13:15
Witness the Dark Rebirth in Tristram Cathedral
Intimidating shadows looming near wish to snap your sanity, adventurer. Will you waver in their presence?
gematsu.com
15.09.2023 / 04:47
TEVI launches November 30 for Switch and PC, in 2024 for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, and Xbox One
Metroidvania / side-scrolling action game TEVI will launch for Switch and PC via Steam on November 30, followed by PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in 2024, CreSpirit, Neverland Entertainment, and GemaYue announced.
tech.hindustantimes.com
14.09.2023 / 11:55
IPhone 15 series: How to pre-order Apple’s newest iPhone online
The new iPhone 15 series has recently become the talk of the town after its unveiling at Apple's Wonderlust event on September 12. The Cupertino-based tech giant announced four models as part of its latest iPhone lineup - iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. The standard iPhone 15 models now get Dynamic Island, a new 48MP camera, and A16 Bionic SoC. On the other hand, the iPhone 15 Pro models feature a new titanium frame, telephoto cameras, and an action button. All four iPhones get USB Type-C as the standard charging port, which replaces Apple's proprietary lightning connector.
pcmag.com
13.09.2023 / 14:38
China: No, We're Not Banning iPhones for Government Workers
China’s Foreign Ministry is dismissing media reports that say the country has banned iPhone use among its government agencies.
pcgamer.com
13.09.2023 / 06:13
We thought AMD's RX 7000-series was complete, but now the RX 7600 XT has broken cover
With the release of the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT, we speculated that the RDNA 3 product stack was complete. In fact there are still some gaps, notably at the low end where it's possible we'll see something like an RX 7500 or RX 7400. But there's another position that could be filled, above the $269 RX 7600 and below the $449 RX 7700 XT. Enter the RX 7600 XT.
tech.hindustantimes.com
13.09.2023 / 03:39
Apple Watch Series 9 launched at Apple Event 2023
The new Apple Watch Series 9 was launched with a more powerful processor on Tuesday ahead the Apple iPhone 15 with new charging ports and better cameras - and possibly higher prices for top models. CEO Tim Cook also said Apple is "on track" to ship its Vision Pro mixed-reality headset early next year. The event at Apple's Cupertino, California, headquarters comes amid a global smartphone slump and lingering economic uncertainty, especially in China, Apple's third-largest market where it faces challenges from expanded restrictions on using its iPhones in government offices and the first new flagship phone in several years from Huawei Technologies.
wccftech.com
12.09.2023 / 00:43
T-Minus Zero Q&A – NetEase’s Latest AAA Team Plans Ambitious Things Never Before Seen in Online Games
Less than a month ago, NetEase announced the foundation of T-Minus Zero, its newest triple-A Western studio helmed by industry veterans like Studio Head Rich Vogel (who led development on Ultima Online, Star Wars Galaxies, and Star Wars: The Old Republic), Game Director Mark Tucker (credited for his work on Crimson Alliance, Doom, and Fallout 76), Art Director Jeff Dobson (who worked on Star Wars: The Old Republic, Dragon Age Inquisition, and Mass Effect Andromeda), and VP of Operations & Production Scott Malone (credited on Doom, The Elder Scrolls Online, and Fallout 76).
tech.hindustantimes.com
11.09.2023 / 07:01
Apple event 2023: iPhone 15, Apple Watch Series 9, Ultra, AirPods
Apple event 2023: The stage is set for Apple's highly anticipated event, dubbed "Wonderlust," scheduled to unfold at the company's Cupertino, California headquarters on September 12 at 10 a.m. local time. Apple enthusiasts and tech aficionados are buzzing with excitement, as the tech giant prepares to unveil a slew of new products, and perhaps more surprises up its sleeve. The most notable products include iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone Pro Max, Apple Watch 9, Apple Watch Ultra 2 and AirPods. Among the other highlights of this event will be the official release dates of iOS 17, iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, and tvOS 17, all of which were initially showcased at WWDC23 in June. This event is all about hardware, and as usual, iPhones will steal the spotlight.
gematsu.com
08.09.2023 / 20:31
Co-op puzzle adventure platformer POPUCOM announced for PS5, PS4, and PC
Publisher Gryph Frontier and developer Hypergryph have announced cooperative puzzle adventure platformer POPUCOM for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store). A release date was not announced.
pcgamer.com
08.09.2023 / 12:51
Got a weird PC project in mind? Framework uncovered a horde of old mainboards in an old factory and is selling them off cheap
In the tech manufacturing equivalent of digging around down the back of an old sofa, Framework has unearthed a bunch of completely functional old laptop mainboards while shutting down its original Framework 13 factory. It's checked them out, updated the firmware, and is now selling them for a fraction of the original price, with an i5 board costing just $199.