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WayForward 'full speed ahead' on 3DS, talk Shantae 3DS ideas, Shantae WiiWare chance, A Boy and His Blob 3DS, LIT and Mighty Flip Champs possible sequels and more

by rawmeatcowboy
16 September 2010
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A portion of a Nintendojo interview with WayForward’s Adam Tierney, Sean Valesco, and Matt Bozon…

Nintendojo: How do you feel about 3DS? Is WayForward already working on future games for the handheld?

Matt Bozon: We are full speed ahead. Personally I’m a big fan of 3D comics and (I’ll say it) Virtual Boy. So, this is everything I love with none of the negative elements that keep those kinds of things trapped in offbeat or nostalgia circles. 3DS is a true stereo visual experience that needs no special equipment. It’s going to fly off the shelves, and we’ll be there with the rad games.

Sean Valesco: I love the glasses-less 3D, it’s amazing. I’ve wanted analog control forever, and the extra processing power means we can do a lot more, too. The only caveat is that the top screen and touch screen are much more differentiated than the DS, meaning that you can’t ever touch the 3D gameplay. It will be interesting to see how developers tackle this hardware, but needless to say I am over the moon!

Adam Tierney: I like that I can finally see something in 3D without having to wear goofy glasses. I’m very excited to be working on the system.

ND: Any plans for Shantae coming to 3DS, or at least 3D-enhanced versions of her GBA or DSiWare adventures?

Matt: We’ve been throwing around ideas, but nothing concrete. I’d love to make a new adventure that embraces the 3D visuals, assuming people want more Shantae after this one.

ND: Any chance of Shantae swerving her hips on WiiWare?

Matt: For now, we’re focused on the eminent release of Risky’s Revenge for DSiWare. A lot of fans are asking for a version on WiiWare, but the game is still a DSiWare-exclusive title.

ND: A 3DS version of A Boy and His Blob was announced at E3 2010. Will this version be a port of the Wii game or something altogether new? Is WayForward involved?

Sean: The details on this one are yet to be announced.

The guys have more to say about Shantae: Risky’s Revenge as well as a possible sequel to LIT and Mighty Flip Champs in the full interview. Check that out here!