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First vestiges of a Trace Memory sequel discussed
Another Code R, the Wii sequel to Trace Memory, isn't out in North America yet (and nobody's mentioned anything about it ever coming out), but the gears are turning at Cing regarding storyline elements for a sequel. Cing's Rika Suzuki told Cubed3 that the character "Matt" still has a story that has yet to be finished, and that the character has "a grand future ahead of him from which to use as source material."Suzuki also said that all of this story would be "expressed through the world of Another Code, including how his friendship develops with Ashley and more on the story of his father, Michael." While that could mean spinoff novels or something, the likeliest explanation is more video games![Via GoNintendo]
Nintendo of Europe stealth-announces Another Code R, Space Invaders Extreme Remix, dates Q2 titles
Nintendo of Europe released a massive list of Q2 releases for DS and Wii today. Of special interest on the Wii: New Play Control! Pikmin 2 is coming April 24, followed by Punch-Out!! in May and Donkey Kong Jungle Beat in June. Also of interest: as Kotaku points out, the MotionPlus and Wii Sports Resort are nowhere to be seen, just like in the North American schedule. But what's different from the North American schedule is the inclusion of Another Code R, Cing's Wii sequel to the DS adventure game Trace Memory/Another Code. The cel-shaded adventure game, previously rumored for European release, is now scheduled to hit stores in June.On the DS side, the biggest news is Square Enix's Space Invaders Extreme Remix on June 5. This is most likely Space Invaders Extreme 2, which has yet to be officially announced for anywhere other than Japan! Walk With Me has also been delayed to June. June is going to be crazy!%Gallery-33420%
Another Trailer R
Here's another look at Another Code R, courtesy of the official Japanese site. This is the lengthiest clip we've watched yet, and is a useful summary of everything we've seen to date: the point-and-click mechanics, the puzzles, the cut-scenes (that also utilize the rest of the game's cel-shaded style), and heroine Ashley doing her hilarious miming thing.We could contentedly watch this game all day (and probably will when we finally acquire a copy, and are forced to stare at the screen for hours, frustrated by our lack of puzzle-solving smarts), but you know what would be even nicer? A localized version. Get on it already, Nintendo!%Gallery-33420%
Another Code R trailer a treat for the senses
Our lack of Japanese skills meant we lost the thread pretty quickly in this Another Code R story trailer, but heck, sometimes it's enough to just look and listen.This was found on the official site, which currently also has the videos we posted recently, and some character profiles, all in (sadly impenetrable) Japanese. If it wasn't for the small issue of gender, we'd almost be tempted into indulging in some Another Code R cosplay. Yeah, we actually just typed that -- live with it.%Gallery-33420%Source: Story trailerSource: Official Japanese site [Via Go Nintendo]
Another Code Resplendent
With the release of Another Code R just one month away, Nintendo has started posting brief clips of the game in action. It seems every bit as relaxed and laid-back as the DS titles, though we suspect the soft-focus visuals and mellow soundtrack are a cunning facade for some brutally hard puzzles. The 3D character models look great, and we are officially amused by protagonist Ashley miming all of her actions.Another three videos follow the break, and we've a dozen new screens in our gallery. Also after the jump, because we've not yet had an opportunity to post it: the amaaazing Japanese boxart.%Gallery-33420%
Japan waits another two weeks for Another Code R
If Another Code R, Cing's Wii sequel to the DS adventure game Another Code (Trace Memory) is going to make the trip overseas, and we firmly hope believe it will despite no announcement to that effect, we'll at least have to wait another two weeks for it beyond the hypothetical unknown release date. Nintendo has announced a delay from the original January 22 release date to February 5. The two-week delay is intended to allow extra development time, which suggests that publisher Nintendo wasn't happy with the quality of the game -- although a delay of just two weeks means that it's probably more a matter of a couple of bugs than the actual game design. %Gallery-33420%
First details of Another Code R
We've seen very little of Another Code R, Cing's Wii sequel to Trace Memory/Another Code, but it's coming out in Japan next month, published by Nintendo! Famitsu has new screenshots of the adventure game, and they look really good to us. The in-game 3D models look exactly like the character art!1up's Kevin Gifford has translated the article and provided details of the setting, which comprise huge super spoilers if you haven't played through the first game. Just a warning. The new game has series protagonist Ashley exploring a lake campground, which, of course, stirs up trace important childhood memories.We wholeheartedly endorse the movement to put new adventure games on Wii. Hopefully it doesn't pull them away from the DS, but the Strong Bad series has already made the Wii a destination for pointer-controlled pointing-and-clicking.%Gallery-33420%
