Online game trademark renewals are all the time taking place, and whereas they do not essentially imply one thing is on the horizon, they do are likely to create some pleasure every time it is a traditional recreation or collection we’ve not heard about for a while.
The newest ones, as highlighted by Sport Rant, are tied to iconic British developer Uncommon – owned by Microsoft. Apparently although, they’re extra of a retro throwback – with the renewals of Blast Corps (initially launched on the Nintendo 64 in 1997) and Viva Piñata, beginning out on the Xbox 360 in 2006.
Whereas the Viva Piñata collection has been on Nintendo techniques previously (Pocket Paradise for the DS), the main target for us right here on Nintendo Life is totally on the motion recreation Blast Corps. The IP hasn’t been correctly put to make use of for a really very long time however did lately get some themed merchandise at the start of this yr.
And after the discharge of Banjo-Kazooie for the Change On-line Enlargement Pack service in January, many Change followers are additionally hoping to see many different traditional Uncommon video games get a launch on the service. At this level, we do not know what else is coming to the service, aside from Customized Robo 1 & 2 for Japan.
One relatively odd state of affairs that performed out in direction of the top of 2020 was an inventory for Blast Corps and Banjo-Kazooie (for Wii U’s Digital Console) on Nintendo’s official Japanese web site. It was extremely bizarre on the time, contemplating neither recreation had ever been launched on Nintendo’s digital providers. Nintendo mentioned it was a mistake and up to date the web page:
One other Uncommon hearsay that is been circulating for a while now’s in regards to the legendary N64 shooter GoldenEye 007 doubtlessly making a comeback following trademark updates, nevertheless it stays unclear what platforms the sport could be launched on.
Would you prefer to see the Blast Corps IP make a comeback? Would you prefer to see it launched for Nintendo’s Change On-line service someday? Remark beneath.
