By Dave Rudden
A packed PAX
Because major names like Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo dominate E3, GamesCom and the Tokyo Game Show, many smaller firms set their sights on the fan-first PAX event to get big news in front of as many eyes as possible.
The news at PAX runs the gamut from eccentric DLC and indie games to quirky announcements for mainstream titles, and the 2015 edition of PAX was no different.
The show wrapped Monday, and before it becomes too distant in the rearview mirror, let’s recap the best announcements from PAX 2015.
The first third-party amiibo
A new amiibo reveal is pretty big news in and of itself. With collectors still going crazy for every new figurine, Nintendo has struggled for months with stocking existing figures while simultaneously sending new ones to store shelves and fanning consumer excitement. The venerable company finally introduced a new method of amiibo production that can greatly increase the market. Beginning with Shovel Knight by Yacht Club Games, third-party game creators can now license the figurine technology to produce and distribute their own characters.
While this has the potential to over-saturate the market with amiibo, Nintendo still holds the …read more
Source:: techradar.com – Gaming
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