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gaming2 years ago

Unveiling Satoru Iwata's Contributions to Pokemon Gold and Silver

Late Nintendo president Satoru Iwata's involvement in Pokemon Gold and Silver has been clarified, as it is revealed that he helped produce code to speed up loading times, making battles feel more immersive. The algorithm used was a tweaked version of what was used in EarthBound, and the game was able to utilize a one-megabyte Game Boy cartridge, allowing the team to bring the Kanto region to life.

gaming2 years ago

Unveiling Satoru Iwata's Contributions to Pokemon Gold and Silver

Late Nintendo president Satoru Iwata's contributions to Pokemon Gold and Silver clarified - he developed an algorithm that improved load times at the start of battles, but did not help fit both Johto and Kanto on a single cartridge. Game Freak utilized a larger one megabyte Game Boy cartridge to include Kanto in the game, while Iwata's code actually decreased storage space slightly.

gaming2 years ago

Tears of the Kingdom: A Zelda Tribute with Global Reach

Tears of the Kingdom, a sequel to Breath of the Wild, expands on the tribute to late Nintendo president Satoru Iwata with a mystical hidden encounter. By leaving an offering of fruit at one of eight cherry blossom trees scattered across Hyrule, players can summon the Lord of the Mountain, a creature known as a Satori, who will mark hidden caves with glowing blue auras. Collecting Bubbul Gems from Bubbulfrogs in these caves can unlock rewards, including armor resembling the Satori aesthetic.