Morning DLC: Video Games News And Rumors 7/24/13
By Nick Tylwalk
"Console peripheral manufacturer Mad Catz is ready to jump into the hardware business by releasing a “truly open” Android microconsole by the end of this year, the company has told CVG.The system, currently called Mojo, comes bundled with Mad Catz’ own game controller as well as a miniature console with USB and HDMI connections. And while rival Android microconsole Ouya primarily sells games through a bespoke on-console marketplace, Mojo runs stock Android and gives players access to the Google Play, Amazon and Nvidia TegraZone stores."
"Nintendo is not accepting Wii U game pitches from indie developers based in Japan, the company has confirmed to CVG.Despite the platform holder’s attempts to strike new partnerships with self-employed developers in the west, Nintendo’s licensing team does not want to partner with indies residing within its homeland. The reason for this has not been clarified and has become subject of debate, specifically because the Kyoto based corporation has made inroads into the American and European independent development sectors."
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"MercurySteam won’t be making “Castlevania” games until the end of time. The developer said at San Diego Comic Con that they’re going to let another studio take the reins after they’ve finished “Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2.”“Nobody on the team ever felt like we owned ‘Castlevania,'” “Lords of Shadow 2” producer Dave Cox told Destructoid at SDCC. “We always felt it was our responsibility now but it wouldn’t be ours forever. Let’s do what we’re going to do, tell our story, and move on.”"