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Voofoo - Pure Chess hitting 3DS as well as Wii U, online multiplayer, future platform support
A portion of a Nintendo Enthusiast interview with Mark Williams, Technology Director at Voofoo studios...
NE: How many boards and sets will feature in the game? Will gamers be able to purchase additional boards and sets from the eShop?
MW: Well I can let you in on something here – Pure Chess is not only coming to WiiU, but to 3DS also! We set about developing both the WiiU and 3DS versions earlier this year, so it’s been about six months in all. We were really keen to bring across all of the great features from the original, and add in some extra cool stuff too. The core game will feature three chess boards each set in its own beautiful location, and then three exquisitely detailed chess sets, including the instantly recognisable Staunton set, all in a variety of materials such as stone, metal or marble. In addition, we’re also going make a variety of other themed sets and boards available via the eShop at launch, including the stunning Roman Temple, Isle of Lewis set, and more.
NE: Will there be any unique content for the Wii U and 3DS versions of Pure Chess? Has there been discussion about a Mario themed set for example?
MW: We’ve been keen to utilise as many of the Wii U and 3DS features as possible, including the ability for two players to play on different screens on the WiiU, and stereoscopic 3D on 3DS, which really brings the chess boards to life! We’ve also got some really cool new multiplayer features which I think everyone is going to love – can’t say much more about this just yet but we’ll be announcing more details very soon! Suffice to say, online play will definitely be supported. We’ll be releasing Pure Chess on both WiiU and 3DS later this year. There are lots of cool chess set themes that we’d love to do, and a Mario themed set would be pretty awesome. We have to negotiate rights with the various license holders for this though, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be done – you’ll have to watch this space for future chess set themes.
NE: Once development is complete, what’s on the cards next for Voofoo Studios? Do you see yourself developing more games for the Wii U or perhaps even the 3DS?
MW: We may well look into creating some more new cool chess sets and boards later on – this all depends on the demand we get for it, we’re keen to continue supporting the game and responding to community feedback.
I’m definitely keen to develop more games for Wii U though, it’s a really great bit of kit, and its full potential has not yet been realised. I think despite its relatively slow start, it still has a great deal of life left in it – its best days are yet to come.
Full interview here
NE: How many boards and sets will feature in the game? Will gamers be able to purchase additional boards and sets from the eShop?
MW: Well I can let you in on something here – Pure Chess is not only coming to WiiU, but to 3DS also! We set about developing both the WiiU and 3DS versions earlier this year, so it’s been about six months in all. We were really keen to bring across all of the great features from the original, and add in some extra cool stuff too. The core game will feature three chess boards each set in its own beautiful location, and then three exquisitely detailed chess sets, including the instantly recognisable Staunton set, all in a variety of materials such as stone, metal or marble. In addition, we’re also going make a variety of other themed sets and boards available via the eShop at launch, including the stunning Roman Temple, Isle of Lewis set, and more.
NE: Will there be any unique content for the Wii U and 3DS versions of Pure Chess? Has there been discussion about a Mario themed set for example?
MW: We’ve been keen to utilise as many of the Wii U and 3DS features as possible, including the ability for two players to play on different screens on the WiiU, and stereoscopic 3D on 3DS, which really brings the chess boards to life! We’ve also got some really cool new multiplayer features which I think everyone is going to love – can’t say much more about this just yet but we’ll be announcing more details very soon! Suffice to say, online play will definitely be supported. We’ll be releasing Pure Chess on both WiiU and 3DS later this year. There are lots of cool chess set themes that we’d love to do, and a Mario themed set would be pretty awesome. We have to negotiate rights with the various license holders for this though, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be done – you’ll have to watch this space for future chess set themes.
NE: Once development is complete, what’s on the cards next for Voofoo Studios? Do you see yourself developing more games for the Wii U or perhaps even the 3DS?
MW: We may well look into creating some more new cool chess sets and boards later on – this all depends on the demand we get for it, we’re keen to continue supporting the game and responding to community feedback.
I’m definitely keen to develop more games for Wii U though, it’s a really great bit of kit, and its full potential has not yet been realised. I think despite its relatively slow start, it still has a great deal of life left in it – its best days are yet to come.