Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments

Everybody’s favorite analyst Michael Pachter has weighed in on third-party support for Wii. Pachter believes that Nintendo will have a tough time wooing such developers/publishers, partially due to the console’s controller. He feels that “they have complicated game design for developers, who can’t figure out if the Wii U will ultimately support only one or multiple controllers.”

Pachter’s full response:

“Nintendo has to simply stop living in the past in 2012. They had a great deal of success since 1985 by making proprietary hardware and supporting it with proprietary software. They attracted third party support based upon the large installed base they generated for their hardware. They appear to me to be confident that ‘if they build it, third parties will support it’, but I don’t think that is the case for Wii U.

“By trying to be ‘different’ with the tablet controller, they have complicated game design for developers, who can’t figure out if the Wii U will ultimately support only one or multiple controllers. Nintendo made the device sufficiently different that they are all but assured of limited third party launch support, which ultimately will lead to modest hardware sales.

“They should stop relying upon the strategy that got them here, as it appears to no longer be working. I think their resolution should be to look outside of Nintendo for leadership in the areas of digital downloads, a user-friendly online interface and multiplayer gaming.”

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Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, Videos, Wii U | 0 comments

Zoom.in has published a new video interview with Shigeru Miyamoto, and it contains some juicy tidbits. He discusses the retirement situation (yet again), how he’s jealous about video game characters being able to outlive us, his lack of interest in making photo-realistic games, and the pressure he faces due to expectations.

Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments

Two Tribes would like to hear what fans have to say about Toki Tori 2 on Wii U. The company doesn’t have any concrete plans to bring the game to Nintendo’s upcoming home console, though the fact that they have some interest in the idea is very interesting.

Two Tribes wrote on Twitter a couple of days ago:

“Just throwing this out there: who would like to see Toki Tori 2 on their Wii U?”

In other news, Two Tribes was asked about releasing Toki Tori 2 on the 3DS. The studio said:

“it’s possible! But nothing to report right now”

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Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 0 comments

First 34:32 minutes to be exact!

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Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii, Wii U | 0 comments

Wii

1. Xenoblade Chronicles
2. Mario Party 9
3. Rhythm Heaven Fever
4. The Amazing Spider-Man
5. Men in Black

Wii U

1. Batman: Arkham City
2. Ninja Gaiden III: Razor’s Edge
3. LEGO City Stories
4. Tekken
5. Darksiders II

3DS

1. Paper Mario
2. Luigi’s Mansion 2
3. Kid Icarus: Uprising
4. Animal Crossing
5. Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance

Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 0 comments

This video was posted a few months back, but it wasn’t really noticed until recently. I’m sure we’ll be seeing more of this title at E3!

Thanks to Jake for the tip!

Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii, Wii U | 0 comments

Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Rumors, Wii U | 0 comments

Forget The Box is claiming that a digital e-reader service will be released for Wii U. The site’s source supposedly comes from a software developer approached by Nintendo .

Basically, the application would allow users to download books, magazines, newspapers, comics, and other content. This would include every issue of Nintendo Power, instruction books, and maybe even players guides.

All of this digital content will be accessed through the Wii U’s controller. Each download would include a searchable index and users will be able to flip through the pages on the controller’s touch screen.

Consumers who are subscribed to a particular magazine will receive the latest issue automatically. This can be accomplished even if the console has been turned off.

Apparently, the e-reader service won’t be released only for Wii U. Nintendo has plans to bring it to 3DS as well as they look to share services between the two systems much like the iPhone and iPad.

It’d be best to exercise some caution with this rumor for now. That being said, I personally wouldn’t object to a service like this!

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Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii, Wii U | 0 comments

Below are the games that Famitsu’s readers are looking forward to the most…

01. [Wii] Dragon Quest X
02. [PS3] Dragon’s Dogma
03. [PSP] Photo Kano
04. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4
05. [PSV] Persona 4: The Golden
06. [3DS] Animal Crossing
07. [3DS] New Love Plus
08. [PS3] Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
09. [PS3] Asura’s Wrath
10. [3DS] Resident Evil: Revelations
11. [PS3] One Piece: Pirate Musou
12. [PS3] Final Fantasy Versus XIII
13. [PS3] The Last Remnant
14. [PSP] God Eater 2
15. [PS3] Persona 4: The Ultimate in Mayoneka Arena
16. [PSP] Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: MK II
17. [PSV] Tales of Innocence R
18. [3DS] Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
19. [PS3] The Last Guardian
20. [PS3] 2nd Super Robot Wars Original Generation

Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 0 comments

San Jose Mercury News has a new interview up with Shigeru Miyamoto. Although it’s short, it’s filled with a bunch of interesting information.

Miyamoto discusses how Nintendo is constantly looking to appeal to both the hardcore and casual gamer for Zelda titles, using 3D without distracting players, how he hasn’t been able to find mobile title that he’s enjoyed, and more.

Head past the break for all of Miyamoto’s statements.

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