March 2014 NPD: top 10 best-selling games in the U.S.
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NPD Group has released a listing of the top ten best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of March 2014. The results can be found above.
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U – lots of new screenshots
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Ubisoft believes Watch Dogs will be one of this year’s best-selling games
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Ubisoft has very high expectations for Watch Dogs. With “hugely promising” pre-orders, the company thinks its open-world game will be one of the best-selling titles this year and “one of the best selling new IPs in recent memory”.
Ubisoft’s Wayne Greenwell told MCV:
“Excitement for the product remains incredibly high and gamers are desperate to finally get their hands on the title. This is reflected in our pre-orders which are hugely promising for a new IP and highlights the enthusiasm that has surrounded the product since it was first unveiled to the world.
“With Watch Dogs, Ubisoft is building a new blockbuster brand to stand alongside other top tier triple-A titles and we expect it to be not only one of the best selling new IPs in recent memory, but also one of the best selling titles throughout 2014.”
Ubisoft has significant marketing plans in store for Watch Dogs. This include a tech-focused marketing campaign (such as apps and live streaming technology), along with TV, print and online ads.
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Rumor: Disney Infinity 2.0 to launch in August
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Wii, Wii U | 1 Comment
A couple of tidbits about Disney Infinity 2.0 have appeared from a report on the official Disney Fan Club D23 – including a release window.
D23, which has since pulled its post, stated that Disney Infinity 2.0 will launch this August. The game will feature “familiar Marvel characters, objects, and vehicles”.
Official details about Disney Infinity 2.0 will be shared during a reveal event on April 30.
Secure Axcess suing Nintendo for patent infringement relating to Wii U
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 12 Comments
Secure Axcess, LLC has initiated patent infringement cases against several companies, including Nintendo Co. Ltd and Nintendo of America. The company believes that its February 2003 patent was violated, which is for “a computer providing multiple display capability where one display presents the current document and another display may show a true display of a previously opened document.” Secure Axcess hopes to gain compensatory damages, costs, and other reliefs for companies selling the Wii U without license or authorization.
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Falling Skies: The Game will be on Wii U
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Earlier this month, Little Orbit announced a new Cartoon Network multi-property as well as an Adventure Time title. The company also slipped in the confirmation that the Falling Skies Planetary Warfare mobile game would be made for consoles.
We weren’t entirely sure at the time if Nintendo platforms would be included in Little Orbit’s Falling Skies plans. Well, now we have an answer. Amazon has listed 
a Wii SKU of “Falling Skies: The Game”, confirming the game for Nintendo’s console.
Activision initially approached Nintendo to partner on Skylanders
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During the early stages of Skylanders’ development, Toys for Bob and Activision approached Nintendo in hopes of finding a partner for its new IP. Toys for Bob traveled to Nintendo of America’s offices and presented its idea, co-founder Fred Ford told Polygon.
He said:
“We had been directed towards thinking about something that would play well with Nintendo. I think there was some co-marketing money and the Wii was doing well. They had some success with peripherals.”
“They spent a long time looking and looking. They were just like ‘we have never seen anything like this before.’ I’ve always wondered about the full meaning of that comment [laughs].”
Polygon adds that there there was a limited co-marketing deal, but Nintendo didn’t want to make a full commitment to Skylanders.
“We have no idea why. Clearly, they have got properties well suited to this world. Why it is that they didn’t rush in here will probably haunt them for the rest of their days.”
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GameStop ad (4/16 – 4/22)
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This week’s GameStop ad has gone live. Highlights include Shin Megami Tensei IV for $30.
For the full ad, check out the images below.
Mario Kart 8 – another Donut Plains 3 comparison with SNES version
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Mario Kart 8 Wii U Premium Pack could be heading to Europe
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Nintendo could be planning a Mario Kart 8 Wii U Premium Pack for Europe, if the image above is to be believed.
French website Gameblog reports that the bundle will be available on May 30 – the racer’s release date. It’ll include a black 32GB console, GamePad, a copy of Mario Kart 8, and a free 7 day trial for Wii U Karaoke.
A price point of €299 is expected for the Mario Kart 8 Wii U Premium Pack. An official announcement should be made soon.
