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

Wreck-It Ralph is pretty amazing when you think about it. It stars a completely original character in a video game universe, but it also manages to incorporate cameos from some of the most recognizable characters in the industry.

Two of the film’s more popular “minor” characters are Bowser and Dr. Robotnik. In both cases, Disney worked with Nintendo and SEGA to ensure that these two were being properly represented.

In an interview with IGN, director Rich Moore spoke about how it was working with Nintendo and SEGA, and how the two wanted their characters to be shown bigger in the movie:

“We did have kind of a check-in process, where we would show them the footage and say, ‘What do you think? Is it good?’ At one point, [Nintendo] said, ‘Bowser’s much bigger than that. He’s way bigger than Zangief.’ We were like, ‘Okay, we’ll make him bigger. How’s that?’ They’d say, ‘Yes, that’s good — but he wouldn’t drink his coffee like that. He wouldn’t make that mouth.’ [Laughs] Of course, then people from Sega said, ‘Well, Doctor Robotnik is bigger.’ [Laughs] They wanted their characters bigger and bigger. We were going to end up with these giants in a room, with Ralph as this little guy…”

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

Masahiro Sakurai has let loose on a few vague details on the next Super Smash Bros. games.

First, Sakurai quickly talked about the game’s controls, teasing that the team “will look into ways that fits the Wii U.”

“The GameCube controller is not the only way to control Smash Bros., so we will look into ways that fits the Wii U.”

Sakurai also touched on change for the series. He’d prefer not to add in gimmicks in order to make the next entries different from previous games. At the same time, he hopes to “introduce a slightly different, fun experience all the while keeping the usual frantic game play.”

“The game system itself is complete, so we don’t want to make it 3D or introduce complicated controls just for the sake of it. However, I am thinking of ways we can introduce a slightly different, fun experience all the while keeping the usual frantic game play.”

Finally, Sakurai discussed third-party characters. He believes Snake and Sonic were “fantastic” additions in Brawl, and seems to be overall open to the idea of bringing in characters from other companies.  However, Sakurai did note that he must “narrow it down” since “introducing more non-Nintendo characters willy-nilly will lose the focus of the game”.

“I think Snake and Sonic joining were fantastic. It made many fans happy, and it broadened the Smash Bros arena. However, introducing more non-Nintendo characters willy-nilly will lose the focus of the game, so I also recognise the need to narrow it down.”

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Square Enix carried out maintenance yesterday so that it could add twenty servers for Dragon Quest X. The total server count is now at around 40.

Going forward, Square Enix has plans to correct a number of issues. Dragon Quest X is currently experiencing chat and friend functionality bugs, but these problems are expected to be ironed out within the next week or so. There are also plans to enhance server code so that each server can serve a greater capacity.

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Two new AR card packs for Kid Icarus: Uprising are now available in Japan. Each can be purchased for 263 yen.

The packs are being sold only through Nintendo’s online store starting today.

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Dragon Quest IX is on sale at Best Buy as the retailer’s “Deal of the Day” offer. Through the rest of the day, you can purchase the title for $9.99.

Best Buy normally sells Dragon Quest IX for $35, so you’d be saving $25 in total.

If interested, you can purchase Dragon Quest IX here. The offer is valid in-store and online.

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Update: One more tidbit: Pokemon Dream Radar arrives on October 12.

Pokedex 3D Pro will be available in Europe on November 8. The original Pokedex 3D Pro will be removed from the eShop on October 11.

Last week, Nintendo also dated Pokedex 3D Pro for a November 8 launch in North America.

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

This may be slightly tough to believe, but it seems that Nintendo has collaborated with McDonalds for a new 3DS puzzle.

All customers who enters a McDonalds can receive pieces of a Big Mac puzzle, which is accessible through the Puzzle Swap game in the StreetPass Mii Plaza. The offers lasts until August 13.

Thanks to Jake for the tip.

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Those who buy Bravely Default as well or any of its two soundtracks will be rewarded with extra items.

Bravely Default will come with “Orthodox Knight” equipment for heroine Anies. Furthermore, all copies of the full soundtrack will give players the Suppin/Freelancer job outfit. Using this, you can take on the look of Suppins no matter which job you’ve selected. The third bonus item for character Ringabel, “Noble Composer”, is included with purchases of the game’s theme song single from Linked Horizon.

The Suppin job outfit and Noble Composer will be available as downloads through December 13. Following this date, both will be attainable at a certain point in the game.

In addition to the items mentioned above, Square Enix will release more equipment and outfit downloads.

Thanks to 4Him for the tip.

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