Reggie: We don’t care what the gaming competitors are doing
Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 0 comments
Lately, fans have been wondering if the Wii U will be able to keep up with Sony and Microsoft’s next round of consoles. The Wii U may have a leg up on the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360 when it launches this year, but there is some doubt that it will be a competitive piece of hardware for the next few years.
The thing is, Nintendo simply isn’t concerned about the competition.
Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime, when asked if the Wii U will be competitive in the long run, said that “we don’t care what the gaming competitors are doing.” The company is more concerned about being able to “drive a great new experience that’s going to be compelling”.
Fils-Aime said the following during a Spike TV interview at CES:
“So, you know, we’re fortune that we drive our own innovation agenda. We don’t care what any of the… we don’t care what the gaming competitors are doing. We don’t care what’s happening in the broader entertainment landscape. What we’re looking to do is drive a great new experience that’s going to be compelling, that’s going to have consumers say, ‘I have to buy the Wii U to get this new experience.'”
Reminder: Club Nintendo games expire today
Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Today’s your last chance to pick up four digital downloads from Club Nintendo. Fluidity (Wii Shop Channel) and Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again! (eShop) cost 150 points while Super Mario Kart (Wii Shop Channel) and 3D Classics: Xevious (eShop) can be picked up for 100 points.
All four of these rewards will be leaving Club Nintendo at the end of the day. Hopefully Nintendo will add in a new round of games tomorrow!
You can access Club Nintendo here
Retro Studios adds staff from Naughty Dog, Vigil
Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
It seems that Retro Studios has added staff from Naughty Dog and Vigil Games within the past few months or so. Eric Kozlowsky and Gray Ginther are now part a part of the company.
Kozlowsky, who worked on Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception, joined Retro in June 2011. Ginther, meanwhile, was the lead character artist on Darksiders.
Kozlowsky left a small tease on his blog as to what Retro Studioshas in store for its next game. He noted that he couldn’t talk about it too much, “but if all goes well it might just be one of my crowning achievements as an artist….”
“Alas I am going to shelve it for a little while as I am going to work on another project that I am super excited about. I can’t talk about it too much but if all goes well it might just be one of my crowning achievements as an artist….”
Other new employees at Retro include Nestor Hernandez (ex-Red Fly Studios designer) and Dominic Pallotta (Moonbot Studios).
Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D dated for North America
Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
A North American release date for Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D has been announced. The game will arrive on February 21. Earlier today, Konami confirmed that it’s set for a March 8 release in Europe.
Hideo Kojima’s Epic Game Heads to Nintendo 3DS™ This February
Konami Digital Entertainment Inc. today announced METAL GEAR SOLID SNAKE EATER 3D Nintendo 3DS™ will be released on February 21, 2012. METAL GEAR SOLID SNAKE EATER 3D is a reworked update of the original best-selling PlayStation®2 title, bringing the immersive jungle setting to life using the Nintendo 3DS glasses-free 3D imaging system. KONAMI has also confirmed that the new game will also make use of the new Circle Pad Pro accessory, and has revealed the packshot for the first time.
METAL GEAR SOLID SNAKE EATER 3D is set during the Cold War of the 60s, and sees series hero Snake infiltrating the Soviet jungle to bring back a scientist being held against his will. Starting on the outskirts of a military base, the player must use Snake’s stealth skills along with the foliage and shade that the jungle offers as cover to infiltrate unseen. As the game progresses, old faces make unwelcome appearances and a series of terrifying boss characters must be defeated before leading up to a dramatic twist that brings Snake face to face with a key figure from his past.
Mega Man’s 25th anniversary logo
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The logo for Mega Man’s 25th anniversary was hidden in the Mega Man X iOS port. Leave it to fans to pick the game apart and find this image inside!
Capcom hasn’t announced any specific plans for the Blue Bomber’s 25th anniversary. However, Christian Svensson previously said that the company will have news to share after March 30.
Gakken finally gives update on Earthpedia – Japanese release date and new details
Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
After disappearing for well over a year, Gakken’s Earthpedia is back, and it even has a Japanese release date. Earthpedia is set for an April 11 launch. It will cost 4,980 yen.
There are a few new details about the project – you can find those below.
– Play as an international agent
– Conduct investigations about the life and knowledge of Earth
– Five categories: Nature, Culture, Science & Technology, Space and Supernatural
– Use your “i-Gear” to scan AR cards
– View life forms in your hand
– Qoncept AR Engine used for AR technology
– Pick up a “Moon Sand Ballpoint Pen” with your purchase
– The pen’s cap has a special type of sand that was created based off analysis of moon materials brought back by the Apollo missions
– Launch ceremony taking place on the 26th
Your random video for the day: Reggie loses at Mario Kart 7
Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Random | 0 comments
I have absolutely no idea what Reggie was doing in the first half of the race. He straightens things out midway through, but couldn’t recover once he fell into a ditch and got hit by a Piranha Plant.
Thanks to Jake for the tip!
Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D dated for Europe
Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
Konami has provided a final release date for Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D in Europe. It’ll arrive on March 8.
The company hasn’t said when the title will launch in North America, though you can expect it to ship in early March.
Snake Eater 3D will contain a number of new features, including a first-person view, a camouflage photography system, and gyro sensor support that will come in handy while navigating narrow ledges.
Source: Konami PR
North American/European Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D boxart
Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
Update: Added in the North American boxart as well.
