Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments

BGG Productions’ indie PC game Death’s Apprentice is apparently heading to consoles.

Strangely, it looks like the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions will be available early next year. But the Wii U version? That won’t be out until 2015.

We’re waiting for further information, but the console versions will offer multiplayer support for up to four players.

Source

Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Wii | 0 comments

High Voltage Software has answered a few questions over at GameFAQs. One of the staffers provided a status update on the company’s health overall, what they’ve been working on, and what lies ahead.

There are a couple of tidbits in particular we’d like to make note of. First, it sounds like High Voltage will be exploring a higher number of IP in the future. Fans of the Conduit series can also look forward to some sort of news before the end of the year.

The full Q&A can be found below.

Read More

Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments

Capcom has shared details on a slew of weapons that will be included in Monster Hunter 4. Details about all known weapons can be found below.

Souchuukon

– From ancient times
– Can control insects
– The “hunting insects” suck up energy from monsters that can strengthen the user
– Light weapon
– Allows the player to be very mobile

Great Sword

– Huge sword
– Like the tusk from a monster killed by a hunter
– Slow weapon
– If it hits a monster, it’ll kill it
– Can be used to guard

Long Sword

– Made for fast and consecutive strikes
– “Spirit” is accumulated after each strike which allows players to use a a spirit slash

Sword and Shield

– Versatile weapon
– Can execute a whirlwind slash
– Fast and constant attacks with few breaks in between
– Can use items while unsheathing the sword

Twin Swords

– Dual Sword users wield two small swords in both hands that can rapidly strike enemies
– Demon transformation mode adds more power

Hammer

– Best offensive power out of all weapons
– Hit a monster on its head to make it dizzy

Hunting Horn

– Play songs that change status effects
– Play a tune while attacking a monster so you can simultaneously be an attack and support character

Lance

– Has a gigantic shield and long lance
– Guard and counter-attack

Gunlance

– Powerful weapon
– Adds explosive shells to a solid lance
– There is a “full burst” attack that unloads all of the bullets in the weapon

Bowgun

– Lightweight and mobile gunner
– Can hit monsters from afar
– Bowgunners have different rounds of ammunition
– One type gives you rapid fire

Bow

– Agile weapon
– Target weak points from a variety of differences

Switch Axe

– Sword and an axe in one
– Switch to axe mode to do powerful strikes
– Sword mode used for speed

Source

Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii | 0 comments

The followings Rock Band Music Store songs will be made available on September 11:

Matchbox Twenty – “Bent” – keyboard support
Matchbox Twenty – “How Far We’ve Come” – keyboard support, Pro Guitar and Pro Bass expansions available for $0.99
Matchbox Twenty – “She’s So Mean” – keyboard support

Each song can be purchased for $1.99 on PlayStation 3/Xbox 360 and $2.00 on Wii.

Source: Harmonix PR

Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments

Above is the Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney ad from this week’s Famitsu. It contains the release date puzzle, which apparently hints at a November 29 launch.

Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Wii | 0 comments

ValueError thrown

Path cannot be empty