Nicalis says Wii U is Nintendo’s most powerful console, will be on the market for 5-10 years, more
Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 1 Comment
Nicalis founder Tyrone Rodriguez has offered high praise for the Wii U.
Speaking about the new system at iDÉAME 2012, Rodriguez told Blogocio that it’s “all too far the most powerful console in the history of Nintendo” (rough translation). He believes it will be competing on the market “for 5 or 10 years.”
Rodriguez was also questioned about the Wii U’s power. Although Nicalis hasn’t fully exploited the console (doing so is unnecessary for the company’s projects), Rodriguez stated that it should meet gamers’ expectations.
Ultimately, though, Rodriguez said the experience will matter the most. He thinks we’ll be comparing the quality of games rather than the visual prowess of consoles.
Some of this shouldn’t come as a surprise – who thought the Wii U wouldn’t be Nintendo’s most powerful console? It’s nonetheless encouraging to see encouraging comments from a studio like Nicalis.
Nicalis’ first Wii U title is 1001 Spikes. The game will be released on the 3DS eShop sometime this year. The Wii U version should arrive later – perhaps in time for the launch of Nintendo’s new console?
Pokemon Black/White 2 details, changes in Unova map
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More Pokemon Black/White 2 details have emerged from the latest CoroCoro scans and Pokemon Smash. We have information about the game in general along with an update on the Unova’s changes since the original games.
The new details are as follows:
Details
– Tepig, Snivy, Oshawott will be offered as starting Pokemon
– More detailed routes
– Azurill and Lillipup were seen together within an early route during Pokemon Smash
– New animations for the Pokemon
– Hiougi City is much larger than previous starting areas
Unova map differences
– Unity Tower shown
– Route 4 is now lined with building reminiscent of a mining town in architecture
– New gateway building between Route 4 and Nimbasa City
– Entralink is completely different, including no moat, Entree seems to be a waterfall of some sort, no Entralink bridge (though it still exists above the rivers)
– Driftveil City is very different, lighthouse does not exist, two “craters” exist, shipping docks are less developed
– New city directly south of Driftveil City, another new city west and slightly south of that, and then Hiougi City southwest of that.
– The electric web in front of Chargestone Cave has been removed
– Challenger’s Cave no longer exists
– Poké Transfer Lab carefully covered with ice
– Ice seems to be translucent, as Poké Transfer Lab’s outline seems to be visible
– New area (possibly a building) due north of Poké Transfer Lab
– There is a yellow building to the right of the Ferris Wheel in Nimbasa City. The path in front of it also now extends across to the stream.
– Castelia City, Anville Town, and Opelucid City seem to be identical to before
– Ice is used to cover up parts of the region, simply an overlay layer
1001 Spikes details
Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
Nicalis was showing off the just-revealed 1001 Spikes at iDÉAME 2012. iDÉAME is a gathering of sorts for indie developers.
As previously mentioned, 1001 Spikes is remake of the Xbox Live Marketplace release, Aban Hawkins & the 1000 Spikes.
The first gameplay details have arrived and are as follows:
– Demo begins in a jungle close to a waterfall
– A: shoot
– B: jump
– Y: high jump
– Noticeable differences in the two jumps
– Other buttons aren’t used, nor is the touch screen
– Find a key that opens a door in each level
– Enemies, falling blocks, ravines, and other obstacles will get in your way
– Style comparable to Cave Story and La-Mulana
Note that the 3DS eShop version was tested. Gameplay will be similar if not identical to the Wii U digital download version.
No WWE game for 3DS this year?
Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Rumors | 0 comments
WWE All Stars made it out for the 3DS last year. At this time, it’s unclear if there will be more wrestling action on the system in 2012.
When THQ’s WWE Global Community Manager Aaron Kaufman was asked about a new title for the 3DS, suggesting a possible WrestleFest game with DLC he said, “cool idea, unfortunately no”.
To me this sort of sounds like a no to the WrestleFest idea rather than ruling out a project for the 3DS entirely. There are others, though, who think otherwise. Maybe THQ will clarify the situation soon…
Pandora’s Tower Special “Commemorative Golden Coins” trailer
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I’m pretty certain this trailer is identical to the launch trailer we posted a few days ago. The only difference I see is an additional five seconds added in showing off the Commemorative Golden Coins Club Nintendo reward.
First 1001 Spikes screenshots
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Nicalis reveals new game for 3DS eShop, Wii U digital store
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Nicalis’ next Nintendo game is 1001 Spikes. The studio will be releasing it on the 3DS eShop as well as Wii U’s digital store.
1001 Spikes is a remake of the indie title Aban Hawkins & the 1000 Spikes made by 8bits Fanatics. It was released on the Xbox Live Marketplace last year.
The 3DS/Wii U edition will feature new art, visuals, music, sound, and a multiplayer mode. Four users will be able to play together locally.
1001 Spikes will be released this year. It’ll be available on the 3DS eShop first and on Wii U sometime after.
Thanks to Sergio F for the tip.
Media Create software sales (4/2 – 4/8) – Top 50
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01./00. [PSP] 2nd Super Robot Wars Z: Saisei-hen
02./01. [3DS] Kingdom Hearts 3D -Dream Drop Distance- #
03./03. [PSP] Pro Baseball Spirits 2012
04./02. [PS3] Pro Baseball Spirits 2012
05./04. [3DS] Kid Icarus: Uprising
06./07. [3DS] Super Mario 3D Land #
07./05. [NDS] Pokemon Conquest
08./08. [3DS] Monster Hunter 3G #
09./09. [3DS] Mario Kart 7
10./12. [3DS] Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games
11./06. [PSP] Black Panther 2: Yakuza Ashura Chapter
12./00. [360] Kinect Star Wars #
13./13. [PS3] Devil May Cry HD Collection
14./17. [3DS] Harvest Moon: The Land of Origin
15./00. [PS3] Mahjong Dream C Club
16./20. [WII] Wii Sports Resort with Wii Remote Plus #
17./14. [3DS] Hatsune Miku and Future Stars: Project Mirai #
18./30. [WII] Mario Kart Wii
19./24. [PSP] Monster Hunter Freedom 3 (PSP the Best)
20./27. [3DS] Nintendogs + Cats: French Bulldog / Shiba / Toy Poodle & New Friends
High-quality Pokemon Black/White 2 footage from Pokemon Smash
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Pokemon Black/White 2 screenshots/art
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The final two (or should I say three?) images in the gallery are “official concept art” that will be used for pre-order bonuses. Specifically, they’ll be placed on stickers, clear files, pouches, and notebooks.
