Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 11 Comments

Sumo Digital worked with SEGA to release Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing in 2010. It was a racer starring Sonic and a bunch of other characters based on SEGA’s various franchises. The game was well-received, and the two companies then returned in 2012 with the sequel Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed. The racing was just as good, and Sumo did everything it could to make an even bigger and better game.

While reflecting on the sequel in last month’s issue of EDGE, executive producer Steve Lycett told the magazine:

“It was basically, ‘What if we had vehicles which transformed and [travelled across] land, air and sea?’ That was the initial back-of-a-fag-packet idea that became the basis of Transformed.”

“We made everything fourplayer; we made sure every single track had its own individual [style]. In a way, we almost didn’t care what Sega thought, as long as the fans were happy. We said we wanted to deliver absolutely everything we could, and we never pulled back from that, to the point where we were sneaking updates and various bits and pieces under the radar.”

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

This week’s Wii U eShop charts are as follows:

Software

1. Super Mario Bros.
2. Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
3. Super Mario RPG
4. Minecraft: Wii U Editoin
5. Super Mario 64
6. Super Mario Galaxy
7. Super Mario 3D World
8. Zelda: Ocarina of Time
9. Super Mario World
10. Super Mario Bros. 3
11. Zelda II – The Adventure of Link
12. Super Mario Maker
13. Mario Party 10
14. Paper Mario
15. Wave Race 64
16. Zelda: A Link to the Past
17. Mario Sports Mix
18. Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
19. Pokken Tournament
20. Super Mario 64 DS

Videos

1. Pokken Tournament TV Spot
2. Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games – Heroes Showdown Trailer
3. Super Mario Mash-Up Pack for Minecraft: Wii U Edition
4. Play Nintendo Introduction Video
5. Mario Sports Mix Trailer
6. Zelda: Breath of the Wild E3 2016 Trailer
7. Great Games to Buy with eShop Cards
8. Tadpole Treble Trailer
9. New Super Mario Bros. U Video
10. Super Play Time – Splatoon – Get Kraken with Pro Tips
11. Terraria Trailer
12. Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash – Smash the Competition Trailer
13. Pokemon Rumble U Gameplay Trailer
14. Super Mario 3D World Trailer
15. Super Mario RPG Trailer
16. New Super Luigi U Trailer 6/11/13
17. Super Mario Maker Key Update Video
18. Poncho Trailer
19. Jotun: Valhalla Edition E3 2016 Trailer
20. Super Smash Bros. – Final Video Presentation

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, Screenshots, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

Several new games out came out this week on the Wii U and 3DS eShops. If you’re interested in checking out what’s new in screenshot form, take a peak at the gallery below.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 2 Comments

This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta share some footage from the Pokemon World Championships and share their experiences. Watch it below.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS | 2 Comments

A new One Piece: Great Pirate Colosseum scan has emerged, confirming new characters for Bandai Namco and Arc System Works’ fighter.

CP0 agents Rob Lucci and Spandam are both in the 3DS game. Rob Lucci, who has his his Zoan transformation, is being included on the roster. Spandam will act as an assist character who uses his sword to slash though his foes. Wanda, Nekomushi, and Inuarashi are also in as assist characters.

Check out the new One Piece: Great Pirate Colosseum scan below showing all of these characters plus a look at the story mode.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments

Capcom has the third development blog up for Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice. The new one can be read here.

Today’s piece involves talk about visual design, special effects, and more. You’ll hear from the likes of UI designer Reiko Nakano and Chieko Akizuki, lead effects artist.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

There’s been a lot of European eShop release date news today for whatever reason, so let’s share the rest of the games that have been dated. After previously launching in North America, Europe will have Vektor Wars on Wii U next Thursday for €7.99. Then on September 15, Shooty Space from RCMADIAX is due out for €2.99.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

Another Wii U eShop game has received a release date in Europe. 140 from Limbo lead designer Jeppe Carlsen is slated for September 8. It will carry a €7.99 price point.

We have the following overview:

“Created by Jeppe Carlsen (Lead puzzle designer, LIMBO) with Music by Jakob Schmid, 140 is a challenging minimalistic platformer with abstract colorful graphics. The game requires rhythmic awareness to overcome obstacles which are controlled by an energetic, yet melancholic electronic soundtrack!

Originally released for PC and Mac OS in 2013 after winning the Excellence in Audio award at the Independent Games Festival, 140 is now being adapted for consoles and handhelds by Abstraction Games in partnership with Double Fine Presents. It’s headed to PS4, PS Vita, Wii U, 3DS and Xbox One this summer!”

And a trailer:

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 12 Comments

NERD, otherwise known as Nintendo European Research & Development, is behind the emulation of the Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition. The team previously worked on the DS Virtual Console for Wii U. NERD also made the “super-stable 3D” feature of the New 3DS, Wii download functionality on Wii U, and Wii U’s Internet browser video player.

The only question remains: are any other teams aside from NERD handling the NES Classic Edition? That’s unclear, but given NERD’s technical work, it seems that the new device is in good hands.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

Just a few days ago we heard about Rorrim, a new Wii U game from Ezekiel Rage and Nitrolic Games. It’s now been dated for Europe. The game will be out on September 8 for €4.52.

Here’s an overview:

“Rorrim is a 2D game for the Nintendo Wii U eShop. After finding a magic mirror, a young princess is sucked into the glass of the mirror and finds herself inside a dark and eerie dungeon. To escape the world of the mirror, you have to help her navigate through the dungeon in the real world and in the mirrored world. Enjoy this puzzle maze game by using the Wii U GamePad.”

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