Ambrella on why Pokemon Rumble World is free-to-play, considered automatic movement, more
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 3 Comments
In Famitsu’s most recent issue, the magazine caught up with Ambrella director Norio Matsumura and president Muneaki Ozawa. The two sides chatted all about the free-to-play 3DS game Pokemon Rumble World.
One of the most notable questions Famitsu asks is why the team decided to try out the F2P model. Matsumura noted that it actually happened thanks to a suggestion from Pokemon president Tsunekazu Ishihara.
Matsumura said:
Mr. Ishihara (the president of the Pokemon Company) suggested: “Let’s try out F2P.” Personally I think that refreshing controls and the nature of continuously returning to the game are concepts which suit free games very well, so I thought there was a chance of success. However, many members of the staff are against F2P games…
Matsumura continued on his comments by talking about how development didn’t progress without some resistance:
Pre-order updates (5/24/15)
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
Below are the latest titles that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:
Wii U
Disney Infinity 3.0 – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Mighty No. 9 – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Guitar Hero Live – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Mario Maker – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
LEGO Dimensions – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Rodea: The Sky Soldier – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Legend of Kay Anniversary – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop (new)
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers – Amazon
LEGO Jurassic World – Amazon
, GameStop
Terraria – Amazon
Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem – Best Buy
The Legend of Zelda – Amazon
, Best Buy
Xenoblade Chronicles X – Amazon
, Best Buy
Yoshi’s Woolly World – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Splatoon – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Devil’s Third – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
3DS
Project X Zone 2 – Amazon
Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson – Amazon
, GameStop
Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Rodea: The Sky Soldier – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Lord of Magna: Maiden Heaven – Amazon
, GameStop
Fire Emblem – Best Buy
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers – Amazon
LEGO Jurassic World – Amazon
, GameStop
Terraria – Amazon
Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
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Update: Not true after all – Target only letting customers purchase a total of 2 amiibo on Friday
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 7 Comments
Update: Target is now saying the opposite on the same Twitter account. I’m not sure where the confusion originated from, but at least the situation wasn’t as poor as we thought!
@VerxlTMathman Limit 2 Amiibo per character, not total basket, You can buy multiple characters just not more than 2 of each. Thanks!
— AskTarget (@AskTarget) May 24, 2015
Target will be handling the launch of Friday’s new amiibo in a peculiar way. We’re not sure why this is, but customers will only be allowed to purchase two figures in total. That means you could go with a combination like Charizard and Wario, but that’s it. Just two.
The official “AskTarget” Twitter account posted the following earlier today, which has since been backed up by other employees:
@RVAgeek Good question! You'll be able to purchase two Amiibo in total on your visit. Thanks and have a great weekend!
— AskTarget (@AskTarget) May 24, 2015
I can absolutely understand limiting things to one of each character. Only allowing customers to purchase a total of two figures, though? That seems a tad crazy. If Target wasn’t offering the exclusive Jigglypuff amiibo, I doubt many people would be trying their luck there!
Wii U now starting to receive Unity 5 support
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 5 Comments
Unity 5 was revealed back in March. When the announcement was made, we learned that it would run on a number of platforms, including Wii U. However, Unity followed up at the time by noting that it was unsure when Wii U would actually be receiving support for the new engine.
A development source speaking with Nintendo Everything has now confirmed that Unity 5 is starting to make its way to Wii U. A beta build based off of Unity 5.0.1 was just recently distributed, so teams can begin working with the upgraded technology.
Unfortunately, it’s sounding like it will be awhile before we actually begin seeing the first Unity 5 games released on the eShop. The information we received indicates that developers who intend on submitting titles before fall are being told to stick with Unity 4.3, as 5.0 is not currently master submittable.
Swords & Soldiers II – “Daily Duel” video #20
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Ronimo Games released the nineteenth “Daily Duel” video for Swords & Soldiers II. In today’s video, the battle is 1 Genie, 4 Shamshir Soldiers, 4 Sand Witches, 1 Desert Stalker and the Mirage spell versus 1 Helga, 3 Nagas, 4 Master Chefs, 1 Eletric Elder and 1 Freyja’s Blessing spell. Check it out below.
More: indie, Ronimo Games, Swords & Soldiers II
Off-screen Disney Infinity 3.0 Toy Box Speedway “Sugar Rush” track and hub world footage
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Family Gamer TV’s latest Disney Infinity 3.0 video gives us another look at the Toy Box Speedway. In addition to the Sugar Rush track, we also have footage of the hub world. Take a look below:
Photos of the Splatoon Wii U bundle
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Wii U | 2 Comments
A few photos are now available showing off the new Splatoon Wii U bundle. View them in the gallery below.
In North America, the Splatoon Wii U bundle will only be sold at Best Buy stores. It can be yours starting on May 29.
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MouseCraft heading to Wii U in Q3 2015
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment
MouseCraft is coming to Wii U, developer Crunching Koalas has announced. The studio confirmed the news on Twitter a few days ago with the following message:
And it's official! We're bringing MouseCraft to Xbox One and Wii U in the 3rd quarter of 2015! pic.twitter.com/DoLR0Fbll4
— Crunching Koalas (@CrunchingKoalas) May 21, 2015
MouseCraft originally launched on PC and PlayStation platforms last year. It’s described as “an A to B puzzle game” in which players stack Tetrominos blocks to help mice get to the cheese. Obstacles, collectibles, and the ability to create/share your own maps will surely keep things fresh.
MouseCraft should be landing on Wii U sometime during Q3 2015.
More: Crunching Koalas, indie, MouseCraft
Rumor: Low wave 4 amiibo shipments at GameStop, no more holds, Shulk restock in June
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 7 Comments
A rumored internal memo from GameStop provides an update on the situation surrounding amiibo.
Like every major retailer, GameStop will begin selling wave 4 Smash Bros. amiibo on Friday. But sadly, the stock situation here doesn’t sound too encouraging… aside from silver Mario.
Here’s what was shared by Reddit user “gamestopinfo5678”:
Our shipments of wave 4 SUCK. plain and simple. from 0 robins/lucina to just one of each. 1,2, or no nesses. Surprisingly we’ll have plenty of silver mario’s for whatever that’s worth. Memo stated that we will not be re-supplying wave 4. Once we run out, we are out. you can camp gamestop if you want, but as a collector myself…I’m not. I can spend my time better at another store with much better stock. (this doesn’t mean there won’t be the abnormal store here and there that might have decent stock)
The one bright spot? We’re hearing that GameStop will post in hand stock on the morning of May 29 on the door. That means you’ll be able to see stock totals while waiting in line.
Media Create software sales (5/11 – 5/17) – Top 50
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 1 Comment
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./00. [PS4] Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster
02./01. [3DS] Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition
03./03. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition
04./02. [3DS] Style Savvy 3: Kira Kira Code
05./00. [PS4] Borderlands: The Handsome Collection
06./05. [WIU] Mario Kart 8 #
07./06. [3DS] Bravely Second: End Layer
08./04. [WIU] Xenoblade Chronicles X #
09./07. [3DS] Pokemon Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
10./34. [PS4] Dying Light
11./08. [WIU] Mario Party 10 #
12./09. [3DS] Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
13./10. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch 2: Shin Uchi
14./13. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf #
15./12. [WIU] Dragon Quest X: Inishie no Ryuu no Denshou Online
16./30. [PS4] Tropico 5
17./11. [3DS] Theatrhythm Dragon Quest
18./14. [WIU] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U #
19./19. [3DS] Xenoblade Chronicles 3D |new 3DS|
20./24. [PS3] Pro Baseball Spirits 2015
