Young Horses still not ruling out Octodad: Dadliest Catch for Wii U
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 3 Comments
Earlier this year, Young Horses commented on the possibility of Octodad: Dadliest Catch for Wii U. The company mentioned in one tweet that there were no plans, but in another, the studio said: “We’re not sure to be honest.”
We followed up with Young Horses last month and once again asked if Octodad is something that could happen on Wii U. The company’s president and community manager Phil Tibitoski basically gave us the same answer: a decision is still being made.
Tibitoski’s full comments are as follows:
Kickstarter roundup (9/7/14)
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 5 Comments
With more and more Kickstarter campaigns popping up these days, it would be tough to cover them all without overloading the site. And thus, the Kickstarter roundup was born! We’ll be posting these each weekend (assuming I don’t forget… haha) so that we can bring the latest Kickstarter efforts to your attention.
Here’s today’s roundup:
Games
Ray’s the Dead – already funded at $30,000, Wii U stretch goal at $65,000
 Elysian Shadows – already funded at $150,000, Wii U stretch goal at $250,000
 Adventures of Pip – $40,000 for funding, planned for Wii U
 Stash: No Loot Left Behind – $50,000 for funding, planned for Wii U
 Nefarious – $50,000 for funding, planned for Wii U
 Super World Karts – $16,000 for funding, Wii U stretch goal at $32,000
Note that this is kind of a work-in-progress thing, so expect these types of posts to evolve over time!
 More: indie, Kickstarter
Retro City Rampage: DX update planned to support the New 3DS’ buttons
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, New Nintendo 3DS, News | 3 Comments
Vblank Entertainment is planning an update for Retro City Rampage: DX that will take advantage of the system’s new buttons.
As mentioned on the game’s official Twitter account:
For those asking, Retro City Rampage DX *will* get an update to support the new 3DS's added buttons.
— Retro City Rampage (@RetroCR) September 7, 2014
The New 3DS adds ZL and ZR buttons. Additionally, Nintendo is including a c-stick for secondary analog control.
Bayonetta 2 – Nintendo costumes footage
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 3 Comments
 More: Bayonetta 2, PlatinumGames
Videos: Teens react to the NES, Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!!
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 14 Comments
Pre-order updates (9/7/14)
Posted on 11 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
The Voice: I Want You (new) – Amazon
 Penguins of Madagascar – Amazon, GameStop (new)
 Disney Planes: Fire & Rescue – Amazon, GameStop
 Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes – 2.0 Edition – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
 GameCube Controller – Super Smash Bros. Edition – Amazon
 GameCube Controller Adapter for Wii U – Amazon
 The Legend of Zelda – Amazon
 Xenoblade Chronicles X – Amazon, Best Buy
 Hyrule Warriors – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
 Yoshi’s Woolly World – Amazon, Best Buy
 Splatoon – Amazon, Best Buy
 Kirby and The Rainbow Curse – Amazon
 Mario Party 10 – Amazon, Best Buy
 Devil’s Third – Amazon
 Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – Amazon, Best Buy
 Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric – Amazon, GameStop
 Super Smash Bros. bundle – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
 Just Dance 2015 – Amazon, GameStop
 LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
 Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
 Skylanders Trap Team Dark Edition (Collector’s Edition) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
 Skylanders Trap Team – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop,
 Watch Dogs – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
 Bayonetta 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
 Super Smash Bros. – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
3DS
Poptropica Forgotten Islands (new) – Best Buy, GameStop
 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Danger of the Ooze (new) – Amazon
 Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate – Amazon
 Adventure Time: The Secret of the Nameless Kingdom – Amazon, GameStop (new)
 Penguins of Madagascar – Amazon, GameStop (new)
 Disney Planes: Fire & Rescue – Amazon, GameStop (new)
 FIFA 15 – Amazon, GameStop
 Disney Big Hero 6 – GameStop
 The Legend of Korra A New Era Begins – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
 Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley – Amazon, GameStop
 Power Rangers: Super Megaforce – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
 Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. – Amazon, Best Buy
 Fossil Fighters: Frontier – Amazon, Best Buy
 Fantasy Life – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
 Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
 Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth: The Wild Cards Premium Edition – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
 Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
 Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal – Amazon, GameStop
 Pokemon Art Academy – Amazon, Best Buy, Best Buy
 Story of Seasons – Amazon, GameStop
 LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
 Pokemon Omega Ruby – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
 Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
 Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
 Skylanders Trap Team – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
 Cooking Mama 5: Bon Appetit! – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
 Tenkai Knights: Brave Battle – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
 Super Smash Bros. – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Amiibo
Mario – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
 Link – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
 Samus – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
 Donkey Kong – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
 Yoshi – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
 Kirby – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
 Pikachu – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
 Fox – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
 Peach – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
 Marth – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
 Villager – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
 Wii Fit Trainer – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
 More: pre-order
Two Marvel, two Disney characters still unannounced for Disney Infinity 2.0
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments
Disney Infinity 2.0’s release date is fast approaching. The game will be out in a matter of weeks, with a mid-September launch planned.
Before Disney Infinity 2.0 hits store shelves though, it sounds like there are still a few characters left to be announced. Executive producer John Vignocchi mentioned on Twitter that two Marvel and two Disney characters haven’t been revealed.
He said:
@Emileigh_Malik Yes, there are still four characters we have not yet announced.
— John Vignocchi (@JohnVignocchi) September 3, 2014
RT @tovar_nico: @JohnVignocchi are the unannounced figures marvel or disney JV: Two Marvel, Two Disney. No more questions!
— John Vignocchi (@JohnVignocchi) September 3, 2014
Rock’N Racing Off Road development is 90% done
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment
Rock’N Racing Off Road is nearly complete. According to EnjoyUp Games, development is 90 percent complete.
The studio confirmed on Twitter:
@JeGeekJePlay Thanks! Now Rock´n Racing Off Road is about the 90% of development on #WiiU ! @NintendoAmerica
— EnjoyUp (@enjoyupgames) September 7, 2014
 More: EnjoyUp Games, indie, Rock'N Racing Off Road
Toads in mechs were scrapped from Mario Strikers Charged
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii | 4 Comments
New concept has appeared online showing scrapped concepts of Toads in mechs from Mario Strikers Charged.
Supposedly, Next Level Games planned on having them act as security, referees, and substitutes for ball boys around the perimeter of each pitch during gameplay. The idea was dropped due to perceived tech limitations with the Wii hardware.
Another interesting tidbit: Mario Strikers Charged was originally going to be called Super Mario Strikers 2. You can find the original logo – as well as concept art of the scrapped Toad mechs – in the gallery below.

