Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Podcast Stories, Wii U | 0 comments

A new Wii U system update is now available for Wii U. Users can upgrade their console to version 2.1.3.

According to a notice posted on Nintendo’s official support site, the download makes “Further improvements to overall system stability.”

The page also confirms that a bigger firmware release – announced a few months back – is due out in April. It “adds new features and further improvements to the user experience”.

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

The Assassin’s Creed franchise has featured a female lead before, but not when it comes to the mainline series. Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag will be maintaining the tradition with Edward Kenway as the game’s star.

Ashraf Ismail, Black Flag’s creative director, was recently asked about the decision to highlight men in the Assassin’s Creed series thus far:

“It’s a bit of a tough question. Really early on, we decided to tell the story of the Kenways. So we already had in place the idea to tell Edward, Haytham, and Connor. This was actually years ago, we had this. …we actually never thought, ‘could this be a woman?’ …from the pirate perspective, there were a few famous women pirates. But it wasn’t common. So we didn’t want that element to be a detail people got stuck on.”

Regarding the possibility of releasing a mainline Assassin’s Creed with a female protagonist, Ismail said:

“I would say it wouldn’t be surprising to see a female assassin coming up in a mainline Assassin’s Creed. But for us, for AC4, it was always Edward.”

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

Numerous employees have been laid off from TimeGate Studios today. The company is perhaps best known – notoriously so – for its work on Aliens: Colonial Marines.

TimeGate president Adel Chaveleh said in a statement:

“Today, we had to make the difficult decision to let go of some great game developers. This is never easy, and we’re doing all we can to assist those developers affected. TimeGate is preparing, as is the entire industry, for the transition to next-generation consoles and new business models. As part of this reinvention, all projects and strategic initiatives continue to move forward at the studio.”

Officially, TimeGate did not confirm how many employees have been affected by the developer’s new path. However, sources allegedly say that close to 25 staffers will now need to look for new jobs after a publishing deal did not materialize.

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments

Software

1. Fire Emblem: Awakening
2. Pokemon Dream Radar
3. Crashmo
4. Gunman Clive
5. Super Mario Bros.
6. The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX
7. Pokedex 3D Pro
8. Mega Man 2
9. Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels
10. The Legend of Zelda
11. 3D Classics: Kirby’s Adventure
12. Cut The Rope
13. Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins
14. Photo Dojo
15. Plants vs. Zombies
16. Etrian Odyssey IV
17. Metal Torrent
18. Colors! 3D
19. Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!
20. Bird Mania 3D

Videos

1. Club Nintendo Video
2. Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move Trailer
3. Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Trailer
4. Nintendo Direct: February 14, 2013
5. Pokemon X and Pokemon Y Video
6. Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon Trailer
7. Yoshi Trailer
8. Nintendo Show 3D: February 14, 2013
9. HarmoKnight Trailer
10. Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Video
11. Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon Multiplayer Video
12. Naruto Powerful Shippuden Video
13. Nintendo Show 3D: February 28, 2013
14. LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins Video
15. Mario Kart 7 Video
16. Kersploosh! Trailer
17. Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon Commercial
18. Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate Trailer
19. What is Nintendo Video?
20. Animal Crossing: New Leaf Trailer

Source: 3DS eShop

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Fans can now pre-order Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag from Amazon or GameStop. Those who place a reservation at the latter will receive a double sided poster.

Pre-order at Amazon Wii U or GameStop here.

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Ubisoft has published a massive Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Q&A with creative director Jean Guesdon. If you’re looking for more details about the game, be sure to head past the break. There are lots of details about Black Flag included.

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments

The latest video additions to the 3DS eShop are as follows:

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate Video 2
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate Video 1
Etrian Odyssey IV Medic Video
Etrian Odyssey IV Landsknecht Video
Nintendo Show 3D: February 28, 2013
Mahjong Mysteries – Ancient Athena Trailer
Coaster Creator 3D Trailer

Source: 3DS eShop

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Consumers can pre-order Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon from Newegg for $30. The offer is valid through today only. Dark Moon will be available for $40 at launch, so by reserving the game now, you’ll be saving $10.