Rumor: Wii U update coming this week, possibly Monday
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Podcast Stories, Rumors, Wii U | 9 Comments
Emily Rogers has returned with another rumor regarding the Wii U’s upcoming update.
A tweet Rogers published a short while ago states that the firmware is going live sometime this week, perhaps as early as Monday.
The tweet reads:
From what I hear there is a firmware update for Wii U this week. Most likely Monday. I don't know everything in update so don't overhype it.
— Emily Rogers (@Emi1yRogers) September 29, 2013
The Wii U’s next update is the second of two major firmware upgrades for the console. Nintendo hasn’t said what will be included, but the system’s speed (loading times and associated elements) should be improved.
New LEGO Marvel Super Heroes character confirmations, a few more details
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Several new characters were confirmed for LEGO Marvel Super Heroes during a presentation at Eurogamer Expo earlier today. The latest include:
– Carnage
– Union Jack
– Emma Frost (Diamond Transform)
– Iceman
– Whiplash
– Ms. Marvel
– Venom’s BigFig Transform
– Black Cat
– Kraven The Hunter
– Electro
A few details about LEGO Marvel Super Heroes are also available. Here’s the latest:
– They show off the Helicarrier and jumping down into LEGO Marvel NYC
– Demo confirmed for “most” platforms
– Pre-order bonus DLC will be eventually available for everyone
– “Several characters have multiple costumes. Jean Grey can also be Phoenix, Iron Man has several suits, War Machine can be Iron Patriot, Thor, Cyclops, Spider-Man, Thing, and more had unlockable second and even third or fourth costumes”
– Characters now better organized on select screen, no 10 Iron Mans cluttering it up as they are alts now
– 50 Stan-In-Peril missions, after you beat them all you unlock Stan Lee
Pokemon X/Y battle footage shows Mega Evolutions
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New footage of Pokemon X/Y was shown off during the latest episode of Pokemon Smash. It’s been confirmed that players can use a Mega Evolution in combat so long as their opponent also has one available. Mega Evolutions work in that there’s one per trainer, not one per battle.
Off-screen Q.U.B.E.: Director’s Cut footage
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Off-screen Scram Kitty and His Buddy on Rails footage
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Shadow of the Eternals put on hold, but the game apparently isn’t dead
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Precursor Games has put Shadow of the Eternals on hold. The company attempted to raise money through the project through two Kickstarters, but neither campaign met its funding goal.
A message posted on the official Shadow of the Eternals forum from Denis Dyack apparently confirms that the game isn’t dead. Dyack, however, did not say if and when it could return.
Dyack’s message in full reads:
More off-screen Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse footage
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Radio station involved with “hold your wee for a Wii” contest death could lose its license
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii | 1 Comment
Back in early 2007, a contest was held by the “Morning Rave” show on KDND in Sacramento which gave the participants an opportunity to win a Wii by drinking the most water without going to the bathroom. This was when the console was still tough to find, so people were willing to go to some… odd measures in order to secure one for themselves.
Sadly, the Morning Rave’s “Hold Your Wee For A Wii” contest resulted in a terrible happening. Contestant Jennifer Lea Strange passed away due to water intoxication.
The situation was thought to be over after a jury awarded $16,577,188 damages against KDND. However, we’re now hearing that the radio station may lose its licence.
The Drum reports that the Sacramento Media Group and the Media Action Center intend to file legal challenges with the US Federal Communications Commission prior to November 1 – the official deadline – in hopes of contesting the station’s pending eight-year broadcast license renewal. We should find out about any rulings following this date.
Ping 2 footage, subtitle confirmed
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Along with the footage above, Ping 2 has received a new subtitle.
Courtesy of creator Chris Arnold:
Official Title will be "Ping 2: Attack of the Spheres!".
— Christopher ???? (@Kurisuellegarde) September 27, 2013
[Video Feature] Eggbusters – Need for Speed: Most Wanted U
Posted on 11 years ago by Austin(@NE_Austin) in Features, Videos, Wii U | 2 Comments
Not many people own this particular version of Need for Speed: Most Wanted, but I must give it my recommendation if you willing to take the time to learn it; it’s pretty darn good as an arcade-y racer. The glitches I cannot be quite as positive about, but I think we had some good fun here either which way! Enjoy. :]