61% of UK citizens believe that games cause an increase in aggression, old people are more likely to link the two
Posted on 11 years ago by Austin(@NE_Austin) in General Gaming, News | 2 Comments
A poll taken by YouGov asked UK citizens if they believe that playing video games can cause real-life aggression to bubble up. Respondents were only able to answer “yes” or “no” to the poll, as no “sometimes” or “maybe” answer was provided. Here are the results:
– 61% of respondents said “Yes” when asked if games increase real-life aggression
– 57% said that games are a good way to let out frustration
– Old people/those who haven’t played games think worse of games than young people/those who have played games
Don’t read too far into this– it’s just one study.
The Little Battlers Wars screenshots
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Screenshots | 0 comments
Rumor: Next 3DS firmware not coming in October, new Wii U update coming in the near future
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Podcast Stories, Rumors, Wii U | 11 Comments
Nintendo has been working on the next firmware update for the 3DS. According to the generally-reliable Emily Rogers, the download was originally scheduled for October. The update, however, has apparently been pushed back to an unspecified timeframe.
The Wii U is also expected to be receiving a major update – first announced several months ago during a Nintendo Direct. Rogers teased on Twitter that the new firmware will arrive “sooner than you think.”
The tweet in full, which also contains an interesting tidbit regarding Ubisoft, reads:
3 things. 3DS firmware is no longer coming October. Wii U firmware update is sooner than you think. Wii U owners need to buy Ubisofts games
— Emily Rogers (@Emi1yRogers) September 28, 2013
.@YoshiRider123 Regardless, Nintendo Network is still coming this year. Iwata said it's coming this year. Just won't be October.
— Emily Rogers (@Emi1yRogers) September 28, 2013
Asked to elaborate on the Ubisoft note, Rogers tweeted:
I'm dead serious about the third thing too. Based on what I'm hearing, if you want Ubisoft to support Wii U, you better support their stuff.
— Emily Rogers (@Emi1yRogers) September 28, 2013
Mighty No. 9 to receive “Beck & Call” online co-op challenge mode
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Mighty No. 9 has hit yet another stretch goal on Kickstarter. The game will now be receiving a “Beck & Call” online co-op challenge mode after raising $2.75 million.
Over a dozen missions will be included in the new mode, which allows gamers to play online with a friend. One player takes on the role of Beck while the other controls Call. All missions will be parts of remixed levels.
Togabito no Senritsu heading to the Japanese Wii U eShop next week
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Japanese Wii U eShop games are tough to come by these days, but Kemco is readying a new one for release next week.
“Togabito no Senritsu” is a psycho suspense adventure game, dealing with loss and death associated with a murder title.
In this death game, several are trapped in prison, and they’ll need to work together to escape. Throughout the experience, characters give into their selfish nature and uncover the sins of their past. Belief and bonds in extreme conditions, hate and love, and the story of defeat and victory are just some of the elements players will encounter.
Did that get your attention? Those who own Japanese Wii U systems can purchase Togabito no Senritsu from the eShop on October 2 for 1,000 yen.
Pokemon X/Y 3DS XL systems out now
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment
Nintendo has launched the special Pokemon X/Y 3DS XL systems today. They’re out ahead of the launch of the 3DS games, which are due out on October 12.
If you haven’t already, you can purchase the new Pokemon X/Y 3DS XL systems at the following retailers:
Best Buy
GameStop
Another round of 2DS and carry case photos
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images | 0 comments
Off-screen Mario Kart Arcade GP DX footage – Pac-Man gameplay
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 0 comments
Extra Sonic Lost World pre-order bonuses confirmed for the UK, Mexico
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments
Two more goodies are confirmed for Sonic Lost World pre-orders in the UK and Mexico.
Those who pre-order the game from ShopTo (UK) or Gameplanet (Mexico) will receive a pair of DLC codes. The first is a golden RC Omochao gadget while the other is a 5-pack of Black Bomb Wisp Color power which can be used to bomb away enemies. Pre-ordered copies of Sonic Lost World also come with the previously-revealed Deadly Six Edition content.
No word yet on whether the two new DLC items will be made available in the US.
Watch_Dogs visuals haven’t deteriorated, creative director says
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 2 Comments
Watch_Dogs made its impressive debut at Ubisoft’s E3 conference last year. Subsequent footage hasn’t been as well-received, particularly one video featuring Aisha Tyler.
Creative director Jonathan Morin claims that Watch_Dogs’ visuals haven’t deteriorated. “It’s pretty much the opposite,” he told VideoGamer.
Morin explained:
“There’s no scale down in quality, especially the next-gen versions. It’s pretty much the opposite. What we showed at E3 2012 in a lot of respects was less good. I think it’s in the details. So no, there’s no scale down.”
And what of the disappointing Aisha Tyler video? Morin put the blame on internal “communications issues”.
