Nintendo has published the latest entry in its “Iwata Asks” series. In today’s discussion, company president Satoru Iwata sits down with a few of the developers behind the recent StreetPass Relay Points. You’ll learn about their history, how the system was created, and technological aspects. You can find the full Iwata Asks here.

Ping 2 set for Wii U release, creator will be launching a Kickstarter

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Ping 2 is primed for a Wii U release, creator Christopher Arnold has announced.

Arnold took to Twitter and also revealed that he is now an official Wii U developer.

He wrote:

I'm officially a Nintendo Wii U Developer. I just got approved today. -Dream Achieved at Age 22.- Look forward to #Ping2 coming to Wii U.
— Christopher ???? (@Kurisuellegarde) September 5, 2013

Arnold added that he intends to launch a Kickstarter in the near future to help raise money for development:

To help pay off associated fees with becoming a bigger developer and creating a game for a console, I'll be starting a #Kickstarter soon
— Christopher ???? (@Kurisuellegarde) September 6, 2013

Ping 2’s premise is simple. It’s very much a Pong-like game, with a classic-looking style. The original Ping was created for Android devices.

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Scribblenauts Unmasked footage

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Super Mario Galaxy 2, New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Wii Sports Resort get official price drops

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Nintendo has officially reduced the price of three of its own Wii titles. Super Mario Galaxy 2, New Super Mario Bros. Wii, and Wii Sports Resort will not carry an official $29.99 price starting today.

Nintendo has also confirmed lifetime sales of all three titles. Super Mario Galaxy 2 has sold over 2.7 million copies in the US, while New Super Mario Bros. Wii has sold more than 9.4 million. Wii Sports Resort’s sales come in at close to 7 million.

Makai Ouji: Devils and Realist – Treasure of the Substitute King commercial

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Super Smash Bros. for Wii U screenshot (9/5/13)

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Stardust Amazoness screenshots, details

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Arc System Works has sent out a new wave of content for Stardust Amazoness. Screenshots as well as a batch of information can be found below.

– “Pretty x Prisoner x Escape = !?” old school dungeon RPG
– Has unique concept
– Miyama-Zero and Shigetaka Kimura working on character designs
– Set in a world where men have disappeared and their existence has become a legend
– Group of ladies are held captive on a prison planet known as Uruka
– Planet is located at the edge of the galaxy
– It’s said that once you’re sent to Uruka, you can’t come back
– The protagonists decide to attempt an escape
– Also need to unravel the mystery hidden under the surface, a spaceship left by an ancient civilization that could facilitate their jailbreak
– 6,090 yen at retail
– 5,800 yen on the eShop

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Monster Hunter 4 Direct taking place on Sunday

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Nintendo will broadcast a Monster Hunter 4 Direct this Sunday, the company has announced. The presentation will be held at 8 PM Japan time – that’s 7 AM ET / 4 AM PT.

You’ll be able to watch the Monster Hunter 4 Direct on the official page or right here. Will we hear about Nintendo and Capcom’s new collaboration?

XSEED unlikely to localize UnchainBlades EXXiV, Digimon World Re:Digitize Decode, Exstetra

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XSEED often receives fan requests to localize certain games on Facebook. Sometimes, the company responds to these inquiries. In the case of UnchainBlades EXXiV, Digimon World Re:Digitize Decode, and Exstetra, there isn’t much good news to report.

All three of these games are unlikely to be localized by XSEED. Here’s what the company said about each: