DreamRift is still working on a secret project, and they still can’t talk about it
Posted on 11 years ago by Austin(@NE_Austin) in News | 0 comments
“We’re currently working on something that we can’t wait to talk about! Unfortunately, we’re unable to speak about it right now. DreamRift would like to express its utmost appreciation to everyone for their interest and support!” – DreamRift’s Peter Ong
DreamRift is the developer behind Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion on 3DS, the demo of which you can pick up right now on the eShop!
Iwata Asks: Wii U – Internet browser discussion now live
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments
Yet another Iwata Asks discussion focusing on the Wii U has been published tonight. The latest talk covers the console’s Internet browser.
We do have a summary of this Iwata Asks for your convenience. It’s posted below. Read the full discussion here.
Peter Molyneux thinks dual-screen console gaming is worrisome, yet exciting
Posted on 11 years ago by Austin(@NE_Austin) in General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 0 comments
“The thing about the SmartGlass is that the tablet is a thing that you have with you all the time. Now, in that sense, I understand completely as a consumer and I’m excited to see what these guys do with it. But I do have a problem with it. I now have a screen in front of me on my lap and a screen up on the wall that I’m looking at. Which one should I be looking at? Should I be looking up at the big screen and down, or at my lap and up? Should I be checking down on my lap every few seconds? What’s going to incentivize me to move my eyes from the wall to my lap?” – Game designer Peter Molyneux
This is actually one of the most interesting things I heard brought up about Wii U and other tablet/console gaming solutions! It’s really a double edged sword, because he’s right– sometimes it’s going to be detrimental to have to look between one screen and another, especially in time-critical games like Call of Duty or Tekken. That being said, I think the benefits and possibility truly outweigh the costs! He continued…
“In a way, part of me is excited by this. But part of me is worried that this is a bit of tech which us tech boys get really excited about, and until I see some really great uses of that SmartGlass or the Wii U GamePad, the jury is out for me to be honest with you. I can see it if I’m watching a football game that the scores would come up on the SmartGlass. I’m all there for that. I can see if I’m watching a TV episode and it gives me some background on the actors. I’m kind of there, but I can do that on the internet already.”
He talks a ton more about Wii U, and you can read all of that stuff after the break…
First footage of Mario/Zelda characters and items in Scribblenauts Unlimited
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
Tingle is indeed in Scribblenauts Unlimited! So is Sheik, Ganon, Goombas, and more.
You can view one more video here, the first one, since we’re having issues with embedding.
First look at the Wii U eShop
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments
We have the first photo of the Wii U eShop, thanks to an update on the console’s Japanese website.
Take a look below:
The page mentions most of the features that are included on the 3DS eShop. You’ll be able to download games and demos, view videos such as commercials, and rate content you’ve played.
Kirby’s Return to Dream Land 3DS StreetPass Mii Plaza puzzle now available
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
3DS owners can receive a new StreetPass Mii Plaza puzzle today. Starting today, a puzzle for Kirby’s Return to Dream Land is accessible on the system.
Can’t pick specific content to move when transferring from Wii to Wii U
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When transferring content from a DSi to a 3DS, you can pick and choose items to bring over. That’s not the case with the Wii to Wii U process.
According to IGN’s Rich George, the process automatically brings over all possible items. Wii software save data, WiiWare titles and save data, Virtual Console titles and save data, add-on content, Wii Points, Wii Shop Channel account activity, and Mii characters
Pier Solar and the Great Architects could come to Wii U
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments
Indie developer WaterMelon released Pier Solar and the Great Architects for the SEGA Mega Drive a couple of years back. The studio has recently been using Kickstarter to receive funding for an HD version of the RPG that would land on the Xbox 3630, PC, Mac, and Dreamcast.
Thus far, over 50% of the targeted $139,000 total has been raised. 26 days of the campaign remain.
Word on the street is that success with the Kickstarter campaign could result in a Wii U version as well, even though it’s not in development right now. Nintendo Life reports that Nintendo’s console “would be the #1 next choice”.
October 2012 NPD: Top 10 best-selling games in the U.S.
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, DS, News, Wii | 0 comments
NPD Group has released a listing of the top ten best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of October. The results can be found below.
Wii U’s day-one update will also add Wii functionality
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments
At this point, most of you already know that the Wii U will need a day-one update to have a fully-featured console. It’ll bring along Miiverse support, Nintendo TVii, Wii U Chat, and the eShop. It’s now been confirmed that you’ll need to apply the update in order to access Wii functionality as well.
Without the download, Wii discs won’t be read. You’ll receive a notice saying that an update is required when attempting to play the game.
