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After getting a figma last year, Link from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword will now be receiving a larger Real Action Heroes thanks to Medicom.

The 30 cm model features Link’s full garb and real cloth clothing. Heck, there’s even an alternative angry face.

RAH Link will be released in Japan this November for 20,790 yen. Pre-orders open on March 24.

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If you care to see downloadable content in Need for Speed: Most Wanted U, fans will need to show their support and purchase the game. Apparently.

Criterion creative director Alex Ward told one fan on Twitter:

Ward was pressed further by another fan on Twitter, to which he indicated that Wii U owners should be directing their comments to members of the Wii U team – perhaps suggesting that he has no input as to whether or not downloadable content will happen.

There are two minds that someone could have about this: Either you say “Okay, they gave us a quality port and one free bit of DLC– that’s enough to support it and hope for more!” or you say “They put out a year old game on a next gen console, the fact that they’re not giving us the DLC is absurd.”

Both sides have merits, but I’ve gotta give the edge to the former: The Wii U isn’t selling well. A game Criterion worked really hard on (it appears) probably won’t get the recognition it deserves. They may very well lose money on the product. The fact that they’re working so hard on it at all is admirable as far as I’m concerned, but more than anything it looks like a fun game that I haven’t played before. Shouldn’t that be the only deciding factor in whether you buy something!?

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

BlayzBloo: Clone Phantasma is likely getting localized. It’s just a matter of when.

Arc System Works president Minoru Kidooka said the following when asked about an English translation of the BlayzBloo eShop title:

“We would love to publish this title in the states, but we’re a little short-staffed at the moment. Clone Phantasma is currently in the ‘localization queue’ with a couple other titles.”

Aside from BlayzBloo: Clone Phantasma, it sounds like Arc System Works will be localizing other 3DS eShop titles.

“As far as Nintendo 3DS downloadable titles are concerned, we plan on releasing them, one at a time.”

And when asked about the possibility of localizing 3DS retail games such as the Kunio-kun titles, Kidooka said:

“We will need a little publisher support, but if there’s a strong enough demand in certain markets, it would be worth considering.”

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Pre-orders have opened for Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D. Amazon, Best Buy, and GameStop are now taking reservations.

If you pre-order with Amazon, you’ll save $5. Best Buy and GameStop are listing $40 price points.

Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D launches on May 24.

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

Capcom is still working on getting Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate’s two big apps up on the eShop. The company is promising that the Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Data Transfer Program and Ultimate Packet Relay Tool will both be up by Friday.

An excerpt from a recent Capcom-Unity post reads:

“While both the Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Data Transfer Program and the Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Packet Relay Tool (which allows you to take the 3DS version online) are not yet live on the Nintendo eShop, Nintendo is working very closely with us to get these live as soon as possible and we anticipate that they will both be available on the Nintendo eShop by Friday, March 22. We sincerely apologize for the delay and appreciate that eager fans are looking forward to the feature set offered by the two apps.”

Capcom also reminds users that a Wii LAN Adapter or Wii U LAN Adapter is required in order to use the Packet Relay Tools.

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Treyarch’s latest Call of Duty: Black Ops II patch is now available on Wii U. The update applies a bunch of different changes and makes a variety of improvements.

Full patch notes are posted below.

Feature Improvements:

• The globe heatmap is now visible on the GamePad while in the MP menu.
• Improvements made to increase the accuracy of Theater replays when following weapons in ADS.

Wii Remote changes:

• Mantling now requires pressing forward and holding the A button
• Camera lock will not prevent camera rotation while aiming down the sights
• Small increase to aim assist snap strength

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

There are two possible ways to purchase Wii U games such as New Super Mario Bros. U. You can head to your local store and purchase a physical copy, or you can download the game through the eShop.

An alternative method may soon be available to consumers. Best Buy posted a product listing on its website for a digital download version of New Super Mario Bros. U. The listing may be a sign that retailers will soon begin selling downloadable versions of retail Wii U titles.

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WayForward has made Mighty Switch Force 2 official. This spring, fans will be able to get their hands on the game through the 3DS eShop.

An official game description reads:

Patricia Wagon returns to heat things up with a refreshing spray of blaze-battling action/puzzles. This time Officer Wagon and Corporal Gendarmor join Planet Land’s Fire Brigade to prevent Tangent City from burning to the ground. Players will combine their wits and reflexes to rescue the reformed Hooligan Sisters and the lost USBs (Ugly Secret Babies) hidden throughout each level. New puzzle types, weapons, enemies, unlocks, and a truly epic soundtrack bring the sizzle this Spring! Deee-lish!

WayForward will be releasing Mighty Switch Force 2 will in North America, Europe, and Australia.

Source: WayForward PR