Ubisoft expects strong launch for Wii U, will drive industry in 2013
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Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has more than a positive outlook on Wii U.
While speaking about the new piece of hardware during an investor’s call, Guillemot said Ubisoft was “more and more positive on the launch of the Wii U”. The comments partially stem from strong pre-order demand for the system, which retailers haven’t been able to meet.
Ubisoft is forecasting Wii U titles to take up 6% of the company’s sales in the second half of the company’s financial year. Guillemot said “Wii U will drive the industry next year.”
Rayman Origins 3DS finally out in North America
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Yes, North American gamers: Rayman Origins 3DS is finally out in your territory. Ubisoft confirmed that the title is indeed on store shelves. So if you haven’t already purchased Origins on Wii or some other platform, perhaps you’ll consider the 3DS version.
Source: Ubisoft PR
HSN selling pink/white 3DS XL with Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games
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For a special price that only lasts today, consumers can purchase a unique 3DS XL bundle from HSN. It includes the system itself as well as Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Three colors are available: blue/black, red/black, and pink/white. Given its limited availability, the pink/white color would likely be the most popular choice today.
If interested, place an order here.
Miyamoto on Wii U uniting activities, Zelda: Four Swords talk, keeping up with growing gamers, more
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Shigeru Miyamoto provided a lot of interesting insight into a bunch of different topics in an IGN interview.
There’s obviously lots of Wii U talk. Miyamoto noted how he’s always been “more nervous than excited” for launches, discussed how the console can unify different activities, and talked about using the system with others.
Other topics include Zelda: Four Swords, which Miyamoto feels possesses “great potential to evolve even further from now” thanks to the evolving nature of networks. He also discussed how Nintendo “had continued debate as to the reason why Four Swords could not expand to the audience the way we really hoped it might have.”
Read on below for that and more, including how his thoughts on how Nintendo can keep up with gamers as they grow.
Nintendo of Europe sites get a makeover
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Nintendo has refreshed all of its European websites. You can check out the English UK site here as an example.
I also advise checking out the 404 page. It’s pretty neat!
Square Enix shipment numbers
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In its latest financial report, Square Enix shared a listing of shipment numbers for games released within the past few months. The results can be found below. Remember, shipped units is different from sold units!
Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry’s Wonderland 3D (3DS) – 900,000 units (Japan)
Heroes of Ruin (3DS) – 130,000 units (NA/EU)
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy (3DS) – 150,000 units (NA/EU)
Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance (3DS) – 650,000 units (NA/EU)
Dragon Quest X (Wii) – 700,000 units (Japan)
Sleeping Dogs (PS3/360/PC) – 1,510,000 units (NA/EU/Japan)
Final Fantasy III (PSP) – 80,000 units (Japan)
First MapleStory 3DS screenshots
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There’s a big twist in ZombiU
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ZombiU has a big twist toward the end of the game. Story director Gabrielle Shrager won’t say what it is, but did note that skilled players may be able to discover it before it’s officially revealed in the game.
“There is a twist. ZombiU is a thriller, but only the most persistent and best-prepared survivors will discover what the twist is before the reveal.”
Given how important the twist is, Shrager hopes that Miiverse won’t lead to spoilers for new players:
“I’m sure the first survivors won’t resist the urge to spill the beans, but I hope others won’t spoil it for themselves.”
Close-up photo of the 3DS XL Circle Pad Pro, Japanese boxart
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