Nintendo pushing digital sale of 3DS retail titles with incentives
Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
Nintendo’s Japanese division has officially announced the sale of downloadable 3DS retail titles. Starting on July 28, consumers can buy New Super Mario Bros. 2 (4,800 yen) and Onitore (3,800 yen) as digital releases.
Three options are available for such purchases:
1. 3DS owners can pick up a download card from retailers and then apply it on the eShop
2. Purchase a download code from online shops and then redeem it on the eShop
3. Make a purchase on the eShop directly
Those who download New Super Mario Bros. 2 or Onitore will receive a few bonuses.
If the purchase is made before September 2, consumers will receive “Donkey Kong Original Edition” through Club Nintendo. The Pie Factory stage is included in the title. Club Nintendo members will also be rewarded with twice the amount of points for their game registrations and an extra twenty points if both New Super Mario Bros. 2 and Onitore are downloaded.
Helios Interactive was working on a Spyro MMORPG for Wii
Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Videos, Wii | 0 comments
Helios Interactive was once working on a Spyro MMORPG for the Wii along with the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
The game, titled “Spyro Kingdom”, would have continued the events from The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon. Players could create their own dragon, take on quests, decorate their cave, and level up. Helios was planning on including Spyro, Cynder and Sparx as NPCs.
For whatever reason(s), Activision decided not to pursue the project after Helios presented a working demo and production art.
A couple more Spyro Kingdom videos have been posted below;.
Yasue on introducing new Kingdom Hearts players to the series’ history,
Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
This is a big year for Kingdom Hearts. The series is celebrating its 10th anniversary, and one could argue that Kingdom Hearts 3D is the first “true” follow-up to KHII.
Given the amount of convoluted plots and storylines that have been made over the past decade, it could be intimidating for new players to step inside the Kingdom Hearts universe. Square Enix’s Tai Yasue commented on this and more in a new interview.
Head past the break to read up on what Yasue had to say.
Amazon shows Adventure Time Collector’s Edition boxart
Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, DS, News | 0 comments
The Collector’s Edition boxart for Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why’d you steal our garbage?! has popped up on Amazon. Images for the 3DS and DS versions can be found below.
Planet Crashers trailer
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Remember, Planet Crashers launches on the North American eShop next Thursday.
5 of Ubisoft’s Wii U initial games are ports, huge investment not expected
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During an earnings call today, Ubisoft says that five out of its seven games initially planned for Wii U are ports.
ZombiU and Rayman Legends are completely original. Assassin’s Creed III, Sports Connection, Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth, Your Shape, Just Dance 4, and Rabbids Land are also coming to the system.
Ubisoft additionally stated that it isn’t expecting a huge investment in Wii U.
When asked about Ubisoft’s R&D budget and cost of making games for the console, Ubisoft said:
“Out of 7 games we are planning to launch, 5 games are ports, so those are games for which there is a quite small reinvestment to do. The two games that are original are ZombiU of course and Rayman, so those ones of course are more expensive but we are not talking about games today, like we were spending on Ghost Recon or Assassin’s Creed. So they are much smaller of cost. Because as we’ve always said when there is such an innovation the need is not to have big production value but to concentrate on the innovation. This is what we are trying on Rayman and ZombiU. And for the other five games, you are talking about small budget, I’d say of less than a million euro to make some of the ports, I’d estimate. So together I don’t think we have a huge investment on the Wii U.”
Retailer listing discovered for 007 Legends Wii U
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Activision could be bringing its upcoming James Bond game to Wii U. Amazon France lists the shooter for Nintendo’s upcoming console.
Even though E3 2012 has passed, Activision’s plans for Wii U are mostly unclear. Although Skylanders Giants has been confirmed for the system, the company has been quiet about additional titles.
007 Legends could be a nice addition to the Wii U’s lineup – assuming Amazon’s listing can be trusted. The last James Bond game for a Nintendo console – GoldenEye 007 on Wii – was well-received and performed fairly well at retail.
E.X. Troopers character details
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Capcom’s latest E.X. Troopers update has delivered details on two new characters: W.I.Z.-Alpha and Diana.
Here’s what we know about both thus far:
W.I.Z.-Alpha
– Voiced by Yuu Kobayashi
– “Management AI”
– Manages all information on the Frontier Base
– This includes weather, ecology and other areas required the base’s operation
– First AI in the W.I.Z. series
– Given the personality of a calm older sister
Diana
– Voiced by Yuka Komatsu
– Instructor at Frontier Base
– Popular with male and female members
– Worthy fighter in battle
– Talented teacher
– Serves as a governing force for the school
Be sure to check out the latest E.X. Troopers screenshots here.
Thanks to 4Him for the tip.
Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers 3DS details
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Atlus has sent out new details about the 3DS version of Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers. This latest batch covers the changes/improvements made from the original game.
The information is as follows:
– Can switch to the original opening animation if you want
– Improved loading
– Improved response for command inputs
– Shorter effect times
– Improved framerate
– Can toggle voices on or off
– Can freely hack your gun-shaped computer GUMP
– Allows you to change options including difficulty settings and auto mapping
Thanks to 4Him for the tip.
SEGA attending Gamescom 2012 after all
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SEGA has reevaluated its decision to not attend Gamescom 2012.
After announcing that the company would be skipping the show in May, SEGA has now decided to make an appearance after all. Two titles will be showcased at the expo, one of which is likely Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed.
The only question is whether or not SEGA plans on making any of its titles available to the public. Invitations sent out to the press have been for behind-closed doors events.
