Rhythm Thief producer on sequel possibilities, Wii U interest, more
Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
Rhythm Thief and the Emperor’s Treasure producer Shun Nakamura talked all about his 3DS game in a new interview.
Nakamura discussed that the project was originally planned for the DS, how he would’ve included Wi-Fi downloads had he known about the feature prior to development, sequel possibilities on the Wii U and 3DS, and what he thinks about putting main character Raphael in a game like Smash Bros. or Mario Kart.
Read on below for Nakamura’s comments.
Marvel Pinball 3D confirmed for North American eShop this week
Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
Marvel Pinball 3D will see a release on the North American eShop this week, according to Zen Studios. It’ll be available in Europe as well.
The game launches on June 28 for $7.99.
Source: Zen Studios PR
Two Tribes predicts November launch for Wii U
Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments
Nintendo hasn’t given Wii U a final release date, but Two Tribes has made its own prediction. The Toki Tori 2 developer said the console will “probably” [sic] launch in November.
Thus far, Nintendo has only confirmed that the Wii U will be released Holiday 2012. A November ship date would make sense so that the publisher could take advantage of Black Friday sales and pre-Christmas shopping.
A look at the Dragon Quest X pre-paid card
Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii | 0 comments
In Japan, a special Dragon Quest X pre-paid card will be released in stores. The card will be available on August 2, the same day as the game’s launch. It’ll cost 1,000 yen.
Reggie on Wii U power, insider compares performance to next iPad, lots more
Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii, Wii U | 0 comments
Reggie Fils-Aime has opened up on the Wii U’s power… slightly. The Nintendo of America president commented on the console in an interview with Kotaku, which comes as part of a larger article about the hardware overall.
Reggie first pointed out the faults with the Wii, including the lack of HD support and limited online functionality. He noted that these issues have been fixed with its successor.
“…as third-party publishers make their decisions somehow they’re going to view competitive systems more favorably than the Wii U. What I would tell you is that, fundamentally, the reason certain games didn’t make it to the Wii was because, first, the developer or publisher had invested in art at an HD level. For them to rework that art to an SD level was a cost they were unwilling to accept. Second, that the online capabilities especially for in-game purchase, or things of that nature, [were things] they viewed it as a key part of their business model, which the Wii didn’t support. Looking to the future, both of those issues have been solved with the Wii U.”
Activision confirms Wreck-It-Ralph video game as Nintendo exclusive
Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, DS, News, Wii | 0 comments
Activision has today confirmed the Wreck-It-Ralph video game, and has shared just a few details. As previously rumored, the title will be exclusive to Nintendo platforms. It’ll be releasing on the Wii, 3DS, and DS.
For more information, head past the break.
Third Bravely Default demo hitting Japan this week
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A third Bravely Default: Flying Fairy will be available on the Japanese eShop next week. Square Enix has officially announced that the trial will be available on June 27.
The demo includes a new AR movie featuring Lee, one of the game’s main characters. There’s also some battle system action, a choice of two jobs (out of a total of four), and a taste of the yet-to-be-detailed “Brave & Default” system.
UK software sales (Week ending 6/23)
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Individual formats
– 1 LEGO BATMAN 2: DC SUPER HEROES XB360 WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
– 2 LEGO BATMAN 2: DC SUPER HEROES PS3 WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
– 3 LEGO BATMAN 2: DC SUPER HEROES WII WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
2 4 FIFA 12 XB360 EA SPORTS ELECTRONIC ARTS
1 5 TOM CLANCY’S GHOST RECON: FUTURE SOLDIER XB360 UBISOFT UBISOFT
7 6 FIFA 12 PS3 EA SPORTS ELECTRONIC ARTS
5 7 MAX PAYNE 3 XB360 ROCKSTAR TAKE 2
10 8 BATTLEFIELD 3 XB360 EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
6 9 MAX PAYNE 3 PS3 ROCKSTAR TAKE 2
4 10 LOLLIPOP CHAINSAW XB360 WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
3 11 DIABLO III PC BLIZZARD ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
8 12 TOM CLANCY’S GHOST RECON: FUTURE SOLDIER PS3 UBISOFT UBISOFT
– 13 CIVILIZATION V: GODS AND KINGS PC 2K GAMES TAKE 2
14 14 MARIO & SONIC LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES WII SEGA SEGA
– 15 LEGO BATMAN 2: DC SUPER HEROES DS WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
23 16 SUPER MARIO 3D LAND 3DS NINTENDO NINTENDO
16 17 BATTLEFIELD 3 PS3 EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
18 18 KINECT STAR WARS XB360 LUCASARTS MICROSOFT
20 19 MOSHI MONSTERS: MOSHLING ZOO DS MIND CANDY MIND CANDY
24 20 MARIO KART 7 3DS NINTENDO NINTENDO
11 21 LOLLIPOP CHAINSAW PS3 WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
22 22 FORZA MOTORSPORT 4 XB360 MICROSOFT MICROSOFT
26 23 MARIO KART WII WII NINTENDO NINTENDO
35 24 MARIO & SONIC LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES 3DS SEGA SEGA
34 25 FIFA STREET PS3 EA SPORTS ELECTRONIC ARTS
13 26 SNIPER ELITE V2 XB360 505 GAMES 505 GAMES
19 27 DIRT SHOWDOWN XB360 CODEMASTERS CODEMASTERS
– 28 LEGO BATMAN 2: DC SUPER HEROES 3DS WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
– 29 THE ELDER SCROLLS V: SKYRIM XB360 BETHESDA SOFTWORKS BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
25 30 FOOTBALL MANAGER 2012 PC SEGA SEGA
12 31 GAME OF THRONES XB360 FOCUS HOME INTERACTIVE KOCH MEDIA
29 32 MARIO TENNIS OPEN 3DS NINTENDO NINTENDO
17 33 ASSASSIN’S CREED: REVELATIONS XB360 UBISOFT UBISOFT
32 34 FIFA STREET XB360 EA SPORTS ELECTRONIC ARTS
37 35 UNCHARTED 3: DRAKE’S DECEPTION PS3 SONY COMPUTER ENT. SONY COMPUTER ENT.
– 36 BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY XB360 WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
15 37 SNIPER ELITE V2 PS3 505 GAMES 505 GAMES
30 38 TIGER WOODS PGA TOUR 13 XB360 EA SPORTS ELECTRONIC ARTS
– 39 GRAND THEFT AUTO EPISODES – LIBERTY CITY XB360 ROCKSTAR TAKE 2
28 40 DRAGON’S DOGMA XB360 CAPCOM CAPCOM
All formats
– 1 LEGO BATMAN 2: DC SUPER HEROES TRAVELLER’S TALES WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
1 2 FIFA 12 EA CANADA EA SPORTS ELECTRONIC ARTS
2 3 TOM CLANCY’S GHOST RECON: FUTURE SOLDIER UBISOFT (FRANCE) UBISOFT UBISOFT
3 4 MAX PAYNE 3 ROCKSTAR VANCOUVER ROCKSTAR TAKE 2
5 5 BATTLEFIELD 3 DIGITAL ILLUSIONS EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
4 6 LOLLIPOP CHAINSAW GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
9 7 MARIO & SONIC LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES SEGA SEGA SEGA
23 8 THE ELDER SCROLLS V: SKYRIM BETHESDA BETHESDA SOFTWORKS BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
8 9 SNIPER ELITE V2 REBELLION 505 GAMES 505 GAMES
13 10 FIFA STREET EA CANADA EA SPORTS ELECTRONIC ARTS
10 11 DIRT SHOWDOWN CODEMASTERS CODEMASTERS CODEMASTERS
20 12 BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY ROCKSTEADY STUDIOS WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
6 13 DIABLO III BLIZZARD ENTERTAINMENT BLIZZARD ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
7 14 GAME OF THRONES CYANIDE FOCUS HOME INTERACTIVE KOCH MEDIA
15 15 TIGER WOODS PGA TOUR 13 TIBURON ENTERTAINMENT EA SPORTS ELECTRONIC ARTS
– 16 CIVILIZATION V: GODS AND KINGS FIRAXIS 2K GAMES TAKE 2
18 17 CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS TREYARCH ACTIVISION ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
17 18 SKYLANDERS: SPYRO’S ADVENTURE TOYS FOR BOB SKYLANDERS ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
12 19 ASSASSIN’S CREED: REVELATIONS UBISOFT (MONTREAL) UBISOFT UBISOFT
16 20 DRAGON’S DOGMA CAPCOM CAPCOM CAPCOM
21 21 RAYMAN ORIGINS UBISOFT (FRANCE) UBISOFT UBISOFT
30 22 SUPER MARIO 3D LAND NINTENDO NINTENDO NINTENDO
32 23 FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 SQUARE ENIX SQUARE ENIX SQUARE ENIX EUROPE
– 24 NEED FOR SPEED: THE RUN EA BLACK BOX EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
24 25 KINECT STAR WARS TERMINAL REALITY LUCASARTS MICROSOFT
39 26 GRAND THEFT AUTO EPISODES – LIBERTY CITY ROCKSTAR NORTH ROCKSTAR TAKE 2
27 27 MOSHI MONSTERS: MOSHLING ZOO BLACK LANTERN MIND CANDY MIND CANDY
31 28 MARIO KART 7 RETRO STUDIOS / NINTENDO NINTENDO NINTENDO
33 29 WWE ’12 YUKE’S THQ THQ
22 30 JUST DANCE 3 UBISOFT (FRANCE) UBISOFT UBISOFT
25 31 SAINTS ROW: THE THIRD VOLITION THQ THQ
28 32 FORZA MOTORSPORT 4 TURN 10 STUDIOS MICROSOFT MICROSOFT
34 33 MARIO KART WII NINTENDO NINTENDO NINTENDO
– 34 LEGO HARRY POTTER: YEARS 5-7 TRAVELLER’S TALES WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
40 35 SKATE 3 EA BLACK BOX EA SPORTS ELECTRONIC ARTS
19 36 MASS EFFECT 3 BIOWARE EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
29 37 FOOTBALL MANAGER 2012 SPORTS INTERACTIVE SEGA SEGA
38 38 SNIPER: GHOST WARRIOR CITY INTERACTIVE CITY INTERACTIVE CITY INTERACTIVE
14 39 CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE 3 INFINITY WARD/SLEDGEHAMMER ACTIVISION ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
35 40 LEGO PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN TRAVELLER’S TALES DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS
Source: Chart-Track
Medabots 7 Kabuto/Kuwagata trailer
Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
Power outages are no fun
Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Site updates | 0 comments
Suffering from a power outage isn’t exactly a good way to start a week. That’s exactly what happened to me a couple of hours ago. I tried heading out to a few places in search of free Wi-Fi, but unfortunately, I couldn’t find anything (kind of unbelievable, I know). It doesn’t help that my phone is so archaic that it can’t allow me to post updates on NE/GE properly…
Anyway, everything’s back to normal now. If you do happen to see a lack of updates today, you’ll at least know it’s because I’m without power!
