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Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Wii | 0 comments

Kotaku is reporting that four more titles will soon be joining the “Nintendo Selects” budget line. The site, citing “retail sources”, claims that Super Paper Mario, Mario Strikers Charged, Punch-Out!! and Super Mario Galaxy will be added to the program later this month. Assuming this is true, the titles will see a new price of $19.99.

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Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments

Some industry insiders have expressed concern that the Wii U will be a “stop-gap” console. In other words, rather than taking a full leap to the next generation, these people believe that the console will be a means to transition between hardware generations and will be considered more of an upgrade.

EA COO Peter Moore does not share that opinion. In a recent interview, Moore said that specs and graphics will begin to take less of an important role and will make way for other elements such as interfaces, communities, and controls.

Moore explained:

“People will start talking about it being a transitional platform. And I don’t think that’s going to be the case, and here’s why. I think the [tablet] controller [is huge]. This is not about specs anymore… This is about, as it was with the Wii, is the controller a unique way of enjoying a game experience, regardless of what the graphic fidelity is? I don’t know what Xbox and PlayStation’s plans for their next platforms are, but it’s not going to be hanging on graphic fidelity. I guarantee you that. Look, you saw Battlefield – how much better could this stuff look at some point? There’s a point of diminishing returns… I don’t even know if there’s anything better than 1080p. In the early days of our industry, this stuff was absolutely about how much better the games looked – shinier helmets, greener grass – but I’ve been around long enough to know that seeing your breath in a football game is a huge deal. But that’s no longer the case any more. Now it’s about interfaces. Now it’s about building a community in a rich, powerful,way. And now it’s about, ‘What is the way we can control the game?’ You’ve seen that with Move, you’ve seen it with Wii MotionPlus more recently, and you’ve certainly seen it with Kinect. And Nintendo’s job, quite frankly, is to build a better mousetrap with regards to the way that we use the controller. So I don’t know what Xbox and PlayStation’s plans for their next platforms are, but it’s not going to be hanging on graphic fidelity. I guarantee you that.”

Moore also took a few moments to discuss how Nintendo are now taking online more seriously with Wii U:

“It’s critically important to us and we are relieved, if anything else, that they have made a huge commitment that they have presented to us… Online certainly was not a factor with the Wii, as you know; although they had capabilities, it just wasn’t there at the level that both Xbox Live and PlayStation had. But I think Nintendo totally gets that multi-player, building community, co-op play, having the ability to bring games that are deeper – all of these things are now very important.”

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Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii | 0 comments

EA has been quiet about FIFA 12 on Wii… but it is on the way! The company shared the following fact sheet that provides some details…

Product Description
Hit the pitch or the street with your favourite footballers, earn awards and build your very own FIFA City in EA SPORTS FIFA 12, designed exclusively for the Wii™. Compete for awards throughout every game mode and unlock the most coveted players to create your dream club of superstars to compete for your city against teams from neighbouring cities.

Score a goal from a Bicycle Kick, net a Keeper Goal, make that Superstar Transfer by signing an 85+ rated player in Manager Mode, or take on over 100 other challenges throughout every game mode. Unlock players, powerups and kits, earn buildings and infrastructure, develop a passionate following of fans, and ultimately grow your city to compete for the Intercity Cup. Defeat neighboring cities in exclusive streets and stadium tournaments to claim the coveted Intercity Cup.

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Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, General Nintendo, Videos | 0 comments

This is another goodie that Nintendo has prepared for Zelda’s 25th anniversary. It’s short, but quite enjoyable as well!

The video goes along with the “drawing Link” tutorial and Flipnote Studio competition.

Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii | 0 comments

“Thank you for contacting us in regard to The Magic Obelisk. Unfortunately, the product you inquired about is no longer available at the Wii Shop Channel, and we are very sorry for the inconvenience. We appreciate your interest in our product, and we hope our upcoming products will bring you enjoyment and satisfaction.”

Well, at least this confirms that the game is indeed completely gone from the shop. It also probably means that it won’t be reappearing on the service anytime soon…

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Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments

This information comes from Jools Watsham, CEO and Creative Director of Renegade Kid…

“I am hoping it will be released before the end of 2011. But, we’re not going to rush the game out before we feel it is ready. We have only one chance to release a respectable 2D platform game, if players are to trust us with future 2D platform games.”

While I would like to play Mutant Mudds this year, I wouldn’t be opposed to a delay. In the end, I’d rather have the best product available. I’m sure most of you feel the same way!

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Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

Update: Added in an English version.

Included in Nintendo’s new Zelda 25th anniversary website is a video about Flipnote Studio and a “lesson” about how to draw Link in the free DSiWare application. Actually, it shows how to draw two versions of the character – Wind Waker/Spirit Tracks Link and Adult Link from Ocarina of Time.

If you watch closely, perhaps you’ll be able to draw Link yourself! Anyone want to give it a shot on Flipnote Studio or even Game Notes on the 3DS?

The drawings themselves are fairly straightforward, though the information “points” are in Japanese. If an English version pops up, we’ll be sure to add it here.

Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

Zelda Developers to Judge Top Consumer-Created Flipnote Studio Animations

REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The 25th anniversary celebration of The Legend of Zelda™ continues with the launch of a new website and a creative challenge for fans of the iconic Nintendo series. For 25 years The Legend of Zelda has chronicled the adventures of heroic Link™ and Princess Zelda™. Now fans can share their passion for the series and document its history with a new 25th anniversary website at http://www.zelda.com/25th. The anniversary website includes an interactive history of The Legend of Zelda, as well as a video featuring an orchestra performing music from the series at the 2011 E3 Expo.

Starting today through Sept. 9, Nintendo DSi™ or Nintendo DSi XL™ owners are also invited to create their own flipnotes, or short animations, inspired by The Legend of Zelda series. Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL owners can use one of three flipnote templates with music from The Legend of Zelda series, then complete and upload their creations via the Flipnote Studio application. Flipnote Studio is available as a free download from the Nintendo DSiWare™ service, and also comes pre-installed on select Nintendo DSi and Nintendo DSi XL hardware. Fans can also submit a paper entry by mail. The best Zelda-themed flipnotes will be evaluated by key Nintendo developers who have worked on the series – including Shigeru Miyamoto, Takashi Tezuka, Eiji Aonuma and Yoshiaki Koizumi – and posted for fans to enjoy on the http://www.zelda.com/25th website, the Nintendo Channel on the Wii™ console and Flipnote Hatena on Nintendo DSi and Nintendo DSi XL systems. For official rules, visit http://www.zelda.com/25th/flipnote.

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Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii | 0 comments

These games have been removed from the Wii Shop Channel in Europe…

LONPOS (Nintendo)
Shootanto: Evolutionary Mayhem (Hudson Soft)
Diner Dash (Hudson Soft)
Racers’ Islands – Crazy Racers (Zallag)
Gods vs Humans (Zallag)
Racers’ Islands – Crazy Arenas (Zallag)

Like The Magic Obelisk, there is no explanation as to why these titles were removed.

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Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, DS, News | 0 comments

3DS VC

Avenging Spirit (JALECO) – €3

DSiWare

GO Series Fishing Resort (GAMEBRIDGE) – €2/200 points
Hearts Spades Euchre (GameOn) – €5/500 points
Oscar’s World Tour (Virtual Playground) – €5/500 points

Source: Nintendo PR