[Random Thoughts] Talking about a few of last week’s Nintendo-related announcements
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Features, Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
There were quite a few announcements last week, and a number of them were Nintendo-specific. I figured I’d take a few moments to recap some of the news in the latest “Random Thoughts” video. Although it’s not anything special, I hope you’ll enjoy it in any case!
XenoHorizon developing Arrow Time U for the Wii U eShop
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Indie developer XenoHorizon has announced its first title “Arrow Time U” for the Wii U eShop. The game, which will launch later this year, is a puzzle/maze experience in which players guide a blue arrow through various levels.
Arrow Time U will offer the following features:
Forty hand-crafted levels for quick fun you can pick up at any time.
Replay any level you’ve unlocked at any time and aim to beat your high score!
Move through any object and render yourself invincible with the “phase through” ability–but use it wisely, because your power is limited!
Slow down time with the “time alter” ability.
Take down bosses without even attacking them.
Use advanced techniques like the lateral shift, speed boost, and phase timing to exploit the game’s mechanics to their fullest!
We’re told that an Indiegogo campaign will likely be created for Arrow Time U. When it goes live, the goal will be set at about $800 or so.
Screenshots from Arrow Time U can be found above. Note that the images are of development, do not represent the final product, and are subject to change at any time.
More: Arrow Time U, indie, XenoHorizon
Pre-order updates (4/27/14)
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Below are the latest titles that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:
Wii U
Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2 (new) – GameStop
Skylanders Trap Team (new) – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop,
How to Train Your Dragon 2: The Video Game – Amazon
, GameStop
Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark – Amazon
, GameStop
Watch Dogs – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Bayonetta 2 – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Super Smash Bros. – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Mario Kart 8 – Amazon
(back in stock), Best Buy, GameStop
Yarn Yoshi – Best Buy
3DS
Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2 (new) – GameStop
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call (new) – Amazon
, GameStop
Skylanders Trap Team (new) – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Cooking Mama 5: Bon Appetit! – Amazon
Tomodachi Life – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
One Piece: Unlimited World Red – Amazon
(new), GameStop
How to Train Your Dragon 2: The Video Game – Amazon
, GameStop
LEGO Ninjago Nindroids – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Farming Simulator ’14 – Amazon
Tenkai Knights: Brave Battle – Amazon
(new), Best Buy, GameStop
Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Mario Golf: World Tour – Amazon
(save $10), GameStop, Best Buy
Super Smash Bros. – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Kirby Triple Deluxe – Amazon
(save $5), Best Buy, GameStop
Putty Squad – Amazon
, Best Buy
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
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Media Create software sales (4/14 – 4/20) – Top 50
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./03. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch
02./01. [PS3] 3rd Super Robot Wars Z: Jigoku-Hen
03./00. [PS4] Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Real Reborn #
04./00. [3DS] Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney 1-2-3: Naruhodo Selection #
05./04. [3DS] Mario Party: Island Tour
06./02. [PSV] 3rd Super Robot Wars Z: Jigoku-Hen
07./00. [3DS] Style Savvy: Trendsetters – Tokimeki Up!
08./00. [PSP] Jyuzaengi: Engetsu Sangokuden 2 #
09./00. [3DS] Detective Conan: Phantom Rapsody
10./08. [PS3] Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes
11./07. [PS3] Samurai Warriors 4 #
12./05. [3DS] Crayon Shin-Chan: Arashi o Yobu Kasukabe Eiga Stars!
13./13. [3DS] Kirby Triple Deluxe
14./15. [3DS] Pokemon X / Y #
15./11. [PS3] J-Stars Victory Vs #
16./28. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 #
17./12. [WIU] Just Dance Wii U
18./16. [3DS] Fossil Fighters: Infinite Gear
19./23. [3DS] Puzzle & Dragons Z
20./14. [PSV] Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F 2nd
More: charts, Japan, Media Create, sales
Pre-order Mario Kart 8 at Best Buy, get $10 in gas credit
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In what might be the strangest pre-order offers we’ve seen this year, Best Buy is giving out gas credit with Mario Kart 8 reservations. The offer is valid while supplies last, and is valid both in-store and online.
Best Buy’s Gas Cash can be redeemed at any gas station in the United States that accepts MasterCard. You’ll just need to enter the code provided by the retailer at www.revupyourkart.com/redeem.
More: Best Buy, Mario Kart 8, pre-order
Square Enix is working on next Dragon Quest game
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At Niconico Super Conference 3 in Chiba, Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii stated that Square Enix is “making the next” entry in the series. Horii is almost certainly referring to Dragon Quest XI.
Once Horii mentioned this, Dragon Quest X producer Yosuke Saito as well as chief planner Anzai Takashi looked as though they weren’t expecting him to say that. They were, in other words, indicating that Horii said something he shouldn’t have said. Oops?
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate concept art
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More: Capcom, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
Photos of the Nintendo 2DS Showcase Event at Nintendo World
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Photo 1:
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, kids attend an exclusive media event at Nintendo World on Saturday, April 26, 2014, in New York, to play new games like Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Mario Golf: World Tour and Tomodachi Life for the portable Nintendo 2DS hand-held system. Nintendo 2DS is the perfect entry point into the Nintendo hand-held experience and maintains many of the same hardware features as Nintendo 3DS. (Photo by Jason DeCrow/Invision for Nintendo/AP Images)
Photo 2:
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Namira A., of Brooklyn, meets Mario at an exclusive media event at Nintendo World on Saturday, April 26, 2014, in New York. Attendees had the opportunity to meet characters and play new games, such as Mario Golf: World Tour, Kirby: Triple Deluxe and Tomodachi Life, for the portable Nintendo 2DS hand-held system. Nintendo 2DS is the perfect entry point into the Nintendo hand-held experience and maintains many of the same hardware features as Nintendo 3DS. (Photo by Jason DeCrow/Invision for Nintendo/AP Images)
Photo 3:
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, attendees visit Nintendo World on Saturday, April 26, 2014, in New York, to play new games for the portable Nintendo 2DS hand-held system, including Kirby: Triple Deluxe. Kirby is one of the most beloved and recognizable characters in the Nintendo universe. Since the first game in the series, the lifetime sales of all Kirby games total more than 10 million units in the U.S. alone. (Photo by Jason DeCrow/Invision for Nintendo/AP Images)
Photo 4:
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Daniel C., right, of New York, meets celebrity and golf fan Noah Munck during an exclusive media event at Nintendo World on Saturday, April 26, 2014, in New York, where they play against one another in Mario Golf: World Tour for Nintendo 2DS and Nintendo 3DS. Mario Golf: World Tour changes the way golf is played with friends. Instead of waiting to take their turns, up to four players can play through courses simultaneously in local wireless or online matches. (Photo by Jason DeCrow/Invision for Nintendo/AP Images)
Photo 5:
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, kids attend an exclusive media event at Nintendo World on Saturday, April 26, 2014, in New York, to play new games for the portable Nintendo 2DS hand-held system, including Tomodachi Life, which will be available June 6, 2014. The game lets players’ Mii characters live a life they’ve never imagined in a fun and unexpected new world. (Photo by Jason DeCrow/Invision for Nintendo/AP Images)
