New Skylanders is “a game-changer”, details coming in a couple of months
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii, Wii U | 1 Comment
Earlier this month, Activision confirmed that a new Skylanders game will be released later in 2014. The “announcement” didn’t come with any concrete information though, aside from the fact that Toys for Bob is heading up development once again.
John Coyne, senior vice president of consumer marketing at Activision, recently told BT that “everyone’s going to have to wait a couple more months for more details.” He also teased, “I can tell you that it’s pretty exciting – it’s a game-changer”.
Coyne’s comments in full:
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Nintendo Prevails in ITC Case Involving Nintendo 3DS
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News | 3 Comments
Nintendo has prevailed in a patent infringement case against International Trade Commission. Patent-licensing companies Technology Properties Limited LLC, Phoenix Digital Solutions LLC and Patriot Scientific Corporation brought on the case.
In the ruling, it was determined that the 3DS – as well as DSi – does not infringe the asserted patent.
Richard Medway, Nintendo of America’s vice president and deputy general counsel, said of the verdict:
“We are very pleased with the commission’s determination, which confirmed the judge’s finding that Nintendo’s products do not infringe the asserted patent. Nintendo’s track record demonstrates that we vigorously defend patent lawsuits, including cases in the ITC, when we believe we have not infringed another party’s patent. Nintendo continues to develop unique and innovative products while respecting the intellectual property rights of others.”
Source: Nintendo PR
Nintendo Minute – Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze favorite levels
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
OFLC rates Klonoa: Empire of Dreams and Mr. Driller 2
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GBA, News, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment
A pair of Game Boy Advance titles have popped up on the OFLC. The Australian ratings board has added in entries for Klonoa: Empire of Dreams as well as Mr. Driller 2. Given the two ratings, they’re likely for the Wii U Virtual Console.
KLONOA: EMPIRE OF DREAMS, Rating: G, Author: NAMCO, Publisher: NINTENDO CO., LTD.
— AusVGClassifications (@AusVGClass) February 19, 2014
MR. DRILLER 2, Rating: G, Author: NAMCO, Publisher: NINTENDO CO., LTD
— AusVGClassifications (@AusVGClass) February 19, 2014
Japanese Monster Hunter 4 shipments climb to 4.1 million
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
When Capcom last spoke about Monster Hunter 4’s sales, it confirmed that the game’s shipments were at 4 million. That was in December. Since then, Capcom says Monster Hunter 4 has shipped 4.1 million units. It’s also seeing a “high” sell-through rate, according to the publisher.
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Ice Hockey (Wii U), Sky Kid (3DS) listed for release on the NA Virtual Console tomorrow
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 3 Comments
Two more Virtual Console titles appear to be slated for North America. According to listings on Nintendo’s website, Ice Hockey (Wii U) and Sky Kid (3DS) will be available starting tomorrow. Neither title has been officially announced just yet, but we should be given a definitive confirmation when the Nintendo Download report hits.
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Video: Samus appears in Spelunky mod
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Random, Videos | 1 Comment
Comparing Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze’s Japanese sales to Returns
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii, Wii U | 19 Comments
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze sold 35,000 copies in its first week on the Japanese market. How does that figure stack up to Donkey Kong Country Returns?
When the Wii game originally came out, it sold 163,000 units in its first week. The 3DS port Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D also sold quite well having moved 104,000 copies.
