MCV recently had the opportunity to interview Nintendo UK marketing boss Shelly Pearce. Needless to say, Pearce had a whole lot to say about the Wii U, including the system’s sales, future, price, audience, and more. Some 3DS and 2DS topics were addressed as well.

You can find the full interview at MCV here. There’s also a Q&A roundup after the break.

Square Enix explains why Deus Ex: Human Revolution – Director’s Cut costs more on Wii U

Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Podcast Stories, Wii U | 14 Comments

Yesterday, we were given official confirmation that Deus Ex: Human Revolution – Director’s Cut will cost $50 on Wii U. That’s in spite of the fact that the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions are priced at $30.

Wondering why the price discrepancy exists? Square Enix provided Kotaku with the following statement:

“This is the first time Deus Ex is available on the Wii U. We have an extensive feature set which makes full use of the Wii U GamePad, plus we were able to add exclusive features to the Wii U version which we think Nintendo fans will appreciate and truly immerse them into the world of Deus Ex like never before.”

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Nintendo Download (10/10/13, North America)

Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Podcast Stories, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment

This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

Wii U VC

Golf – $4.99
Tennis – $4.99

3DS retail

Pokemon X – $39.99 (available Oct. 12)
Pokemon Y – $39.99 (available Oct. 12)
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor Overclocked – $39.99

3DS download

Aqua Moto Racing 3D – $5.99
Escape from Zombie City – $3.99
Super Black Bass 3D – $19.95

DSiWare

Zombie Blaster – $4.99 / 500 points

Source: Nintendo PR

Aonuma on visuals in Zelda games, Link Between Worlds didn’t begin as a sequel, wants next Hyrule “to be a setting no one has ever imagined before”

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Nintendo producer Eiji Aonuma commented on a number of wide-ranging topics while speaking with GamesTM this month.

The visual style of Zelda games was one prominent item tackled by Aonuma. He spoke about his personal importance of creating unique-looking games:

When something unexpected happens, the first reaction people have is to be wary.
…I try to make games I work on unique. Not only in terms of gameplay, but also in terms of graphical style. I want the game to be unlike anything I’ve seen anywhere else. Changes to the graphics also help to change preconceived ideas and have a big impact on the gameplay. Because the graphical style can lead to uniqueness like that, I think it really can’t be ignored.

Deus Ex: Human Revolution – Director’s Cut costs quite a bit more on Wii U

Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Podcast Stories, Wii U | 22 Comments

For a few months now, retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy, and GameStop have listed pricing for Deus Ex: Human Revolution – Director’s Cut at $49.99 on Wii U and $29.99 on the PlayStation 3/Xbox 360. As it turns out, this is final.

Square Enix had been previously hesitant to officially reveal the game’s cost, but nothing has changed since retailers put up their original listings. We’ve confirmed with the publisher that the Wii U version will indeed set you back $50, but only $30 on other consoles.

Why the difference in pricing? Other than the fact that Deus Ex: Human Revolution has landed on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 previously, I can’t really think of anything. The experience will be more or less the same across all platforms.

Mega-Man/Mighty No. 9 creator Keiji Inafune says “if any creator has not played Mario, then they’re probably not a good creator”, shares fondness for the series

Posted on 11 years ago by Austin(@NE_Austin) in 3DS, General Gaming, General Nintendo, News, Podcast Stories, Wii U | 15 Comments

“If any creator has not played Mario, then they’re probably not a good creator. That’s something I can say with 100 percent confidence. Mario is, for game creators, the development bible. There are so many hints about good design, about cute characters, about innovation in using an existing gameplay system. It’s something you have to constantly look at and examine and take hints from as a game creator. It’s the anchor that grounds almost all games.”

“I have total respect for Miyamoto, to the point where… It’s very strange that there are national cultural treasures – they’re traditionally sportsmen. I think it’s very strange that somebody as famous as Miyamoto hasn’t been designated one of those people. He’s talked about in all different countries. Lots of people know him. He’s pushed forward Japanese culture and interest in Japan all over the world. He’s somebody that deserves everyone’s ultimate respect, and a lot of that is due to being able to create Mario. And Super Mario Bros. 3, of course, within that, was a fantastic game.”

– Keiji Inafune

This quote comes as part of a large Super Mario related feature that IGN is putting together where many gaming-industry personalities– Greg Miller, Cliffy B, and Ted Price, for example. You can check that out here.

Via Gamespot

Mighty Switch Force! 2 Wii U listed for release next week, screenshots

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A listing on Nintendo’s website pins down the launch of Mighty Switch Force! 2 for Wii U on October 17 – next Thursday. You can find the first screenshots of the Wii U version above.

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North American Nintendo downloads (10/10/13) – partial listing

Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DSiWare, News, Podcast Stories, Wii U eShop | 2 Comments

Three downloadable games have been confirmed for release in North America tomorrow. The Wii U VC titles Golf and Tennis will be out on the eShop, along with Zombie Blaster for DSiWare. More games will be confirmed in the early morning hours tomorrow.

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Wii U won’t be getting Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag DLC

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Ubisoft will not release any Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag DLC on Wii U, the publisher has confirmed.

A season pass was revealed for the game yesterday, but Wii U wasn’t included in the announcement. That was hardly a shocker. However, it’s definitely surprising to see Wii U missing out on all Assassin’s Creed IV DLC given how Assassin’s Creed III was properly supported last year.

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First Harvest Moon: Connect to the New Land details

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The first details concerning the latest Harvest Moon title – Harvest Moon: Connect to the New Land – have been revealed. Information leaked out of Famitsu overnight, with Siliconera picking up the translation.

Here are the first round of details:

– Pick between a male or female protagonist similar to A New Beginning
– Farming will be made to be a little more simple
– Overall flow of the game will be similar to previous Harvest Moon titles
– Will be able to visit a safari
– Encounter and take care of wild animals
– There will be an increase of wild animals over time
– Game has about twice the variety of animals compared to previous Harvest Moon titles
– “Trade Station” feature: trade crops and dairy products to other countries
– Over time, the amount of countries which you’ll be trading items with will increase
– Will get to visit them on vacations or to deliver items they might need
– Game will have other ranchers who’ll serve as tutorial purpose characters
– Each has a unique personality and guides you through different elements
– Fighting returns
– Other features involve playing in rivers
– StreetPass functionality lets you share personal data with other players

Read more at http://www.siliconera.com/2013/10/08/harvest-moon-connect-new-land-announced-nintendo-3ds/#24p41hTVgOJKwmd4.99