Iwata on failure, doing new things, Blue Ocean Strategy, challenges pushing Pokemon/Brain Age
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More quotes from Nintendo president Satoru Iwata’s session at B Dash Camp Osaka 2013 have appeared online, courtesy of translations from The Bridge. Among the topics discussed include Nintendo’s tradition of doing new things rather than competing and the challenges pushing Pokemon abroad as well as Brain Age in the west.
You can find all of Iwata’s comments below.
Call of Duty: Ghosts supports dedicated servers on all platforms
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Podcast Stories, Wii U | 0 comments
Dedicated server support for Call of Duty: Ghosts isn’t just limited to the Xbox One, which had been confirmed previously. It sounds like all other platforms are being included in the mix – including Wii U… maybe.
Infinity Ward’s Mark Rubin confirmed on Twitter that dedicated servers “will be used on current gen, next gen and PC”. He wrote:
GHOSTS ONLINE CONNECTIVITY UPDATE: I wanted to give a quick update on some of the work that has been done to improve everyone’s online experience. We’ve already mentioned dedicated servers as part of the overall plan to improve connectivity. Dedicated servers will be used on current gen, next gen and PC with Ghosts. And, in order to make sure that people have the best possible experience regardless of platform, location or connection, Ghosts will be using a hybrid system of dedicated servers and listen servers. So no matter where you are the game will always be trying to give you the best online performance possible. There is also some great new tech in the matchmaking system that will place players in matches that have the best combined overall connectivity performance. Again these are just some of the things that are going into Call of Duty: Ghosts to give players a great online experience. Can’t wait to see you all online.
So I’m assuming Wii U is included here. But honestly, I wouldn’t be surprised if it wasn’t…
October 2013 downloadable rewards now available on Club Nintendo
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Visit this page to order a downloadable game.
Nintendo says message about end of Wii production was specific to Japan
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Last week, news surfaced of Nintendo’s plans to end production of the Wii in Japan. It doesn’t sound like there are similar plans in the west.
Eurogamer was told by Nintendo that the message was specific to Japan. The company also said, “We have made no specific announcements for Europe regarding Wii production.” That’s the same situation in the states as well.
Nintendo’s statement in full reads:
“Yes, NCL did update their website on 29th August with a small notice to state that Wii hardware production will stop in the near future. This specific message was referring to the Japanese market. No specific time frame has been stated yet. We have made no specific announcements for Europe regarding Wii production.”
Nintendo Download (10/10/13, Europe)
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This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
3DS retail
Pokemon X – €44.99 / £39.99 (available Oct. 12)
Pokemon Y – €44.99 / £39.99 (available Oct. 12)
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor Overclocked – €34.99 / £29.99
Hot Wheels World’s Best Driver – €29.99 / £24.99
Wii U VC
Golf (US version) – €4.99 / £3.49
Tennis – €4.99 / £3.49
Special offers
Dress To Play: Magic Bubbles! – €1.99 (£1.79) until 10/11/13, 23:59 local time. Was €3.99 (£3.59).
3D Game Collection – €2.00 (£2.00) until 25/10/13, 00:59 CEST. Was €24.99 (£11.99).
3D MahJongg – €2.00 (£2.00) until 25/10/13, 00:59 CEST. Was €4.99 (£4.49).
Gardenscapes – €2.00 (£2.00) until 25/10/13, 00:59 CEST. Was €29.99 (£14.99).
Murder on the Titanic – €2.00 (£2.00) until 25/10/13, 00:59 CEST. Was €29.99 (£14.99).
Little Inferno – €4.99 (£4.49) until 10/11/13, 23:59 local time. Was €9.99 (£8.99).
Permanent price reductions
Block Factory – €2.79 (£2.49). Was €3.99 (£3.59).
Viking Invasion 2 – Tower Defense – €6.99 (£6.29). Was €7.99 (£6.99)
Source: Nintendo PR
Hometown Story dated for North America
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Hometown Story's official release date is… OCTOBER 22ND!
— Natsume Inc. (@Natsume_Inc) October 3, 2013
Natsume announced a North American launch date for Hometown Story today. The 3DS title is slated for October 22.
Earlier this week, Hometown Story was also given a December 12 release date for Japan. Rising Star Games will be bringing it to Europe next year.
Nintendo Download (10/3/13, North America)
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Update: Added in the full Nintendo Download set.
Still waiting for Nintendo to issue this week’s Nintendo Download report, but we have a pretty good idea of what’s coming out today based on official listings. We’ll update this post if any additional titles are confirmed.
Wii U retail
Just Dance 2014 – $39.99 (available October 8)
Wii U download
TNT Racers – Nitro Machines Edition – $7.99
Wii U VC
Final Fight – $7.99
Final Fight 2 – $7.99
Final Fight 3 – $7.99
3DS retail
Rhythm Thief & the Emperor’s Treasure – $19.99
3DS download
Picross e3 – $5.99
Family Bowling 3D – $4.99
Halloween: Trick or Treat 2 – $7.99
Happy Circus – $3.99
3DS demo
Witch & Hero
eShop sales
Final Fight Promo – Starting today, buy Final Fight, Final Fight 2 or Final Fight 3 in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U and get 50 percent off the purchase of another fighting game, like Street Fighter II’ Turbo: Hyper Fighting and other selected games. This offer is good until 9 a.m. on Oct. 10.
Little Inferno – Burn flaming logs, screaming robots, credit cards, batteries, exploding fish, unstable nuclear devices and tiny galaxies in an adventure that takes place almost entirely in front of a fireplace. Starting Oct. 3, download Little Inferno in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U at 50 percent off until 9 a.m. PT on Oct. 9.
DSiWare
Jewel Quest 5 – The Sleepless Star – $7.99 / 800 points
Aonuma – Zelda Wii U going well, Wind Waker HD will be an influence, not tired of making Zelda, need to do new things
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Podcast Stories, Wii U | 4 Comments
4Gamer recently published an extensive interview with Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma. Among the topics discussed include Zelda Wii U and how Wind Waker HD will be an influence, clarification that Aonuma isn’t tired of making Zelda games, and the need to do new things with the series.
You can find comments from Aonuma’s interview below. All translations come courtesy of Siliconera.
Pokemon X/Y is the most pre-ordered 3DS game in Japan ever
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Over one million consumers have pre-ordered Pokemon X/Y in Japan. Famitsu has confirmed that reservations now stand at 1.26 million. As it turns out, this is a record figure for all 3DS games.
Famitsu’s report is based on data provided by Media Create. Note that hardware bundle pre-orders are not included.
GameStop reduces Xenoblade price to $70, Metroid Prime Trilogy to $60
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When GameStop restocked Xenoblade and Metroid Prime Trilogy, the two were priced at $90 and $85 respectively. Both were later dropped in price to $80 and $70.
A second $10 price drop is now in effect for both titles. As of now, Xenoblade can be purchased for $70 while Metroid Prime Trilogy is set at $60.
