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

Perhaps due to the game’s lack of multiplayer, Batman: Arkham Origins will be priced at $50 when it launches on Wii U next month. Other versions cost $60 and include online play.

Some retailers (well, notably GameStop) have the game listed for $60. However, Warner Bros. confirmed that the official MSRP on Wii U is indeed $50.

Amazon probably has the best deal for Origins at this point. You’ll receive a $10 credit along with Deathstroke DLC.

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GameCube, News, Podcast Stories | 2 Comments

Treasure hasn’t done anything with the Ikaruga IP since the original game’s release. While the studio did work on Radiant Silvergun, Ikaruga’s spiritual sequel, we haven’t any new developments in the series.

That may be changing in the future. On Twitter, Treasure sent out its first English note and teased that there will be “good news” concerning Ikaruga “before long.”

The message reads:

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GameCube, General Nintendo, News, Podcast Stories, Wii | 1 Comment

Resident Evil 4 adopted a fairly different approach than its predecessors. For the game’s development, Capcom decided to make the game more action-oriented.

This was a conscious decision made by Shinji Mikami, who was director of the project. Because the 2002 remake of Resident Evil was a “commercial failure”, Mikami wanted to emphasize gameplay as opposed to scaring players.

Mikami told IGN in a new interview:

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Podcast Stories, Screenshots, Wii U | 0 comments

A brand new multiplayer map has been revealed for Call of Duty: Ghosts. Stonehaven, a new map set in a medieval castle, provides snipers with enough room to operate while also encouraging close quarters combat.

The map encompasses more than just a castle. There’s also a surrounding area with a shallow stream and a destroyed lighthouse in the background.

Stonehaven does allow for dynamic map event alternation during matches. Players are able to change the flow of the map. One example pointed out by Eurogamer allows for a gate to be closed.

Infinity Ward community manager Tina Palacios told the site:

“When we’re designing maps, we have to cater to a couple of different types of gameplay and players in their habits. We didn’t want to alienate people who love to fight in close quarters, but we needed a big map. Then we looked to Europe.”

“We always want to add a variety regardless of what the story setting may be. It’s evolved a lot over time. When we first made it we thought it would maybe be just a harbour with a bunch of ships on a sandy beach. Then it became what it is now. And we like the look much better than what we had in the past.”

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

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

3DS retail

Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl – $39.99 (available October 1)
Rune Factory 4 – $39.99 (available October 1)
Let’s Ride: Best in Breed 3D
Paws & Claws Pampered Pets Resort 3D

Wii U VC

Donkey Kong 3 – $4.99

eShop sales

Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien – 33% off until 9 a.m. on Oct. 7.
Shin Megami Tensei IV – $10 off between starting Oct. 1 and lasting until 9 a.m. on Oct. 14.

3DS download

Carps & Dragons – $4.99
Family Table Tennis 3D – $4.99
Mystery Murders: The Sleeping Palace

DSiWare

Astro

Source: Nintendo PR

Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Podcast Stories, Screenshots, Wii U | 7 Comments

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