Rumors

Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Rumors | 12 Comments

“Several developers that have experienced 3DS in its current form have reported, off the record, that it has processing capabilities that far exceed the Nintendo Wii and bring the device with abilities that are close to HD consoles such as PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. According to several developer sources, the 3DS device is not using the NVIDIA Tegra mobile chipset, a rumor that’s been floating around since 2009.”

I’m having a hard time believing this one. Looking back at previous portables, they’ve never really surpassed their console “counterparts” in terms of processing power. I think we’d be lucky if the 3DS’ power matched the GameCube, though I’d be very glad if it was more powerful than that! We’ll have to see which specs Nintendo reveals at E3.

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Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, Rumors, Wii | 3 Comments

While it has yet to be confirmed if a GoldenEye title is in development for Wii, information and images obtained from a survey yesterday about a 007 remake indicated that Activision will be making an announcement in the near future. Last October, initial rumors surfaced after an ex-Eurocom staffer listed the game on his CV. A few additional details were released today, but it still isn’t clear if it is a remake or a completely original project.

According to Eurogamer, Activision will be making an announcement about the game at E3 and will release the remake this November. A DS version is allegedly in the works as well, though is said to be developed by n-Space.

If the recent survey is to be believed, players will take on the role of the new James Bond, Daniel Craig, in the remake that is being “developed from the ground up for the Wii.” An enhanced 4-player split-screen will be included, although gamers will be able to participate in 8-player online matches as well.

Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Wii | 6 Comments

There is absolutely no concrete proof that this is the real deal yet, so don’t get too hyped up. The images above supposedly come from a survey, and apparently Eurocom is developing some sort of GoldenEye title for Wii. Is it this remake? I’m not sure, but that would be one heck of an announcement!

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Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Wii | 4 Comments

There have been a few rumors here and there that Epic Mickey has received an overhaul of sorts and that the game’s visual appearance has changed quite a bit since it was announced last October. The retooling apparently comes as a result of backlash from fans. Concept images were leaked prior to the title’s official reveal, but Epic Mickey’s in-game graphics disappointed fans as they failed to live up to the hype created by the impressive art.

A few weeks ago, the IGN Nintendo Voice Chat crew said that Junction Point Studios has been redeveloping certain aspects of the title, which backed up the initial speculation. Even though most of what has been said about Epic Mickey recently should be considered gossip for now, a confirmation may be on the horizon. E3 is a little over two weeks away, and rumor has it that Disney will be showcasing the updated build of the game at the event. Considering it’s the biggest gaming event of the year, it would be a wise choice to show off the game’s new look at the trade show.

Thanks to Robert for the tip!

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Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Wii | 4 Comments

Remember that awful-looking Sonic 4 level we told you about a few months ago? Apparently that stage, along with other gimmicks from Lost Labyrinth Act 2 have been removed from the consoles versions. Instead, SEGA has opted to only include such stages in the iPhone and iPad editions. It remains to be seen, however, if the special stages will take advantage of motion controls. Take this rumor with a grain of salt for now, but it would certainly make sense if it turns out to be true.

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Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Rumors | 0 comments

The image above comes from an FCC listing filed by Nintendo and Mitsumi last month, but it’s receiving a lot of attention today. Why, you ask? Well, some people are getting the idea that the picture is of a 3DS testbed system and indicates that the portable might feature a widescreen on top. Additionally, the FCC filing contains a request from Nintendo that the system’s contents be kept private for 180 days. However, it should end right before the big Christmas shopping season. Might the 3DS go on sale around that time? Hopefully we’ll find out next month!

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Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Wii | 19 Comments

Last month, the Wii saw the release of a significant game, Monster Hunter Tri. The title has received heavy marketing from Capcom with television commercials and online promotion. However, there have been a number of questions regarding how well Tri would do overseas as the series has not reached the same popularity in Europe and North America as it has in Japan.

Well, the game apparently sold about 126,000 units in the United States. This is, of course, based on data from NPD. Monster Hunter Tri launched on April 20, so that data includes less than two weeks from sales. Tri didn’t set the sales charts on fire, but Capcom is most likely relatively pleased with how it’s performing so far.

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Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, Rumors, Wii | 0 comments

Wii:
July:
16 – Toy Story 3
30 – PokéPark: Pikachu’s Great Adventure

September:
02 – My FitnessCoach
02 – HAWX2
09 – MySims SkyHeroes
16 – Rock Band: Pearl Jam
17 – Disney Epic Mickey
30 – FIFA11

Q3:
Metroid: Other M
FlingSmash

DS:
June 25th – Dragon Quest 9: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

July:
16 – Toy Story 3
29 – MegaMan Zero Collection

September:
09 – MySims SkyHeroes
23 – Sports Collection

We’ll have to see if these dates stick, though I’m not surprised about PokePark. I’m expecting Nintendo of America to announce that the game will be coming to the states at E3 next month.

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Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Wii | 2 Comments

According to the French Official Nintendo Magazine, Ubisoft already has plans for Red Steel 3. The game will supposedly make use of the Wii Vitality Sensor, the newest Nintendo peripheral. Unfortunately, that was the only detail shared in the magazine.

I do have a few doubts about the validity of this news, however. Red Steel 2 was literally just released and there have been talks of bringing the franchise to the PS3/360. I’d love for this information to be true, but until Ubisoft makes some sort of announcement (or confirms that this is fake), keep your fingers crossed.

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Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Wii | 4 Comments

Rumor has it that two new Wii bundles will soon be available at GameStop. Apparently the store will have a black and white console in stock which contains a copy of Wii Sports Resort/Wii MotionPlus. The new products will be available on May 9th for $199.99. The current Wii SKU, which only comes with Wii Sports and a Wiimote, will be discontinued when the bundles go on sale. Keep in mind though that this is information has yet to be confirmed by Nintendo and GameStop.

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