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

The first two Batman: Arkham games have been single-player-focused affairs. Warner Bros. Montreal will apparently be mixing things up for the third entry, Batman: Arkham Origins, with at least one multiplayer mode.

Kotaku reports that “during at least one section of multiplayer, you play as a member of Joker or Bane’s gang while trying to take down Batman and Robin.” Possible playable and customizable villains include Killer Croc, Deadshot, Firefly, Black Mask, Deathstroke, and “some kind of Electroman character”, the site’s source says.

One of Kotaku’s sources has allegedly confirmed that Origins will indeed feature multiplayer, but wasn’t able to confirm specifics.

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

Two big Wii U items are due this week: the first of two major updates, and the Virtual Console.

The update was initially expected yesterday followed by the VC service today, but we know that isn’t the case. So when are both coming?

According to Emily Rogers, who has proven to be mostly reliable thus far, the firmware update will be available on Thursday. The Virtual Console will come on Friday, one day later.

And here’s one additional element thrown into the mix: Miiverse will apparently launch for mobile and PC platforms sometime this week. You may be able to access the social network through your browser here.

We’ll keep you updated on any additional developments…

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

Hot on the heels of speculation regarding new functionality for the eShop and Virtual Console, Emily Rogers has posted a rumor about a cancelled Wii U title.

Rogers tweeted:

Emily Rogers has had a fairly reliable track record, so it wouldn’t be surprising if this was the real deal. Hopefully we’ll learn more about the situation soon.

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, DS, Podcast Stories, Rumors, Wii, Wii U | 0 comments

The NPD Group does not typically release hardware and software sales data for video games, which means we generally must rely on leaks and clues coming from official statements to piece together data.

In the case of the March 2013 report, we may have figures for almost all major platforms. A leak has allegedly sprung up on 2ch, and while we typically tend to be hesitant in sharing official information from that source, numbers listed on the message board do sound feasible.

The figures are as follows:

?3DS 230K?+1%? (nearly confirmed based on NPD analysis)
?Wii 91K??47%?
?Wii U 67K
?PS3 211K??36%?
?360 261K??30%?(official)

Assuming the data above is correct, that would mean the DS sold 86,000 units, the PS Vita moved 33,000 units, and the PSP tacked on another 8,000 units.

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Rumors | 0 comments

Someone who has had hands-on time with Zelda: A Link to the Past’s sequel on the 3DS believes that the game is running at 60 frames-per-second with 3D off as well as when 3D is on. We haven’t heard Nintendo say this officially, but it would probably be feasible from a technical standpoint.

Ocarina of Time did run at 30 FPS if I’m remembering correctly, but that was a full-fledged 3D outing. A Link to the Past’s 3DS sequel is more along the lines of 2D/2.5D.

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

Nintendo has been rather secretive when it comes to The Wonderful 101’s release date. The last time the publisher mentioned Platinum Games’ Wii U project, it was set to launch in the first half of 2013.

Time is running out. And at this point, it’s completely unknown when Wii U owners can expect the game’s arrival. But here’s a possible hint from Nintendo – the company’s German press server lists the title for a June 6 release.

I’m a bit skeptical of that date given how little we’ve heard about the game in recent months, but you never know…

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Rumors | 0 comments

Majeso appears to be shipping Crash City Mayhem in North America, and the game could just be a few weeks away from launching.

We’ve come across a listing on GameFly that lists a plausible May 14 date. The retailer also posted the North American boxart for Crash City Mayhem. Take a look:

Crash City Mayhem originally launched in Japan in January 2012 as Runabout 3D. Ghostlight confirmed plans to distribute the title in Europe last July, but we haven’t heard anything since.

Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Rumors, Wii U | 0 comments

The latest issue of Dengeki PlayStation contains a promotion for its upcoming Nintendo sister publication. On April 20, the first ever edition of Dengeki Nintendo will be published. Included in the ad is a teaser indicating that GungHo’s Puzzle and Dragons will be coming to a Nintendo platform.

News has since leaked that the series is heading to the 3DS – specifically Puzzle & Dragons Z. We don’t have the specifics just yet, but I imagine that we’ll be hearing something more concrete soon.

Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 0 comments

Criterion Games’ next racer could be Need for Speed: Underground.

EGM got its hands on a logo – shown above – that could be included on the game’s boxart, but cautions that it could be a mockup. The publication has heard rumblings of Criterion working on Underground and the “image is most likely linked to a real project currently in development.”

Need for Speed: Underground would presumably be a unique take on the 2003 racer and its sequel. According to EGM, the new game iis set in an original Bayview setting rather than the area featured in Underground 2.

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Rumors | 0 comments

The latest 3DS update may have been more significant than originally thought. After applying the update, it seems as though some software have seen a performance boost.

Rayman 3D and Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed are two big names that are being thrown around as running much smoother. Mii Plaza is supposedly better off now as well.

Is this something that anyone else has noticed?

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