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

There could be a good reason as to why Nintendo of Europe has been keeping quiet about Dr Kawashima’s Devilish Brain Training: the game may be experiencing a significant delay.

Yesterday we mentioned that the 3DS title’s official page on NoE’s site listed a “TBD” date (“TBC” if you want to get technical). Well-known UK retailer GAME now makes mention of a September launch.

These two items suggest that Dr Kawashima’s Devilish Brain Training won’t be ready for release next week. It would certainly be an unexpected delay…

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

Aliens: Colonial Marines is still missing in action on Wii U. It was supposed to be out before the end of March, yet it’s nowhere to be found. SEGA, Gearbox Software, and Wii U-specific developer Demiurge Studios aren’t talking about the status of the project.

And so, no one would be the least bit surprised if the game was cancelled outright. That may very well be the case here.

German retail sources are apparently saying that they’ve been told about Aliens: Colonial Marines’ non-release for Wii U. In other words, it has supposedly been cancelled. This would apply to Europe if true, but one would think that it would be canned for North America as well.

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

Ever since Bravely Default: Flying Fairy was announced for Japan, RPG gamers overseas have been praying for a localization announcement. Thus far, Square Enix hasn’t followed through. But Siliconera’s “trusted sources” say that the 3DS title will, in fact, make it to the west.

No word on when an announcement could be made or when the title would release in North America and Europe. Let’s hope this rumor isn’t inaccurate!

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

Crytek USA CEO David Adams, formally the head of Vigil Games, has supposedly relayed his intentions to bid on the Darksiders IP through a tweet earlier today.

Adams wrote:

Crytek USA will be looking to obtain the Darksiders IP from the now-defunct THQ. If the company does manage to acquire the series’ rights, Darksiders will essentially be returning to its original developer. Following the closing of Vigil Games after a lack of interest from buyers during the THQ auction, many of its staffers went on to join Crytek USA.

The one caveat in all of this is that we’re not quite sure if the Twitter account is the real deal. If it is, then Crytek USA will in fact be going after the Darksiders IP.

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

LEGO City: Undercover lets players enter 7-digit codes from certain LEGO retail sets. Players unlock the feature later in the game – around the 6th or 7th chapter – where a computer/ATM outside of the police station allows for entry.

Apparently the functionality is causing issues from some players. Reader Antonino Valenza tells us that his game isn’t accepting codes that he’s been entering. Has anyone else been experiencing similar problems?

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

Might the Wii U version of Dragon Quest X be making its way overseas? A listing from one retailer seems to be pointing in that direction.

An entry for Square Enix’s RPG has been discovered on Amazon France. A release date isn’t listed, but the product page does sport a PEGI 12 rating.

Keep in mind that this latest finding shouldn’t be taken as a confirmation that Dragon Quest X will be released in the west. Amazon France has listed some pretty crazy things in the past such as Kid Icarus: Uprising for Wii U.

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

Toys”R”Us is giving consumers a big reason to purchase the Pikachu 3DS XL system next week. Rumor has it that starting on Sunday, you’ll be able to pick up the handheld for a special price of $149.99. The MSRP is set at $199.99, though Target does intend to sell the limited edition 3DS for $160 – also starting on Sunday.

Toys”R”Us’ sale runs through March 30.

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

Pockett.net is reporting that Activision plans to publish “Fast & Furious Showdown”. The title, which has not been officially announced, which would likely tie into the upcoming Fast & Furious 6 movie in some fashion. It’s supposedly being worked on by Firebrand Games – the studio behind various Nintendo handheld racers and NASCAR Unleashed.

Bear in mind that this is only a rumor for now…

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

Let’s get this out of the way: take the rumor below with a huge grain of salt. Now that that’s out of the way, we can proceed!

Rumor has it that a countdown for a new Crash Bandicoot game launched preemptively before being pulled. Someone took a screenshot that is oddly low-quality and off-screen (already raising a red flag), which shows that the project is coming to “PlayStation”, Xbox 360, and Wii U.

Vicarious Visions is supposedly behind the new Crash Bandicoot. In January, a possible redesign for the character was spotted in an official photo from the studio, though there hasn’t been any official news concerning the IP.

Could there actually be a new Crash Bandicoot on the way? Or is this nothing more than a disappointing rumor?

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