Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Wii U | 0 comments

A lot has been said about the Wii U. Then again, there’s still a bunch of areas that we know next to nothing about. For instance, Nintendo has neglected to share more in-depth specs for the console, leading industry insiders and fans alike to wonder how it stacks up to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

While nothing hasn’t been confirmed, Sterne Agee analyst Arvind Bhatia claims to have some insight. After speaking with developers at E3, Agee told IndustryGamers that Wii U will exceed the processing power of Microsoft and Sony’s consoles by 50%

“Some of the developers we spoke to indicated to us that the console will have 50% more processing power compared to the PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360. This is yet to be confirmed by Nintendo.”

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Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Rumors | 1 Comment

A developer at E3 has apparently said that Nintendo has no plans to introduce a “3DSWare” category on the 3DS eShop. It’s true that the company filed a trademark for 3DSWare in the past, but that isn’t an indication that Nintendo intends to use it.

Some consumers feel that downloads categorized under the “Ware” brand offer inferior content compared to retail titles. This stigma is something that Nintendo would like to prevent by removing the name.

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Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Wii U | 0 comments

We now have come full circle with Project Cafe rumors. Game Informer, who originally reported on Nintendo’s next console, has reason to believe that the system will simply be called “Nintendo”.

That name would likely be received more warmly than “Wii”, though, admittedly, it’s not something that I would expect. Come Tuesday, we should know what the console will truly be named.

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Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Wii U | 0 comments

All of the details below popped up on 4chan recently, but I’m inclined not to believe any of it. It’s true that some information has been accurate on the site in the past, though that’s been pretty rare. In any case, since we’re so close to E3, we might as well post it! Just don’t take any of it too seriously…

The System:

– Uses a custom IBM triple-core CPU running at 3.6GHz per core
– The development kit contains 1gb RAM, but Nintendo have hinted that the console will actually have 1.5gb
– Nintendo will be releasing games that will run 1080p natively. Sources say that with Nintendo’s art style and the poewer the system, the games look ‘stunning’.
– The system does run on AMD R700 card, but the architecture is slightly different and the clock speeds are much higher.
– The System resembles JPN/EU SNES machines in color only and not in shape
– The development kit is about the size of a 360, not the console
– Close sources say it’s as if Nintendo is in “damage control” with 3rd party developers. Nintendo is trying really hard to get 3rd parties on board to develop games and have offered incentives such as not releasing big-title Nintendo games in holiday seasons to compete against 3rd party titles.
– Nintendo went to many 3rd party developers on guidance on what they were after with the new console in terms of system specs, controller and online system.

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Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Wii U | 0 comments

Over the past few months, there have been many rumors about third-parties producing content for Project Cafe. For instance, some outlets have claimed that Rockstar has been working on Grand Theft Auto V for Nintendo’s next console. Although that specific rumor is questionable, it is possible that we’ll be seeing some significant announcements from third-parties on Tuesday.

GameTrailers Editor in Chief Shane Satterfield has apparently heard that “there is going to be some big third-party announcements for Nintendo’s new console at the show”. That was said on the latest episode of the site’s Invisible Walls show. It sounded like he was going to elaborate on his comment, but Michael Pachter interrupted him. So, unfortunately, that was all that was said about third-parties and Project Cafe.

“I have kind of heard some things through the grapevine there is going to be some big third-party announcements for Nintendo’s new console at the show, there’s no doubt about that.”

Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Wii U | 0 comments

Update: Andriasang has modified their original report regarding Project Cafe’s release date. Nikkei’s article states that it could ship in mid 2012, rather than in the latter half of the year (thanks Thomas N!).

All of the points below come from reputable Japanese outlet Nikkei. The details should still be treated as a rumor for now, but keep in mind that Nikkei has leaked a bunch of information in the past relating to Nintendo and their E3 conferences.

– Controller has a touch screen
– Tablet-like controls for games
– Controller can be used as a portable game machine
– Touch panel is six inches
– Built-in battery
– Camera included
– Camera can be used in many ways, like making an avatar and using it in-game
– Releasing in the latter half of 2012

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Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 0 comments

During Satoru Iwata’s GDC speech back in March, Nintendo’s president teased news regarding Zelda’s 25th anniversary. Unfortunately, Iwata only said that Shigeru Miyamoto has been working on a plan to allow all lovers of the franchise to celebrate together.

That was quite a mysterious statement, and fans have been left wondering what it could mean. Thankfully they won’t have to wait much longer to find out what Nintendo has up their sleeves.

Famitsu held a live-stream of a Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D preview with Eiji Aonuma earlier today. Although most of the time was spent previewing the upcoming 3DS title, Aonuma apparently said that anniversary plans for Zelda will be shared at E3. I missed most of the event and I don’t speak Japanese, so I can’t confirm the rumor. But it would most definitely make sense to feature the news at E3, especially if it’s a new game.

Anyone want to take a guess as to what they’re working on?

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Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Wii | 0 comments

Hironobu Sakaguchi was recently in Paris to attend a concert performed by Masashi Hamauzu. While he was there, apparently French website GameBlog was able to discuss The Last Story’s future in Europe. The site reports that Sakaguchi actually confirmed that the title will be released in Europe, but failed to provide further details.

With a Nintendo rep and Sakaguchi saying that The Last Story is heading to Europe, the chances of the game arriving in the continent are quite high. Now all we need is an official announcement from the Big N. Perhaps we’ll hear something at E3 next week…

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Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Wii | 0 comments

Rumor has it that a Nintendo representative “confirmed” that The Last Story is heading to Europe. The spokesperson was asked about the title at the London MCM expo. I wouldn’t get too excited just yet, as reps have provided wrong information many times before. However, this is an encouraging sign, and if true, hopefully the game will make an appearance at E3.

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Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Rumors | 0 comments

The first round of Nintendo-related Rayman Origins rumors indicated that the title would eventually be revealed for the Wii and DS. While the former is all but confirmed, we haven’t heard anything official about a possible portable version.

At this point, it’s unlikely that the game will arrive on Nintendo’s previous handheld system. But what about the 3DS? A CV from Ubisoft Casablanca’s Mark Arif Yassine Ancheta hints that an announcement could be on the way.

Google shows that Ancheta’s “DoYouBuzz” page once contained the phrase “Portage de Rayman Origins sur 3DS”. His profile has been updated and the listing has been removed, but it was definitely there at one point. In any case, that sure sounds like a 3DS port/version to me!