Precursor CEO talks being laid off, and how that turned into ‘Shadow of the Eternals’
Posted on 12 years ago by Austin(@NE_Austin) in General Gaming, News, Wii U | 0 comments
Denis Dyack was my first choice for Creative, as he has a keen understanding on the creative aspects of game development. It saddens me to read that people’s impressions of him are painted by anonymous accounts of other individuals. I’ve known Denis for 10 years now, and from first hand experience I consider him to be one of the most honourable people I know, and undeserving of the amount of negative accusations he receives.”
“I knew Shawn Jackson’s attention to detail, enthusiasm and experience would really balance our management team as Chief Operating Officer. The rest of the Precursor team is equally talented, and I’m amazed by the results we’ve achieved with our demo. Precursor Games has been built from the ground up to do something new, and we are excited to show and work with you on our first project—‘Shadows of the Eternals’.”
– Precursor Games CEO Paul Caporicci
It sounds like they’re definitely passionate about this project, but I’m still concerned that the likes of Dyack and Caporicci have gotten themselves into a bit of an Epic Mickey, trying to create something behind which there is far too much creative passion and not enough technical understanding. That being said, the company has said that they’re in regular contact with Nintendo about the project, and if anyone has a technical understanding of game design, it’s the Big N!
Japanese eShop update (5/8/13)
Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
This week’s Japanese eShop update is as follows:
3DS
Downloadable Titles
Korokesu – 500 yen
Sweet Rendezvous Saruppa – 600 yen (World 4 DLC +100 yen)
Maru G?kaku! ?y?j?h? Gijutsusha Shiken – 2,800 yen
Maru G?kaku! Kihon J?h? Gijutsusha Shiken – 2,800 yen
Virtual Console
Mario Bros. (Famicom) – 500 yen
Gradius (Famicom) – 500 yen
Wii U
Virtual Console
Kirby no Kirakira Kids (Super Famicom) – 800 yen
Kirby Bowl (Kirby’s Dream Course, Super Famicom) – 800 yen
Hoshi no Kirby 3 (Kirby’s Dream Land 3, Super Famicom) – 800 yen
Video Content
Kirby and Mario videos
Maru G?kaku video
Shin Megami Tensei IV video
Resident Evil: Revelations video
Wii U getting Injustice DLC after all, set for summer
Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Podcast Stories, Wii U | 0 comments
According to the official Injustice: Gods Among Us Twitter account, downloadable content is coming to the Wii U version after all. DLC is expected to arrive this summer. That’s fairly surprising – to say the least – given recent statements from Warner Bros.
Here’s the tweet in full:
@secroner We expect DLC for the Wii U version of Injustice: Gods Among Us to be available this summer. Stay tuned for more details.
— InjusticeGame (@InjusticeGame) May 8, 2013
It’s nice to finally have a confirmation that the Wii U will be getting Injustice DLC, but you have to wonder why this content wasn’t out alongside the other versions. Hopefully these kinds of situations won’t crop up as often going forward…
Capcom says Monster Hunter 4 is one of their big games for this fiscal year
Posted on 12 years ago by Austin(@NE_Austin) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
Taking its place aside Lost Planet 3, Monster Hunter 4 is poised for a massive marketing push and support in the west as Capcom plans on having it and the aforementioned sci-fi shooter hold up the company into the coming fiscal year. We saw something vaguely similar happen with Monster Hunter Tri on the Wii which sold fairly well for what it was, but I’d wonder if the more “core” orientation of the 3DS will help out Monster Hunter 4 where the third couldn’t gain traction.
Project X Zone – Capcom character spotlight
Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
Marvelous AQL working on Pokemon Tretta Lab for 3DS
Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
With official backing from Nintendo, Marvelous AQL created “Pokemon Tretta” for the Japanese arcades. It has players collecting different “Tretta” – take a look above for some examples.
What exactly is Pokemon Tretta, you ask? In it, players scan different Tretta into the machine, call out the appropriate Pokemon, and then engage in a 3-on-3 battle. Those who win receive new Tretta.
Pokemon Tretta is now making its way to the 3DS. Marvelous AQL has been put in charge of the project once again. Each copy will come with a Tretta reader device.
Pokémon Tretta Lab for 3DS is due out on August 10th for 3,800 yen.
Second round of Japanese Wii U Virtual Console “Start-Up Campaign” begins
Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Podcast Stories, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
The second round of Nintendo’s Wii U Virtual Console “Start-Up Campaign” has kicked off in Japan today.
Those who purchase two of three Kirby VC games – Kirby’s Dream Land 3, Kirby’s Dream Course, and Kirby Star Stacker – can get a third free. The deal also is available for those who previously purchased the Wii version of the Virtual Console Kirby releases.
Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara “The Elf” trailer
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Media Create software sales (4/29 – 5/5)
Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii | 0 comments
This week’s Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./01. [3DS] Friend Collection: New Life #
02./03. [3DS] Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon
03./06. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf #
04./02. [PS3] Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen
05./27. [3DS] Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Mission
06./04. [PS3] Tomb Raider
07./09. [PS3] Naruto Shippuden: Narutimate Storm 3
08./20. [3DS] New Super Mario Bros. 2 #
09./19. [WII] Taiko no Tatsujin Wii: Super Deluxe Edition #
10./11. [PSP] 7th Dragon 2020-II
11./28. [3DS] Tousouchuu: Shijou Saikyou no Hunter-Tachi Kara Nigekire!
12./07. [PSV] PhotoKano Kiss
13./24. [3DS] Mario Kart 7
14./34. [3DS] Taiko no Tatsujin: Chibi Dragon to Fushigi na Orb
15./23. [3DS] Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate (Best Price!)
16./14. [3DS] Detective Conan: Marionette Symphony
17./29. [PSP] Pro Baseball Spirits 2013
18./21. [PS3] One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2 #
19./05. [PS3] Steins;Gate: Senkei Kousoku no Phonogram #
20./30. [PS3] Pro Baseball Spirits 2013
Toki Tori 2 update out now in the Europe, US “a little later”
Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Toki Tori 2’s update is now live across Europe. The patch fixes some bugs, makes some tweaks, and added hints for one confusing section of the game. Full patch notes can be found here.
The Toki Tori 2 update isn’t available in North America yet, but it’s coming. Two Tribes is currently waiting for Nintendo’s approval in the states.
