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

Project CARS is quite a long ways off. Writing on the WMD forums, a moderator said that the racer won’t be out until Q2 2014.

We did know that Project CARS was planned for 2014, but the common consensus was that it would be available early next year. Unfortunately, the game won’t be launching until April 2014 at the earliest.

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

Originally, Muteki Corporation released Dragon Fantasy Book I on the PC and mobile platforms. And just last week, the title arrived on the PlayStation Network.

Could Dragon Fantasy Book I also be coming to the 3DS as well? An ESRB listing does seem to point in this direction.

If Dragon Fantasy Book I did make its way to the 3DS, we would hope that its sequel – aptly titled Dragon Fantasy Book II – would also come to the system.

We’ll just have to wait and see…

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

Since Disney Infinity’s initial announcement, it has been clear that the 3DS project was a separate experience. Although details about the handheld version haven’t been shared, a listing on the ESRB does provide a few bits of information.

The 3DS will be getting “Disney Infinity: Toy Box Challenge”. According to the ESRB listing, Toy Box Challenge is a multiplayer party game that sounds quite a bit like Mario Party. You’ll be moving Disney and Pixar characters around different game boards and experiencing different mini-game challenges along the way.

Players can expect mini-games involving puzzle solving, racing, fighting, and item collecting. There’s one mini-game mentioned by the ESRB that “depicts a one-on-one battle with swords on a pirate ship.”

Here’s the rating summary in full:

This is a multiplayer “party game” in which players move Disney/Pixar characters around various game boards to compete in mini-game challenges. Mini-games include solving puzzles, racing, fighting, and collecting various items. Several mini-games depict characters shooting “cartoony” pistols, blasters, or cannonballs at ships or enemies/boss characters (e.g., droids, giant squid, pirates). A handful of mini-games require players to shoot other characters with projectiles, resulting in cries of pain and/or “dizzy-star” effects. One mini-game depicts a one-on-one battle with swords on a pirate ship.

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

LEGO City: Undercover are two very different games on the Wii U and 3DS, but that doesn’t mean we can’t compare them, right?

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

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

Today, Gamesbymo launched a Kickstarter for a new game known as “A.N.N.E”.

The Metroidvania-esque platformer could make its way to the Wii U eShop if a stretch goal is reached. Gamesbymo is seeking $180,000 in funding, which is quite significant, but perhaps possible with enough support.

There’s an overview of A.N.N.E. in the video above. You can find more information on the Kickstarter page here.

Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Podcast Stories, Wii U | 0 comments

Update: Our guess was correct, somewhat. Rogers has now clarified:

The ever-reliable Emily Rogers has tweeted a couple of interesting notes regarding future features for the eShop and Virtual Console. Rogers wouldn’t say much, but did tease that “There may come a time in the future when owning both a Wii U and 3DS will become beneficial.”

Perhaps Nintendo could be working on a cross-buy option for Virtual Console titles? As in, if you buy one VC game on the Wii U, you’d get its counterpart for free (or at a reduced price) on the 3DS and vice versa? Just a guess!

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

CVG published an article earlier today talking about how the positive performance of the 3DS as of late may be a sign of better things to come for the Wii U. Towards the end of the piece, Rob Crossley teases something… interesting for the console.

He wrote:

“Which brings me to the Wii U. Regulars at CVG might be aware that I talk down the console’s chances in the most definitive language possible whenever asked. Well, from the things I’m hearing, there’s a chance I’ll soon be added to the reject bin of crazy talking twitter twonks pretty soon.

“Hopefully, if we obtain further details from our sources, we’ll be in a position to explain more to you soon. But, for now, put it this way: In the past two years there have been moments of disquiet regarding the 3DS and – like an instant magic trick – Nintendo has put an end to this with sudden reveals of significant games that went on to become star performers at Christmas.”

Hmm… what could Crossley be talking about here? You have my attention, CVG!

Thanks to Paul S.T.L for the tip.

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

Ubisoft has changed Splinter Cell: Blacklist’s official boxart. The game’s official Twitter account shared the new image on its Twitter account on Friday. Take a look:

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