Star Wars: Battlefront III QA says Wii version was in the works, talks up Wiimote controls
Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii | 0 comments
Free Radical Design – before it became Crytek UK – was working on the much-anticipated Star Wars: Battlefront III. The project was eventually canned, though the exact reasons behind this are slightly murky.
You may be interested to hear that Star Wars: Battlefront III was once in the works for Wii alongside other HD versions. A former Free Radical QA staffer, who discussed the game during a recent Reddit AMA, spoke highly of Battlefront III’s use of the Wiimote:
“It’s a small thing, but the controls on the Wii were fantastic. Blasting someone with your Wiimote was up there in the list of cool.”
And when asked about how Star Wars Battlefront III’s Wii visuals stacked up to the other versions, the former employee said:
“It obviously wasn’t HD and the graphics weren’t there compared to the rest but it was the gameplay on the Wii that really made it.”
It’s a shame that we’ll never get to experience a fully-made Free Radical Star Wars: Battlefront III game. I would have liked to give those Wiimote controls a go!
Video additions to the 3DS eShop (5/6/13)
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The latest video additions to the 3DS eShop are as follows:
Balloon Fight Trailer
BearShark: Love Bonus Sketch Animation
BearShark: Space Bonus Sketch Animation
Armageddon Operation Dragon Trailer
Source: 3DS eShop
Animal Crossing: New Leaf character art and details – round 2
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Nintendo is continuing to showcase Animal Crossing: New Leaf characters through its Facebook page. The latest batch offers a look at Reese and Cyrus, Mable, and Sable.
You can find a rundown of the second round of New Leaf character content below.
Wii U eShop charts (5/6/13)
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Software
1. Super Mario World
2. Kirby’s Adventure
3. Mega Man
4. Excitebike
5. Donkey Kong Jr.
6. Pac-Man
7. Wii U Panorama View: Kyoto Sightseeing
8. Wii U Panorama View: Bird’s-Eye View
9. Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream
10. Ice Climber
11. Wii U Panorama View: Double-Decker Tour
12. Trine 2: Director’s Cut
13. Nano Assault Neo
14. Wii U Panorama View: Carnival in Rio
15. Kung Fu Rabbit
16. Puddle
17. Runner2
18. Toki Tori 2
19. Nintendo Land
20. The Cave
Videos
1. Wii U Virtual Console Teaser: April 17, 2013
2. Super Mario World Trailer
3. Nintendo Direct: April 17, 2013
4. Injustice: Gods Among Us Trailer
5. Kirby’s Adventure Trailer
6. Kung Fu Rabbit Trailer
7. Mario & Luigi: Dream Team Trailer
8. Mega Man Trailer
9. Donkey Kong Jr. Trailer
10. Game & Wario Teaser Trailer
11. Excitebike Trailer
12. Tank! Tank! Tank! (DL) Trailer
13. Need for Speed: Most Wanted U Trailer
14. Ice Climber Trailer
15. New Super Mario Bros. U Video
16. Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D Gameplay Trailer
17. Nano Assault Neo Video
18. Pac-Man Trailer
19. Puddle Video
20. Toki Tori 2 Video
Source: Wii U eShop
Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move screenshots
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C-Wars dev officially authorized for 3DS development, closes in on Kickstarter stretch goals
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C-Wars is an interesting pixel-art RTS that’s coming to PC later this year, but today we’ve learned that the folks behind the game, ‘Onipunk’, were just approved as a Nintendo 3DS developer, meaning that if their $65K goal is met the game will launch on the platform in October. If you want to support the game or learn more about it, check out the Kickstarter page here.
Capcom support for the Wii U Virtual Console will continue, more titles on the way
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– Capcom Statement, via Capcom Unity Forums
16-bit love, eh? I guess that means we’ll be seeing some cool Super Nintendo titles hit the Wii U soon! Aside from Super Ghouls n’ Ghosts and Street Fighter II, what more would we want!?
Precursor will refund all pledges if studio “cannot raise enough” to make Shadow of the Eternals
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There’s no denying that Precursor Games is seeking astronomical funding in order to make Shadow of the Eternals. Ultimately, there is no guarantee that the studio will be able to reach its $1.5 million goal or deliver on all of its promises.
So what happens to those who pledge? If the goal isn’t reached, will people receive a refund?
Fortunately, the answer is yes – more or less. Precursor updated its crowdfunding FAQ following concerns that funds would not return to their original owners, assuming that the company “cannot raise enough” to make Shadow of the Eternals.
It now reads:
“Our financial goal is a flexible one. All contributions will go directly towards the development of this game and making it a reality. We are committed to making this game, however, if it becomes apparent that we cannot raise enough to develop this project then we will refund all pledges.”
I imagine this will make folks a bit more relaxed about the situation!
May 2013 downloadable rewards now available on Club Nintendo
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This month’s digital rewards on Club Nintendo have gone live. Members can choose from Super Mario RPG (Wii, 200 coins), Maboshi’s Arcade (Wii, 150 coins), 3D Classics: Excitebike (3DS, 150 coins), and Art Style: Acquia (3DS, 100 coins). These items last through June 2.
Visit this page to order a downloadable game.
