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Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments

We’ve been hearing some conflicting reports about the Wii U’s power and visual capabilities over the past few months. However, based on recent comments from Darksiders II game director Marvin Donald, Nintendo’s upcoming console will be very comparable to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

Regarding the Wii U version of Darksiders II, Donald said that the team will be taking advantage of the tablet controller. But they won’t be “uprezzing” the game, and the resolution, textures, polycounts and similar things of that nature will remain the same.

Speaking about the hardware behind Wii U, Donald noted that it has “been on par with what we have with the current generation’s”.

Donald said:

“Uh, so far, so good. We have limitations based on Nintendo’s progress, but, you know, that really has, the only problem that’s been for us is, you know, not having an actual release date. But once we know when the Wii U has, when Nintendo has commited to a firm date, you know, we will be able to commit to a date for Darksiders II, but we’re planning on it being a launch title, and so far everything’s been smooth sailing.

“We got the game running on their hardware pretty quickly, and the controller’s been great to work with, now it’s just down to deciding what we really want to do to make it a unique experience on the Wii U. You know, taking advantage of you know the extra screen and the touch capability and all that. So, you know, so we’ll have a few new feature for sure, but I think visually, for the most part, it’ll be pretty much the same.

“You know, so far the hardware’s been on par with what we have with the current generation’s. Based on what I understand, the, you know, the resolution and textures and polycounts and all that stuff, we’re not going to being doing anything to uprez the game, but we’ll take advantage of the controller for sure.”

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Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments

Missed out on the pre-order bonus for Kid Icarus: Uprising? Still want to play 3D Classics: Kid Icarus on your 3DS? Well, good news!

You can purchase a download code for 3D Classics: Kid Icarus from GameStop. Right now it’s sold out on the retailer’s website, but you should be able to take advantage of this in-store. It only costs $5.99 – that’s the standard price of 3D Classics.

Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments

Japanese magazine V-Jump has included a few pieces of Kid Icarus: Uprising art in its latest issue. Four scans from the magazine can be found above.

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Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, News | 0 comments

April 19

I Must Run! – $1.99 / 200 points

April 26

Chuck E. Cheese’s Arcade Room – $4.99 / 500 points

Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments

Want to save a few bucks on Kid Icarus: Uprising? Then purchase it on BestBuy.com!

The retailer has discounted the title, which just came out today, to $29.99. You’ll be saving $10 by ordering Uprising through the online store.

Purchase the game here.

Thanks to Roger O for the tip!

Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, DS, News, Wii | 0 comments

Nintendo Power has released a public preview of this month’s magazine. Titles featured include Epic Mickey 2, Mario Tennis Open, and a review of Kid Icarus: Uprising. The issue arrives on newsstands on April 3 and will soon be available for subscribers.

Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments

As it turns out, the Epic Mickey 2: Power of Illusion 3DS rumor was spot-on. There is a version of the game in the works for the handheld, Nintendo Power has revealed.

A preview page from the magazine has been published on Nintendo Power’s official site with the confirmation. Although there aren’t any gameplay details in that particular section, it does reveal the game’s developer: Dreamrift. The studio contains developers from the very-well received DS titles Henry Hatsworth and Monster Tale.

The original Epic Mickey 2 3DS rumor suggested that the project would contain 2D elements and would act as a companion title to the console releases. Given the accuracy of the speculation, we’re inclined to believe this is correct.

Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments

Renegade Kid’s Jools Watsham confirmed on Twitter a short while ago that the Mutant Mudds demo will be available on the North American eShop next Thursday.

Watsham tweeted:

“Mutant Mudds Demo will be on Nintendo eShop next week: 03-29-12 (in NA). Full press release to follow soon. Excite!”

The demo will include four levels, a secret level, and five collectible Water Sprites.

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Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

XSEED has posted several clues on their Twitter account for an upcoming game announcement. Based on the teases, we can only assume that the company is localizing UnchainBlades ReXX.

XSEED shared the following three clues earlier today:

So that’s a dinosaur (T. rex to be more specific), grass (a blade of grass that is!), and a scene from Ghost (Unchained Melody played in this scene). Put that all together, and you get UnchainBlades ReXX.

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Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Rumors | 0 comments

Maxconsole is claiming that Nintendo is readying a 3DS update for launch in just a few days. There would be a number of features in the firmware, such as a “Game Preview” mode on the eShop, a Nintendo Network application, and more.

A full listing of the functionality included in the rumored update is as follows:

* Ability to access Nintendo eShop account from other internet enabled devices including computers and smartphones.
* This system update will allow users to take pictures of QR codes with the 3DS from the other device’s screen to redeem purchased content.
* This update will add the application “Nintendo Network” to the 3DS.
* Ability to update physical Nintendo 3DS Games via Nintendo Shop (DLC feature).
* A “Game Preview” Mode for the Nintendo 3DS system Nintendo Shop.
* Enhances the speed of the handheld.
* Increases the system security with automatic security updates.
* Nintendo Zone will be automatically added to European 3DS owners.

We’ll be able to determine if this rumor is legitimate or not soon. If nothing becomes available within the next few days, that would be a pretty good sign that the above speculation is fake!

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