Activision CEO believed the Wii would “completely transform video games” the first time he saw it
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii | 28 Comments
During a recent episode of the Corner Office podcast, Activision CEO Bobby Kotick commented on a wide array of topics. Some interesting discussion came about when Kotick was speaking about how he’s been able to get early looks at certain things that would end up having a big impact on society. Kotick referenced the Macintosh and Toy Story, but in the video game industry, his favorite example is the Wii.
Before the Wii was unveiled, Kotick was invited to Nintendo’s headquarters in Japan for a preview of the platform. Late Nintendo president Satoru Iwata and Shigeru Miyamoto were both present. Kotick was simply handed a Wii remote, and was asked to try fishing. It all came naturally, and after that demo, he believed “this is going to completely transform video games”.
Kotick’s full words:
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Xavier Orion Games working with TreeFall Studios to release Booty Diver on Wii U
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 3 Comments
Xavier Orion Games hasn’t had the easiest time porting Booty Diver for Wii U. However, the indie developer confirmed today that the eShop version is still planned, and is working with TreeFall Studios to make it happen. The two sides will be collaborating on any other Wii U projects from Xavier Orion Games as well.
Xavier Orion Games is still handling actual development and publishing responsibilities. TreeFalls Studio will primarily be tasked with testing.
In a blog update, Xavier Orion Games said: “As we progress we will keep everyone updated on how close Booty Diver is to arriving on its true home Nintendo Wii U.”
More Paper Mario: Color Splash art
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Wii U | 2 Comments
We have a handful of additional art from Paper Mario: Color Splash. The gallery below shows characters, the map (including what it looks like “filled in”), and more.
Footage of Mario Party: Star Rush’s boss battles
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
GameXplain has provided us with some footage of the various boss battles included in Mario Party: Star Rush. Check out the video below for the gameplay.
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Digimon Universe: Appli Monsters trailer #2
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
The second trailer for Bandai Namco’s Digimon Universe: Appli Monsters is now online. View it below ahead of the game’s December 1 launch in Japan.
Wii U eShop charts (10/7/16)
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 2 Comments
This week’s Wii U eShop charts are as follows:
Software
1. The First Skunk Bundle
2. Super Mario RPG
3. Zelda: Skyward Sword
4. Paper Mario: Color Splash
5. Super Mario 64
6. Super Mario 3D World
7. Minecraft: Wii U Edition
8. Zelda: Wind Waker HD
9. Super Mario World
10. Zelda: Ocarina of Time
11. Super Mario Bros. 3
12. Paper Mario
13. Super Mario 64 DS
14. Severed
15. Super Mario Maker
16. Mario Party 10
17. Super Mario Bros.
18. Pikmin
19. EarthBound
20. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Videos
1. Lost Reavers Trailer
2. Severed E3 2016 Trailer
3. Zelda: Breath of the Wild E3 2016 Trailer
4. Super Mario Mash-Up Pack for Minecraft: Wii U Edition
5. Play Nintendo Introduction Video
6. Pokken Tournament TV Spot
7. Paper Mario: Color Splash: A Splash of Mystery
8. Pikmin Trailer
9. Donkey Kong Country Returns Trailer
10. Zelda: Skyward Sword Trailer
11. Severed Tips and Tricks
12. Super Mario 3D World
13. Paper Mario: Color Splash E3 2016 Trailer
14. Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games – Heroes Showdown Trailer
15. Super Mario 3D World Trailer 2
16. Noitu Love: Devolution Trailer
17. Super Mario Maker Key Update Video
18. Paper Mario: Color Splash TV Spot
19. Super Mario 3D World Accolades Trailer
20. Mario Strikers Charged Trailer
Source: Wii U eShop
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Screenshots of this week’s Nintendo Downloads (10/6/16, North America)
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, Screenshots, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Several new games out came out this week on the Wii U and 3DS eShops. If you’re interested in checking out what’s new in screenshot form, take a look at the gallery below.
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Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 version 1.1 out now
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 5 Comments
Update (10/7): Bumped to the top. The Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 update is now live in North America as well.
Original (10/2): In Europe, a new update for Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 is now available. Version 1.1 can now be downloaded.
Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 version 1.1 is intended to address several bugs. The full patch notes are as follows:
– Fixed a freeze that happened when defeating Teseo at a particular time.
– Fixed a freeze that happened in the instant Tenjian was defeated.
– Fixed a numerical error in Gunvolt’s items in the Clips category.
– Fixed a behavioral problem with Copen’s item “Shield Construct”.
– Fixed a defect in Score Attack’s score calculation.
– Fixed a problem with the player character’s controls.
– Fixed a problem with a specific enemy’s behavior.
This update does not appear to be up in North America just yet, but it should be soon.
Pokemon GO has a favorable retention rate, even when compared to top mobile games
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
SurveyMoney published a new report about Pokemon GO. The game’s retention rate is explored in-depth, with the company ultimately concluding that “it’s quite respectable; it’s competitive with those of other top-performing games.” That comes in contrast to some of the things we’ve been hearing about Pokemon GO’s decline.
It’s true that Pokemon GO’s player retention rate is dropping, but it stacks up favorably when compared to other top mobile titles. SurveyMonkey even proclaims that Niantic’s mobile release is “performing very much like a typical top mobile game.”
It’s illustrated further with the following comparison to Clash of Clans, which has fewer active users but a similar retention rate:
– Clash of Clans currently has ~3.85 million weekly active users (WAU). With a weekly retention rate of 75% (a weekly churn rate of 25%), Clash loses ~960 thousand players from week to week.
– Pokemon GO has 15.4 million weekly active users. With a weekly retention rate of 75%, it loses ~3.9 million users from week to week.
Since some of the initial hype surrounding Pokemon GO has died down and casual players are leaving, that leaves the app to more loyal users. SurveyMonkey says “it wouldn’t be surprising for the weekly retention rate to level off, mostly ending its current gradual decline.” Also, given Pokemon GO’s retention at the moment, it wouldn’t be a surprise if the game ended up as “one of the most widely-used smartphone games in the U.S. for a long time to come.”
You can find more analysis about Pokemon GO’s retention at the source below.
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Gurumin 3D: A Monstrous Adventure heading to Europe on October 27
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments
Mastiff previously announced that Gurumin 3D would be made available in North America on October 27. As promised, the European version isn’t too far behind. A release date of October 27 is now confirmed for PAL regions.
Just like in North America, the free 3DS theme offer will be offered for European fans. You’ll be able to nab the theme pictured above between October 27 and November 29 when you purchase Gurumin 3D.
Source: Mastiff PR
