[Interview] 5th Cell talks about Scribblenauts: Unmasked! Hear why they decided to include 33 ‘Batman’ variations
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Author: Laura
Contributors: Brian, Austin
I had the privilege of talking with 5th Cell about their awesome new Scribblnauts installment coming out in 3 days. For any DC fanatic, like myself, Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure has us manipulating our favorite characters in our favorite worlds alongside the always lovable Maxwell. But where did this genius idea come from? Just how deep into the DC Universe does the game really go? Well, keep reading to find out!
Dragon Quest X version 2 – opening movie
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Amazon lists new Wii U battery, Wiimote charging set for release in Europe next month
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Two of Nintendo’s latest Japanese accessories appear to be releasing in Europe next month. Amazon Germany has listings up for the “Wii U High Capacity-Battery” and “Wii Remote Rapid Charging-Set” – both with October 4 dates. Neither product has been officially announced for Europe, but Amazon’s listings do look legitimate.
Off-screen Puyo Puyo Tetris footage
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Update: Not confirmed – New Wii U notification says Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games is launching on November 8
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Update: Date not confirmed – see this story.
Nintendo dated a bunch of games last month, including Super Mario 3D World and Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze. However, Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games was missing a date of its own.
Nintendo has since sent out a Wii U notification with an apparent release date. According to the message, the new Mario & Sonic title is due out on November 8. It’ll be available at retail and digitally on the same day.
Monster Hunter Frontier G screenshots
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North American Wii Fit U site open
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Nintendo has opened an official site for Wii Fit U. Access it here. The lone page contains release date and pricing information, game details, and several images.
Various Wii U games on sale at Amazon, Best Buy
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Amazon and Best Buy are both running discounts on a number of Wii U titles. Highlights include Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper (Best Buy) for $12, Need for Speed: Most Wanted U (Amazon) for $17, ZombiU (Amazon and Best Buy) for $20, and Assassin’s Creed III (Amazon and Best Buy) for $20.
Here’s the full roundup:
Amazon
Game Party Champions – $11.99
Ben 10 Omniverse – $11.99
FIFA Soccer 13 – $16.99
Need for Speed Most Wanted U – $16.99
Assassin’s Creed III – $19.99
Call of Duty: Black Ops II – $19.99
NBA 2K13 – $19.99
ZombiU – $21.99
Batman Arkham City: Armored Edition – $24.99
More games here.
Best Buy
Mass Effect 3: Special Edition – $11.99
Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper – $11.99
Madden NFL 13 – $11.99
Ben 10: Omniverse – $11.99
Game Party Champions – $11.99
ZombiU – $19.99
Call of Duty: Black Ops II – $19.99
Assassin’s Creed III – $19.99
NBA 2K13 – $19.99
More games here.
UK: July/August Wii U software sales see 60% increase over June
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Wii U’s software sales in the UK were much stronger in July and August compared to June. Data indicates that sales rose by sixty percent in the country. Whereas the Wii U shifted just 24,000 pieces of software in June, the number of games sold in July and August came in at 31,000 and 32,000 respectively.
Media Create software sales (9/9 – 9/15) – Top 50
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./00. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 # (Capcom) {2013.09.14} (Â¥5.990) – 1.715.060 / NEW <91,96%> 02./00. [PS3] AKB1/149: Love Election # (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.09.12} (Â¥5.980) – 27.052 / NEW
03./00. [PSP] Brothers Conflict: Brilliant Blue # (Idea Factory) {2013.09.12} (Â¥6.090) – 15.297 / NEW
04./06. [3DS] Friend Collection: New Life # (Nintendo) {2013.04.18} (Â¥4.800) – 10.530 / 1.431.527 (-11%)
05./01. [PSP] Uta no Prince-Sama: Music 2 # (Broccoli) {2013.09.05} (Â¥3.990) – 10.343 / 78.758 (-85%)
06./07. [3DS] Mario & Luigi: Dream Team # (Nintendo) {2013.07.18} (Â¥4.800) – 9.428 / 302.594 (-18%)
07./03. [PS3] JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle # (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.08.29} (Â¥7.980) – 8.906 / 454.343 (-55%)
08./09. [3DS] Disney Magic Castle: My Happy Life # (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.08.01} (Â¥5.480) – 8.822 / 264.131 (-18%)
09./02. [PS3] Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Blacklist (Ubisoft) {2013.09.05} (Â¥7.770) – 8.252 / 30.677 (-63%)
10./10. [3DS] Youkai Watch (Level 5) {2013.07.11} (Â¥4.800) – 7.791 / 172.022 (-18%)
11./13. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf # (Nintendo) {2012.11.08} (Â¥4.800) – 7.348 / 3.410.090 (-4%)
12./14. [3DS] Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon (Nintendo) {2013.03.20} (Â¥4.800) – 5.352 / 896.600 (-11%)
13./08. [PSV] Killzone: Mercenary (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2013.09.05} (Â¥4.980) – 4.304 / 15.356 (-61%)
14./19. [3DS] Mario Kart 7 (Nintendo) {2011.12.01} (Â¥4.800) – 4.195 / 2.120.291 (-2%)
15./11. [PSV] Ragnarok Odyssey Ace (GungHo Online Entertainment) {2013.08.29} (Â¥4.935) – 3.969 / 44.975 (-58%)
16./04. [PS3] Dead or Alive 5: Ultimate # (Koei Tecmo) {2013.09.05} (Â¥6.090) – 3.566 / 22.174 (-81%)
17./12. [PS3] Puppeteer (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2013.09.05} (Â¥5.980) – 3.503 / 12.403 (-61%)
18./22. [3DS] New Super Mario Bros. 2 # (Nintendo) {2012.07.28} (Â¥4.800) – 3.400 / 2.094.152 (-5%)
19./20. [WII] Taiko no Tatsujin Wii: Super Deluxe Edition # (Bandai Namco Games) {2012.11.29} (Â¥5.040) – 3.390 / 560.681 (-9%)
20./21. [3DS] Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies (Capcom) {2013.07.25} (Â¥5.990) – 3.336 / 339.000