Another secret memo discovered for Pikmin 3?
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
After poking around the Pikmin 3 website, a sixth secret memo for the game appears to have been discovered. We won’t spoil the whole thing for you, though there’s not much to spoil. We will say that it features a different hero – not Olimar.
You can find the short video after the break.
Iwata says software, not price, is Wii U’s issue
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 9 Comments
Much has been made of the Wii U’s price. Some have said that the console is simply too expensive, especially when compared to other upcoming systems such as the PlayStation 4.
But Nintendo president Satoru Iwata, speaking with CVG, said that the Wii U’s price is not the problem. Rather, the dearth of exciting titles is the root of the problem, “and the only solution is to provide the mass-market with a number of quality software titles.”
Iwata said:
“If the price is actually an issue [with Wii U], then there is some contradiction between the current sales balance between the Basic and Premium versions of the Wii U. The basic version should have sold a lot, but the fact of the matter is that people are buying more of the premium version. So the issue is not there.”
“I understand that the real issue is the lack of software, and the only solution is to provide the mass-market with a number of quality software titles.”
[Feature] Preview/Demo-Review – The Wonderful 101
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Features, Previews, Videos, Wii U | 1 Comment
I decided to take some footage of the The Wonderful 101 demo and edit it together to help some of you make sense of what the game really is! Within the footage is both explanation and review, so you’ll know what things work and what things don’t about the game prior to ever having to try it yourself!
Low-quality Sonic Lost World trailer shows new underwater level
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
The video above comes from the Sonic Boom event yesterday. It’s low-quality, but it’s all we have at the moment!
The Wonderful 101 – blog post 12 now live
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments
Platinum Games has updated its Wonderful 101 blog with a twelfth post. You can find it here. Today’s update covers the various stages in the game.
Toy Story Play Set announced for Disney Infinity, new characters, Toy Box version of Disneyland available at launch
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii, Wii U | 0 comments
Disney Infinity will receive a Play Set based on the Toy Story franchise, it has been confirmed. The news was revealed during a presentation at the D23 Expo just a short while ago.
The three characters included with the Play Set are Buzz Lightyear, Woody, and Jessie.
Joining them will be Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey, Skellington, Rapunzel, Wreck-It Ralph, Vanellope, Phineas, Ferb, Agent P, Elsa, and Anna – also new characters announced today. Mickey’s figure will launch in January.
Last but not least, an update about the Toy Box – Disneyland will be available through this mode at launch.
Sakurai talks Smash Bros. visual design, says images of 3DS version “look fine” but don’t do the game justice
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 5 Comments
The new Smash Bros. games are particularly noteworthy for a couple of reasons. On Wii U, this marks the first time that the series will be shown in HD. And on 3DS, Smash Bros. will be making its debut appearance on a handheld, complete with a unique style thanks to character outlines given to the playable characters.
Director Masahiro Sakurai spoke about the visual design of both versions while speaking with GamesTM this month. Regarding Wii U, Sakurai said fans can expect “more details, and bigger stages”. He also shared an interesting comment about the 3DS version, noting that screenshots “look fine” but don’t do the game justice compared to actually seeing it running in person.
Sakurai told the magazine:
“And the same thing with the Wii U screen – since we’re an HD-compatible console, we’re able to do more details, and bigger stages as seen on previous home consoles. Now of course, I want to point out that everything on 3DS is designed for that screen, and that’s where they look the best. It’s unfortunate we can’t show everyone what it looks like on 3DS, rather than screenshots, while they do look fine, do not do that justice once you see it on the system. Too bad we can’t show everybody what it looks like on the system.”
Thanks to joclo for the tip.
Rayman Legends – Kung Foot video
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Media Create software sales (7/29 – 8/4) – Top 50
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii, Wii U | 0 comments
01./00. [3DS] Disney Magic Castle: My Happy Life #
02./01. [3DS] Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies
03./05. [3DS] Mario & Luigi: Dream Team #
04./06. [3DS] Friend Collection: New Life #
05./00. [PS3] Killer Is Dead
06./04. [PS3] The Witch and the Hundred Knights #
07./00. [PSV] Mind/Zero
08./07. [3DS] Youkai Watch
09./03. [PSV] Dragon’s Crown
10./02. [PS3] Dragon’s Crown
11./08. [3DS] Fantasy Life: Link!
12./10. [WIU] Pikmin 3
13./13. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf #
14./14. [3DS] Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D
15./09. [WIU] LEGO City Undercover
16./18. [3DS] Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon
17./11. [PS3] Earth Defense Force 2025
18./12. [3DS] Little Battlers eXperience W: Ultra Custom
19./00. [PSP] Shiratsuyu no Kai #
20./16. [3DS] Hoppechan: Tsukutte! Asonde! Punipuni Town!!
