Nintendo only confirming 4-player local multiplayer for Mario Kart 8
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Through its various videos earlier this week, Nintendo confirmed 12-player online multiplayer for Mario Kart 8. The racer will, however, allow gamers to play locally with others.
Nintendo did confirm to us that up to four users can play Mario Kart 8 locally, but wouldn’t comment beyond this. Austin had asked a Nintendo representative about having a fifth person playing with a GamePad at E3 2013, but wasn’t given a comment.
Also worth mentioning, the E3 demo did not contain any new items. The representative seemed to think that the full game will feature new inclusions, though.
A look at Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures
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North American New Super Luigi U site open
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Nintendo has opened the North American website for New Super Luigi U. Well, perhaps “page” would be a more appropriate term. In any case, you can access it here.
NintendoEverything’s E3 2013 Coverage – Hub Page
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On the off-chance that you missed any of the podcasts, in-depth impressions, or videos we put up of our experience at E3 2013, I’ve decided to compile a hub-article for you to view everything in one place. It’s pretty straightforward, so check it out and read anything you think might be interesting! We have more coverage coming in the next day or two as well, so stay tuned and watch for updates.
The gang craps all over Super Mario 3D World, loves Pikmin 3, praises Platinum Games, and gets into the most intense laughing fit the world has ever known. We’d like to apologize in advance for the length, the content, and the potentially loud snores from Laura as she fell asleep halfway through.
Here’s a Podcast – E3 2013, Day Two Spectacular
The second of our E3 2013 podcast specials is slightly more focused… but still a little odd. We give our impressions of Phoenix Wright: Dual Destinies, Killer is Dead, Bayonetta 2, and Batman: Arkham Origins (which we liked), as well as some thoughts on Mario 3D World, LEGO: Friends, and Deus Ex: Human Revolution, (which we were more tepid towards). Your listener mail rounds out this one.
Here’s a Podcast – E3 2013, Day Three Spectacular
This final E3 2013 episode has impressions of Killer is Dead, The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, some final thoughts on Super Mario 3D World, and much more. As always we get your listener mail and go over some categorized favorites at the end of the show, like our favorite booth attendants!
Hands-On Impressions
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
A direct sequel proves to be the freshest handheld Zelda game in years.
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies
The Ace Attorney makes his return to court.
“It’s just probably not going to be a great game. Not if the demo is any indication anyhow.”
“I see it as a spiritual sequel, a continuation, refinement, and extrapolation of what was established in Sonic Colors.”
Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games
The blue blur and his plump plumbing rival return to The Olympics, but it’s not as exciting as Nintendo and SEGA might want you to believe.
The latest entry in the Pikmin series has been in the works for nearly 9 years, and it shows.
Our Five Favorite Games from E3 2013
The on-site staff from E3 give their five best games from the show floor.
Video Content
An Interview with Game Composer Grant Kirkhope
Off-screen Zelda: Wind Waker HD footage with GamePad
Off-screen Bayonetta 2 footage with GamePad
Off-screen Sonic Lost World Wii U footage
A few more Super Mario 3D World screenshots
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Super Smash Bros. screenshot (6/14/13)
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Iwata: “We just don’t care too much about what other companies are doing or are trying to do”
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Satoru Iwata isn’t worrying about the competition, even with new next-gen consoles from Sony and Microsoft on the way. He put it succinctly to CNN in a new interview: “We just don’t care too much about what other companies are doing or are trying to do.”
Iwata said that Nintendo is busy thinking about creating new ideas that can’t be recreated on other hardware. Nintendo also wants to put emphasis on experiences that can only be experienced on Nintendo platforms.
“We just don’t care too much about what other companies are doing or are trying to do. Our primary focus is to think about and actually carry out something which other company’s hardware can never realize. We are trying to provide consumers gaming experiences that can only be available on Nintendo platforms. Software sells hardware. The number of hardware selling and the number of people who can experience the unique attractions of the Wii U are going to increase, and thereby the knowledge and the understanding about the Wii U system shall naturally expand.”
Nintendo and the Wii U will certainly have a heck of a lot of competition this holiday. Sony will launch the PlayStation 4 while Microsoft will put out the Xbox One.
Videos: Takashi Tezuka talks Zelda and Yoshi
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Sakurai confirms single-player campaign for Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS
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Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS will include a single-player campaign like the series’ previous entry, Super Smash Bros. Brawl. But it will be different from the Subspace Emissary.
Sakurai offered up one specific. It sounds like the team will be creating movie-like sequences once again, but these videos will be available at the beginning – no unlocking will be required. Players will be able to watch movies for Wii Fit Trainer, The Villager and Mega Man immediately.
Other differences are currently unknown.
According to Sakurai:
EA will reconsider its Wii U support if the console sells more, says you shouldn’t count Nintendo out
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A few outlets have been asking Nintendo about third-party support over the past few days. One publisher in particular that has come up often is EA. But whenever these companies were mentioned, Nintendo typically said that an inquiry should be sent to the publisher.
Joystiq did exactly that with EA. The site caught up with EA Labels president Frank Gibeau to discuss Wii U and find out what it would take for the publisher to reconsider its Wii U support.
His response:
