Japanese Nintendo Direct: sub-titled videos
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Japanese Iwata Asks: New Super Mario Bros. U video, more details
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Below is some of the information shared in the video:
– Director is Takemoto
– There were two planners
– 1280×720 resolution in NSMBU
– Source lighting from fireballs, star lifts
– There is a contigous world map like Super Mario World
– There are forks in the road, where you can choose different worlds to move to
– New characters
– Wanted to include a flying feature, is easy to control for new players
– Flying squirrels called Zunguri (they look like acorns, or donguri)
– Totten (“taking”) steals from Toad
– Need to chase him down to return the item to Toad
– Can spit out balloons with Baby Yoshi, even while flying
– Use R button instead of Wiimote flips during off-TV play
– The team wanted to create fun, self-explanatory gameplay for buddy mode
– Make staircases to reach stars
– Die a few times and you’ll be asked to post your frustration on Miiverse for others
– Mii Mode: Miis also appear in simultaneous multiplayer
– 3 main modes
– Can edit coin locations in stages w/ stylus
– Challenge Mode: set your own game rules and present them as challenges to others; replays supported
– In Buddy Mode, GamePad holder must place platforms where Mario is going to land, reach goal in set time
Wii U overview video shows multi-tasking, browser footage, Miiverse
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First Wii U Chat footage
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Reggie speaking Japanese?!
Wii Karaoke U revealed for Japan, details
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XING and Nintendo have co-developed new karaoke software karaoke software for Wii U.
Japanese consumers will have over 90,000 songs to choose from. Tickets can be purchased so that songs can be used for a certain period of time.
Nintendo promises business-like quality at home. There are user settings, regular karaoke videos, and Mii performances.
The built-in mic can be used. Alternatively, the Wii U mic accessory is compatible. This comes bundled with the Wii Karaoke U trial disc.
Video: New Super Mario Bros. U, Nintendo Land Miiverse integration
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First Wii U unboxing video
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Iwata beat all of the journalists to the punch! He showed off a Wii U unboxing video during today’s Nintendo Direct – it’s the Japanese Wii U Premium Set.
Wii U account system and Nintendo Network ID detailed
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Satoru Iwata outlined how the Wii U’s account system will work during today’s Japanese Nintendo Direct.
One of the first things you’ll do on the console is make a user account. Up to twelve users with the own Miis can be registered per system.
Once created, you can tie-in game settings, save data, browser bookmarks, and play history to your account.
To get involved with features such as video chat, you’ll need a Nintendo Network ID. This is made up of a username, password, email, date of birth info, and gender. Downloadable purchases made by one Nintendo Network user can be played by other users on the same console.
Video: First look at the Wii U interface, Miiverse footage
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For those wondering what Satoru Iwata was saying…
– WaraWara Plaza is the name of the square
– On Miiverse, there are game icons with players around each, who are talking about the game
– Line-up of icons on the GamePad; can switch between this and Miiverse
– You find out what other players are playing at powerup
– Channel-like UI