The Wii U version of Dragon Quest X doesn’t have a final release date. But during a Tokyo Game Show event, series creator Yuuji Horii mentioned that he hopes the game will be done by next spring.

That isn’t an official time frame from Square Enix. Rather, the development team is looking to wrap development up by then, so if all goes well, it could very well be out in spring.

DQX producer Yousuke Saitou, who also spoke at the event, said that it would be technically possible to bring a player’s character from the Wii game into the Wii U beta. It isn’t clear if this is something that will actually be implemented though.

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Off-screen Nano Assault Neo footage

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No Bayonetta 2 without Nintendo, Platinum thinking about GamePad features, teaser trailer talk

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Atsushi Inaba, executive director at Platinum Games, has given a straight answer about Nintendo’s involvement with Bayonetta 2.

According to Inaba, there wouldn’t be a sequel if the company hadn’t decided to collaborate with Platinum on the project.

“Would Bayonetta 2 not exist without Nintendo? The answer is yes.”

Inaba says that even though Bayonetta 2 will be hitting a brand new system – and the IP is coming to a Nintendo console for the first time – he doesn’t see the move “as a change in platform.”

More photos of the Wii U GamePad/console

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More photos of the Wii U GamePad and console have been posted above. These shots are a bit larger than the previous batch.

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Criterion on NFS: Most Wanted “We’re not talking about Wii U at the moment”

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Need for Speed Most Wanted is one of those games that has been long rumored for Wii U. Strangely, EA still hasn’t made any sort of announcement.

There’s still a strong possibility that the game is in development for Wii U, and Criterion is being cryptic about a possible version for the console.

Most Wanted producer Leanne Loombe, when asked if the title could come to Wii U, only offered the following:

“We’re not talking about Wii U at the moment.”

That’s an interesting answer. I don’t want to read into this too much, but Loombe didn’t shoot down the possibility at all. He kind of dodged the question more than anything.

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GameStop sees “overwhelming demand” for Wii U pre-orders, wait list for PowerUp Rewards members

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Wii U pre-orders, at least at GameStop, are a little out of control. The retailer said today that it has been experiencing “overwhelming demand”.

GameStop has therefore ceased pre-orders of the Deluxe and Basic Sets.

A wait list has been made just for PowerUp Rewards members. Those who are are a part of the program can be sent a notice about when pre-orders will open up once again. Consumers are cautioned, however, that “enrolling does not guarantee a Wii U on or by a specified date or at a specific price.”

Take a look at the full press release below.

Transfer Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate save data with 3DS app

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Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate lets you take the progress you’ve made in the 3DS version and bring it to the Wii U game. Series producer Ryozo Tsujimoto explained how the process works while speaking with IGN.

3DS users will be able to download an application on their home menus. Once you boot it up, simply press a button and the rest will happen automatically. Everything should work as long as the wireless switch is turned on – an Internet connection isn’t needed.

Tsujimoto said:

“You can think of it as just one save data that both systems are sharing.”

Tsujimoto additionally said that he hopes Capcom will be able to “appeal to two very different types of playing styles” by bringing Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate to the 3DS and Wii U.

“One of the things we’re trying to emphasise is that because it’s on two platforms, we’re actually trying to appeal to two very different types of playing styles. There are people who want to play outside with the 3DS version, and also people who want to play at home online; hopefully we can hit both of those audiences at the same time. There will of course also be people who will want both versions. We’re really hoping that because of the strategy that we have with Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate we will be able to reach out to a greater range of fans.”

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