No NFC games in the Wii U launch window
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There are no Wii U games in the console’s launch window that will be making use of Near Field Communication – including Skylanders Giants and Rayman Legends.
Nick Ruepp, producer at Vicarious Visions, says that the studio considered implementing the technology for Skylanders Giants, but decided against it.
“We did entertain the idea. We didn’t want to cripple the GamePad the entire time just so you could put your Skylander on the GamePad.”
Ubisoft also considered NFC support for Rayman Legends. Actually, many of you may remember that the functionality was hinted at in a leaked internal video.
Nintendo product manager Bill Trinen confirmed to Polygon that there won’t be any NFC-supported games right out of the gate. However, he doesn’t think it’ll be “too far out” before we see developers take advantage of the technology.
“That is a new tech, particularly with it being available in the U.S. A lot of the developers are wondering what are the options? How do we leverage it? As they start to come with their ideas, solutions and great content, we will talk more about it. I don’t anticipate it will be too far out.”
Mass Effect 3: Special Edition interview
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SiNG Party fact sheet
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Party All Night Long
Get the party started with SiNG Party, a new, interactive musical performance game that will get you and your guests singing and dancing well into the night. With dozens of popular songs to choose from, everyone from novice singers to experienced entertainers will be able to join in the fun. While one person steps up as the main performer, others can dance, sing and clap along with the prompts on the TV screen, making sure everyone at the party is rocking out together.
Toki Tori 2 screenshots
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Wii digital content can’t be played on the GamePad, transfer process tidbits
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Nintendo has confirmed that all Wii digital content won’t make use of the GamePad. That means you won’t be able to play Virtual Console (or WiiWare) titles on the controller.
In order to transfer digital content from a Wii to a Wii U, you’ll need both systems and an SD card. It’ll work very similarly to the DSi to 3DS transfer process.
One other important note: Nintendo of America won’t confirm that the transfer tool will be available at launch.
Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition fact sheet
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RELEASE DATE: Holiday 2012
PUBLISHER: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
DEVELOPER: WB Games Montréal
RATING: “T” for Teen
GENRE: Third-Person Action Adventure
PLATFORM: Wii U™PRODUCT OVERVIEW:
Developed by WB Games Montreal, Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition is the enhanced version of the award-winning blockbuster videogame created by Rocksteady Studios. The Wii U™ version delivers the same impactful story and gameplay as the original title, this time with enhanced gameplay mechanics and features made possible with the Wii U™ and the Wii U™ GamePad.Batman: Arkham City is based on DC Comics’ core Batman license and is set in Arkham City, the new maximum security “home” for all of Gotham City’s thugs, gangsters and insane criminal masterminds. Featuring an incredible Rogues Gallery of Gotham City’s most dangerous criminals including Catwoman, The Joker, The Riddler, Two-Face, Harley Quinn, The Penguin, Mr. Freeze and many others, the game allows players to genuinely experience what it feels like to be The Dark Knight delivering justice on the streets of Gotham City.
