GameStop “very excited” for Wii U launch
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With video game sales declining in the US, the Wii U will breathe fresh air in a market that some would say is suffering from a stagnating console generation. The system signals the beginning of a new cycle with brand new hardware, games, and the possibility for lots of sales.
Naturally, the prospects of a new console launch would entice retailers – especially GameStop. The retailer has expressed great excitement about the release of Wii U.
GameStop President Tony Bartel said:
“We’re very excited about the Wii U launch. We’re looking forward to that release, we’re looking forward to taking pre-orders. What we’re really excited about is it’s really the first part of the next console launch.”
Nintendo Download (8/23, Europe)
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3DS Demo
LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes
3DS VC
Donkey Kong Jr. – £4.50
NES Open Tournament Golf – £3.60
DSiWare
Rummikub – £7.20 / 800 points
Wii VC
2020 Super Baseball – 900 points
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy DLC – £0.90 each
The Royal City of Rabanastre / Town Ward Upper Stratum (FF12 – FMS)
Crystal Cave (FF03 – FMS)
Ragnarok (FF11 – BMS)
Challenge (FF10 – BMS)
Nintendo Video
Nintendo Video Sports Highlights – fourth/fifth clips
Source: Nintendo PR
Sakurai on next Smash Bros.: “It’s fun making new skills for new characters”
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Masahiro Sakurai delivered a speech at this year’s CEDEC developers conference today. The session, called “Why Do You Make Games?”, lacked Smash Bros. news for the most part. Although, Sakurai did share one small nugget.
Famitsu transcribed the following quote from Sakurai:
“It’s fun making new skills for new characters.”
Well then… Geno confirmed for the next Smash Bros,! Ah, just kidding.
First Star Beast art, details
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Thanks to the game’s Facebook page, we have the first art and details for Star Beast.
We should preface this by saying that it’s not entirely clear how much of this information is still relevant. Most of the gameplay ideas are probably still intact, but the page does mention that the Wii and 3DS are targeted platforms. That’s no longer the case as a LinkedIn profile states that the game will be released on the Wii U, PC, and mobile devices.
In any case, you can find all of the content below.
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Off-screen Tank! Tank! Tank! footage
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A little bit of off-screen Toki Tori 2 footage
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Iwata on the innate appeal of Mario side-scrollers, NSMB2/U are different, DLC, more
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A unique opportunity was presented with the western press a few days ago. Satoru Iwata stopped by Nintendo of America’s offices in Redwood City as New Super Mario Bros. 2 approaches its launch in the states.
Aside from Iwata giving some hope regarding the overseas status of EarthBound/Mother, he mostly talked about the Mario franchise. He discussed the innate appeal of Mario’s side-scrollers, explained how New Super Mario Bros. 2 and U will be different games, Nintendo’s stance on downloadable content, and more.
Head past the break for Iwata’s comments.
