Nikkei claims 3DS with larger screen incoming, Wii U price at 30,000 yen, non-game distribution
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Rumors, Wii U | 0 comments
For the past few years, Nikkei has reported on a number of elements set to be announced during Nintendo’s E3 2012 presentations. The publication has followed its tradition once again this year, providing possible news regarding news during tomorrow’s conference.
If Nikkei is to be believed, a new 3DS model is on the way, and it’ll feature a larger, 4.3 inch top screen – that’s 1.5 times the current size. Apparently this update could hit North America, Japan, and Europe as early as Summer 2012.
Nikkei also published rumors about Wii U, which will supposedly be priced at roughly 300,000 yen. That’s roughly $383, though Nintendo would likely adjust that price for other markets. It should be made clear that this is not the final price from Nintendo, and we won’t be hearing about this tomorrow.
Nikkei’s other Wii U rumor suggests that the console will be capable of distributing non-game content such as a car navigator, books, and a karaoke service featuring approximately 10,000 songs.
Splinter Cell: Blacklist debut trailer, 5 minutes of footage
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Update: Ubisoft just sent out the PR about the game – no Wii U version is confirmed. Looks like the original rumor was only half-correct. You can find all updates about this title on Gaming Everything from here on out, including the official announcement.
Again, we’ve been hearing about a mix of platforms for Splinter Cell: Blacklist. Obviously this is the Xbox 360 version being shown, but it’s supposedly coming to Wii U, PS3, and PC as well. We’ll see…
Chasing Aurora heading to Wii U store
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A few years ago, Broken Rules brought “And Yet It Moves” to WiiWare. The same company has now revealed Chasing Aurora, which will be released on the Wii U’s digital store.
According to IGN, “Chasing Aurora is a 2D aerial action game set in the alps. This open world experience will feature physics-based flight and air combat. It will also come with four different multiplayer modes.”
Broken Rules says that the game will be available in late 2012. An official site can be accessed here.
Injustice: Gods Among Us footage
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Ed Boon has demonstrated new footage of Injustice: Gods Among us during Spike’s “E3 All Access” show. We recorded the video for you, which you can find above.
John Romero not impressed with Wii U
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii, Wii U | 0 comments
John Romero, best known for his work on Wolfenstein 3D, Doom and Quake, isn’t really intrigued with what Wii U brings to the table.
Romero was asked for his thoughts surrounding the console in an interview with GamesIndustry. However, he eventually said that the system “doesn’t look like it is innovative, and to me the Apple ecosystem is the place I like to live in and the Nintendo ecosystem has stopped their innovating ways.”
Romero explained:
Splinter Cell: Blacklist screenshots emerge
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Screenshots, Wii U | 0 comments
The first screenshots from Splinter Cell: Blacklist have emerged. Ubisoft is expected to fully unveil the game later today during its E3 2012 conference.
I’m mainly posting this here because of the rumored Wii U version, which has gained more traction as the original speculation was correct. If it doesn’t happen, you can visit Gaming Everything for future developments on the game.
Shin’en bringing downloadable game to Wii U
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Art of Balance and Jett Rocket developer has an origin Wii U title in the works. It will be released as a downloadable title near/at the console’s launch.
Shin’en has confirmed a few elements thus far. Gamers will be able to experience the game fully on the Wii U GamePad. Additionally, players can switch between the television and the controller at any moment.
The mystery project will include a multiplayer mode in which one person uses a Wii remote and another plays on the GamePad.
More details will be provided in the third quarter of 2012.
Demiurge Studios the main developer behind Aliens: Colonial Marines for Wii U
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Aliens: Colonial Marines is, for the most part, being developed by Gearbox Software. The studio is handling roughly 80% of the work. Other teams such as Demiurge, Nerve and Timegate are also involved.
Interestingly, Gearbox president Randy Pitchford has now been confirmed that Shoot Many Robots developer Demiurge Studios is the main creator of the Wii U version. While this may raise a red flag for some, Gamasutra says that “Pitchford sees it regularly, and while he says confidentiality agreements prohibit him from talking about the pros and cons of developing for the system, he’s extremely bullish on what Demiurge is putting together.”
Pitchford went on to say:
“When I play with the controller, I immediately realize that for the types of games I like to play and make, this is the best controller I’ve ever had from Nintendo. For Aliens: Colonial Marines, it’s really exciting to have that screen there because I can do things that are very unique to this universe. For instance, we have a motion tracker in this universe. Now our motion tracker can literally be in our hands and we can see and hear it –and scan the room in 360 degrees, since it’s a motion device.”
Wii U Console Details Revealed in Nintendo Direct Video
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REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nintendo released a global Nintendo Direct video revealing new information about the upcoming Wii U game console, including details about the system’s touch-screen controller, the Wii U GamePad. In the video, which can be viewed online at http://www.youtube.com/nintendo, Nintendo Global President Satoru Iwata illustrates how Wii U will revolutionize how people connect with games, each other and entertainment through the system’s unique and integrated second-screen controller. The Nintendo Direct video included information about:
New ways to play: With the television and the Wii U GamePad working as two integrated screens, Wii U creates unique possibilities for gaming, allowing “asymmetric” game play where each player can have different goals, challenges and views within the same shared gaming experience.
