UK Super Mario Maker site now says the game has “dozens” of courses, 100 previously mentioned
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 3 Comments
Back in June, the UK Super Mario Maker website stated that the game would come packed with 100 pre-made courses. This mention was soon removed from the official page.
The same Super Mario Maker site has been updated once again, and the blurb now mentions something slightly different. It says that the title “will feature dozens of sample courses that are directly playable, and can help to inspire players in creating their own.”
I suppose it’s still possible that Super Mario Maker contains 100 courses. The wording is unclear though – that’s for sure. There’s a chance that we won’t know of the final level count until around launch time.
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Terraria Wii U and 3DS details
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 7 Comments
Lots of details about the Wii U and 3DS versions of Terraria have been shared on the game’s official forum. We’ve rounded up the various tidbits below.
– Additional control options on New 3DS to take advantage of the extra buttons
– The team is trying to include as much content as possible
– Dual screen setup will be used to its fullest
– So far everything up to version 1.2 is in
– Not all of the 1.3 content will be ready for launch
– The game will be receiving future updates
– Won’t have stereoscopic 3D
– Touching to build and dig isn’t compulsory
– “Wii U will take its cues from the existing console versions, but obviously takes full advantage of touch and the second screen”
– No Download Play; each player needs a copy of the game
– Wii U version has Miiverse, but no voice chat currently
– For multiplayer on Wii U, you can split the displays, meaning the first player has all of the GamePad screen and the other players split the TV screen
– 3DS is four-player ad hoc
– Use the second screen for inventory and accessory management, housing management, map usage, etc.
– CodeGlue is handling the 3DS version
– Engine Software is on the Wii U version
– Looking into what will happen with the Plumber and Hero Outfits in terms of coloring
– There will be constant updates like the other version
– “first post launch updates are already specced out”
More: 505 Games, CodeGlue, details roundup, Engine Software, Re-Logic, Terraria
Splatoon getting some maintenance on Wednesday
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments
Splatoon will be undergoing a bit of maintenance on Wednesday. That makes sense, given that the big update is scheduled to arrive on the same day.
Splatoon’s online functions will be down starting at 5:50 PM PT / 8:50 PM ET. Everything will return at 7 PM PT / 10 PM ET. That’s probably when the update will launch!
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Guitar Hero Live Gamescom 2015 behind the scenes trailer, singing confirmed
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Videos, Wii U | 1 Comment
Activision and FreeStyleGames released a new behind the scenes video for Guitar Hero Live today. In the trailer, players can learn more about Rock the Block and SoundDial and the music festivals they’ll be playing throughout Guitar Hero Live. There’s also a more in-depth look at GHTV. Watch the video below.
Another important note: Activision confirmed that singing will be included in Guitar Hero Live.
Source: Activision PR
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UK software sales (Week ending 8/1/15) – Wii U/3DS
Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
This week’s Wii U/3DS specific charts are as follows:
Wii U
1. Splatoon – Nintendo
2. Yoshi’s Woolly World – Nintendo
3. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
4. Lego Jurassic World – Warner Bros. Interactive
5. Super Smash Bros for Wii U – Nintendo
6. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo
7. Bayonetta 2 – Nintendo
8. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
9. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker- Nintendo
10. Skylanders Trap Team – Activision Blizzard
3DS
1. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
2. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire – Nintendo
3. Pokemon Omega Ruby – Nintendo
4. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
5. Animal Crossing: New Leaf- Nintendo
6. Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS – Nintendo
7. Super Mario 3D Land – Nintendo
8. The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D – Nintendo
9. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate – Capcom
10. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
Source: Chart-Track
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Splatoon: video of the new Splatling weapon
Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Videos, Wii U | 9 Comments
Nintendo have just released a short video which shows the new Splatling weapon in Splatoon. It will be added to the game with the big update dropping this week. Check out the video below:
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UK software sales (Week ending 8/1/15)
Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
This week’s UK software sales are as follows:
Individual Formats
All Formats
Source: Chart-Track
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Famitsu’s most wanted games (8/2/15)
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart! Dragon Quest VIII and Monster Hunter X have both maintained their positions towards the top of the chart.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between July 16 and July 22.
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Splatoon Global Testfire returns in Japan for a week
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 2 Comments
Splatoon Global Testfire has returned in Japan. Between 9 and 10 AM, players can try out the demo. It will be available until August 9.
Alph was considered as a possible full-blown clone character in Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 11 Comments
Alph is included in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS as a palette swap for Olimar. Interestingly, it seems as though he was once considered as a full-blown clone character.
That information is based on design documents that come straight from Masahiro Sakurai (and translated by Source Gaming). For the modeling team, Sakurai has a note about Olimar which states: “Consider including Alph (Pikmin 3 protagonist) as a clone character.”
Ultimately, Alph didn’t make it onto the Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS roster. Maybe he’ll be considered again for the series’ next entry…
