[Review] Affordable Space Adventures
Posted on 9 years ago by Patrick(@Patricklous) in Features, Reviews, Wii U, Wii U eShop | 7 Comments
System: Wii U (eShop)
Release: April 9, 2015
Developer: KnapNok Games & Nifflas Games
Publisher: KnapNok Games
Author: Patrick
I have to confess, I’m not a fan of the Wii U’s GamePad. For a peripheral that comes with every console, very few games have justified using this massive tablet over a more conventional controller. Sure, off-TV play is great and some of the early releases like ZombiU and Game & Wario provided a nice taste of what the controller was capable of, but the GamePad as a whole smacks of wasted potential. Thankfully, next week sees the eShop release of Affordable Space Adventures, a planet-exploring puzzle game that promises to put the GamePad to good use. If any studio can use this pricey controller effectively it’s developer KnapNok Games, who previously published Spin the Bottle: Bumpie’s Party, one of the few titles that did use the GamePad in interesting ways to create an quirky co-operative experience. Joining them in this collaboration is game designer Nicklas “Nifflas” Nygren, who has produced several moody games based around exploration including Knytt Underground. These two European studios both have very different styles, so how well do they mesh and deliver on their promise that the game “truly utilizes the potential of the Wii U”?
Famitsu’s most wanted games (4/5/15)
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 1 Comment
It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart! Highlights include Bravely Second at #2 and Fire Emblem If at #6. Xenoblade Chronicles X/3D are also in the top ten.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between March 19 and March 25.
More: Famitsu, Famitsu's most wanted
Pre-order updates (4/5/15)
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
Below are the latest titles that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:
Wii U
Rodea: The Sky Solider – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Legend of Kay HD – Amazon
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers – Amazon
LEGO Jurassic World – Amazon
, GameStop
Terraria – Amazon
Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem – Best Buy
The Legend of Zelda – Amazon
, Best Buy
Xenoblade Chronicles X – Amazon
, Best Buy
Yoshi’s Woolly World – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Splatoon – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Devil’s Third – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
New 3DS games
Xenoblade Chronicles 3D – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
3DS
Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson – Amazon
, GameStop
Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight – Amazon
, Best Buy (new) GameStop
Rodea: The Sky Solider – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Lord of Magna: Maiden Heaven – Amazon
, GameStop
Fire Emblem – Best Buy
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers – Amazon
LEGO Jurassic World – Amazon
, GameStop
Puzzle & Dragons Z + Puzzle & Dragons Super Mario Bros. Edition – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Terraria – Amazon
Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Etrian Mystery Dungeon – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
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Another Smash Bros. Wii U vs. Brawl comparison for Lucas
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii, Wii U | 2 Comments
Deals: Smash Bros. Wii U for $45, LEGO Movie $14, LEGO Batman 3 3DS for $10
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
There are a few notable deals running between Amazon and Best Buy. First, you can save $15 on Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
by ordering from Amazon. The retailer also has The LEGO Movie Videogame (Wii U) for $14
. Meanwhile, over on Best Buy, you can grab the 3DS version of LEGO Batman 3 for only $10.
Media Create software sales (3/23 – 3/29) – Top 50
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./00. [PS4] Bloodborne #
02./00. [PSV] Sword Art Online: Lost Song #
03./00. [PS3] One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3
04./00. [3DS] Theatrhythm Dragon Quest
05./00. [PS3] Pro Baseball Spirits 2015
06./00. [PS3] Sword Art Online: Lost Song
07./00. [PSV] One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3
08./00. [PS4] One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3
09./00. [PSV] Pro Baseball Spirits 2015
10./00. [PSV] Senran Kagura Estival Versus #
11./00. [3DS] Kuroko’s Basketball: Ties to the Future
12./00. [PS4] Senran Kagura Estival Versus #
13./00. [PS4] Disgaea 5: Alliance of Vengeance #
14./05. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition
15./02. [PS3] Resident Evil: Revelations 2
16./09. [WIU] Mario Party 10 #
17./06. [PS3] Yakuza 0
18./11. [PSV] Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth
19./14. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch 2: Shin Uchi
20./03. [PS4] Battlefield: Hardline
More: charts, Japan, Media Create, sales
Zelda Wii U’s inclusion at The Game Awards came together at the last minute
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 3 Comments
Nintendo had a heavy presence at The Game Awards last year. New trailers debuted for Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. and Mario Maker. Additionally, Nintendo showed the first gameplay footage of Zelda Wii U, which certainly came as a surprise.
You may be interested to hear about how Zelda Wii U’s appearance at The Game Awards came together at the last minute. Geoff Keighley, who led the way on last year’s show, spoke about this during the latest episode of GT Live.
His comments in full are as follows:
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Nintendo customer service rep says fans can “submit any video-game character” for Smash Bros. Fighter Ballot
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 144 Comments
If comments from a Nintendo customer service representative are anything to go by, fans should be able to submit “any video-game character” for the Smash Bros. Fighter Ballot. That would include third-party characters, which some thought weren’t be an option with a recent Facebook post from Nintendo.
Here’s what the customer service representative wrote to one fan:
Thanks for writing to us. I can certainly understand your interest in if third-party characters are eligible for the Smash Bros. Fighter Ballot. I want to assure you that you are able to submit any video-game character for this ballot. While we are unable to guarantee your suggested character will become a Super Smash Bros. Fighter, rest assured, we do take all feedback into consideration.
I never consider what’s said by a Nintendo customer service representative to be the final word on anything, but this is certainly encouraging!
Splatoon file size
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 14 Comments
Splatoon isn’t too large of a game, especially compared to some other retail titles for Wii U. Nintendo’s website says that the size is just 1812 MB.
Splatoon launches on May 29. It will be available both physically and digitally.
Splatoon runs smoothly at 60fps, early tech analysis says
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Videos, Wii U | 13 Comments
Splatoon still has roughly two months to go before launch, but the folks at Digital Foundry have already published an early technical analysis for the game. Digital Foundry particularly looks at Splatoon’s frame rate, which runs at a “near flawless” 60fps. There is only “the occasional dropped frame detracting from the fluidity – mostly unnoticeable in action, and something that could well be ironed out in the game’s final run of optimisation.”
You can check out a video testing Splatoon’s frame rate above. Digital Foundry’s full report is located here.
