Xenoblade Chronicles X tracks playtime beyond 100 hours
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 8 Comments
The original Xenoblade Chronicles had an issue keeping track of playtime. After 99 hours and 59 minutes, the counter wouldn’t progress any further.
This is something that Monolith Soft made sure to address in Xenoblade Chronicles X. Director Koh Kojima noted on Twitter:
“As always, thank you to the users for their support. I’m Xenoblade Chronicles X’s director, Kojima. The embargo on a lot of information pertaining to the game has been lifted, so I will be talking about it here.”
“First of all, as a greeting, I’ll talk about the game’s playtime display. There was talk about how, now matter how long you played, Xenoblade Chronicles would be completed in 99 hours and 59 minutes. And so, we’ve changed that this time around.”
“In the Famitsu interview a few days ago, Takahashi mentioned the time of ‘300 hours’ and of course the playtime will be properly displayed [this time around]. Of course, we’ve made it so there will be no problems even if you play beyond that amount of time.”
Xenoblade Chronicles X broadcast on 2/6
Posted on 9 years ago by Kirara Koneko(@KiraraKoneko) in News, Wii U | 5 Comments
Just announced via twitter Xenoblade Chronicles X will have a “Nintendo Direct” style broadcast on 2/6.
It would appear as if the focus will be on the world and scale of the game.
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UK software sales (week ending 1/31)
Posted on 9 years ago by Kirara Koneko(@KiraraKoneko) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
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UK software sales (week ending 1/31) – Wii U/3DS charts
Posted on 9 years ago by Kirara Koneko(@KiraraKoneko) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
This week’s UK software Wii U/3DS specific software sales are as follows:
Wii U
1. Super Smash Bros. – Nintendo
2. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
3. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – Nintendo
4. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
5. New Super Mario Bros. U – Nintendo
6. Hyrule Warriors – Nintendo
7. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker – Nintendo
8. Bayonetta 2 – Nintendo
9. Disney Infinity 2.0 – Avalanche Software
10. Just Dance 2015 – Ubisoft
3DS
1. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
2. Pokemon Omega Ruby – Nintendo
3. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire – Nintendo
4. Super Smash Bros. – Nintendo
5. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
6. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
7. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Nintendo
8. Frozen: Olaf’s Quest – 1st Playable
9. Big Hero 6: Battle in the Bay – 1st Playable
10. Luigi’s Mansion 2 – Nintendo
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Famitsu’s most wanted games (2/1/15)
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 19 Comments
It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart! Final Fantasy XV, Dragon Quest Heroes, Bravely Second, Persona 5, and Theatrhythm Dragon Quest are the new top five.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between January 15 and January 21.
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Sakurai considered having all fighters unlocked in Smash Bros. Wii U
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 30 Comments
Masahiro Sakurai published a new “Smash Bros. Diaries” entry in the latest issue of Game Informer. In one question, Sakurai is asked if he considered allowing the fighter unlocks in the 3DS version to transfer over to the Wii U version.
Sakurai starts out by giving a simple “no”, but then elaborates further. He mentions that unlocking characters in these new games are easier than in previous titles, and he understands that players look forward to the “Challenger Approaching!” segments.
One noteworthy comment shared by Sakurai is that, at one point, he “considered just opening up all the fighters from the start on the Wii U”. However, unlocks were left in for the fans who enjoy the “Challenge Approaching!” aspects.
View Sakurai’s full comments below.
Photos of the Smash Bros. Club Nintendo soundtrack
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, Images, Wii U | 0 comments
Pre-order updates (2/1/15)
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 1 Comment
Below are the latest titles that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:
Wii U
LEGO Jurassic World (new) – 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
Kirby and The Rainbow Curse – Amazon
, Best Buy
Mario Party 10 – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Devil’s Third – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
New 3DS games
Xenoblade Chronicles 3D (new) – Best Buy
New 3DS XL systems
Black – Best Buy, GameStop
Red – Best Buy, GameStop
3DS
LEGO Jurassic World (new) – Amazon
, GameStop
Puzzle & Dragons Z + Puzzle & Dragons Super Mario Bros. Edition – Amazon
, Best Buy (new)
Terraria – Amazon
LEGO Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin – Amazon
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy+ – Best Buy (new), GameStop
Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX – Amazon
SpongeBob HeroPants – Amazon
, Best Buy (new), GameStop
Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker – Amazon
, Best Buy (new), GameStop
Etrian Mystery Dungeon – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Fossil Fighters: Frontier – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Story of Seasons – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
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Media Create software sales (1/19 – 1/25) – Top 50
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 2 Comments
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./00. [PS3] Tales of Zestiria
02./00. [3DS] The Legend of Legacy
03./00. [WIU] Kirby and the Rainbow Curse
04./01. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch 2: Shin Uchi
05./02. [3DS] Pokemon Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
06./00. [PSV] Atelier Escha & Logy Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky #
07./04. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate #
08./00. [PSV] Tsurugi no Machi no Ihoujin: Kuro no Oukyuu
09./05. [3DS] Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
10./03. [3DS] Kenka Bancho 6: Soul & Blood
11./06. [WIU] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U #
12./07. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch 2: Ganso / Honke
13./08. [WIU] Mario Kart 8 #
14./12. [3DS] Final Fantasy Explorers
15./00. [3DS] LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Universe in Peril
16./10. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf #
17./09. [PSV] Gundam Breaker 2
18./00. [WIU] LEGO Marvel Super Heroes
19./13. [PS3] Grand Theft Auto V [Bargain Edition]
20./11. [PS4] Grand Theft Auto V #
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Xenoblade Chronicles X director on loading time, party size, online, music
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 28 Comments
Famitsu has a major feature on Xenoblade Chronicles X in this week’s issue. In addition to a new preview, the magazine shared an interview with director Tetsuya Takahashi.
One of the things Famitsu brings up is how Takahashi called the original Xenoblade “an orthodox RPG”, even though the field was huge and there were a number of different challenges. Takahashi says in response that the story of the original Xenoblade Chronicles “was one big thread so I think it was a linear game.” But in Xenoblade Chronicles X, “the story progresses in various directions as you finish quests which you get from different places.”
Famitsu next brings up the topic of loading. Takahashi confirms that players will be able to cross the huge world from one end to another without having to load data… for the most part anyway.
