Splatoon screenshot and information (12/10/14)
Posted on 10 years ago by Kirara Koneko(@KiraraKoneko) in News, Screenshots, Wii U | 7 Comments
The latest screenshot for the upcoming Splatoon game has an “Update from the Squid Research Laboratory”.
Report from the Squid Research Laboratory.
In Turf Battles, the amount of area covered by ink becomes your points. The number of times you knocked out enemies and the number of times you were knocked out is counted to, but these don’t contribute to your score. This means that the ones who spread the most ink are the best.
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Captain Toad producer on the possibility of Toads appearing in more of their own games
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 5 Comments
Nintendo Life recently caught up with Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker director Shinya Hiratake and producer Koichi Hayashida. Among the topics discussed include potential interest in having Captain Toad, Toadette and the other Toads appear in more of their own games down the road.
Regarding this, Hayashida commented:
Here in the development team we’ve really come to love Captain Toad and the Toad Brigade from Super Mario Galaxy! We’re really happy to have been able to make a game where they are the main stars. I hope we’ll be seeing them pop up in all sorts of other places in future.
Hiratake also shared an interesting comment when asked if there are any other franchises or Nintendo settings he feels would suit the diorama puzzle mechanics:
In Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, it feels like we managed to recreate the fun of the games we used to play on the NES, but with a modern twist. I worked on this project in parallel to the NES REMIX series [titles available on the Wii U eShop and 3DS] where we pick up some of the best bits from games on NES. I was thinking it might be interesting to turn some of the games there into box worlds like this too. Those of you who enjoyed the Time Attack mode in Captain Toad: Treasure tracker might also like the Time Attack challenges in NES REMIX. I hope you try them out and enjoy!
And lastly, it sounds like we won’t be learning what Captain Toad has tucked away inside his backpack anytime soon. Hiratake said, “I think we’ll keep the contents of Captain Toad’s backpack the biggest secret of this game.”
European Hyrule Warriors “Let Battle Commence!” promo
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 1 Comment
More: Europe, Hyrule Warriors, Koei Tecmo, Omega Force, Team Ninja
Famitsu review scores (12/9/14) – Final Fantasy Explorers and more
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 2 Comments
This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:
Dragon Age: Inquisition (PS4/PS3/XBO/360) – 10/9/8/9
Youkai Watch 2: Shinuchi (3DS) – 9/9/9/9
Gundam Breaker 2 (PS3/PSV) – 8/9/8/8
Final Fantasy Explorers (3DS) – 8/8/8/8
Chaos; Child (XBO) – 8/8/8/7
SEGA 3D Classics Collection (3DS) – 8/7/7/7
Godzilla (PS3) – 8/7/7/7
Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal (3DS) – 6/7/7/7
Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric (Wii U) – 6/7/6/7
Rilakkuma Nakayoshi Collection (3DS) – 5/6/7/5
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Spain getting a Smash Bros. Wii U Basic Pack
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 7 Comments
A Super Smash Bros. Wii U bundle is heading to Spain. Nintendo revealed the new package today, which features the game and an 8GB console. It will go on sale starting December 23 for an estimated price of €250 or less.
Nintendo of Europe comments on Gamecube controller stock levels
Posted on 10 years ago by Kirara Koneko(@KiraraKoneko) in GameCube, News, Rumors, Wii U | 1 Comment
Recently there has been quite a bit of rumors about the possibility of the discontinuation of the Gamecube controller adapter for the Wii U.
Now we have some clarification from Nintendo of Europe about stock levels and what they are doing to address the issues.
In an article from Nintendolife, Nintendo of Europe commented:
We would like to reassure you that GameCube Controller Adapter for Wii U has not been discontinued by Nintendo of Europe and we are doing everything we possibly can to meet the demand which is currently outstripping supply.
We are unable to comment specifically on individual retailer stock levels and as such we ask customers to contact their local retailers directly regarding their availability of this product. We would however like to reassure you that we are working hard to ensure that additional stock can be made available and delivered to retailers.
Video: Watch some people freak out about getting Wii Us and Mario Kart 8 on The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos, Wii U | 13 Comments
Bayonetta 2’s lesser known facts highlighted in new PlatinumGames blog post
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 1 Comment
Yet another blog update has landed on PlatinumGames’ official blog. This time around, we get to hear about some of the game’s lesser known facts.
Check out a few excerpts below:
So, we all know that the Chain Chomp is a weapon, but did you know you can also use him to sniff out treasure? Sometimes, Chomp might start barking and tugging on his chain as you’re proceeding through the map. This means there’s a treasure nearby and he’s trying to get it. If you feel like you might be missing some of the game’s treasure chests, try him out for a bit.
After you’ve started the Climax, try pressing the L button again. You’ll exit your Umbran Climax and preserve the rest of your magic gauge. You won’t be able to enter Umbran Climax until you build you gauge up to full again, but at least you won’t have to expend any gauge without actually using it.
Some of you may already know, but we here at PlatinumGames have a continued tradition of hiding beetles in our games. I haven’t heard of anyone finding it in Bayonetta 2, but it’s there! Get to looking.
Head on over to the PlatinumGames website for the full post.
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Update: Sold out – GameCube Controller Adapter for Wii U in stock on GameStop, shipping next week
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GameCube, News, Wii U | 4 Comments
Update: All gone!
GameStop currently has the GameCube Controller Adapter for Wii U in stock, though it won’t ship until next week. Orders will be sent out on December 15. Hopefully this is a sign that the adapter is becoming more readily available!
Another two Xenoblade Chronicles X designers introduced, including Sin & Punishment 2 art director
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 6 Comments
Xenoblade Chronicles X director Tetsuya Takahashi returned to the game’s Japanese Twitter account today and introduced another two designers.
First up is Yasushi Suzuki, who is leading the way on enemy mechs:
“Returning to the original subject, today I’ll present Mr. Yasushi Suzuki. His skills are top-notch, be it for character, mecha or landscapes design. I’d meant to work with him one day and this wish has finally come true with this project.”
“For this project, he’s mainly in charge of enemy mechs. The huge mech that appears in the last cut of the previously released [promotional video] (E3 2013) was also designed by him!”
For those wondering, Yasushi Suzuki worked as character and effects designer on Sin & Punishment for the N64, and as art director on Sin & Punishment: Star Successor.
The second designer introduced is Raita Kazama. Here’s what Takahashi said about him:
“Next up is Mr. Raita Kazama. I believe some people already know him, as he’s also drawn beautiful images for the previous Xenoblade.”
“For this project, I’ve mainly asked him to design the alien NPCs and the primitive lifeforms inhabiting the planet. Despite being an illustrator with a delicate touch, he himself is the macho bodybuilder type, lol.”
