Iwata’s full comments on pre-downloading for Wii U and DS
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 5 Comments
This information comes from Nintendo president Satoru Iwata…
Also, we will be implementing what we call a “pre-download” system with “Super Smash Bros. for Wii U” that will be released at the end of this year.
The “pre-download” system is a system in which consumers who have purchased the game before its release can download most of the game content in advance. Using this system, consumers will not have to wait for a long time to download the game after its release. They will then be able to start playing the game by only downloading a requisite minimum amount of update data.
In addition to the automatic distribution system at the time of purchase, which I have just explained, the “pre-download” system will be available with download cards sold at stores as well, by entering the download code at Nintendo e-Shop in advance. Consumers will not be required to save the download card until the release of the game if they enter the download code on the day of purchase.
This system will be implemented on Wii U first, and is planned for Nintendo 3DS next year.
As I have mentioned today, we are working on various approaches to make the digital business more user-friendly by providing a variety of payment methods, expanding distribution channels and enhancing consumer convenience.
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Iwata says the Smash Bros. Wii U 50-Fact Extravaganza led to a big increase in pre-orders
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 7 Comments
“Super Smash Bros. for Wii U 50-Fact Extravaganza” seemed to have been a very smart move for Nintendo. According to president Satoru Iwata, pre-orders increased “rapidly” after the presentation was shown.
Iwata stated during the company’s latest investor briefing yesterday:
As I have mentioned, “Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS” kicked off very well. Now I would like to explain how it will affect the Wii U installment.
As for bringing the “Super Smash Bros.” franchise into multiplatform format and releasing the Nintendo 3DS version first, there had been skepticism that each would end up consuming the demand for the other or it would weaken a key title for the Wii U platform. We now have a strong belief that our decision is giving the “Super Smash Bros.” franchise even more momentum. On the morning of October 24 in Japan, we released a trailer titled “Super Smash Bros. for Wii U 50-Fact Extravaganza.” A great number of people watched it online and we received a large amount of feedback.
The two installments of “Super Smash Bros.” are packed with elements that utilize the specific features of each platform. Before disclosing the “Extravaganza” trailer, people had been skeptical of whether we could actually have 50 new facts about the Wii U version. But as the trailer showcased the differences between the two versions, which seemed to surpass expectations, pre-orders for the Wii U version rapidly started to increase.
“Super Smash Bros.” is the most appealing when played together with others, and as the two versions have noticeable differences, they will not cannibalize each other. Rather, as more copies of the Nintendo 3DS version are sold and more people enjoy it, the momentum for the Wii U version becomes stronger.
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Super Smash Bros. for Wii U screenshots (10/30/14)
Posted on 10 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in News, Screenshots, Wii U | 4 Comments
Not all that much to say about today’s screenshots, looks like Sakurai is just having a bit of fun!
He continues:
“It is bitter, yet tasty.”
Pre-load feature coming to Wii U this year, 3DS next year
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 51 Comments
Pre-loading is coming to Wii U this year, Nintendo has announced. The functionality will arrive towards the end of 2014.
There are also plans to bring the same feature to 3DS sometime in 2015.
Nintendo president Satoru Iwata revealed the company’s new pre-order plans during the company’s latest investor briefing.
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Latest Nintendo release schedule, million sellers list
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 31 Comments
Nintendo posted supplementary information about its latest financial results just a few minutes ago. We have an updated release schedule, plus a new million sellers list. View the gallery above for all of this information.
Even more amiibo photos
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images, Wii U | 15 Comments
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Smash Bros. Wii U menu music
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Bayonetta 2 soundtrack packaging
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 9 Comments
Japan received a five-disc soundtrack for Bayonetta 2 this week. On Twitter, PlatinumGames’ Hideki Kamiya shared the packaging. You can find it above.
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Video: Smash Bros. Wii U stream – Paris Games Week 2014
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
Images: Comparing Wii U and 3DS hardware sales to recent Nintendo systems
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, DS, GameCube, GBA, Images, Wii, Wii U | 40 Comments
With Nintendo having released its latest financial results earlier today, one fan has created a couple of charts comparing Wii U and 3DS sales to some of the company’s more recent systems.
First, here’s a look at how the Wii U is stacking up against the Wii and GameCube:
And below is a look at 3DS sales compared to the DS and GBA:
