First Kamen Rider: SummonRide images
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Wii U | 1 Comment
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Sakurai on how third-party characters are chosen in Smash Bros., roster, more
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 4 Comments
Nintendo Life has published a new interview with Super Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai. Topics include third-party characters, the roster in general, the meticulous process of creating the different characters, and how much fans influence decisions.
Head past the break for some interview excerpts. The full interview can be found here.
GameStop ad (10/1 – 10/7)
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images, Wii U | 0 comments
This week’s GameStop ad has gone live. You can find it in full below:
Sakurai on the removal of character transformations in Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS, online lag
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 17 Comments
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS marks the first time in which there are no character transformations. Zelda, for instance, transformed into Sheik in previous games.
In his latest Famitsu column, Super Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai explains that the change came about due to limitations with the 3DS hardware.
He said:
“It’s basically due to the 3DS’ limitations. It was impossible to have both characters exist together [as one] on 3DS.”
“However, reaching that limit can sometimes lead in good directions. Transforming characters had the drawback of ambiguous tactics and such, and I believe that they have become more fresh now.”
A few tidbits about the latest Wii U firmware update
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 5 Comments
Reader TruExtent has been poking around the latest Wii U firmware update and came across a few interesting tidbits. They’re not the most important aspects of the upgrade, though they are neat little nuggets.
Here’s what TruExtent shared with us:
One of the photos shows the quick start menu. It has been updated to show if the software last being used was a disc. Look above the software icon to find a new image of a disc as the indicator.
The next photo shows what happens if you select the disc software if you have a different disc in. For my experiment, I replaced Ninja Gaiden with Mario Kart. What I remember happening before was the Wii U just starting whatever disc was in the console. Now it shows a message saying that you need to insert the correct disc in order to continue. Taking out and inserting ANY disc will start the software. If no disc is in the system, it will ask for a disc to be inserted; any disc will start regardless of what was on the quick start menu (like before).
In the last photo you can see more than one disc based software will appear on the quick start menu and both will have the disc indicator.
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Media Create software sales (9/22 – 9/28)
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 21 Comments
This week’s Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [3DS] Super Smash Bros. for 3DS – 109,811 / 1,375,818
2. [PSV] The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki II – 86,283 / NEW
3. [PSV] Danganronpa: Another Episode – 70,596 / NEW
4. [3DS] Youkai Watch 2 – 66,847 / 2,592,438
5. [PS3] The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki II – 65,498 / NEW
6. [3DS] Haikyu!! Tsunage! Itadaki no Keshiki!! – 43,839 / NEW
7. [WIU] Fatal Frame: The Black Haired Shrine Maiden – 27,505 / NEW
8. [PSV] Dungeon Travelers 2 – 16,460 / NEW
9. [PS3] Destiny – 12,095 / 79,990
10. [PSP] Kiniro no Corda 3: Another Sky feat. Amane Gakuen – 11,005 / NEW
11. [3DS] Dragon Quest X – 7,150 / 96,449
12. [WIU] Bayonetta 2 – 6,970 / 45,797
13. [PS4] Destiny – 6,481 / 110,772
14. [PSV] Toukiden Extreme – 6,220 / 135,476
15. [WIU] Mario Kart 8 – 5,936 / 678,250
16. [PS3] Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution – 5,628 / 55,197
17. [PS3] The Guided Fate: Cross Thesis Awakening – 5,561 / NEW
18. [PSV] Bakumatsu Rock: Super Soul – 5,551 / NEW
19. [3DS] Yoshi’s New Island – 4,342 / 188,390
20. [3DS] Youkai Watch – 4,082 / 1,278,378
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Media Create hardware sales (9/22 – 9/28)
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 39 Comments
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
3DS LL – 22,988
Vita – 15,739
Wii U – 9,950
PS4 – 8,033
3DS – 7,451
PS3 – 6,026
Xbox One – 1,113
Vita TV – 977
Xbox 360 – 143
PSP – 102
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
3DS LL – 35,622
Vita – 11,148
PS4 – 8,939
Wii U – 8,396
3DS – 7,970
PS3 – 6,078
Xbox One – 1,314
Vita TV – 709
Xbox 360 – 103
PSP – 99
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Nintendo and Super Smash Bros. join The Tailgate Tour
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Is a Buckeye a better brawler than a Wolverine? What would a Gator’s final smash against a Bulldog look like? Nintendo will help answer some of these questions, as the latest Super Smash Bros. games join The Tailgate Tour.
Nintendo is bringing the Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS games to top college football tailgate stops across the South and Midwest regions of the United States through the end of November. Before the players hit the gridiron, fans from rival schools will be able to settle it in Smash by competing in head-to-head matches, playing their own part in these classic rivalries. Nintendo will be keeping score as fans compete, with a visual display indicating whether the home or away team has the edge with the Super Smash Bros. action. A demo version of the Wii U version of the game will be used to pit fans of the rival school against one another, while the Nintendo 3DS game will be focused on letting friends settle their scores.
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U screenshots (10/01/14)
Posted on 10 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in News, Screenshots, Wii U | 9 Comments
Today Sakuari gives us a look at a Wii U exclusive stage from the Star Fox universe which is looking pretty chaotic:
He goes on:
Missiles are launched towards the Orbital Gate! The force field shields the machinery for a while, and the missiles eventually get shot down by team Star Fox. Overall, this stage feels like a ride. It’s pretty hectic, so hold on tight!
The Arwings are passing through the gate! And the fighters hop on for a free ride!!
