GameStop execs talk Wii U, first-party games boosting sales
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 2 Comments
During GameStop’s Q2 2014 earnings conference call, the company’s Mike Mauler mentioned that Mario Kart 8 “helped drive a more than threefold increase in Wii U hardware sales versus Q2 2013.” A couple of higher-ups were asked to further discuss the outlook for Wii U later on.
President Tony Bartel started off by stating:
You know, we’ve been very consistent, every time we’re asked about the Wii U here, that really what they needed was two things. They needed strong first party titles, which we think that they are getting, and they also needed to do a better job of explaining exactly what the connected [unintelligible], as we like to call it, how you actually use that. I think that they’re going to do a great job on both of those.
Clearly, they’ve come out with some nice announcements at gamescom. Preorders really spiked when they came out on that. So we’re very excited about that.
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Hyrule Warriors update nearly done, will add a new mode
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 10 Comments
Koei Tecmo has nearly completed the first update for Hyrule Warriors. The company is currently checking to see when it will be available, according to a message posted on the game’s Twitter account.
As previously announced, Hyrule Warriors’ first update will address various bugs/issues. Today’s tweet also confirms that the patch will add a new game mode. Further information was not shared.
More: Hyrule Warriors, Japan, Koei Tecmo, Omega Force, Team Ninja, title update
Fatal Frame: The Black Haired Shrine Maiden boxart
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Wii U | 12 Comments
Bayonetta 2 UI design highlighted in new PlatinumGames blog post
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 2 Comments
PlatinumGames has posted a new Bayonetta 2 blog post covering the game’s UI design.
First, check one clip from the post below:
And be sure to read the full thing here with lots of information and images.
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A look at the Hyrule Warriors Premium Box
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 1 Comment
We’ve seen the Japanese Hyrule Warriors Treasure Box quite a few times. Now you can get a look at the Premium Box as well!
More: Hyrule Warriors, Japan, Koei Tecmo, Team Ninja
Video: “Mario Kart 8 From the Pit – Episode 3: Go for the Boost”
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 3 Comments
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Nintendo’s PAX Prime 2014 lineup and plans
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
Nintendo has announced its lineup and plans for PAX Prime 2014.
On Wii U, players will be able to try out the following:
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Hyrule Warriors
Bayonetta 2
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric (SEGA)
Stealth Inc. 2 (Curve Digital)
Swords & Soldiers II (Ronimo Games)
And here’s what will be offered on 3DS:
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Pokémon Art Academy
Azure Striker GUNVOLT (Inti Creates Co. Ltd.)
Nintendo also has a couple of specific things planned for Super Smash Bros. for 3DS and Hyrule Warriors:
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Gamescom impacted Nintendo pre-orders on Amazon
Posted on 10 years ago by Kirara Koneko(@KiraraKoneko) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 7 Comments
With the recent completion of the Gamescom conference in Germany, Amazon revealed that Nintendo’s Wii U had the biggest increase in pre-orders.
Leading the pack is the upcoming Hyrule Warriors, releasing for North America, Europe, and Australia this September, with a 11.77% increase.
Other titles increases as follows;
1. Project CARS – 42.3 per cent increase
2. Rise of the Tomb Raider – 30.25 per cent increase
3. Bloodborne – 16.08 per cent increase
4. Hyrule Warriors – 11.77 per cent increase
5. Quantum Break – 10.77 per cent increase
6. Far Cry 4 – 9.53 per cent increase
7. Assassin’s Creed Unity – 9.44 per cent increase
8. Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor – 9.03 per cent increase
9. Battlefield: Hardline – 8.81 per cent increase
10. Super Smash Bros for 3DS – 7.56 per cent increase
Sakurai explains why Wii U owners have to wait for Smash Bros.
Posted on 10 years ago by Kirara Koneko(@KiraraKoneko) in News, Wii U | 18 Comments
According to Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai, Wii U owners have a longer wait over 3DS owners due to the intense debugging process required before the release of a game.
“Checking is done both domestically and overseas, so for a game like Smash Bros., several hundred people are employed.” Sakurai explained. “So, debugging alone becomes a huge project. So much so that one of the biggest reasons for the separate release dates for the 3DS and Wii U versions was so that we could shift the debugging periods.”
While we all await with bated breath for the release on Smash Bros. for Wii U, we do have the 3DS release coming up on September 13 (Japan), October 3 (North America and Europe), October 4 (Australia).
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U screenshot (8/21/14) – Ghirahim Assist Trophiy
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Wii U | 19 Comments
The latest Super Smash Bros. for Wii U screenshot from Masahiro Sakurai reveals the existence of a Ghirahim Assist Trophy. Check out the full update below:
