Wii U

Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 0 comments

More: Activision, Edge of Reality, Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark

Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 25 Comments

Mario Kart 8’s items “are the most balanced in the history of the series”, according to developers Hideki Konno and Kosuke Yabuki.

While speaking with GamesMaster about the Blue Shells, the two developers said:

Blue Shells provide a certain level of tension that helps maintain the excitement right up until the very end of a race. Of course we pay particular attention to balance. Through literally thousands of races, we’ve made numerous adjustments to get it just right. In our opinion, the items in Mario Kart 8 are the most balanced in the history of the series.

I’d have to agree with Konno and Yabuki here. With the amount of time I’ve put into Mario Kart 8 thus far, I definitely get the impression that the items are very balanced this time around, especially compared to some of the series’ previous entries.

Thanks to joclo for the tip.

More: Hideki Konno, interview, Kosuke Yabuki, Mario Kart 8

Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 0 comments

Thanks to Jake for the tip.

More: Mario Kart 8

Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 9 Comments

Consumers in Japan can only choose between two Wii U system options in Japan at present. There’s the original 8GB console released back in 2012, and the 32GB Wii Sports Club bundle featuring tennis, bowling, and golf.

Nintendo’s website confirms that all other Wii U consoles are no longer available in Japan, including the Dragon Quest X and Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate packages, and the black/white Instant Play Family Sets.

Reader Marquis Ozu tells us that black Wii U systems as a whole are pretty much gone from all stores in Japan, which is understandable based on what Nintendo’s page has listed. Retailers like Sofmap and Bic Camera are no longer carrying the color variation, and that’s probably the case with all other locations.

Source

More: Japan

Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 1 Comment

The Wii U version of Disney Infinity has been given a new patch. Those who own the game should see a 1.3.0 update available. We’re not sure what it does at present, but we’ll let you know if we find any concrete information.

Thanks to Jason for the tip.

More: Disney Infinity, Disney Interactive, title update

Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos, Wii U | 0 comments

More: Mario Kart 8, Nintendo Minute

Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 1 Comment

More: Pikmin 3, title update

Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments

EDGE has put up its full interview with Mario Kart 8 director Kosuke Yabuki. We’ve already covered the most important bits, but additional comments regarding the game’s anti-gravity feature, updates for classic courses, and d-pad controls are now in as well. Head past the break for Yabuki’s words.

Read More

More: interview, Kosuke Yabuki, Mario Kart 8

Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 0 comments

More: Avalanche Software, Disney Infinity 2.0, Disney Interactive

Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments

Disney Interactive has officially announced Maleficent and Merida for Disney Infinity 2.0.

Here’s an overview of both characters:

Merida: With her untamed fiery red locks, this headstrong Disney•Pixar Princess will definitely leave her mark in Disney Infinity. Between her sharp sword and bow combo attacks with ricocheting arrows, she can upgrade her aim with elemental freeze arrows, freezing enemies in front of her then following up with rapid shots showing off her impressive athletic skills as an archer and sword fighter.

Maleficent: The wicked title character from the upcoming Walt Disney Studios film employs numerous magical powers and can attack using her magic in melee and ranged combat. To defeat enemies, Maleficent has the ability to utilise projectile and area of effect attacks that affect multiple targets within a specified area, brambles that she summons from the ground and ravens that she can call on to attack targets.

Merida and Maleficent will be available in retail stores this fall.

Source: Disney Interactive PR

More: Disney Infinity 2.0, Disney Interactive