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Posted on 10 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in Images, Wii U | 0 comments

We’ve had a look at some Assist Trophies in past screenshots, but today we got a look at the capsule:

This is the capsule for the Assist Trophies. It may emit rainbow-colored lights, or even blink. Even if there’s something like a Color TV-Game 15 inside….

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 3 Comments

The Mario Kart TV feature in Mario Kart 8 took quite a bit of work to implement, director Kosuke Yabuki told EDGE this month.

Highlight reels are determined by several factors like “the way the race develops, the way items are used, as well as changes in position.” To get things working properly, Yabuki said the development team “spent a lot of time to make it what it is.”

Mario Kart 8 automatically creates highlight reels based on a number of elements, including the way the race develops, the way items are used, as well as changes in position. It may look fairly simple, but we spent a lot of time to make it what it is. In two player multiplayer, the AI focuses on moments that show the relation between these two players… I think it creates a really nice, enjoyable video, even if it does look simple.

EDGE mentioned that Mario Kart 8’s YouTube uploading ability “suggests a change of thinking at Nintendo.” When asked why the company included this sharing feature, Yabuki responded:

When we were preparing the automatic highlight reel feature, we wanted users to share these videos with others, not just watch them by themselves. For example, after uploading a reel to YouTube, you can re-watch the highlights of your online battle the next day in your office, or at school or even on your smartphone. It will definitely encourage people to keep playing, and may be a great way to invite others to join you for a game.

Thanks to joclo for the tip.

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

First image is the standard boxart. Second is the special edition version!

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

The latest Wii U deals once again come from Buy via eBay. You can pick up a 32GB Mario/Luigi bundle for $250 or 8GB Skylanders Swap Force bundle for $200. Wii U deals continue to pop up, so you should be able to secure one at a relatively cheap price if you have interest in the console.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Wii U | 2 Comments

Bandai Namco is releasing One Piece: Unlimited World Red in North America as a retail product on all platforms but Wii U. Despite this, it sounds like Wii U will be receiving the “Day 1 Edition” content, which includes original costumes and a new quest.

Bandai Namco told fans on Twitter last week:

Could this be a sign that Bandai Namco is planning some sort of retail release for Unlimited World Red in North America after all? Maybe as a limited run?

Source, Via

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments

This week’s UK software sales are as follows:

Individual formats

LW		TW			Title	Format	Label	Publisher
–		1			MINECRAFT: PLAYSTATION 3 EDITION	PS3	SONY COMPUTER ENT.	SONY COMPUTER ENT.
1		2			MINECRAFT: XBOX 360 EDITION	XB360	MICROSOFT	MICROSOFT
2		3			TITANFALL	XB ONE	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
3		4			2014 FIFA WORLD CUP BRAZIL	XB360	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
6		5			FIFA 14	PS4	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
5		6			PLANTS VS ZOMBIES: GARDEN WARFARE	XB360	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
9		7			INFAMOUS: SECOND SON	PS4	SONY COMPUTER ENT.	SONY COMPUTER ENT.
4		8			TITANFALL	XB360	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
–		9			KIRBY: TRIPLE DELUXE	3DS	NINTENDO	NINTENDO
10		10			2014 FIFA WORLD CUP BRAZIL	PS3	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
12		11			FIFA 14	XB ONE	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
15		12			GRAND THEFT AUTO V	XB360	ROCKSTAR	TAKE 2
11		13			THE LEGO MOVIE VIDEOGAME	XB360	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
31		14			GRAND THEFT AUTO V	PS3	ROCKSTAR	TAKE 2
14		15			CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS	PS4	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
27		16			GRAN TURISMO 6	PS3	SONY COMPUTER ENT.	SONY COMPUTER ENT.
7		17			THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2	PS4	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
16		18			CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS	XB ONE	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
21		19			FORZA MOTORSPORT 5	XB ONE	MICROSOFT	MICROSOFT
17		20			LEGO THE HOBBIT	XB360	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
30		21			METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES	PS4	KONAMI	KONAMI
22		22			SKATE 3	XB360	XBOX 360 CLASSICS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
–		23			TERRARIA	XB360	XBOX 360 CLASSICS	505 GAMES
8		24			BOUND BY FLAME	PS4	FOCUS HOME INTERACTIVE	KOCH MEDIA
20		25			CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS	XB360	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
23		26			FIFA 14	XB360	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
–		27			THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2	XB ONE	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
34		28			BATTLEFIELD 4	PS4	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
19		29			LEGO MARVEL SUPER HEROES	XB360	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
26		30			BATTLEFIELD 4	XB360	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
–		31			POKEMON X	3DS	NINTENDO	NINTENDO
13		32			THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2	XB360	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
–		33			POKEMON Y	3DS	NINTENDO	NINTENDO
25		34			BATTLEFIELD 4	PS3	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
28		35			TRIALS FUSION	PS4	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
18		36			THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2	PS3	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
39		37			FOOTBALL MANAGER 2014	PC	SEGA	SEGA
32		38			BATMAN: ARKHAM ORIGINS	XB360	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
29		39			THE LEGO MOVIE VIDEOGAME	PS3	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
–		40			ASSASSIN’S CREED IV: BLACK FLAG	XB360	UBISOFT	UBISOFT

All formats

LW		TW			Title	Developer	Label	Publisher
2		1			FIFA 14	EA CANADA	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
1		2			TITANFALL	RESPAWN ENTERTAINMENT	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
–		3			MINECRAFT: PLAYSTATION 3 EDITION	4J STUDIOS	SONY COMPUTER ENT.	SONY COMPUTER ENT.
4		4			MINECRAFT: XBOX 360 EDITION	4J STUDIOS	MICROSOFT	MICROSOFT
5		5			2014 FIFA WORLD CUP BRAZIL	EA CANADA	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
6		6			CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS	INFINITY WARD	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
3		7			THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2	BEENOX	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
7		8			THE LEGO MOVIE VIDEOGAME	TRAVELLER’S TALES	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
8		9			BATTLEFIELD 4	DIGITAL ILLUSIONS	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
13		10			GRAND THEFT AUTO V	ROCKSTAR NORTH	ROCKSTAR	TAKE 2
11		11			PLANTS VS ZOMBIES: GARDEN WARFARE	POPCAP GAMES	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
9		12			LEGO THE HOBBIT	TRAVELLER’S TALES	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
10		13			LEGO MARVEL SUPER HEROES	TRAVELLER’S TALES	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
14		14			INFAMOUS: SECOND SON	SUCKER PUNCH	SONY COMPUTER ENT.	SONY COMPUTER ENT.
15		15			METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES	KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS	KONAMI	KONAMI
–		16			KIRBY: TRIPLE DELUXE	HAL LABORATORY INC	NINTENDO	NINTENDO
17		17			ASSASSIN’S CREED IV: BLACK FLAG	UBISOFT (MONTREAL)	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
16		18			THIEF	EIDOS MONTREAL	SQUARE ENIX	SQUARE ENIX EUROPE
12		19			BOUND BY FLAME	SPIDERS	FOCUS HOME INTERACTIVE	KOCH MEDIA
18		20			BATMAN: ARKHAM ORIGINS	WB GAMES MONTREAL	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
21		21			SKATE 3	EA BLACK BOX	XBOX 360 CLASSICS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
31		22			GRAN TURISMO 6	POLYPHONY DIGITAL	SONY COMPUTER ENT.	SONY COMPUTER ENT.
20		23			TRIALS FUSION	RED LYNX	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
–		24			TERRARIA	RE-LOGIC	XBOX 360 CLASSICS	505 GAMES
26		25			FORZA MOTORSPORT 5	TURN 10 STUDIOS	MICROSOFT	MICROSOFT
23		26			NEED FOR SPEED: RIVALS	GHOST GAMES	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
29		27			LEGO BATMAN 2: DC SUPER HEROES	TRAVELLER’S TALES	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
22		28			DISNEY INFINITY	AVALANCHE SOFTWARE	DISNEY INFINITY	DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS
28		29			WWE 2K14	YUKE’S	2K SPORTS	TAKE 2
24		30			RAYMAN LEGENDS	UBISOFT (FRANCE)	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
27		31			ALIENS: COLONIAL MARINES	GEARBOX SOFTWARE	SEGA	SEGA
30		32			FOOTBALL MANAGER 2014	SPORTS INTERACTIVE	SEGA	SEGA
19		33			SOUTH PARK: THE STICK OF TRUTH	OBSIDIAN ENTERTAINMENT	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
40		34			CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS II	TREYARCH	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
–		35			CASTLEVANIA: LORDS OF SHADOW 2	MERCURYSTEAM	KONAMI	KONAMI
35		36			FROZEN: OLAF’S QUEST	1ST PLAYABLE	GSP/AVANQUEST	GSP/AVANQUEST
32		37			SKYLANDERS SWAP FORCE	VICARIOUS VISIONS	SKYLANDERS	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
34		38			TOMB RAIDER: DEFINITIVE EDITION	CRYSTAL DYNAMICS	SQUARE ENIX	SQUARE ENIX EUROPE
–		39			POKEMON X	GAME FREAK	NINTENDO	NINTENDO
–		40			POKEMON Y	GAME FREAK	NINTENDO	NINTENDO

Source 1, Source 2

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 5 Comments

MCV has published a few new comments from Nintendo UK’s Mario brand manager Roger Langford.

Langford first spoke generally about the racer, stating that it “really harnesses the capability of Wii U”.

“Mario Kart 8 really harnesses the capability of Wii U, it has HD graphics and runs at 60 frames per second constantly in single and multiplayer. There are lots of tweaks in the game that on the face of it might not sound like much. But we are looking to seed these bits out to the core Mario Kart fans via our online and social media campaign, and get that word-of-mouth and buzz up to launch. So that when we get to release day, we have the big TV campaign to make the big splash, but also the fans are raring to go.”

Langford also mentioned how Mario Kart in general tends to be one of Nintendo’s “killer titles” and each entry tends to take advantage of the company’s hardware.

“Mario Kart is one of our killer titles. Looking back at Super Mario Kart and then moving through the ages, you can see how integral Mario Kart is to Nintendo hardware. It always brings out the best in whatever hardware it is on. Super Mario Kart was one of the first two-player racing games out at the time. The N64 version was one of the first to allow four-player split-screen play. Then the DS version encouraged wireless download play, and Wii had its online functionality.”

From a commercial standpoint, Langford believes “that Mario Kart 8 can be the catalyst that will broaden Wii U’s horizons.”

“I certainly feel that Mario Kart 8 can be the catalyst that will broaden Wii U’s horizons. It’s very important for us that we have a successful launch and continue the promotion throughout the year and beyond.”

Last but not least, Langford spoke about Nintendo’s offer that provides consumers with an additional free Wii U title on the eShop with the purchase of Mario Kart 8.

“That offer lends itself perfectly to those people looking to buy into Wii U. You pick up the Mario Kart 8 bundle, and you can also download Wii Party U or Nintendo Land if you’re getting it for the family, or if you’re a Mario fan you can get New Super Mario Bros U. We also cater for more core gamers, as well, with Monster Hunter 3 and The Wonderful 101. We are offering that variety because Mario Kart 8 does attract such a broad demographic.”

Source

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Posted on 10 years ago by Demelza(@ReporterDem) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments

The latest Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:

Wii U

1. New Super Mario Bros. U – Nintendo
2. New Super Luigi U – Nintendo
3. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
4. LEGO City Undercover – Nintendo
5. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Nintendo
6. The LEGO Movie Videogame – Warner Bros. Interactive
7. Sports Connection – Ubisoft
8. The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker – Nintendo
9. Rayman Legends – Ubisoft
10. Zombi U – Ubisoft

3DS

1. Kirby: Triple Deluxe – Nintendo
2. Pokémon X – Nintendo
3. Pokémon Y – Nintendo
4. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Nintendo
5. Mario Golf: World Tour – Nintendo
6. Mario Kart 7
7. Yoshi’s New Island – Nintendo
8. The LEGO Movie Videogame – Warner Bros. Interactive
9. The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds – Nintendo
10. Frozen: Olaf’s Quest – GSP/Avanquest

Source: Chart-Track

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Posted on 10 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in Images, Wii U | 2 Comments

Today’s screenshot and caption are… Well, just great:

Under certain circumstances, the creatures on this planet appear to grow larger and go berserk. The Pikmin and I must be cautious lest we lose our heads to these beasts.

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

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