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Posted on 11 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.”

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Posted on 11 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

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Posted on 11 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 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments

Below are the latest titles that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:

Wii U

Falling Skies: The Game (new) – GameStop
Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Skylanders Trap Team – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop,
How to Train Your Dragon 2: The Video Game – Amazon, GameStop
Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Watch Dogs – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Bayonetta 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Super Smash Bros. – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Mario Kart 8 – Amazon (back in stock), Best Buy, GameStop
Yarn Yoshi – Best Buy

3DS

Scooby Doo & Looney Tunes Cartoon Universe: Adventure – Best Buy
Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Skylanders Trap Team – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Cooking Mama 5: Bon Appetit! – Amazon, Best Buy (new), GameStop (new)
Tomodachi Life – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
One Piece: Unlimited World Red – Amazon, GameStop
How to Train Your Dragon 2: The Video Game – Amazon, GameStop
LEGO Ninjago Nindroids – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Farming Simulator ’14 – Amazon
Tenkai Knights: Brave Battle – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Super Smash Bros. – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Putty Squad – Amazon, Best Buy

Thanks to Jake for the tip.

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 3 Comments

This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

01./01. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch (Level 5) {2013.07.11} (¥4.800) – 58.906 / 919.730 (-6%)
02./02. [3DS] Mario Golf: World Tour (Nintendo) {2014.05.01} (¥4.937) – 26.882 / 76.771 (-46%)
03./05. [3DS] Mario Party: Island Tour (Nintendo) {2014.03.20} (¥4.800) – 20.065 / 363.136 (-11%)
04./03. [PSV] Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment # (Bandai Namco Games) {2014.04.24} (¥6.664) – 15.972 / 193.513 (-51%)
05./04. [3DS] Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call # (Square Enix) {2014.04.24} (¥6.264) – 10.525 / 115.956 (-58%)
06./06. [3DS] Kirby Triple Deluxe (Nintendo) {2014.01.11} (¥4.800) – 10.056 / 580.005 (+0%)
07./07. [3DS] Pokemon X / Y # (Pokemon Co.) {2013.10.12} (¥4.800) – 8.771 / 4.057.914 (+3%)
08./11. [3DS] Style Savvy: Trendsetters – Tokimeki Up! (Nintendo) {2014.04.17} (¥4.936) – 7.039 / 32.988 (-9%)
09./15. [3DS] Fossil Fighters: Infinite Gear (Nintendo) {2014.02.27} (¥4.800) – 6.002 / 155.704 (+2%)
10./18. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf # (Nintendo) {2012.11.08} (¥4.800) – 4.965 / 3.731.660 (+1%)
11./19. [WIU] Super Mario 3D World (Nintendo) {2013.11.21} (¥5.985) – 4.903 / 542.177 (+1%)
12./08. [WIU] Famicom Remix 1+2 (Nintendo) {2014.04.24} (¥3.086) – 4.836 / 24.130 (-41%)
13./20. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 # (Capcom) {2013.09.14} (¥5.990) – 4.776 / 3.273.739 (+4%)
14./13. [PS3] Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes (Konami) {2014.03.20} (¥2.980) – 4.746 / 216.208 (-32%)
15./26. [3DS] Mario Kart 7 (Nintendo) {2011.12.01} (¥4.800) – 4.657 / 2.315.232
16./21. [3DS] Puzzle & Dragons Z (GungHo Online Entertainment) {2013.12.12} (¥4.400) – 4.585 / 1.452.120
17./16. [WIU] Just Dance Wii U (Nintendo) {2014.04.03} (¥6.156) – 3.892 / 43.072 (-26%)
18./27. [3DS] Attack on Titan: The Last Wings of Mankind (Spike Chunsoft) {2013.12.05} (¥6.090) – 3.757 / 292.337
19./22. [3DS] Crayon Shin-Chan: Arashi o Yobu Kasukabe Eiga Stars! (Bandai Namco Games) {2014.04.10} (¥5.119) – 3.681 / 34.902
20./29. [PS3] Grand Theft Auto V (Take-Two Interactive Japan) {2013.10.10} (¥7.770) – 3.507 / 772.773

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