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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 4 Comments

The Adventures of Captain Toad are a unique set of courses in Super Mario 3D World. They only encompass a small portion of the overall game, but they were very well received.

Some had hoped that The Adventures of Captain Toad would return in the future – through DLC, a standalone title with brand new levels, etc. While that’s yet to happen, Super Mario 3D World co-director Koichi Hayashida told EDGE this month that the team would “consider doing something with this feature in the future” if fans continue to show interest.

He said:

“We thought they were a lot of fun, so we’re really glad everyone likes them too. If enough fans express such enthusiasm, we’d consider doing something with this feature in the future.”

Kenta Motokura, Super Mario 3D World’s other co-director, also mentioned that the gameplay of The Adventures of Captain Toad was not at all inspired by smartphone titles:

“They weren’t inspired by smartphone games. The idea was to design a game that would become even more fun as you play through it, and this influenced the pace of the game, effectively increasing the rhythm. We felt that a short challenge with quick results would be a good motivation for players to advance onto the next course.”

Thanks to joclo for the tip.

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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

How to Train Your Dragon 2: The Video Game – Amazon, GameStop (new)
Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark – Amazon, 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

Cooking Mama 5: Bon Appetit! (new) – Amazon,
Tomodachi Life – Amazon (new), Best Buy (new), GameStop
One Piece: Unlimited World Red – GameStop
How to Train Your Dragon 2: The Video Game – Amazon, GameStop (new)
LEGO Ninjago Nindroids – Amazon(new), Best Buy, GameStop
Farming Simulator ’14 – Amazon
Tenkai Knights: Brave Battle – Best Buy, GameStop
Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Gardening Mama 2: Forest Friends – Amazon (new), Best Buy, GameStop
Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Mario Golf: World Tour – Amazon (save $10), GameStop, Best Buy
Super Smash Bros. – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Kirby Triple Deluxe – 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 | 0 comments

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

01./00. [PS3] 3rd Super Robot Wars Z: Jigoku-Hen (Bandai Namco Games) {2014.04.10} (¥8.715) – 142.433 / NEW <75,93%>
02./00. [PSV] 3rd Super Robot Wars Z: Jigoku-Hen (Bandai Namco Games) {2014.04.10} (¥7.689) – 128.236 / NEW <81,39%>
03./03. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch (Level 5) {2013.07.11} (¥4.800) – 33.833 / 720.220 (+43%)
04./01. [3DS] Mario Party: Island Tour (Nintendo) {2014.03.20} (¥4.800) – 28.114 / 285.987 (-40%)
05./00. [3DS] Crayon Shin-Chan: Arashi o Yobu Kasukabe Eiga Stars! (Bandai Namco Games) {2014.04.10} (¥5.119) – 16.409 / NEW
06./00. [PSV] Mato Kurenai Yuugekitai: Tokyo Twilight Ghosthunters (Arc System Works) {2014.04.10} (¥7.344) – 14.468 / NEW
07./02. [PS3] Samurai Warriors 4 # (Koei Tecmo) {2014.03.20} (¥7.560) – 13.552 / 206.066 (-47%)
08./04. [PS3] Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes (Konami) {2014.03.20} (¥2.980) – 11.005 / 190.036 (-47%)
09./00. [360] Titanfall (Electronic Arts) {2014.04.10} (¥7.884) – 10.478 / NEW
10./00. [PS3] Mato Kurenai Yuugekitai: Tokyo Twilight Ghosthunters (Arc System Works) {2014.04.10} (¥7.344) – 8.469 / NEW
11./07. [PS3] J-Stars Victory Vs # (Bandai Namco Games) {2014.03.19} (¥7.980) – 7.461 / 164.418 (-44%)
12./05. [WIU] Just Dance Wii U (Nintendo) {2014.04.03} (¥6.156) – 7.164 / 25.567 (-61%)
13./12. [3DS] Kirby Triple Deluxe (Nintendo) {2014.01.11} (¥4.800) – 6.987 / 547.360 (-30%)
14./06. [PSV] Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F 2nd (Sega) {2014.03.27} (¥7.350) – 6.333 / 121.071 (-61%)
15./15. [3DS] Pokemon X / Y # (Pokemon Co.) {2013.10.12} (¥4.800) – 6.020 / 4.029.314 (-28%)
16./13. [3DS] Fossil Fighters: Infinite Gear (Nintendo) {2014.02.27} (¥4.800) – 5.951 / 136.033 (-39%)
17./10. [PS3] Pro Baseball Spirits 2014 (Konami) {2014.03.20} (¥7.600) – 5.609 / 96.485 (-44%)
18./14. [PSV] Samurai Warriors 4 (Koei Tecmo) {2014.03.20} (¥7.140) – 5.369 / 74.165 (-44%)
19./08. [PSV] J-Stars Victory Vs # (Bandai Namco Games) {2014.03.19} (¥6.980) – 5.353 / 139.875 (-55%)
20./11. [PS3] Dark Souls II (From Software) {2014.03.13} (¥7.800) – 5.286 / 325.463 (-47%)

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images, Wii U | 5 Comments

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

Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Wii U | 13 Comments

The shot above is likely from a rough version of the game, but it’s still neat to look at. It shows what potentially may be Sonic Boom’s HUD, camera angle, etc.

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 2 Comments

This month’s issue of Game Informer offers up new details about Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark. You can find them rounded up below.

– 3DS version is a grid-based tactical RPG
– Over 50 Transformers characters
– On the 3DS version: “Players will plot their next move on detailed strategic maps, and then engage in epic one-on-one 3D Battle sequences.”
– In the console version, the two worlds (Movieverse and WFCverse) are connected by an ancient relic known as The Dark Spark
– This relic acts as a portal between the two universes
– It’s capable of “Bending the fabric of the universe to (the wielder’s) will.”
– The Movieverse portion of the game will take place during and after Age of Extinction
– The WFC/FOC portion will take place before the launch of the Ark in Fall of Cybertron
– Gameplay similar to Fall of Cybertron
– Story is focused on a single character and will bounce back and forth between over 40 playable characters
– Edge of Reality is trying their best to help innovate and improve upon High Moon Studio’s last three games
– One of these new features is a Unified Leveling System where experience and unlocks are universal between Campaign and the returning Escalation mode and will feature new items, characters, weapons and upgrades
– “Power Foes” have been added to Escalation
– With Power Foes, if your team lasts long enough, boss characters will appear (Such as Fall of Cybertron Megatron)
– Hacks: modify the gameplay by adding in additional variables to Escalation such as higher enemy health, or every robot becoming a massive explosion upon death

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

Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GameCube, Videos, Wii U | 6 Comments

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii, Wii U | 4 Comments

Amazon Spain and other retailers recently listed the next Skylanders game on their websites. “Skylanders: Trap Team”, which may have been lost a bit in translation, will be available for Wii U, Wii, 3DS, PS4, PS3, Xbox One, and Xbox 360. Retailers have been including an October 10 launch date, though that’s not confirmed at this time. Official details about the next Skylanders will be unveiled on April 23.

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

Yesterday we heard that Disney Infinity 2.0 could be launching in August. That information was based on a deleted post on the official Disney Fan Club D23 website. As it turns out though, the report was “incorrect.”

Disney Interactive passed along the following statement to Game Informer:

“In D23?s News Briefs published April 15, 2014, we erroneously reported about the launch of the next chapter of Disney Infinity. This information was incorrect. More news about Disney Infinity will be shared on April 30, and we hope you will check back for that update.”

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

Nintendo has brought out a new update for Wii Karaoke U in Europe.

Here’s what’s new/changed:

Adds support for wireless microphones
Adds the ability to turn on the Melody Guide for all Backdrops
Adds several new costumes
Adds the ability to filter out songs by language
Displays national flags next to each Mii character on the Online Ranking results screen
Prevents the display of certain song lyrics in screenshots posted to Miiverse
Introduces additional enhancements to improve the user’s experience and enjoyment

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More: Europe, title update, Wii Karaoke U