Image: Evolution of the bumper in Super Smash Bros.
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, GameCube, Images, Wii, Wii U | 4 Comments
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Retro didn’t want to “shoehorn” online co-op into Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Podcast Stories, Wii U | 17 Comments
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze allows for local cooperative play, but the game doesn’t offer an online option. Speaking with GameSpot, Retro Studios CEO Michael Kelbaugh said the team did not wish to “shoehorn” the functionality in.
He said:
“If we’re going to create an online component for Donkey Kong, we really need to do it right and not shoehorn in, ‘Oh, let’s play Dixie remotely.’ That just wasn’t an objective for Tropical Freeze. So if we were really go back and create an online environment, I think we owe it to the fans to do it better than just making online co-op. We really need to put some thought and resources into doing it the right way.
“If we were to make a full online experience, I’d want to spend time to do it and make sure that we stay true to the franchise and incorporate this new feature in the right way. And I’m not sure that this game is the right way to start Donkey Kong Country Online [laughs]. I’m really a purist at heart, especially when it comes to Donkey Kong Country, and I’d want to approach it the right way.”
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U screenshot (3/4/14)
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Along with today’s screenshot, Sakurai passed along the following message on Miiverse:
The Bumper is back with a detailed new design. This also means there will be no Flippers.
More: Masahiro Sakurai, Miiverse, Super Smash Bros., top
Big week seemingly in store for Watch Dogs
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 11 Comments
A big week is in store for Watch Dogs, based on a tweet from product manager David Thériault.
Thériault posted the following on Twitter earlier today:
Morning #watchdogs crew! #ubicoffee #bigweek #toocoldinmtl pic.twitter.com/NanJMpTPvz
— David Thériault (@davidtherio) March 3, 2014
There’s been a lot of talk as of late that Ubisoft may finally be ready to announce a release date for Watch Dogs. Also, it’d be nice to get a new look at the game following Ubisoft’s silence since last year’s delay.
More: Ubisoft, Watch Dogs
Kickstarter: Red Goddess has a Wii U stretch goal on Kickstarter
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 3 Comments
Yanim Studio launched a Kickstarter campaign today for “Red Goddess”, a new action-adventure title “with distinctive atmosphere and gameplay.” Players will be experiencing the role of teen goddess Divine as they “explore her mind, deep inside the subconscious, and find fragments of her memory.”
The good news? Red Goddess has a Wii U stretch goal on Kickstarter. The bad news? It’s set at $400,000.
Yanim will have a lot of work ahead as it first attempts to raise $50,000 for the base goal prior to April 9.
More: indie, Kickstarter, Red Goddess, Yanim Studio
Tanabe/Kelbaugh on tutorials, Tropical Freeze’s difficulty, will “be lucky” to maybe work on another Metroid someday
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Podcast Stories, Wii U | 11 Comments
USGamer has a few new quotes from Nintendo’s Kensuke Tanabe and Retro’s Michael Kelbaugh. Between the two, they commented on tutorials, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, and the possibility of returning to Metroid one day. You’ll find a roundup of the quotes below.
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 dated
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
A release date for The Amazing Spider-Man 2 has been determined. It’ll launch on April 29 in North America and May 2 in Europe, developer Beenox has confirmed on Twitter.
The studio revealed earlier today:
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 game will be available on April 29 in North America and May 2 in Europe.
— Beenox (@BeenoxTeam) March 3, 2014
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UK software sales (Week ending 3/1) – Wii U/3DS charts
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
The latest Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:
Wii U
1. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Nintendo
2. The LEGO Movie Videogame – Warner Bros. Interactive
3. Nintendo Land – Nintendo
4. New Super Luigi U – Nintendo
5. New Super Mario Bros. U – Nintendo
6. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
7. Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games
8. Rayman Legends – Ubisoft
9. LEGO Marvel Super Heroes – Warner Bros. Interactive
10. Sports Connection – Ubisoft
3DS
1. The LEGO Movie Videogame – Warner Bros. Interactive
2. Pokemon Y – Nintendo
3. Pokemon X – Nintendo
4. Senran Kagura Burst – PQube
5. Mario Party: Island Tour – Nintendo
6. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Nintendo
7. Zelda: A Link Between Worlds – Nintendo
8. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
9. LEGO Marvel Super Heroes – Warner Bros. Interactive
10. Luigi’s Mansion 2 – Nintendo
Source: Chart-Track
More: Chart-Track, charts, sales, UK
New look at Mario Kart 8’s Twisted Mansion
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Wii U | 1 Comment
Nintendo has provided a new look at yet another track in Mario Kart 8. Below, you’ll find a couple of new images featuring Twisted Mansion.
Check out Twisted Mansion a new course in Mario Kart 8, drifting onto #WiiU on 30/5! #MK8 pic.twitter.com/82ZeIy1onk
— Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) March 3, 2014
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A better look at the North American Mario Kart 8 boxart
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Wii U | 5 Comments
We’ve seen Mario Kart 8’s North American pack front previously, but Amazon now has a better shot of it available.
And yep – looks like the red box really is happening.
On another random note, Amazon has stopped taking pre-orders for Mario Kart 8. No clue why that is, but hopefully they’ll resume again shortly.
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
