Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 14 Comments

Update 2: Gamasutra has posted a chart which also gives a look at 3DS support… or lackthereof…

Update: Polygon’s report has now been updated, and the initial percentage was off – four percent rather than one percent.

Original: Organizers of the Game Developers Conference have polled over 2,600 North American game industry professions as part of their “state of the industry report.” In it, only four percent of developers surveyed say they currently plan to launch their next game on Wii U. That’s in contrast to the PlayStation 4’s 20 percent and Xbox One with 17 percent with regard to release plans.

Many developers are focusing their efforts on smartphones, tablets and computers. Over half of those polled intend to bring their next game to these platforms.

GDC’s poll also reveals that 64 percent of developers are working on their games independently. 19 percent are working alongside a publisher and 17 percent are working for a publisher. 52 percent of participants said their funding comes from existing company funds.

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Posted on 11 years ago by Patrick(@Patricklous) in Images, News, Screenshots, Wii U | 4 Comments

Along with this image of Super Smash Bros.’ new bottle item, director Masahiro Sakurai posted the following message on Miiverse:

Hey look, a bottle!! This is a special item that can even heal fighters who have accumulated over 100% damage.

What is it with Bowser and fairies trapped in bottles lately?

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 1 Comment

Nintendo is planning a special retail release of the NES Remix compilations in Japan. On April 24, the two collections will be available in a unique, packaged bundle. Similar plans haven’t been announced for the west at this time.

Thanks to PattonFiend for the tip.

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

Cabela’s Big Game Hunter: Pro Hunts is heading to Wii U, according to a new listing on GameFly. The title is also slated for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

This will likely be your standard Cabela game fare. We’ve seen plenty of these titles on other platforms – including Wii.

In any case, if GameFly’s listing is accurate, we’ll be seeing Cabela’s Big Game Hunter: Pro Hunts in store shelves no March 25.

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

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Posted on 11 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. The LEGO Movie Videogame – Warner Bros. Interactive
2. New Super Luigi U – Nintendo
3. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
4. Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games – Nintendo
5. Nintendo Land – Nintendo
6. New Super Mario Bros. U – Nintendo
7. Rayman Legends – Ubisoft
8. LEGO Marvel Super Heroes – Warner Bros. Interactive
9. Sports Connection – Ubisoft
10. Zelda: Wind Waker HD – Nintendo

3DS

1. The LEGO Movie Videogame – Warner Bros. Interactive
2. Pokemon X – Nintendo
3. Pokemon Y – Nintendo
4. Mario Party: Island Tour – Nintendo
5. Zelda: A Link Between Worlds – Nintendo
6. LEGO Marvel Super Heroes – Warner Bros. Interactive
7. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Nintendo
8. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
9. Bravely Default – Nintendo
10. Luigi’s Mansion 2 – Nintendo

Source: Chart-Track

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

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