Nintendo not too interested in WiiWare?
Posted on 16 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii | 1 Comment
In a video interview with MTV, Reggie Fils-Aime provided a remark regarding Nintendo’s involvement in WiiWare. “When we developed WiiWare our focus, as we discussed, was on smaller developers, brand new content, different types of content. Will we put out the occasional first-party WiiWare? Absolutely. But it’s predominantly meant to be much more exploratory, experimental and for these brand new third-party developers.” Basically, it seems as though Nintendo is stepping aside to let smaller third-party developers step in. The stance of the company makes sense, but how many games will we end up playing? So far, there have been three WiiWare titles partially developed by Nintendo, although none of them have been handled by an internal development team.
Japanese hardware sales (7/14 – 7/20)
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PSP 74,024
DS Lite 54,531
Wii 40,803
PS3 11,253
PS2 9,535
Xbox 360 4,208
Nintendo teaming up with Sanyo to produce Wii rechargable batteries and charger in Japan
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Unlike the GameCube’s wavebird controller, the Wiimote drains the energy of average batteries at a rapid pace. No official rechargeable batteries have been developed by Nintendo, and in such the dirty-work has been left for third-parties to tend to…Until now. Nintendo, in agreement with Sanyo, will begin to create rechargeable batteries for the Wii controllers in Japan. On average, the batteries will take 220 minutes to charge with a six hour limit. Fortunately, Wii controllers will be able to remain covered with gloves, which will surely save a lot of hassle. Also encouraging is that charge stations can be linked together so that the controllers can be charged sequentially. As of now, this product will only be available in Japan, but as is the case with most technology os this kind, we are hoping that a similar creation will eventually release in other markets.
More details on Wario’s latest outing
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– First level introduces you to the basics (tutorial), located on a pirate ship
– At first, you’ll meet Meet Captain Maple Syrup
– Metroid-esque task at the end of the level: race against the clock to the start of the level
– Shop available to buy potions, level up items, and maps (for new levels)
– Sound test function
Koji Igarashi considering WiiWare development
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For most small video game developers, WiiWare is the perfect platform for releasing new titles. However, that doesn’t mean that some of the more famous companies, such as Konami, aren’t considering the service as a reasonable means of shipping out new content for gamers. Speaking with MTV, Castlevania’s Koji Igarashi expressed interest in WiiWare. “I’m definitely interested in WiiWare and I think it’s one of the areas that 2D can still be very strong at. I’m very much looking into that.”
Reggie dodges all of the questions you wish would be answered
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Tecmo: Rygar in development, blame Nintendo for no Fatal Frame at E3
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Rygar for Wii seemed to disappear off the map a few months ago; As such, people began to doubt whether or not the game was canned. A Tecno representative has commented on the situation, however, and confirmed that in spite of no news, the game is still in development. The same PR represnetative additionally commented on the lack of Fatal Frame 4 at E3, noting that it was up to Nintendo to show off the title. “Several of you asked about Tecmo’s other titles that have been announced in Japan which were not on display at the show. Fatal Frame 4 (Wii) will be published by Nintendo, so please contact your Nintendo PR contact for further information.”
New WiiWare title coming from Shin’en
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– It’s a golf title
– single and multiplayer modes
– 27 golf holes from America, Asia, Europe
– A game ’suited for all age groups’
Japanese software sales (7/14 – 7/20)
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1. [NDS] Dragon Quest V – 644K / NEW
2. [PSP] Gundam Battle Universe – 138K / NEW
3. [PS2] Persona 4 – 41K / 233K
4. [PS3] Tears to Tiara: Kakan no Daichi – 34K / NEW
5. [WII] Wii Fit – 27K / 2,380K
6. [WII] Mario Kart Wii – 24K / 1,584K
7. [NDS] Daigasso! Band Brothers DX – 21K / 212K
8. [NDS] Derby Stallion DS – 16K / 223K
9. [PSP] Monster Hunter Portable 2 G – 16K / 2,293K
10. [NDS] Densetsu no Stafi: Taiketsu! Dire Kaizokudan – 16K / 44K
