Key game industry figures pick their favorite unnoticed Wii games
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There are a lot of great Wii games out there that didn’t garner much attention from consumers. This is something that applies to both retail games and WiiWare releases. We’re talking about titles such as Boom Blox, Excitebots: Trick Racing, and Trauma Team.
GamesBeat contacted a number of key game industry figures – including well-known Nintendo of America employees Bill Trinen (Miyamoto’s translator!) and Nate Bihldorff – for their thoughts on the best unnoticed Wii games.
Here are their selections:
Nicalis cancels La-Mulana WiiWare publishing plans in North America/Europe
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La-Mulana will not be released on the North American and European Wii Shop Channels. That’s according to Nicalis, who shared the news on its Twitter account.
The studio said:
“Regarding La-Mulana, we have chosen to cancel publishing in North America and Europe for WiiWare. …We’ve waited, too. We’re sorry to have to announce, but we’ve waited for them to finish the game for over two years.”
La-Mulana was originally created for the PC in 2005. The WiiWare version was announced nearly three years ago. The game did make it out on the Japanese Wii Shop Channel, but it’s truly a shame North America/European Wii owners won’t be able to experience the game.
Japanese Wii VC releases next month
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Famicom
Ganbare Goemon Gaiden: Kieta Ōgon Kiseru – 500 points
Neo Geo
The Super Spy – 900 points
Shock Troopers – 900 points
ESRB updates (4/30/12)
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Let’s Dance (Wii) – T
The Amazing Spider-Man (3DS) – T
The Amazing Spider-Man (Wii) – T
LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes (DS) – E10+
LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes (3DS) – E10+
Kirby’s Block Ball (3DS) – E
The Amazing Spider-Man (DS) – E10+
I hope that Kirby’s Block Ball rating means the game will be released on the North American eShop this week…
Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing Transformed producer hints at more platforms, including Wii U
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Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing Transformed is coming to the 3DS, but not Wii. One would think that this has to mean the game is in development for Wii U.
While SEGA nor Sumo Digital are confirming anything outright, producer Joe Neate has hinted that the title could be released on additional platforms.
When asked if the possibility of a Wii U version has been discussed, Neate said:
“I’m sure there are still discussions ongoing about that at the moment. I think the platforms announced today are the only confirmed ones, but yeah, keep your eyes peeled for potential other platforms I’d imagine.”
Neate wasn’t able to comment on why Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing Transformed isn’t in development for Wii, by the way…
Nintendo Download (5/3, Europe)
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3DS VC
Game & Watch Gallery 2 – £3.60
DSiWare
Cat Frenzy – £1.80
Wii VC
Super Hang-On – 900 points
Source: Nintendo PR
UK software sales (Week ending 4/28)
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Individual formats
– 1 [PROTOTYPE 2] XB360 ACTIVISION ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
– 2 [PROTOTYPE 2] PS3 ACTIVISION ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
2 3 KINECT STAR WARS XB360 LUCASARTS MICROSOFT
1 4 THE WITCHER 2: ASSASSINS – ENHANCED ED. XB360 NAMCO BANDAI GAMES NAMCO BANDAI GAMES
3 5 FIFA STREET XB360 EA SPORTS ELECTRONIC ARTS
5 6 MASS EFFECT 3 XB360 EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
4 7 FIFA STREET PS3 EA SPORTS ELECTRONIC ARTS
6 8 FIFA 12 XB360 EA SPORTS ELECTRONIC ARTS
8 9 FIFA 12 PS3 EA SPORTS ELECTRONIC ARTS
7 10 TIGER WOODS PGA TOUR 13 XB360 EA SPORTS ELECTRONIC ARTS
11 11 MOSHI MONSTERS: MOSHLING ZOO DS MIND CANDY MIND CANDY
9 12 BATTLEFIELD 3 XB360 EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
12 13 MARIO & SONIC LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES WII SEGA SEGA
19 14 UNCHARTED 3: DRAKE’S DECEPTION PS3 SONY COMPUTER ENT. SONY COMPUTER ENT.
22 15 SAINTS ROW: THE THIRD XB360 THQ THQ
16 16 MARIO PARTY 9 WII NINTENDO NINTENDO
14 17 FORZA MOTORSPORT 4 XB360 MICROSOFT MICROSOFT
17 18 MASS EFFECT 3 PS3 EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
18 19 SUPER MARIO 3D LAND 3DS NINTENDO NINTENDO
13 20 TIGER WOODS PGA TOUR 13 PS3 EA SPORTS ELECTRONIC ARTS
15 21 GRAN TURISMO 5 PS3 PLATINUM SONY COMPUTER ENT.
40 22 BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY PS3 WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
24 23 MARIO KART 7 3DS NINTENDO NINTENDO
25 24 ZUMBA FITNESS WII 505 GAMES 505 GAMES
34 25 FOOTBALL MANAGER 2012 PC SEGA SEGA
32 26 MARIO & SONIC LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES 3DS SEGA SEGA
10 27 THE ELDER SCROLLS V: SKYRIM XB360 BETHESDA SOFTWORKS BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
38 28 BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY XB360 WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
30 29 ZUMBA FITNESS 2 WII 505 GAMES 505 GAMES
35 30 MARIO KART WII WII NINTENDO NINTENDO
21 31 SSX XB360 EA SPORTS ELECTRONIC ARTS
36 32 KID ICARUS: UPRISING 3DS NINTENDO NINTENDO
31 33 SKYLANDERS: SPYRO’S ADVENTURE WII SKYLANDERS ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
28 34 JUST DANCE 3 WII UBISOFT UBISOFT
27 35 SSX PS3 EA SPORTS ELECTRONIC ARTS
23 36 BATTLEFIELD 3 PS3 EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
20 37 CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE 3 XB360 ACTIVISION ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
– 38 SAINTS ROW: THE THIRD PS3 THQ THQ
26 39 CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE 3 PS3 ACTIVISION ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
– 40 UFC UNDISPUTED 3 XB360 THQ THQ
All formats
– 1 [PROTOTYPE 2] RADICAL ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVISION ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
2 2 FIFA STREET EA CANADA EA SPORTS ELECTRONIC ARTS
3 3 FIFA 12 EA CANADA EA SPORTS ELECTRONIC ARTS
5 4 MASS EFFECT 3 BIOWARE EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
4 5 KINECT STAR WARS TERMINAL REALITY LUCASARTS MICROSOFT
1 6 THE WITCHER 2: ASSASSINS – ENHANCED ED. CD PROJEKT RED NAMCO BANDAI GAMES NAMCO BANDAI GAMES
6 7 TIGER WOODS PGA TOUR 13 TIBURON ENTERTAINMENT EA SPORTS ELECTRONIC ARTS
7 8 BATTLEFIELD 3 DIGITAL ILLUSIONS EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
9 9 MARIO & SONIC LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES SEGA SEGA SEGA
12 10 SAINTS ROW: THE THIRD VOLITION THQ THQ
14 11 BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY ROCKSTEADY STUDIOS WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
13 12 SKYLANDERS: SPYRO’S ADVENTURE TOYS FOR BOB SKYLANDERS ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
8 13 THE ELDER SCROLLS V: SKYRIM BETHESDA BETHESDA SOFTWORKS BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
10 14 CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE 3 INFINITY WARD/SLEDGEHAMMER ACTIVISION ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
11 15 SSX EA CANADA EA SPORTS ELECTRONIC ARTS
15 16 MOSHI MONSTERS: MOSHLING ZOO BLACK LANTERN MIND CANDY MIND CANDY
24 17 UFC UNDISPUTED 3 YUKE’S THQ THQ
17 18 JUST DANCE 3 UBISOFT (FRANCE) UBISOFT UBISOFT
28 19 UNCHARTED 3: DRAKE’S DECEPTION NAUGHTY DOG SONY COMPUTER ENT. SONY COMPUTER ENT.
26 20 F1 2011 CODEMASTERS BIRMINGHAM CODEMASTERS CODEMASTERS
25 21 ZUMBA FITNESS PIPEWORKS 505 GAMES 505 GAMES
23 22 MARIO PARTY 9 ND CUBE NINTENDO NINTENDO
20 23 FORZA MOTORSPORT 4 TURN 10 STUDIOS MICROSOFT MICROSOFT
22 24 LEGO HARRY POTTER: YEARS 5-7 TRAVELLER’S TALES WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
27 25 SUPER MARIO 3D LAND NINTENDO NINTENDO NINTENDO
19 26 ASSASSIN’S CREED: REVELATIONS UBISOFT (MONTREAL) UBISOFT UBISOFT
18 27 THE SIMS 3 THE SIMS STUDIO EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
21 28 GRAN TURISMO 5 POLYPHONY DIGITAL PLATINUM SONY COMPUTER ENT.
29 29 WWE ’12 YUKE’S THQ THQ
34 30 FOOTBALL MANAGER 2012 SPORTS INTERACTIVE SEGA SEGA
30 31 SONIC GENERATIONS SONIC TEAM SEGA SEGA
31 32 MARIO KART 7 RETRO STUDIOS / NINTENDO NINTENDO NINTENDO
35 33 RAYMAN ORIGINS UBISOFT (FRANCE) UBISOFT UBISOFT
33 34 GRAND THEFT AUTO EPISODES – LIBERTY CITY ROCKSTAR NORTH ROCKSTAR TAKE 2
16 35 RESIDENT EVIL: OPERATION RACCOON CITY SLANT SIX GAMES CAPCOM CAPCOM
– 36 FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 SQUARE ENIX SQUARE ENIX SQUARE ENIX EUROPE
32 37 CARS 2 FIREBRAND GAMES DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS
– 38 METAL GEAR SOLID HD COLLECTION BLUEPOINT GAMES KONAMI KONAMI
37 39 ZUMBA FITNESS 2 ZOË MODE 505 GAMES 505 GAMES
– 40 MARIO KART WII NINTENDO NINTENDO NINTENDO
Source: Chart-Track
A video tribute to Ghirahim… featuring music from Village People
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Even though this is slightly creepy, it’s strangely amusing. Village People’s “Macho Man” is a surprisingly good fit for this video…
Enjoy this weekend’s randomocity!
Thanks to Jordan N for the tip.
Wi no Ma’s goodbye from staff
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As we reported back in February, Nintendo will be shutting down the Wii no Ma channel in Japan today. The service’s staff came up with the nice, short goodbye shown in the video above before its termination.
Media Create software sales (4/16 – 4/22) – Top 50
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01./00. [3DS] Fire Emblem: Awakening
02./00. [3DS] Code of Princess
03./03. [3DS] Super Mario 3D Land #
04./01. [PSP] 2nd Super Robot Wars Z: Saisei-hen
05./06. [3DS] Monster Hunter 3G #
06./02. [3DS] Kingdom Hearts 3D -Dream Drop Distance- #
07./05. [3DS] Kid Icarus: Uprising
08./08. [3DS] Mario Kart 7
09./00. [3DS] Cho-ricchi! Tamagotchi no Puchi Puchi Omisecchi
10./00. [NDS] Detective Conan: Prelude from the Past
11./07. [PS3] Pro Baseball Spirits 2012
12./04. [PSP] Pro Baseball Spirits 2012
13./09. [NDS] Pokemon Conquest
14./10. [3DS] Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games
15./14. [WII] Wii Sports Resort with Wii Remote Plus #
16./00. [PSP] Seinaru Kana: Orichalcum no Na no Motoni #
17./00. [PS3] The Lord of the Rings: War in the North
18./00. [PSP] Detective Conan: Prelude from the Past
19./17. [WII] Mario Kart Wii
20./00. [PSP] Miyako: Awayuki no Utage #
