A few clarifications on the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection shutdown
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, News, Wii | 0 comments
Nintendo of America Developer Support staffer Akinwale Lakeru has clarified a few points about the upcoming Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection shutdown.
As was previously known, online multiplayer is one of the bigger elements that will be affected. This pertains to titles produced by Nintendo as well as games from third-parties. Also note that DLC can still be downloaded.
@GoldMetalSonic DLC isn't affected, so you can still download updates if they're available. But all matchmaking will no longer be available.
— Akinwale Lakeru (@Sempuukyaku) March 24, 2014
@GoldMetalSonic That DLC still wouldn't be affected. My Pokemon Ranch uses local connection with the Nintendo DS. So, no issue there.
— Akinwale Lakeru (@Sempuukyaku) March 24, 2014
@GoldMetalSonic ALL Wii and DS games that have matchmaking and online multiplayer will no longer be active.
— Akinwale Lakeru (@Sempuukyaku) March 24, 2014
GameStop ad (3/19 – 3/25)
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images, Wii, Wii U | 1 Comment
This week’s GameStop ad has gone live, and there’s one new highlight this week. Consumers can purchase Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate for $19.99 on Wii U, while the 3DS version is set at $29.99.
Here’s the ad in full:
Guitar Hero, DJ Hero, Band Hero DLC to be taken down after March 31
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii | 1 Comment
Downloadable content for the “Hero” games is on the way out.
After March 31, users will be unable to purchase extra songs for the Guitar Hero, DJ Hero, and Band Hero games. Note that the Guitar Hero servers will be kept online and previously-purchased content will still be accessible.
In light of today’s announcement, select tracks have gone on sale. Players can save up to 50 percent on certain songs.
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How to Train Your Dragon 2 coming to Wii U, 3DS, Wii
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii, Wii U | 6 Comments
A game adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon 2 has been announced for a variety of platforms. It’ll be out in June for Wii U, 3DS, Wii, PS3, and Xbox 360.
Here’s the official overview for How to Train Your Dragon 2:
How to Train Your Dragon 2 the video game lets players embark on a heroic adventure on their way to becoming a formidable dragon rider alongside the beloved characters from the film. Choosing from a variety of riders and dragons, players will enter a dragon flight school filled with tournament events, challenging mini-games and exciting training exercises, all throughout the Viking Isle of Berk.
Torus Games is handling development. Little Orbit is responsible for publishing.
Check out the gallery below for first screenshots from How to Train Your Dragon 2.
Dragon Quest X played by 300,000 people a day
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii, Wii U | 29 Comments
At least from a player perspective, Dragon Quest X appears to be moderately successful for Square Enix. A total of 300,000 people are playing the RPG every day, producer Yosuke Saito has said.
Saito shared the news as part of a talk with Japanese website 4Gamer. He said:
“We’ve only released the game in Japan, so you’ll be getting only Japan’s numbers, but we have about 300,000 people a day who actively enjoy the game. Thanks to having released version 2 at the end of last year, we’ve had even more active players since then.
At the time, we feared that version 2 could have actually decreased the amount of players. However, that didn’t happen so we were relieved. Well, it was a little unexpected that people who purchased version 2 and haven’t even been to Lendagia [One of the main continents in Dragon Quest X].”
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Club Nintendo post-play survey changes coming next month
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, General Nintendo, News, Wii | 7 Comments
A couple of notable changes are coming to the North American Club Nintendo site next month.
First, Wii and DS games will no longer offer 10-coin post-play surveys. Keep in mind that all such titles will continue to receive product registration surveys.
Also changing next month is the deadline to complete newly earned post-play surveys. This will be set at 30 days after they are issued for all games.
Both of these changes will be taking place on April 7.
Thanks to Forte-sama for the tip.
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Image: Evolution of the motion sensor bomb in Super Smash Bros.
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GameCube, Images, Wii, Wii U | 0 comments
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GameStop ad (3/12 – 3/18)
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images, Wii, Wii U | 0 comments
This week’s GameStop ad has gone live. You can find it in full below.
February 2014 Spanish chart
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii, Wii U | 0 comments
The February 2014 Spanish chart is now available for viewing and can be found below.
- Inazuma Eleven 3: Team Ogre Attacks! (3DS)
- FIFA 14 (Move) (PS3)
- Call of Duty: Ghosts (PS3)
- Grand Theft Auto V (PS3)
- Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII (PS3)
- FIFA 14 (PS4)
- Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Wii U)
- Thief (PS4)
- Mario Party: Island Tour (3DS)
- Just Dance 2014 (Wii)
This month’s Spanish chart is particularly noteworthy. Why? Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze’is the first Wii U game entering the charts.
Thanks to oscar for the tip.
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Footage of cancelled Crash Team Racing game from 2010
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii | 3 Comments
You may remember that High Impact Games was working on a new Crash Team Racing for Wii, PS3, and Xbox 360 a few years back. Activision cancelled the project, and the game’s development was halted. We originally saw screenshots from the title, but now we have some footage as well.
