Wii

Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii | 0 comments

“When launching a new IP on a platform that is dominated by nostalgia giants like Mario, Zelda and Metroid it’s very easy to become overshadowed by the imminent release of the next big sequel…especially when we have no real budget to market the title. Also, the release lineup for the Wii has been so intense this year, that it’s been a challenge to capture gamers’ attentions. When we’re constantly seeing new trailers for Metroid: Other M, Epic Mickey, Kirby’s Epic Yarn (aside: what’s with all the ‘epic’ this year?), it’s hard for the little guy to get the spotlight. I also think we had a bit of a bad start at E3 last year when we unveiled the game before it was really ready to be shown.” – Frozen North CEO Julian Spillane

Like I said yesterday, there’s really a lot to look forward to with Flip’s Twisted World. I’m a huge fan of platformers, and this one has quite an awesome gameplay hook when it comes to offering something unique. I really hope you all check it out and at least consider a purchase, because I’m sure it’s going to be a blast to play, even if it doesn’t sell all that well. But hey, there’s still hope, right?

“It’s been very positive. We’ve had two great recent previews in Nintendo Power (April 2010, July 2010) and the latest hands-on previews have been coming in positively as well. After E3 2009 we really took a lot of the comments to heart and did our best to improve the areas the gamer community thought were lacking.”

Via Dtoid

Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, Screenshots, Wii | 0 comments

Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, DS, News, Wii | 2 Comments

– Cave Story inspired by Super Metroid, La-Mulana inspired by Maze of Galious, Night Sky by Marble Madness
– Cave Story will be out in Europe soon, needs a PEGI rating
– European version of Cave Story will have some bug fixes
– La-Mulana about 95% complete, will most likely arrive sometime between September and October
– Night Sky will be released in December or early 2011
– Night Sky could have tilt controls
– Nicalis wants to work with Pixel on a DSi title
– Nicalis has interest in the 3DS, mentioned “racing games where you use the gyroscope to look around inside the car”
– Nicalis has contacted Nintendo about receiving a 3DS dev kit, still waiting for it

Thanks to Robert for the tip!

Source

Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii | 0 comments

Source

Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, DS, News, Wii | 1 Comment

Reggie on the strategy behind revealing a ton of content at E3…

“Well, a couple of things. First, even with all that we revealed, we describe only the surface of product that’s coming out over the next, call it, nine months. So there is a lot of content coming on our systems, which is great. In terms of our strategy for this show, because we’re in such a fortunate position of having so much great content, and 99% of which is coming very quickly, we were in a very enviable position to be able to share it all, which is great.”

Read More

Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii | 0 comments

– Traditional 11 vs. 11 match
– New street football mode: 5-a-side street mode: Each player has a unique style of play/abilities, can use the wall to jump past defenders, rebound passes to team mates
– Can use power meter to build up and blast shots, ignite a speed burst, send out shockwaves to opponents in the street football mode,
– Brazil, London, France, indoors locations
– Match types: First to score, Tug of War, Timed games
– Different goals: Elevated nets for lofted shots, wall goals, mini nets (tests accuracy)
– New attacker vs. defender trick system (head-to-head battles as you move up the pitch with the forward, do tricks to throw the defender off balance)
– Button-based shooting instead of waggle
– 30 licensed leagues
– 500 teams
– 15,000 players to choose from

Source

Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii | 0 comments

On-Disc Set List Expands with 22 Rockin’ New Tracks

SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 27, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ — The must-have, quintessential rock music collection keeps getting better as Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announces two exclusive re-records and a host of new shreddable tracks for Guitar Hero(R): Warriors of Rock. Singers, songwriters and rock legends Alice Cooper and The Runaways went back into the studio to re-record “No More Mr. Nice Guy” and “Cherry Bomb,” respectively, for fans to rock out to when the game releases this September.

“I AM a Warrior of Rock! Younger fans getting exposed to true classic rock songs is one of my personal crusades,” said Alice Cooper. “The new audience listening to the classic songs of today, like ‘No More Mr. Nice Guy,’ will hopefully be inspired to write the classic songs of tomorrow.”

Read More

Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Wii | 1 Comment

Thanks to VySe for the tip!

Source

Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, News, Wii | 2 Comments

Comic-Con

– Metroid: Other M and Dragon Quest IX were at Comic-Con
– Nintendo’s booth was underwhelming
– Big Pokemon booth
– Nintendo/Pokemon had separate booths

NBA Jam

– 2 modes shown at EA’s event
– A lot of secret characters in the game
– One mode has you bringing down the other person’s backboard, dunks are what really break it
– No score in the backboard mode
– Another mode has battles inspired by Punch-Out!! – With Magic Johnson
– Camera is rotated because it’s one-on-one
– Magic Johnson can teleport
– 7-8 boss battles

Read More

Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, News, Wii | 0 comments

WiiWare

Heavy Fire: Special Operations – 301 blocks
Dive: The Medes Islands Secret – 282 blocks

VC

Aero the Acrobat – 21 blocks

DSiWare

Petz Hamsterz Family – 85 blocks
Puffins: Let’s Race! – 80 blocks
Face Pilot: Fly With Your Nintendo DSi Camera! – 71 blocks
Crystal Monsters – 71 blocks
Absolute Brickbuster – 39 blocks