Pachter explains why he’s predicted Wii HD, believes Wii will lose market share to PS3/Move bundle
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For what has seemed like years now, Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter has predicted that Nintendo will eventually announce a Wii HD. Nintendo has dismissed the idea on numerous occasions and has stated that a new system announcement would require more than just HD support. So, why does Pachter continue to believe that the Wii HD is on the way? He explained on the latest episode of Pach-Attack:
“…So I always thought Nintendo would respond to Natal and PS3 plus Move by having Wii HD ready when those two things launched. I’ve been wrong consistently and the reason I’ve been wrong is Nintendo doesn’t see the world the way I do. So the answer to your question why do I think it? Because it’s logical. The answer to your question, why hasn’t Nintendo done it? Because they don’t think it’s logical. And I don’t want to get in their heads, they are great business people, they run their company well, my view is this is something they should do.”
Pachter also noted that he thinks the Wii will lose some of its market share to the PS3/Move when a reasonably-priced bundle is announced. According to Pachter, Sony will be able to tell Wii owners that they can upgrade to an HD console that is being completely supported by publishers and contains additional features such as Blu-ray.
Media Create hardware totals for May
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Now that the latest Media Create hardware sales data has been reported, the complete totals for February have been calculated. Here’s how things played out last month (5/3 – 5/30):
PSP – 107,224
Wii – 87,901
PS3 – 86,710
DSi LL – 72,987
DSi – 45,409
Xbox 360 – 16,850
DS Lite – 12,258
PS2 – 5,422
PSP go – 4,418
First de Blob: Underground DS details, new Wii information
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– 2-D platforming in subways and drainage areas
– Finish story missions to complete three sections of a stage
– Need to complete three story missions sections of a stage
– Different types of objectives in missions
– 12 levels
– Wind cannons, piston-jump platforms
– Gather inspiration points to gain new moves
– Upgrades: Amount of paint you can carry, number of lives, how often you can execute special moves
– Will feature a multiplayer versus mode
– Releasing Spring 2011
– Halfbrick working on the DS version
– DS game takes place between the events of the Wii games
– Side-scrolling action, 2-D, Dr. Von-Blot Black’s top scientist, comic-book-like cutscenes, DSi mini-game
– DS version won’t have touch controls
Metroid: Other M CG screenshots/art
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Japanese WiiWare/VC/DSiWare releases next week
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WiiWare
Kuma Nage ?Puzzle Hen: Piina no Suki na Akai Candy & Kuma Nage ?Puzzle Hen: Kiina no Kirai na Aoi H?seki (1000pts – Square-Enix)
Virtual Console
Fighter’s History Dynamite (900pts Neo Geo – D4 Enterprise)
DSiWare
at Sports! K?shien 2010 & at Sports! Pro Baseball 2010 (500pts – Tasuke)
Ferrari GT: Evolution (800pts – Gameloft)
SEGA asking fans which maps they’d like to see return in Conduit 2
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SEGA will be bringing back two maps from the original Conduit for multiplayer in the sequel. Fans can vote on the company’s forums and official Facebook page. The two maps that receive the most votes on those pages will return in Conduit 2.
Which maps would you like to see in Conduit 2?
Thanks to Jordan G for the tip!
Shigeru Miyamoto interview from the UK Nintendo Channel
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SEGA’s E3 2010 lineup
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– Vanquish (PS3/360)
– Conduit 2 (Wii)
– Sonic Colors (Wii/DS)
– Shogun 2: Total War (PC)
– Tournament of Legends (Wii)
– Phantasy Star Portable 2 (PSP)
– Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I (PS3/360/Wii/iPhone)
More Sonic Colors details
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This information comes from Nintendo Power…
– Dr. Robotnik has pulled the planets together with a tractor beam, transforming them into an amusement park
– Go from planet to planet
– Can choose which planet to visit from a world-map screen
– Sometimes have freedom of where to go to next
– Tropical Resort Zone: Neon lights, water fountains, spotlights, Giant Ferris wheels, Dr. Robotnik’s voice can be heard on the PA system
– At the end of the sage, the Ferris wheel turns into a robot
– Sweet Mountain Zone: Donuts, pancakes, other food, use the drill to go through
– At the end of each level, Sonic steps on a button to free Wisps from a metal capsule
– At least 8 planets
– Consistent frame rate
– Upbeat, jazzy soundtrack
– Bosses from the Wii game will appear in the background of the DS version and vice versa
– Globe-like robot boss battle in DS version