Wii U

Posted on 10 years ago by Vincent Ward in Features, Reviews, Wii U, Wii U eShop | 7 Comments

System: Wii U
Release Date: September 26, 2014
Developer: Koei Tecmo
Publisher: Nintendo

Author: Vincent

Calling me a Legend of Zelda fan would be a bit of an understatement. If you were to step into my room, you’d be blinded by the posters and merchandise scattered from one wall to another, all finished off with my saddening number of physical Zelda titles. So with the announcement of Hyrule Warriors during last December’s Nintendo Direct, I was nothing short of excited; providing an excuse for having our beloved Zelda worlds and characters collide in one epic horde fighting action game sounds like a dream come true, and every day I spent waiting for the game felt like an eternity. Now that I’ve sped my way through this long journey over the past week, I can safely say my excitement was placed in good hands.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Random, Wii U | 44 Comments

There are a few differences in the Wii U version of Bayonetta 1 compared to the original PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 games. There’s off-TV play and touchscreen support on the GamePad. A few Nintendo costumes are also included. As it turns out, PlatinumGames also made a change to Jeanne’s model.

As explained by the studio’s JP Kellams:

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 7 Comments

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii, Wii U | 44 Comments

Cyber Gadget will soon be releasing a special adapter in Japan. This will allow PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PC USB, and joystick controllers to work with a Wii U or Wii console.

Here’s a listing of controllers guaranteed to be compatible with the adapter:

– DualShock 3
– DualShock 4
– Cyber Analog Turbo 3 (CYBER?????????????3) (PS3)
– Classic USB Gamepad (PC USB controller)
– iBuffalo Arcade Stick 13 II (joystick)

The adapter connects through the port in the Wii Remote. It weighs 20 grams, and the cable is 15 centimeters long.

There are some important disclaimers to keep in mind. Depending on the system software your Wii U/Wii uses, the adapter may not work properly. It’s also possible that a future update will cause the product to malfunction. For some games, the adapter may not work at all or work in an unstable way. And of course, controllers that are not specifically listed above may not work.

Cyber Gadget will be releasing the adapter on November 30 in Japan. Amazon Japan lists a 2,894 yen price point.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 2 Comments

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 21 Comments

The North American Hyrule Warriors Limited Edition was truly limited. Prior to the store’s opening, 600 fans showed up at Nintendo World in New York earlier today in hopes of grabbing a copy, but many left empty handed.

Reports indicate that there were between 300 and 500 units available. It seems that if you weren’t on line by 4 AM or so, you wouldn’t have an opportunity to obtain a wristband entitling yourself to a copy. All stock was distributed within Nintendo World’s first opening hour today.

The situation was much different in Europe and Japan. Both territories received limited edition releases of Hyrule Warriors that were distributed in larger quantities and at several retailers.

Some fans who were able to grab a copy of the Hyrule Warriors Limited Edition from Nintendo World are now turning to eBay in hopes of turning a profit. There are already a few listings seeking over $250.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 56 Comments

According to Media Create, Bayonetta 2 sold roughly 39,000 units in its first week. But this doesn’t paint the full picture.

Bayonetta 1 sold 200,000 copies when it launched for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 back in 2009. In a follow-up report, Media Create mentions that the decline in sales for the sequel comes down to the Wii U’s smaller install base and different demographics.

Media Create also shares a bit more about Bayonetta 2’s sales. The game actually managed to sell through 67.29 percent of its initial shipment. There weren’t sell-outs, but Bayonetta 2 did end up shifting approximately two-thirds of the shipment.

It’s also important to remember that Bayonetta 2 launched in Japan on September 20. Media Create’s reporting period for the week ended on September 21, so the game did not come close to experiencing a full week of sales.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 1 Comment

In celebration of Hyrule Warriors’ North American launch, producer Yosuke Hayashi shared a message over on Miiverse.

View it in full below:

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 8 Comments

Slightly Mad Studios and Bandai Namco today revealed eight new Project CARS tracks. These include:

– Watkins Glen
– Road America
– California Highway of the West Coast
– Azure Coast of the French Riviera
– Road circuit of Azure, located in scenic and luxurious Southern France
– Oulton Park
– Glencairn set in the beautiful Scottish Uplands
– Mount Panorama, Bathurst located in New South Wales, Australia

Bandai Namco is also teasing “many more locations still to be revealed”.

Screenshots of today’s tracks can be found in the gallery above.

Source: Bandai Namco PR

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos, Wii, Wii U | 0 comments

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