Takashi Tezuka on Mario Maker – swapping levels online, 3DS version possible, interconnected courses
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 3 Comments
USGamer posted a new interview today with Mario Maker producer Takashi Tezuka. Tezuka spoke about swapping levels through the Internet, the possibility of a 3DS version, and whether interconnected courses is something Nintendo is looking into.
Check out a few excerpts from the interview after the break. You can find more comments from Tezuka here.
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Sonic Boom playable at San Diego Comic-Con 2014
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SEGA’s San Diego Comic-Con 2014 lineup is in. Sonic Boom will be playable, in addition to Alien: Isolation and Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F 2nd.
All of these titles will be on display at Petco Park – located at 100 Park Blvd right across the street from the San Diego Convention center. You won’t need a Comic-Con badge in order to experience SEGA’s lineup.
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New One Piece: Unlimited World Red DLC out in Europe
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
Bandai Namco has released new downloadable content for One Piece: Unlimited World Red in Europe.
The new DLC is as follows:
The first DLC of this new batch is “The Golden Bell Tower”, a mission where Luffy and his crew will quest for a massive treasure… or at least a handful of Berrys!
The second DLC (“Nami Swimsuit Pack”) contains a new swimsuit for Nami and a quest called “Hody’s Revenge” where the Straw-Hat crew will fight against the brutal Fishman who is seeking for retaliation once again!
Screenshots of both pieces of DLC can be found in our gallery above.
Source: Bandai Namco PR
Tinker Bell and Stitch announced for Disney Infinity 2.0
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments
Two new characters have been announced for Disney Infinity 2.0. Tinker Bell and Stitch will both be in the game and can be used in the Toy Box.
Here’s an overview of each:
Stitch: The lovable “experiment 626” from the popular “Lilo & Stitch” films comes to the Disney Infinity Toy Box 2.0 along with his trusty cosmic blaster and the ability to super jump to galactic new heights.
Tinker Bell: One of Disney’s most iconic characters, Tinker Bell enters the world of Disney Infinity with her magical healing Pixie Dust and the ability to glide to the stratosphere for fast-flying action.
You can find a trailer featuring Tinker Bell and Stitch above.
Media Create software sales (7/7 – 7/13)
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 10 Comments
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [3DS] Youkai Watch 2 – 1,316,707 / NEW
2. [PSV] Freedom Wars – 20,617 / 252,665
3. [3DS] Youkai Watch – 19,153 / 1,195,287
4. [WIU] Mario Kart 8 – 15,143 / 527,366
5. [3DS] Taiko no Tatsujin: Don to Katsu no Jikuu Daibouken – 14,713 / 92,220
6. [PS3] Watch Dogs – 10,273 / 53,957
7. [3DS] Pokemon Art Academy – 7,465 / 63,922
8. [PS3] GTA V New Price Version – 6,121 / 18,570
9. [PS4] Watch Dogs – 6,000 / 82,378
10. [3DS] Pokemon X/Y – 4,738 / 4,101,986
11. [3DS] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2014: Samurai Blue Challenge – 4,666 / 67,111
12. [PS4] FIFA 14 – 4,569 / 63,447
13. [PS3] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2014: Samurai Blue Challenge – 4,279 / 148,779
14. [PS3] Kamen Rider Battride War II – 4,194 / 77,494
15. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 – 3,684 / 3,307,700
16. [3DS] Persona Q – 3,024 / 245,399
17. [3DS] Mario Kart 7 – 2,973 / 2,249,594
18. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf – 2,950 / 3,758,394
19. [PSV] Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment – 2,925 / 222,886
20. [PSV] God Eater 2 (PS Vita the Best) – 2,731 / NEW
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Media Create hardware sales (7/7 – 7/13)
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 6 Comments
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
3DS LL – 55,531
Vita – 38,907
Wii U – 8,658
PS3 – 7,763
PS4 – 7,150
3DS – 6,425
Vita TV – 1,803
PSP – 779
Xbox 360 – 140
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
3DS LL – 21,914
Vita – 18,438
Wii U – 9,961
PS4 – 7,876
PS3 – 7,511
3DS – 5,424
Vita TV – 2,217
PSP – 1,579
Xbox 360 – 180
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Nintendo of America Club Nintendo Gold and Platinum Prizes announced
Posted on 9 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 34 Comments
Nintendo of America today shared this year’s rewards for members who reach either Gold or Platinum on their Club Nintendo accounts. All rewards come in the form of downloadable games and members have the ability to download one of the titles free of charge.
What do you think of the rewards? Disappointed or are you looking forward to grabbing a freebie?
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Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Screenshot (07/16/14)
Posted on 9 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in News, Screenshots, Wii U | 0 comments
Unsurprisingly we’re getting a look at one of the newcomers today, Sakurai shares some info on Robin:
Talking a bit more about Robin’s tomes:
The way Robin launches Arcfire is kind of crazy—he or she calls down a bolt of flame from above, then launches a pillar of fire! By the way, Robin’s tome changes with each special attack.
Fatal Frame presentation guests include Shigeru Miyamoto
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 14 Comments
On Thursday, a presentation will be held on Niconico for the new Fatal Frame Wii U game and related media efforts such as the upcoming movie. The event seems to be rather significant – as one would expect – given some of the guests attending.
Perhaps mostly importantly, Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto will be showing up for this week’s presentation. Other guests include staff from Kadokawa and Koei Tecmo, Keisuke Kikuchi (Fatal Frame series), Shin Kibayashi (the author of the manga), Mari Asato (movie director), Nakajo Ayami (actress) and Aoi Morikawa (actress).
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Half of Sonic’s lifetime sales have been in the US, 35% in Europe
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Peter Warman, CEO of video game research firm Newzoo, shared an overview of Sonic’s lifetime sales in different territories with Fortune.
The Blue Blur is most popular in the United States, which is where about half of the total sales have originated from. Europe makes up another 35 percent, with the remaining 15 percent of sales stemming from other countries like Japan.
As stated by Warman:
