Media Create software sales (5/12 – 5/18) – Top 50
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./00. [PS3] The Idolmaster: One for All #
02./00. [PSV] Genkai Totsuki Moero Chronicle #
03./01. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch
04./02. [3DS] Mario Golf: World Tour
05./03. [3DS] Mario Party: Island Tour
06./04. [PSV] Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment #
07./07. [3DS] Pokemon X / Y #
08./05. [3DS] Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call #
09./06. [3DS] Kirby Triple Deluxe
10./13. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 #
11./14. [PS3] Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes
12./15. [3DS] Mario Kart 7
13./08. [3DS] Style Savvy: Trendsetters – Tokimeki Up!
14./10. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf #
15./20. [PS3] Grand Theft Auto V
16./11. [WIU] Super Mario 3D World
17./16. [3DS] Puzzle & Dragons Z
18./18. [3DS] Attack on Titan: The Last Wings of Mankind
19./00. [PS3] Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed
20./00. [PSV] God of War Collection
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Photos of Mario Kart 8 speeding onto Charlotte Motor Speedway for NASCAR
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Photo 1:
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, NASCAR driver Matt Kenseth prepares to hit the Charlotte Motor Speedway racetrack in his GameStop car branded with Mario Kart 8 graphics for the History 300 in Charlotte, NC on May 24, 2014. Mario Kart 8, the newest installment in the fan-favorite video game series from Nintendo, launches exclusively for Wii U on May 30, 2014. (Photo by Nigel Kinrade)
Photo 2:
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Mario and Luigi conduct one last inspection of the GameStop-sponsored Mario Kart 8 racing car driven by NASCAR driver Matt Kenseth at the History 300 race in Charlotte, NC on May 24, 2014. Launching exclusively for Wii U on May 30, 2014, Mario Kart 8 introduces anti-gravity driving and new power-ups like the Super Horn and Boomerang Flower. (Photo by Nigel Kinrade)
Photo 3:
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, fans gets hands-on time with Mario Kart 8 during an event during the History 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Charlotte, NC on May 24, 2014. Mario Kart 8, the newest installment in the fan-favorite video game series from Nintendo, launches exclusively for Wii U on May 30, 2014. (Photo by Nigel Kinrade)
Photo 4:
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, fans wait in line to play Mario Kart 8 at a Nintendo and GameStop event at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Charlotte, NC on May 24, 2014. Mario Kart 8, the newest installment in the fan-favorite video game series from Nintendo, launches exclusively for Wii U on May 30, 2014. (Photo by Nigel Kinrade)
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Mario Kart 8 – final resolution and frame rate
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Videos, Wii U | 49 Comments
The videos above come from Digital Foundry’s latest report, which delves into the technical elements of Mario Kart 8.
Perhaps most importantly, we finally have confirmation that the game runs at a native 720p resolution – not 1080p as some originally speculated. Digital Foundry also reveals that Mario Kart 8 typically dips to 59 frames per second.
You can find more information about the technical-side of things here.
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A look at Hyrule Warrior’s visual improvement since the initial reveal
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Looking at the images above, I’d definitely say that Hyrule Warriors has seen a visual improvement since we first saw the game. What about you guys?
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Another round of Hyrule Warriors details and dev comments
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Even more Hyrule Warriors details and developer comments have come out of this week’s Famitsu. Once again, the information comes from producers Hisashi Koinuma and Yosuke Hayashi as well as Nintendo’s Eiji Aonuma.
Here’s the latest information from the magazine:
Koinuma on whether we’ll see a similar selection of wide-ranging characters…
“Out of all the playable characters [in Hyrule Warriors], there are some surprising characters that made us say ‘why did you pick this one?!’” added Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma.
– Koinuma said Aonuma didn’t have any requests for certain characters to be included
– Tecmo Koei took care of most of this
– He also joked that Hyrule Warriors has so many characters, that his own staff would get mad at him if he were to ask them to do something similar
– Hayashia said characters can change their weapons and have a completely different fighting style
– Weapon enhancements and character growth systems included
– The Fire Rod-type item seen in the trailer isn’t from the Zelda series
– If a rod like that existed in The Legend of Zelda, we wouldn’t be able to use it in the same way
– Weapons and other important in Hyrule Warriors are acquired through treasure chests
– Hayashi also said that the iconic treasure chest opening animation has been prepared for all of the playable characters
“This is actually a very valuable scene [in The Legend of Zelda]. And this also applies to Hyrule Warriors.” – Aonuma
– According to Hayashi, The Legend of Zelda games have very high-quality boss fights, and if Tecmo Koei were to try emulating something similar, they wouldn’t stand a chance
– Bosses will instead have a Warriors touch by having instances where you’ll face a bunch of smaller enemies to charge up your meter, then unleash a special attack on the boss
– There will also be more Zelda-like features, such as strategically using items that can be found around stages to take on the boss
Message for the fans…
Koinuma: “We plan on having Hyrule Warriors’ first playable demo at E3 this year. With E3 being the opener, we’ll be releasing more and more new information afterwards, so please look forward to it!”
Hayashi: “After watching the trailer that will be shown at E3, it would make us happy to know that you guys will get a better idea of what we’re trying to do. We’ll sequentially reveal the other playable characters, so don’t miss it!”
Aonuma: “I believe it’s safe to say that this title was born as one of the answers from thinking of a new The Legend of Zelda game. By all means, we’d love to have as many people possible enjoy this game.”
Nintendo Minute – Mario Kart MAYhem – Mario Kart 8 Wii U bundle unboxing
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GamesTM #148 review scores
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This month’s GamesTM review scores are as follows:
Mario Kart 8 – 9
Trials Fusion – 8
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 – 2
Child of Light – 8
2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil – 7
Daylight – 3
BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma – 8
Octodad: Dadliest Catch – 7
Broken Sword 5: The Serpent’s Curse – Episode 2 – 9
Dynasty Warriors 8 Xtreme Legends – 7
Moebius: Empire Rising – 5
Ether One – 8
Kirby Triple Deluxe – 7
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle – 6
Mario Golf: World Tour – 7
Soulcalibur: Lost Swords – 5
Don Bradman Cricket 14 – 6
NES Remix 2 – 7
Nintendo Pocket Football Club – 5
Short Peace: Ranko Tsukigime’s Longest Day – 7
Demon Gaze – 7
Thanks to joclo for the tip.
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Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2 coming to the UK in October
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Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2 has been officially announced for Europe. Today, Bandai Namco confirmed that the game will arrive in October.
Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2 was first revealed last month. A release window for North America hasn’t been shared at this time.
