Watch Dogs breaks record for pre-orders of a new IP
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 11 Comments
Ubisoft has set a new record with Watch Dogs pre-orders.
The game, set to be released later this month, is now the most pre-ordered new IP in Ubisoft’s history and the second-highest pre-ordered Ubisoft game ever. If that wasn’t enough, Watch Dogs is the most pre-ordered new IP in the entire industry this year as well.
Tony Key, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Ubisoft, commented:
“These strong pre-orders are a clear indication of players’ anticipation and excitement for Watch Dogs. The teams have worked tirelessly to ensure that players will enjoy a top quality game with enormous scope, and we can’t wait to get the game into their hands.”
Gamestop pre-order sales data indicate that Watch Dogs “is the highest pre-ordered next-gen title to date and most pre-ordered new IP of the year.”
GameStop senior vice president of merchandising Bob Puzon said:
“There is massive buzz in all of our stores around Watch Dogs. Based on the current level of customer pre-orders we have received, Watch Dogs is the highest pre-ordered next-gen title to date and most pre-ordered new IP of the year.”
Source: Ubisoft PR
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Rumor: A look at a new Sonic Boom character
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, Images, Wii U | 6 Comments
The image above has been surfacing in various Twitter and Instagram posts. Unfortunately, no one seems to be sure of the original source at the moment.
It was initially thought that the character in question could be Marine. But there are quite a few differences between the two, leading many to believe that it’s a completely new character.
This is all assuming the image above is legitimate, of course!
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Kamen Rider: Battride War II trailer
Posted on 10 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
Wii Sports Club is getting a Japanese retail release on July 17
Posted on 10 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in News, Wii U | 2 Comments
Sinobi are reporting that Wii Sports Club is coming to retail on July 17 for 3700 yen. Baseball and Boxing appear to be included, which are yet to be released via the eShop.
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Mario Kart 8 reviews roundup
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 26 Comments
Nintendo has lifted the reviews embargo for Mario Kart 8. For an overview of the early verdicts, check out our roundup below.
IGN – 9 / 10
GameSpot – 8 / 10
Polygon – 9 / 10
Eurogamer – 10 / 10
EDGE – 9 / 10
Nintendo Life – 9 / 10
NintendoWorldReport – 7.5 / 10
CVG – 9 / 10
GamesRadar – 4 / 5
GameTrailers – 8.6 / 10
Game Informer – 9.25 / 10
Joystiq – 4.5 / 5
DigitalSpy – 4 / 5
VideoGamer – 9 / 10
USGamer – 4.5 / 5
Destructoid – 9 / 10
GamesBeat – 85 / 100
Gamereactor – 9/10
Kotaku – “Yes”
ONM – 96%
NowGamer – 8.5 / 10
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Watch Dogs – new CGI video
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
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Super Smash Bros. for Wii U screenshot (5/15/14)
Posted on 10 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in Screenshots, Wii U | 12 Comments
Today’s screenshot gives us a look at a particularly odd Assist Trophy. I don’t think anybody could have seen this one coming:
The unexpected Assist Trophy, the TV-Game 15! Color TV-Game 15 is a home entertainment system that was released in 1977 in Japan before the release of Space Invaders. This is the oldest game to join the Smash Bros. series.
Sakurai even doubled down on explanations:
Normally, controllers for these types of games had knobs with variable resistors–these allowed the players to control in-game movement by how far they twisted the knobs. The TV-Game 15 used microswitches instead. We’ve worked a little too hard to reenact the behavior of the original, so the paddles always move in linear paths with the same, consistent speed. We pay attention to such peculiar details!
Mario Kart 8 director on the game’s YouTube upload feature
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 4 Comments
Kosuke Yabuki has discussed Mario Kart 8’s usage of integrated YouTube support.
EDGE, speaking with the game’s director, asked what made the team decide to support sharing videos in this way, as it’s different to what we’ve seen from Nintendo in the past.
Yabuki told the magazine:
When we were preparing the automatic highlight reel feature, we wanted users to share these videos with others, not just watch them by themselves. For example, after uploading a reel to YouTube, you can re-watch the highlights of your online battle the next day in your office, or at school or even on your smartphone. It will definitely encourage people to keep playing, and may be a great way to invite others to join you for a game.
For those unaware, Mario Kart 8 allows players to watch and share highlights from their races. In addition to YouTube, videos can be shared on Miiverse.
Thanks to joclo for the tip.
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GungHo working on a Wii U RPG?
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Wii U | 1 Comment
Could GungHo Online Entertainment be making a game for Wii U? An official E3 page that lets users search for product categories lists the Puzzle & Dragons Z creator under the Wii U/RPG category. This seems like an interesting find, though I’d take it with a grain of salt given the possibility of an inaccurate listing.
Philips asking for damages and Wii U sales ban over patent infringements
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 34 Comments
Philips has filed a suit against Nintendo in relation to two patents.
In the case of the first one, Philips believes that Nintendo has potentially infringed upon it deliberately. Philips claims Nintendo is aware of the patent, but has not been willing to take a license and continued violating it. This patent mentions that the technology can be used in conjunction with games.
We’re also hearing that the second patent mentions a wireless device that can be controlled via a secondary device through motion input.
Philips is ultimately seeking damages and a Wii U sales ban.
Here’s an excerpt from Philips’ filing:
