These Wii Fit U testimonials have been on the eShop for a few weeks, and I’ve been meaning to upload them here. They’re not mind-blowing or anything, but they’re little interesting promos Nintendo put together for the game.

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PlatinumGames creative producer talks Bayonetta 2 Wii U exclusivity

Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 238 Comments

During a presentation held at UCF’s Center for Emerging Media last week, PlatinumGames creative producer JP Kellams shared a few words pertaining to Bayonetta 2’s Wii U exclusivity.

Asked about the challenges in moving between publishers and platforms, Kellams said that the game “would not exist without Nintendo white knighting that project.” In the end, Platinum “really wanted to make Bayonetta 2,” and that’s what mattered most.

Without getting into some stuff that is both business and confidential, the simple question I’d like to ask you is, ‘Do you want to play Bayonetta 2?’ Bayonetta 2 would not exist without Nintendo white knighting that project. So while I totally understand that people want to play it on the platforms that they’ve played it on previously, we really wanted to make Bayonetta 2.

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Pre-order updates (3/2/14)

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

Below are the latest titles that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:

Wii U

Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (new) – Amazon, GameStop
Watch Dogs – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
LEGO The Hobbit – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Bayonetta 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Super Smash Bros. – Amazon, Best Buy
Mario Kart 8 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Yarn Yoshi – Best Buy

3DS

Yoshi’s New Island – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Cut The Rope: Triple Treat – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Disney Magical World – Amazon, GameStop
Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (new) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
LEGO The Hobbit – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Mario Golf: World Tour – Amazon, GameStop, Best Buy (new)
Super Smash Bros. – Amazon, Best Buy
Kirby Triple Deluxe – GameStop

Thanks to Jake for the tip.

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Media Create software sales (2/17 – 2/23) – Top 50

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

This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

01./00. [PS4] Knack # (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2014.02.22} (¥5.145) – 309.304 / NEW
02./00. [PS3] Yakuza: Ishin! (Sega) {2014.02.22} (¥8.600) – 138.158 / NEW
03./00. [PS4] Yakuza: Ishin! (Sega) {2014.02.22} (¥8.600) – 82.540 / NEW
04./01. [3DS] Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru to Ruka no Fushigi na Fushigi na Kagi # (Square Enix) {2014.02.06} (¥5.490) – 72.350 / 634.433 (-39%)
05./00. [3DS] Kuroko’s Basketball: Miracle Victory (Bandai Namco Games) {2014.02.20} (¥5.980) – 45.681 / NEW
06./05. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch (Level 5) {2013.07.11} (¥4.800) – 35.125 / 458.961 (+58%)
07./00. [PS4] Killzone: Shadow Fall (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2014.02.22} (¥7.245) – 32.336 / NEW
08./00. [PS4] Battlefield 4 (Electronic Arts) {2014.02.22} (¥7.665) – 24.799 / NEW
09./04. [3DS] Kirby Triple Deluxe (Nintendo) {2014.01.11} (¥4.800) – 17.665 / 457.796 (-23%)
10./07. [3DS] Puzzle & Dragons Z (GungHo Online Entertainment) {2013.12.12} (¥4.400) – 15.092 / 1.374.333 (-2%)
11./00. [PS4] Dynasty Warriors 8 with Xtreme Legends (Koei Tecmo) {2014.02.22} (¥8.190) – 14.356 / NEW
12./02. [WIU] Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Nintendo) {2014.02.13} (¥5.985) – 14.330 / 50.047 (-60%)
13./00. [PS4] Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag (Ubisoft) {2014.02.22} (¥8.820) – 13.862 / NEW
14./00. [PS4] Call of Duty: Ghosts – Dubbed Edition (Square Enix) {2014.02.22} (¥7.980) – 13.701 / NEW
15./00. [PS4] Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition (Square Enix) {2014.02.22} (¥4.800) – 12.093 / NEW
16./10. [3DS] Pokemon X / Y # (Pokemon Co.) {2013.10.12} (¥4.800) – 11.302 / 3.961.624 (-11%)
17./08. [3DS] Puyo Puyo Tetris (Sega) {2014.02.06} (¥5.229) – 8.859 / 67.204 (-35%)
18./00. [PS4] FIFA 14 (Electronic Arts) {2014.02.22} (¥7.665) – 8.808 / NEW
19./09. [PS3] Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Full Boost # (Bandai Namco Games) {2014.01.30} (¥7.980) – 7.763 / 321.054 (-43%)
20./00. [PS4] Need for Speed: ??Rivals (Electronic Arts) {2014.02.22} (¥7.665) – 6.602 / NEW

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New look at Mario Kart 8’s Toad Harbor

Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Wii U | 4 Comments

Nintendo has provided a new look at yet another track in Mario Kart 8. Below, you’ll find a couple of new images featuring Toad Harbor.

Take a look at Toad Harbour a new course in Mario Kart 8, coming to #WiiU on 30/5! #MK8 pic.twitter.com/Sa0xFBvqeC
— Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) March 1, 2014

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Cabela’s Big Game Hunter: Pro Hunts boxart

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Retro says Wii U is “a powerhouse”, new game has been in the works for a few months

Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 33 Comments

Retro Studios president and CEO Michael Kelbaugh commented on several topics while speaking with GameSpot, including the Wii U’s technical capabilities.

According to Kelbaugh, the console is “a powerhouse”, adding, “It’s more than adequate to make great games on.”

“Unfortunately, the perception is that it’s not a very powerful machine. That’s just not true. It’s a powerhouse. It’s more than adequate to make great games on.”

Kelbaugh also mentioned that the Wii U is a “great box to make games on.”