Tantalus’ new Wii U game is a port “for an absolute top notch publisher”, not a mature game
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 11 Comments
The existence of a new “AAA” title from Tantalus Media, seemingly for Wii U, was outed over the weekend. Director of development Joss Ellis has since provided a few hints as to what the company will be working on.
Ellis teased that the game in question is a port, “but more of a complete rework for the Wii U” – think Deus Ex: Human Revolution. It’s also “for an absolute top notch publisher” and won’t be a mature/hardcore experience.
According to Ellis:
It is a ‘port’ but more of a complete rework for the Wii U: a bit like the work we did on Deus Ex: Human Revolution – Director’s Cut.
I can’t say what the title is but it is very exciting and is for an absolute top notch publisher.
This game will be credited Tantalus … it’s not an MA / 18 or ‘hard core’ game which ME-3 and DX:HR are.
More: Tantalus Media, top
Monster Hunter Frontier GG details
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments
Capcom has shared new details on Monster Hunter Frontier GG, the upcoming update planned for Monster Hunter Frontier G. A batch of information is posted below.
– Upgraded graphics planned, but it’s unclear if this will be applied to other versions aside from PC
– New tonfa weapons class is known as “Senryuu Kon”
– 3 different forms
– Second and third forms extend the tonfa further out behind you and lending it extra reach
– Can land multiple blows as part of its combo system
– Weapon can also block attacks easily from monsters
– This is reflected in the new logo if you look closely enough
– Reconfirmed that Felynes will be able to join you on quests and hunt
UK software sales (Week ending 1/4) – Wii U/3DS charts
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
The latest Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:
Wii U
1. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
2. New Super Luigi U – Nintendo
3. New Super Mario Bros. U – Nintendo
4. Rayman Legends – Ubisoft
5. Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games – Nintendo
6. Wii Party U – Nintendo
7. Nintendo Land – Nintendo
8. Zelda: Wind Waker HD – Nintendo
9. Sports Connection – Ubisoft
10. LEGO City: Undercover – Nintendo
3DS
1. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Nintendo
2. Pokemon X – Nintendo
3. Pokemon Y – Nintendo
4. Zelda: A Link Between Worlds – Nintendo
5. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
6. Luigi’s Mansion 2 – Nintendo
7. LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins – Nintendo
8. LEGO Marvel Super Heroes – Warner Bros. Interactive
9. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
10. Super Mario 3D Land – Nintendo
Source: Chart-Track
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Media Create software sales (12/23 – 12/29)
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 1 Comment
This week’s Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./00. [3DS] The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds #
02./01. [3DS] PazuDora Z: Puzzle & Dragons Z
03./00. [PS3] Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster
04./02. [3DS] Pokemon X / Y #
05./00. [PSV] Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster: Twin Pack #
06./03. [WIU] Wii Party U #
07./04. [WIU] New Super Mario Bros. U #
08./07. [WIU] Super Mario 3D World
09./08. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 #
10./10. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf #
11./05. [PS3] New Dynasty Warriors: Gundam
12./13. [3DS] Friend Collection: New Life #
13./14. [3DS] Battle For Money Sentouchuu: Densetsu no Shinobi no Survival Battle!
14./16. [3DS] Inazuma Eleven Go Galaxy: Big Bang / Supernova
15./12. [3DS] Disney Magic Castle: My Happy Life #
16./15. [3DS] New Super Mario Bros. 2 #
17./11. [3DS] Aikatsu! 2-nin no My Princess
18./17. [3DS] One Piece: Unlimited World Red #
19./00. [PSV] Final Fantasy X HD Remaster
20./18. [WIU] Taiko no Tatsujin: Wii U Version! #
21./06. [PS3] Drakengard 3
22./20. [PS3] Gran Turismo 6 #
23./21. [3DS] Youkai Watch
24./09. [PSV] New Dynasty Warriors: Gundam
25./23. [3DS] Mario Kart 7
26./27. [WIU] Wii Fit U [Wii U Family Premium Set Black/White]
27./24. [3DS] Super Mario 3D Land #
28./00. [PS3] Grand Theft Auto V
29./29. [3DS] Mario & Luigi: Dream Team #
30./25. [3DS] Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon
Note: These initial figures are based on Famitsu data, which are generally close to Media Create sales. We’ll update this post once Media Create’s official data comes in.
More: charts, Japan, Media Create, sales
UK software sales (Week ending 1/4)
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, DS, News, Wii, Wii U | 5 Comments
This week’s UK software sales are as follows:
Individual formats
| LW | TW | Title | Format | Label | Publisher | |||
| 5 |  | 1 | FIFA 14 | PS4 | EA SPORTS | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 2 |  | 2 | ASSASSIN’S CREED IV: BLACK FLAG | XB360 | UBISOFT | UBISOFT | ||
| 1 |  | 3 | CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS | XB360 | ACTIVISION | ACTIVISION BLIZZARD | ||
| 8 | | 4 | MINECRAFT: XBOX 360 EDITION | XB360 | MICROSOFT | MICROSOFT | ||
| 3 | | 5 | GRAND THEFT AUTO V | XB360 | ROCKSTAR | TAKE 2 | ||
| 4 | | 6 | FIFA 14 | XB360 | EA SPORTS | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 15 | | 7 | FIFA 14 | XB ONE | EA SPORTS | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 17 | | 8 | BATTLEFIELD 4 | PS4 | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 14 | | 9 | CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS | PS4 | ACTIVISION | ACTIVISION BLIZZARD | ||
| 19 | | 10 | BATTLEFIELD 4 | XB ONE | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 9 | | 11 | BATTLEFIELD 4 | XB360 | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 13 | | 12 | GRAN TURISMO 6 | PS3 | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | ||
| 21 | | 13 | FORZA MOTORSPORT 5 | XB ONE | MICROSOFT | MICROSOFT | ||
| 6 | | 14 | GRAND THEFT AUTO V | PS3 | ROCKSTAR | TAKE 2 | ||
| 18 | | 15 | CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS | XB ONE | ACTIVISION | ACTIVISION BLIZZARD | ||
| 7 | | 16 | ASSASSIN’S CREED IV: BLACK FLAG | PS3 | UBISOFT | UBISOFT | ||
| 24 | | 17 | ASSASSIN’S CREED IV: BLACK FLAG | PS4 | UBISOFT | UBISOFT | ||
| 12 | | 18 | FIFA 14 | PS3 | EA SPORTS | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 10 | | 19 | CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS | PS3 | ACTIVISION | ACTIVISION BLIZZARD | ||
| 28 | | 20 | DEAD RISING 3 | XB ONE | MICROSOFT | MICROSOFT | ||
| 11 | | 21 | JUST DANCE 2014 | WII | UBISOFT | UBISOFT | ||
| 29 | | 22 | NEED FOR SPEED: RIVALS | PS4 | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 16 | | 23 | NEED FOR SPEED: RIVALS | XB360 | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 20 | | 24 | LEGO MARVEL SUPER HEROES | XB360 | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | ||
| 27 | | 25 | FOOTBALL MANAGER 2014 | PC | SEGA | SEGA | ||
| 35 | | 26 | RYSE: SON OF ROME | XB ONE | MICROSOFT | MICROSOFT | ||
| 39 | | 27 | ASSASSIN’S CREED IV: BLACK FLAG | XB ONE | UBISOFT | UBISOFT | ||
| 37 | | 28 | LEGO MARVEL SUPER HEROES | PS4 | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | ||
| 22 | | 29 | BATTLEFIELD 4 | PS3 | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 23 | | 30 | KILLZONE: SHADOW FALL | PS4 | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | ||
| 34 | | 31 | WWE 2K14 | XB360 | 2K SPORTS | TAKE 2 | ||
| 32 | | 32 | THE LAST OF US | PS3 | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | ||
| 25 | | 33 | NEED FOR SPEED: RIVALS | PS3 | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 40 | | 34 | SAINTS ROW IV | XB360 | DEEP SILVER | KOCH MEDIA | ||
| 31 | | 35 | BATMAN: ARKHAM ORIGINS | XB360 | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | ||
| – |  | 36 | TOMB RAIDER | XB360 | SQUARE ENIX | SQUARE ENIX EUROPE | ||
| – | | 37 | ALIENS: COLONIAL MARINES | XB360 | SEGA | SEGA | ||
| 30 | | 38 | ANIMAL CROSSING: NEW LEAF | 3DS | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | ||
| 33 | | 39 | POKEMON X | 3DS | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | ||
| 26 | | 40 | KNACK | PS4 | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | SONY COMPUTER ENT. |
All formats
| LW | TW | Title | Developer | Label | Publisher | |||
| 1 | | 1 | FIFA 14 | EA CANADA | EA SPORTS | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 2 | | 2 | CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS | INFINITY WARD | ACTIVISION | ACTIVISION BLIZZARD | ||
| 3 | | 3 | ASSASSIN’S CREED IV: BLACK FLAG | UBISOFT (MONTREAL) | UBISOFT | UBISOFT | ||
| 4 | | 4 | BATTLEFIELD 4 | DIGITAL ILLUSIONS | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 5 | | 5 | GRAND THEFT AUTO V | ROCKSTAR NORTH | ROCKSTAR | TAKE 2 | ||
| 6 | | 6 | NEED FOR SPEED: RIVALS | GHOST GAMES | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 7 | | 7 | LEGO MARVEL SUPER HEROES | TRAVELLER’S TALES | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | ||
| 9 | | 8 | MINECRAFT: XBOX 360 EDITION | 4J STUDIOS | MICROSOFT | MICROSOFT | ||
| 8 | | 9 | JUST DANCE 2014 | UBISOFT (FRANCE) | UBISOFT | UBISOFT | ||
| 10 | | 10 | GRAN TURISMO 6 | POLYPHONY DIGITAL | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | ||
| 13 | | 11 | FORZA MOTORSPORT 5 | TURN 10 STUDIOS | MICROSOFT | MICROSOFT | ||
| 11 | | 12 | BATMAN: ARKHAM ORIGINS | WB GAMES MONTREAL | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | ||
| 19 | | 13 | DEAD RISING 3 | CAPCOM VANCOUVER | MICROSOFT | MICROSOFT | ||
| 12 | | 14 | WWE 2K14 | YUKE’S | 2K SPORTS | TAKE 2 | ||
| 20 | | 15 | ALIENS: COLONIAL MARINES | GEARBOX SOFTWARE | SEGA | SEGA | ||
| 21 | | 16 | SAINTS ROW IV | DEEP SILVER VOLITION | DEEP SILVER | KOCH MEDIA | ||
| 17 | | 17 | FOOTBALL MANAGER 2014 | SPORTS INTERACTIVE | SEGA | SEGA | ||
| 25 | | 18 | RYSE: SON OF ROME | CRYTEK | MICROSOFT | MICROSOFT | ||
| 26 | | 19 | TOMB RAIDER | CRYSTAL DYNAMICS | SQUARE ENIX | SQUARE ENIX EUROPE | ||
| 18 | | 20 | DISNEY INFINITY | AVALANCHE SOFTWARE | DISNEY INFINITY | DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS | ||
| 14 | | 21 | KILLZONE: SHADOW FALL | GUERRILLA GAMES | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | ||
| 15 | | 22 | SKYLANDERS SWAP FORCE | VICARIOUS VISIONS | SKYLANDERS | ACTIVISION BLIZZARD | ||
| 23 | | 23 | THE LAST OF US | NAUGHTY DOG | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | ||
| 28 | | 24 | LEGO BATMAN 2: DC SUPER HEROES | TRAVELLER’S TALES | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | ||
| 27 | | 25 | LEGO THE LORD OF THE RINGS | TRAVELLER’S TALES | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | ||
| 33 | | 26 | NBA 2K14 | VISUAL CONCEPTS | 2K SPORTS | TAKE 2 | ||
| 30 | | 27 | RAYMAN LEGENDS | UBISOFT (FRANCE) | UBISOFT | UBISOFT | ||
| 22 | | 28 | ANIMAL CROSSING: NEW LEAF | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | ||
| 24 | | 29 | POKEMON X | GAME FREAK | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | ||
| 16 | | 30 | KNACK | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | ||
| 29 | | 31 | POKEMON Y | GAME FREAK | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | ||
| 32 | | 32 | THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: LINK BETWEEN WORLDS | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | ||
| 38 | | 33 | MAX PAYNE 3 | ROCKSTAR VANCOUVER | ROCKSTAR | TAKE 2 | ||
| 35 | | 34 | HALO 4 | 343 INDUSTRIES | MICROSOFT | MICROSOFT | ||
| 37 | | 35 | INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US ULTIMATE ED. | HIGH VOLTAGE | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | ||
| – | | 36 | FARMING SIMULATOR 2013 | GIANTS SOFTWARE | FOCUS HOME INTERACTIVE | KOCH MEDIA | ||
| 39 | | 37 | SONIC & ALL STARS RACING TRANSFORMED | SUMO DIGITAL | XBOX 360 CLASSICS | SEGA | ||
| 34 | | 38 | SUPER MARIO 3D WORLD | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | ||
| – | | 39 | NEED FOR SPEED MOST WANTED | CRITERION GAMES | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 36 | | 40 | F1 2013 | CODEMASTERS BIRMINGHAM | CODEMASTERS | CODEMASTERS |
More: Chart-Track, charts, sales, top, UK
Media Create hardware sales (12/23 – 12/29)
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii, Wii U | 2 Comments
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
3DS – 208,893
Wii U – 79,174
Vita – 75,207
PS3 – 27,020
PSP – 9,451
Wii – 2,719
Xbox 360 – 770
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
3DS LL – 164,078
Wii U – 109,113
3DS – 68,522
Vita – 50,087
PS3 – 24,573
PSP – 9,905
Vita TV – 5,504
Wii – 1,711
Xbox 360 – 763
Note: These initial figures are based on Famitsu data, which are generally close to Media Create sales. We’ll update this post once Media Create’s official data comes in.
More: charts, Japan, Media Create, sales, top
Super Smash Bros. for 3DS screenshot (1/6/13) – trophies return
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Screenshots, Wii U | 1 Comment
Along with today’s screenshot, Sakurai passed along the following message on Miiverse:
Pic of the day. There will be trophies in the 3DS and Wii U games, and each version will boast different types and models. The 3DS trophies will be mainly from handhelds and the Wii U version will feature trophies from the home-console games.
More: Masahiro Sakurai, Miiverse, Super Smash Bros., top
Save 20% on Wii U/Wii controllers, $25 on Wii Fit U bundle, $20 on Batman
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii, Wii U | 4 Comments
Amazon and Best Buy have both started running several new Nintendo deals for the week of January 5.
The two retailers currently have Wii Remote Plus controllers (including the special Mario/Luigi designs), the black Wii U Pro Controller, and more on sale for 20 percent off. You can find the full set on Best Buy here. Amazon has Wiimotes on sale here
and the black Wii U Pro Controller here
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Finally, Best Buy is letting consumers pre-order the Wii Fit U and Balance Board bundle for $25 off, and Amazon has Batman: Arkham Origins for $20 off
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[Feature] Nintendo Everything’s 2013 Game of the Year Picks
Posted on 11 years ago by Austin(@NE_Austin) in 3DS, Features, Wii U | 5 Comments
To make an argument against the thesis that 2013 was one of the all-time best years in gaming would be a foolhardy activity. The year saw the release of instant-classics like The Last of Us and Super Mario 3D World, as well as world-stoppers like Grand Theft Auto V and Pokémon X and Y— Zelda made a big comeback on 3DS alongside Fire Emblem, and after years of no news we finally saw the release of Pikmin 3 on Wii U. An intro paragraph like this– no matter how densely packed– could never do justice the year we’ve had, so let’s let the staff of NintendoEverything do it instead.
After the break, you’ll hear from Brian (site admin and boss man), Austin (podcast man and writer guy), Jack (podcast man and writer guy), Spencer (writer guy), Patrick (writer guy) and Scott (video guy) about what they all found to be their absolute favorite games of 2013. Consider this list primarily subjective.
WayForward cancelled “Pictionary Universe” for Wii U
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 2 Comments
WayForward was once working on a pictionary title for Wii U, according to the LinkedIn profile of gameplay engineer Brian Valdillez.
Valdillez mentions “Pictionary Universe” on his CV, which was on track for release in 2012. The game “implemented rudimentary functionality with recording and replay capabilities designed for uploading to Miiverse.”
Sadly, Pictionary Universe won’t be seeing the light of day. Valdillez lists the project as “cancelled” on his LinkedIn profile.
