VGX 2013: Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze gameplay demo and Reggie appearance
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Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze releases in North America on February 21, Cranky Kong confirmed
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As many had speculated, Nintendo brought along Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze to VGX 2013. Two pieces of news were shared: a confirmation of Cranky Kong as the fourth playable character and February 21 release date.
The following information was also shared during a live demo:
– Cranky has a lot of personality
– Cranky uses his cane to jump around
– Crane bounce: jump across spike pits
– None of the other characters can do this
– Cranky’s Kong Pow: turns all enemies on screen into coins
Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime also shared the following tidbits:
– Reggie wants to see another Metroid
– Says PS4 and Xbox One are a good thing for Nintendo and the overall industry
– 3D World doing “quite well”
– Says Nintendo has some of the top rated games, can’t play them on other systems
– Reggie loves the memes fans have created of him
VGX 2013 live stream
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VGX 2013 will begin at 6 PM ET / 3 PM PT. Nintendo’s Wii U reveal is taking place during the show’s first hour.
Nintendo’s VGX reveal is for a previously announced Wii U title
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Tune in to #VGX today for a segment with Reggie highlighting a previously announced #WiiU game!
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) December 7, 2013
Nintendo has cleared up some confusion pertaining to its Wii U reveal at VGX in just a couple of hours. The game has been previously announced – so unfortunately, no Zelda Wii U news tonight! Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze has come up as a popular possibility, though Super Smash Bros., X, Yarn Yoshi, and Mario Kart 8 were also revealed previously.
1-UP Studio was involved with Super Mario 3D World
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1-UP Studio played a role in the creation of Super Mario 3D World. It’s unclear how the company contributed, but they were involved with development in some capacity. 1-UP Studio also worked on Super Mario 3D Land when it was formerly known as Brownie Brown.
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Expect Nintendo’s VGX news within the first hour of the show; Reggie will be on hand for a demo
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Spike TV has put up its full schedule for VGX 2013. Nintendo’s reveal will be taking place within the first hour, as Reggie Fils-Aime “takes the stage for a demo.”
You can find the full VGX schedule here. It’s a three hour show with no commercials, so expect a ton of gaming news and awards. We’ll be posting a stream later today.
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European Wii Karaoke U song additions (12/7/13)
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Another round of songs have been added to the Wii Karaoke U database in Europe. Users can now sing their hearts out to the following tunes:
Affair of the Heart Rick Springfield
Alison Elvis Costello
All These Things That I’ve Done The Killers
Bridge over Troubled Water Simon & Garfunkel
Candyman Christina Aguilera
Creeque Alley The Mamas & The Papas
Cruz Christina Aguilera
Days Go by Keith Urban
Doo Wop (That Thing) Lauryn Hill
Eleanor Put Your Boots on Franz Ferdinand
God Put a Smile Upon Your Face Coldplay
The Great Southern Trendkill Pantera
How Much Is That Doggie In the Window Children’s Chorus
Human The Killers
I Got Trouble Christina Aguilera
I Hear Music Billie Holiday
I Love the Nightlife Alicia Bridges
It’s Raining Men Geri Halliwell
Jump Girls Aloud
Just Another Day Oingo Boingo
Kiss of Life Sade
Let’s Face the Music and Dance Robbie Williams
The Love You Save The Jackson 5
Lucid Dreams Franz Ferdinand
Mean Taylor Swift
Mine Taylor Swift
Moses Coldplay
Mr. Brightside The Killers
Mustang Sally Andrew Strong
My Hometown Bruce Springsteen
The Name Game Children’s Chorus
Nothing Could Come between Us Theory of a Deadman
Please Send Me Someone to Love Sade
Pump Up the Jam Technotronic
She’s the One Robbie Williams
Show Me How You Burlesque Christina Aguilera
Somebody Told Me The Killers
Sparks Fly Taylor Swift
Stars and Midnight Blue Enya
State of Grace Taylor Swift
Superwoman Alicia Keys
That’s How Strong My Love Is Alicia Keys
Thoroughly Modern Millie Children’s Chorus
The Thrill Is Gone B.B. King feat. Tracy Chapman
Torn Natalie Imbruglia
Up in Flames Coldplay
Violet Hill Coldplay
When You Walk in the Room Status Quo
Wildest Moments Jessie Ware
Your Song Ellie Goulding
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Super Mario 3D World frame rate tests
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The videos above come from Digital Foundry’s latest technical investigation focusing on Super Mario 3D World. As shown in the footage, 3D World offers a rock solid 60 frames per second and “clean visuals”. You can check out Digital Foundry’s full piece here.
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The LEGO Movie Videogame trailer
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Some Sam’s Club locations selling original Wii U Deluxe Set for $192
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Select Sam’s Club outlets are selling Wii U Deluxe Sets for $191.71. This is the original release – the one with Nintendo Land bundled in rather than Wind Waker HD or New Super Mario Bros. U/Luigi U. Sam’s Club is likely looking to clear out old stock here, so not all stores will have the offer available.
Thanks to PattonFiend for the tip.
