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Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Wii, Wii U | 0 comments

Beamdog founder Trent Oster is surprised by the reaction to his comments regarding the company’s experience with Nintendo and the WiiWare service.

Oster noted how his beliefs are apparently widespread across the development community. Additionally, his initial message on Twitter wasn’t in-depth due to the site’s character limit. Even though “feedback has mostly been agreement and support about how Nintendo can improve”, Oster has received some backlash.

“I was surprised by the reaction to my comments. What I stated has been said a great deal within the industry, I guess I didn’t get the memo about not posting it publicly. Given the 140 character limit of Twitter and my cranky 3am mindset, my comment was also a pretty choppy sound bite. The feedback has mostly been agreement and support about how Nintendo can improve. But, I now have a few people who randomly appear on the various social networks and troll me.”

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Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, DS, News, Wii, Wii U | 0 comments

Nintendo achieved its goal with the Wii by bringing gaming to the masses. There were, however, some consumers who felt left out – specifically hardcore gamers.

This is something that Nintendo president Satoru Iwata admitted to during the company’s latest financial results briefing Q&A. Iwata also pointed out how they were unable to convince casual players to experience titles “frequently or for long, consistent periods”, leading to a poor level of profit.

With the 3DS and Wii U, Nintendo would like to promote both hardcore and casual experiences (described by Iwata as “deeper” and “wider”, something he mentioned at last year’s E3). According to Iwata, the “depth” component “was not satisfactory for some consumers”, and so they are working on this first.

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Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, DS, News, Wii, Wii U | 0 comments

During the Q&A portion of Nintendo’s financial results briefing last week, one investor asked president Satoru Iwata if the 3DS and Wii U are improved versions of the DS and Wii. While this person believes the situation surrounding the 3DS will improve thanks to strong sales in Japan, he wondered if the system will “evolve to become something revolutionary and completely different from the Nintendo DS”. He asked a similar question about Wii U.

Iwata responded by saying that Nintendo can’t just throw away what they’ve done with their previous systems and start from scratch. He understood where the investor was coming from, but said “the Nintendo 3DS and the Wii U so that each of them is able to realize what has been impossible with the existing systems”. Moreover, he stated that these systems have been made “so that they can realize what has been impossible.”

You can find Iwata’s entire, lengthy response below.

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Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Wii, Wii U | 0 comments

Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii | 0 comments

There are a lot of great Wii games out there that didn’t garner much attention from consumers. This is something that applies to both retail games and WiiWare releases. We’re talking about titles such as Boom Blox, Excitebots: Trick Racing, and Trauma Team.

GamesBeat contacted a number of key game industry figures – including well-known Nintendo of America employees Bill Trinen (Miyamoto’s translator!) and Nate Bihldorff – for their thoughts on the best unnoticed Wii games.

Here are their selections:

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Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii | 0 comments

La-Mulana will not be released on the North American and European Wii Shop Channels. That’s according to Nicalis, who shared the news on its Twitter account.

The studio said:

“Regarding La-Mulana, we have chosen to cancel publishing in North America and Europe for WiiWare. …We’ve waited, too. We’re sorry to have to announce, but we’ve waited for them to finish the game for over two years.”

La-Mulana was originally created for the PC in 2005. The WiiWare version was announced nearly three years ago. The game did make it out on the Japanese Wii Shop Channel, but it’s truly a shame North America/European Wii owners won’t be able to experience the game.

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Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii | 0 comments

Famicom

Ganbare Goemon Gaiden: Kieta Ōgon Kiseru – 500 points

Neo Geo

The Super Spy – 900 points
Shock Troopers – 900 points

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Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, DS, News, Wii | 0 comments

Let’s Dance (Wii) – T
The Amazing Spider-Man (3DS) – T
The Amazing Spider-Man (Wii) – T
LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes (DS) – E10+
LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes (3DS) – E10+
Kirby’s Block Ball (3DS) – E
The Amazing Spider-Man (DS) – E10+

I hope that Kirby’s Block Ball rating means the game will be released on the North American eShop this week…

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Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii, Wii U | 0 comments

Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing Transformed is coming to the 3DS, but not Wii. One would think that this has to mean the game is in development for Wii U.

While SEGA nor Sumo Digital are confirming anything outright, producer Joe Neate has hinted that the title could be released on additional platforms.

When asked if the possibility of a Wii U version has been discussed, Neate said:

“I’m sure there are still discussions ongoing about that at the moment. I think the platforms announced today are the only confirmed ones, but yeah, keep your eyes peeled for potential other platforms I’d imagine.”

Neate wasn’t able to comment on why Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing Transformed isn’t in development for Wii, by the way…

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Posted on 12 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, DS, News, Wii | 0 comments

3DS VC

Game & Watch Gallery 2 – £3.60

DSiWare

Cat Frenzy – £1.80

Wii VC

Super Hang-On – 900 points

Source: Nintendo PR