Happy New Year! 2014 is certainly a year to be excited for in the world of Nintendo, as new games such as Super Smash Bros., X, Mario Kart 8, and more are on the horizon.
As far as what lies ahead for Nintendo Everything… well, there’s plenty! We finally launched a new and proper design for the site on our sixth anniversary a few months ago, and we continue to tinker away at new feature additions and small visual changes, which we’ll hopefully have news on soon.
In 2014, I’m also going to try and emphasize video content a bit more. I’ve had one particular idea in my head – for at least a year, if not two – that I’ve been dying to try, but timing and other factors have made it difficult for me to pursue previously. I’ll be looking to change that this year. Along with my new idea (that’s all you’ll get out of me on that for now!), I’ll be continuing with Random Thoughts and we’ll possibly introduce a couple of additional things as well.
Aside from videos, you can expect other regular updates from us – tons of additional news, more features, more reviews, and more podcasts (thanks Austin, Jack, and Laura!).
Finally, I’ve been meaning to bring up one more site-related topic before moving on. I admittedly do a terrible job at promoting, so you may be unaware of things like our YouTube and Facebook pages. Did you also know that we have a sister site that covers everything gaming? Don’t forget about our forum as well!
Now it’s time to get mushy!
Although Nintendo Everything is ultimately a “blog”, I tend to leave any and all personal updates aside (including mushy stuff like this) so that content can take the spotlight here. At the end of the day, that’s what you guys care about! Still, I hope you all know how much I truly appreciate each and every one one of you. I appreciate the comments you all bring. I appreciate all feedback we receive – both good and bad. I also appreciate some of the very neat people I’ve met “virtually” through the site – especially on the forum and comments section. Wait… this is starting to sound like Thanksgiving with me sharing what I’m thankful for! Haha.
If you ever have any comments, questions, or concerns, you can always feel free to send an email, a message on the forum, or a tweet. Frankly, I’d love to hear from all of you! Is there anything you’re not satisfied with on Nintendo Everything? Annoying ad causing problems? Have an idea for something you’d like to see on the site? What do you want to see here in the future? Just let me know. I welcome all kinds of feedback.
With that, Happy 2014! Let’s make this year a good one!
All-new STORY DLC coming in 2014! pic.twitter.com/j3FLEgtfOO
— Batman Arkham (@BatmanArkham) January 1, 2014
Warner Bros. has confirmed new story DLC for Batman: Arkham Origins. Based on the teaser image posted above, the common consensus is that Mr. Freeze will be involved in some fashion.
No word yet on when the DLC will arrive. Just a vague 2014 window has been provided as of now.
Circle Entertainment has shared a few new updates about its upcoming projects in tweet-form.
FK Digital is almost done with its fourth game, which is in the puzzle genre. The tentatively-titled “Demon’s Box” from LIONant is also on track for a Q1 launch.
Circle Entertainment’s tweets in full:
FK Digital almost finished their fouth game, a great puzzle game that might healing everyone!
— CIRCLE Ent. (@CIRCLE_Ent) January 1, 2014
Studio LIONant working with their second SLG game(3DS), it named "Demon's Box"(for temporary), which hope to released in NA eShop on Q1.
— CIRCLE Ent. (@CIRCLE_Ent) January 1, 2014
@GoldMetalSonic its the Genre of Strategy game 🙂
— CIRCLE Ent. (@CIRCLE_Ent) January 1, 2014
So this is a bit of an interesting chart. Chart-Track, ERA and The Official Charts Company has provided a listing of the top 20 entertainment products of 2013 – that includes both video games and movies.
Here it is in full:
1. Grand Theft Auto V (Video Game) – Rockstar – 3,670,234
2. Skyfall (Video) – 20th Century Fox – 2,959,969
3. FIFA 14 (Video Game) – EA – 2,656,763
4. The Hobbit – An Unexpected Journey (Video) – Warner Home Video – 2,065,152
5. Call Of Duty: Ghosts (Video Game) – Activision Blizzard – 1,991,994
6. Les Miserables (Video) – Universal Pictures – 1,497,737
7. Despicable Me 2 (Video) – Universal Pictures – 1,449,311
8. The Twilight Saga – Breaking Dawn Part 2 (Video) – Entertainment One – 1,190,139
9. Now That’s What I Call Music 86 (Music) – Sony Music/Universal Music – 1,159,595
10. Now That’s What I Call Music 85 (Music) – Sony Music/Universal Music – 968,238
11. Monsters University (Video) – Walt Disney Studios – 968,129
12. Star Trek – Into Darkness (Video) – Paramount – 909,331
13. Django Unchained (Video) – Sony Pictures – 885,311
14. Life Of Pi (Video) – 20th Century Fox – 858,834
15. Battlefield 4 (Video Game) – Electronic Arts – 838,869
16. Man Of Steel (Video) – Warner Home Video – 828,027
17. Despicable Me (Video) – Universal Pictures – 821,070
18. Iron Man 3 (Video) – Walt Disney Studios – 816,922
19. Taken 2 (Video) – 20th Century Fox – 804,396
20. Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag (Video Game) – Ubisoft – 776,888
Nintendo of Europe has passed along a new year’s greeting on Twitter. Check it out below:
Happy New Year everyone! We hope you're all off to a good start today. pic.twitter.com/ZOw4jxVGBJ
— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) January 1, 2014
AckkStudios has released the first screenshots of Project Y2K, which will be coming to the Wii U eShop sometime in the future. First images are posted above.
The Wii U eShop has been updated with new music – at least in the US. You can get a listen to the tune through the video above.
This week’s GameStop ad has gone live. There aren’t too many highlights this week as we kick off 2014, though consumers can save $50 on the Skylanders Swap Force Wii U bundle. Angry Birds Star Wars is also available for $20 off.
You can find GameStop’s full circular for the week of January 1 below.
One new Virtual Console game is on track for the Japanese Wii U eShop next week. Final Fantasy III (Famicom) will be out on January 8. Pricing is set at 500 yen.
