Q: “Is this a Steel Diver?” A: “Yes, indeed, that is a Steel Diver.” The sub from Steel Diver is now a cute projectile weapon–it launches torpedoes that fly slowly at first.
REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–During this weekend’s VGX event, a live demonstration of the upcoming Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze game for Wii U revealed some exciting details about the addition of Cranky Kong as a playable character. For the first time in the Donkey Kong Country series, players will be able to assume control of the fan-favorite Cranky Kong. Cranky joins Diddy Kong and Dixie Kong as one of Donkey Kong’s partners in the game. At VGX, an event celebrating video games, Nintendo also revealed that the game will launch in North America on Feb. 21 in stores and on the Nintendo eShop.
The bearded Cranky Kong is very spry for his age, using his cane to bounce on dangerous objects like spikes. This ability helps him access areas other characters can’t reach. During single-player mode, Cranky rides on Donkey Kong’s back. In co-op multiplayer, a second player can control Cranky, Diddy or Dixie directly (an additional controller is required for multiplayer play, and is sold separately).
San-ei Boeki is making a trio of Zelda: Wind Waker plush characters available. Link (small and medium), Zelda (small), and Tingle (small) are all getting their own dolls.
Pricing is set at 1,500 yen for the small plushes, which are 16 centimeters in height. The medium one, set at 2,500 yen, is 22 centimeters tall.
Jack and I recently had the opportunity to interview Manabu Yamana, the president and representative director of Genius Sonority. The Denpa Men, EarthBound creator Shigesato Itoi, and former Nintendo president Hiroshi Yamauchi were among the topics discussed. Head past the break for our full interview with Yamana.
Square Enix has released the first Bravely Second screenshots, which you can find above. The game’s new teaser site is located here.
The second recording of episode 70 (the first was lost) features the following: Super Mario 3D World is better single player! Proteus is trippy, immersive, and interesting! Wind Waker HD has a very frustrating sidequest! PLUS: Listener mail about the Wii U’s lifespan and whether spoiled gamers are to blame for Wii U’s misery. AND: A discussion about immersive games, and what makes a game immersive vs. not.
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This month’s issue of Game Informer contains a feature on Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze. We’ve rounded up details from the magazine’s report below.
A little over a month ago, one fan asked XSEED on its Facebook page about the possibility of localizing Game Center CX 3. Unfortunately, the company ruled out the game for publishing in North America.
XSEED wrote:
Nobody would be happier than us to publish it, but our bank would cry…
XSEED did localize the first Game Center CX game as Retro Game Challenge several years. But sadly, the game bombed on the market.
Thanks to Arnell for the tip.
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./00. [3DS] Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai 2 #
02./04. [3DS] Pokemon X / Y #
03./01. [PS3] Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
04./02. [WIU] Super Mario 3D World
05./00. [PS3] Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends #
06./00. [PS3] Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag
07./07. [PS3] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2014
08./03. [3DS] One Piece: Unlimited World Red #
09./00. [PS3] Super Robot Wars OG: Infinite Battle #
10./09. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 #
11./08. [PS3] Call of Duty: Ghosts – Subtitled Edition
12./06. [PSV] God Eater 2 #
13./10. [PSP] God Eater 2
14./00. [PSV] Criminal Girls: Invitation
15./00. [3DS] Pretty Rhythm Rainbow Live: Kira Kira My Design
16./00. [PS3] Dynasty Warriors 8 with Xtreme Legends #
17./05. [3DS] Aikatsu! 2-nin no My Princess
18./00. [3DS] Kamen Rider: Travelers Senki
19./00. [PSV] Dynasty Warriors 8 with Xtreme Legends #
20./15. [PS3] Grand Theft Auto V
