Nintendo’s second session at GDC Europe 2013 focused on the console’s support for Unity tools. Details from the presentation, courtesy of Polygon, can be found below.

– Devs can use just about all of the console’s features with Unity Wii U tools
– Unity tools can be acquired for free to those who are authorized Nintendo devs
– Simple click-through application
– License’s cost is waived for developers on Wii U
– Builds generated in Unity still have to run through a Wii U dev kit purchased from Nintendo
– Price unknown since devs must sign a non-disclosure agreement
– At the presentation, a Unity rep went through how the development tools had been optimized for the Wii U SDK version
– Wii U version of Unity supports DX10 level graphics, deferred rendering, GFX output support on the Wii U GamePad (using its forward-facing camera) and a few other specification-heavy tweaks
– Using similar console or PC inputs as the other versions of Unity, devs can use the GamePad, its second screen, camera, microphone, and secondary or Wii-generation devices
– Wii U Pro Controller, Wii Remote, Wii Motion Plus and Balance Board support
– Wii U software can also be accessed through Unity
– This allows devs to use Miiverse connectivity in their games through a native plugin distributed with the Wii U Unity installer
– Looking to develop a repository for these plugins to let devs take advantage of even more system-side tools like showcasing games users are playing on other players’ friends lists, user accounts and voice chat
– Wii U software demoed was a cinematic showing the tools’ visual capabilities
– Wooden Sen’Sey is a Unity project
– Game is playable at GDC Europe
– Wooden Sen’Sey was ported to Wii U within a couple of days of the dev owning a kit
– Release candidate for Unity for Wii U is available now
– Final release and launch of Unity-made games for Wii U eShop are unclear

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Bit.Trip Saga is getting a pretty steep discount on the North American 3DS eShop next month.

Starting on September 1, you’ll be able to purchase the collection of titles for just $4.99. Bit.Trip Saga usually costs $14.99.

The sale will last through September 15.

Source: Aksys Games PR

Via NowGamer

It sounds like The Pokemon Company is trying to squash any rumors of a new Pokemon fighter, or some kind of new game that people have been speculating about based on a recent image.

An official statement reads:

“There is nothing to announce at this time. These are merely conceptual images.”

It definitely seemed like a new Pokemon title was being teased during the Pokemon Game Show. That, and the Pokken Fighters/Pokken Tournament trademarks, point in that direction. Guess we’ll just have to wait and see how this plays out!

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This month’s GamesMaster review scores are as follows:

Saints Row IV – 81%
Pikmin 3 – 85%
Dota 2 – 90%
Payday 2 – 88%
The Walking Dead 400 Days – 70%
Scourge: Outbreak – 36%
Capsized – 74%
Call of Duty: Black Ops II – Vengeance DLC – 69%
Mount Your Friends – 89%
Tales of Xillia – 72%
Stealth Inc: A Clone In The Dark – 83%
Tokyo Jungle Mobile – 78%
Superfrog HD – 69%
Kung Fu Rabbit – 75%
Hotline Miami – 93%
EarthBound – 91%
Mighty Switch Force! 2 – 68%
Aqua Moto Racing 3D – 44%
Bugs vs. Tanks – 60%
Dillon’s Rolling Western – The Last Ranger – 60%
Urban Trial Freestyle – 72%
Tekken Revolution – 69%
Dynasty Warriors 8 – 70%
Time and Eternity – 36%
Ride to Hell: Retribution – 5%
Rogue Legacy – 80%

Thanks to joclo for the tip.

Via Nintendo Life