The Wonderful 101 has seen a visual upgrade since it was initially shown to the public. Whereas some of the original shots featured some rather poor character models and textures, various aspects of the game have seen a noticeable improvement since then. Check out the comparisons above to see how The Wonderful 101 has changed since its reveal.
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
Platinum Games has updated its Wonderful 101 blog with a seventeenth post. You can find it here. Today’s update covers Wonder-Yellow.
GameStop will be handing out a Green Ember plushie with Hometown Story pre-orders. If you’re looking for a yellow one, you’ll need to pre-order from the Natsume Online Store.
The company confirmed on Twitter a short while ago:
We're pleased to announce the yellow Ember will be a pre-order bonus from the Natsume Online Store! pic.twitter.com/2plRERXlai
— Natsume Inc. (@Natsume_Inc) August 19, 2013
Nintendo hosted a panel on its Nintendo Web Framework technology at GDC Europe 2013 earlier today. An overview of what was shared during the event – including the confirmation that Glandarius Wing Strike is coming to Wii U – can be found below.
– Goal of the tech is to provide web game developers with a simple method of releasing their Javascript and HTML5 games on Wii U with little alteration to their core source code
– Essentially allows devs to copy and paste their games on Wii U
– jQuery, Underscore and Handlebars have been tested with the software
– Renderers and artistic tools like Processing.js and pixi.js have been tested as well
– Animation and utility libraries like Tween have also been tested for the hardware
– Kit libraries had the biggest focus at today’s panel, specifically Impact and Enchant
– Impact rep showed how quickly a game programmed in Javascript could be iterated upon using the Wii U dev kit and Web Framework software
– Sample game was an 8-bit platformer featuring elements divided into discrete layers, collision boxes, art assets and effects
– Game was loaded using the Framework software and then appeared on the networked Wii U devkit, with the GamePad showing important statistics and debug options for the software
– The demo handler showed how valuable a tool the GamePad could be in this method, activating and deactivating layers to go under the game’s hood, ensuring everything was working in a live environment
– Games running through the Framework can be compiled very quickly on Wii U
– Second demo showed how many elements could run on screen through the Framework
– Was a bullet-hell shooter, which rendered thousands of enemy bullets without causing a single framerate stutter
– Only took a week for the dev to create this project, ported and running on Wii U
– Second dev kit library Enhance wasn’t demonstrated during the panel
– The iOS game Glandarius Wing Strike, developed with the language, is in development for Wii U using the Nintendo Web Framework
– Devs using the Framework can access all GamePad functions (touch display, gyroscope, internal speaker, etc.)
– Can also publish their games to the eShop using the same guidelines as a traditional developer
– Such devs can set their own release date and price, bypass any concept approvals and post updates to the game (or post-launch DLC) without paying any certification fees
This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Wii U retail
The Wonderful 101 – €49.99 / £39.99
Note: Special Offer until 21/09/2013: You can save 30% on The Wonderful 101 and purchase it from Nintendo eShop for only €34.99 (£27.99), if you previously downloaded Pikmin 3 from Nintendo eShop on the same Wii U console.
Splinter Cell: Blacklist – €69.99 / £55.99
Wii U download
Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams – €14.99 / £12.99
Wii U VC
Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers – €7.99 / £5.49
Street Fighter II: The World Warrior – €7.99 / £5.49
Street Fighter II Turbo: Hyper Fighting – €7.99 / £5.49
Note: Special “Buy 2, Get 1 Free” offer until 29/8/13 (22:59 UTC): If you buy any two out of these three Street Fighter games on Nintendo eShop on your Wii U, you can download the third one for free.
3DS download
Cut the Rope – €4.99 / £4.49
Funfair Party Games – Special launch offer until 5/9/13 (23:59 local time): €14.99 / £13.49; Regular price will be €19.99 / £17.99
Arc Style: Football 3D – – €4.99 / £4.49
Fish on 3D – €8.99 / £8.09
Carps & Dragons – €4.99 / £4.49
Boulder Dash-XL 3D – €4.99 / £4.49
3DS VC
Solomon’s Key – €3.99 / £3.59
DSiWare
Quick Fill Q – €1.99/ £1.79 / 200 points
Source: Nintendo PR
Jett Rocket II: The Wrath of Taikai will be submitted to Nintendo next week, developer Shin’en has confirmed. Once that’s wrapped up, the game should be primed for release on the 3DS eShop.
Shin’en also published a new wave of Jett Rocket II screenshots. You can find those in the gallery above.
Time for some new Jett Rocket 2 screens! http://t.co/QzRSnNRzoS Nintendo 3DS eShop submission planned next week.
— Shin'en Multimedia (@ShinenGames) August 19, 2013
This week’s UK software sales are as follows:
Individual formats
| LW | TW | Title | Format | Label | Publisher | |||
| 1 |  | 1 | MINECRAFT: XBOX 360 EDITION | XB360 | MICROSOFT | MICROSOFT | ||
| – |  | 2 | PAYDAY 2 | XB360 | 505 GAMES | 505 GAMES | ||
| 3 | | 3 | ANIMAL CROSSING: NEW LEAF | 3DS | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | ||
| 7 |  | 4 | CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS II | XB360 | ACTIVISION | ACTIVISION BLIZZARD | ||
| 4 |  | 5 | THE LAST OF US | PS3 | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | ||
| – | | 6 | PAYDAY 2 | PS3 | 505 GAMES | 505 GAMES | ||
| 5 | | 7 | FIFA 13 | XB360 | EA SPORTS | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 16 | | 8 | CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS II | PS3 | ACTIVISION | ACTIVISION BLIZZARD | ||
| 14 | | 9 | GRAND THEFT AUTO IV | XB360 | XBOX 360 CLASSICS | TAKE 2 | ||
| 9 | | 10 | LUIGI’S MANSION 2 | 3DS | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | ||
| 6 | | 11 | MARIO AND LUIGI: DREAM TEAM BROS. | 3DS | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | ||
| 17 | | 12 | GRAND THEFT AUTO EPISODES – LIBERTY CITY | XB360 | ROCKSTAR | TAKE 2 | ||
| 8 | | 13 | FIFA 13 | PS3 | EA SPORTS | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 22 | | 14 | MAX PAYNE 3 | XB360 | ROCKSTAR | TAKE 2 | ||
| 18 | | 15 | TOMB RAIDER | XB360 | SQUARE ENIX | SQUARE ENIX EUROPE | ||
| 12 | | 16 | ASSASSIN’S CREED III | XB360 | XBOX 360 CLASSICS | UBISOFT | ||
| 15 | | 17 | THE SIMS 3: ISLAND PARADISE | PC | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 2 | | 18 | TALES OF XILLIA | PS3 | NAMCO BANDAI GAMES | NAMCO BANDAI GAMES | ||
| 13 | | 19 | TOMB RAIDER | PS3 | SQUARE ENIX | SQUARE ENIX EUROPE | ||
| 19 | | 20 | BATTLEFIELD 3 | XB360 | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 21 | | 21 | FAR CRY 3 | XB360 | XBOX 360 CLASSICS | UBISOFT | ||
| 36 | | 22 | THE ELDER SCROLLS V: SKYRIM – LEGENDARY | XB360 | BETHESDA SOFTWORKS | BETHESDA SOFTWORKS | ||
| 27 | | 23 | LEGO BATMAN 2: DC SUPER HEROES | XB360 | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | ||
| 25 | | 24 | RED DEAD REDEMPTION: GOTY | XB360 | ROCKSTAR | TAKE 2 | ||
| 24 | | 25 | GOD OF WAR: ASCENSION | PS3 | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | ||
| 10 | | 26 | THE SMURFS 2 | DS | UBISOFT | UBISOFT | ||
| 23 | | 27 | LEGO CITY UNDERCOVER: THE CHASE BEGINS | 3DS | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | ||
| 34 | | 28 | NEED FOR SPEED MOST WANTED | PS3 | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| – | | 29 | HITMAN ABSOLUTION | XB360 | SQUARE ENIX | SQUARE ENIX EUROPE | ||
| 11 | | 30 | PIKMIN 3 | WII U | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | ||
| 28 | | 31 | NEED FOR SPEED MOST WANTED | XB360 | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 31 | | 32 | ASSASSIN’S CREED III | PS3 | UBISOFT | UBISOFT | ||
| 39 | | 33 | BIOSHOCK INFINITE | XB360 | 2K GAMES | TAKE 2 | ||
| 38 | | 34 | MARIO KART 7 | 3DS | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | ||
| 29 | | 35 | SAINTS ROW: THE THIRD – THE FULL PACKAGE | XB360 | XBOX 360 CLASSICS | KOCH MEDIA | ||
| 40 | | 36 | LEGO THE LORD OF THE RINGS | XB360 | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | ||
| 20 | | 37 | THE SMURFS 2 | XB360 | UBISOFT | UBISOFT | ||
| 30 | | 38 | FAR CRY 3 | PS3 | UBISOFT | UBISOFT | ||
| 35 | | 39 | NEW SUPER MARIO BROS. 2 | 3DS | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | ||
| 32 | | 40 | FOOTBALL MANAGER 2013 | PC | SEGA | SEGA |
All formats
| LW | TW | Title | Developer | Label | Publisher | |||
| – | | 1 | PAYDAY 2 | OVERKILL SOFTWARE | 505 GAMES | 505 GAMES | ||
| 1 | | 2 | MINECRAFT: XBOX 360 EDITION | 4J STUDIOS | MICROSOFT | MICROSOFT | ||
| 7 | | 3 | CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS II | TREYARCH | ACTIVISION | ACTIVISION BLIZZARD | ||
| 2 | | 4 | FIFA 13 | EA CANADA | EA SPORTS | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 5 | | 5 | ANIMAL CROSSING: NEW LEAF | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | ||
| 6 | | 6 | THE LAST OF US | NAUGHTY DOG | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | ||
| 3 | | 7 | THE SMURFS 2 | UBISOFT (OSAKA) | UBISOFT | UBISOFT | ||
| 8 | | 8 | LEGO BATMAN 2: DC SUPER HEROES | TRAVELLER’S TALES | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | ||
| 9 | | 9 | TOMB RAIDER | CRYSTAL DYNAMICS | SQUARE ENIX | SQUARE ENIX EUROPE | ||
| 13 | | 10 | GRAND THEFT AUTO IV | ROCKSTAR NORTH | XBOX 360 CLASSICS | TAKE 2 | ||
| 10 | | 11 | ASSASSIN’S CREED III | UBISOFT (MONTREAL) | XBOX 360 CLASSICS | UBISOFT | ||
| 16 | | 12 | THE ELDER SCROLLS V: SKYRIM – LEGENDARY | BETHESDA | BETHESDA SOFTWORKS | BETHESDA SOFTWORKS | ||
| 12 | | 13 | NEED FOR SPEED MOST WANTED | CRITERION GAMES | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 14 | | 14 | LEGO THE LORD OF THE RINGS | TRAVELLER’S TALES | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | ||
| 11 | | 15 | FAR CRY 3 | UBISOFT (MONTREAL) | UBISOFT | UBISOFT | ||
| 15 | | 16 | MAX PAYNE 3 | ROCKSTAR VANCOUVER | ROCKSTAR | TAKE 2 | ||
| 18 | | 17 | GRAND THEFT AUTO EPISODES – LIBERTY CITY | ROCKSTAR NORTH | ROCKSTAR | TAKE 2 | ||
| 19 | | 18 | BATTLEFIELD 3 | DIGITAL ILLUSIONS | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 26 | | 19 | BIOSHOCK INFINITE | IRRATIONAL GAMES | 2K GAMES | TAKE 2 | ||
| 21 | | 20 | RED DEAD REDEMPTION: GOTY | ROCKSTAR SAN DIEGO | ROCKSTAR | TAKE 2 | ||
| 22 | | 21 | LUIGI’S MANSION 2 | NEXT LEVEL GAMES | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | ||
| 30 | | 22 | HITMAN ABSOLUTION | IO INTERACTIVE | SQUARE ENIX | SQUARE ENIX EUROPE | ||
| 20 | | 23 | SAINTS ROW: THE THIRD – THE FULL PACKAGE | VOLITION | XBOX 360 CLASSICS | KOCH MEDIA | ||
| 17 | | 24 | MARIO AND LUIGI: DREAM TEAM BROS. | ALPHADREAM | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | ||
| 32 | | 25 | SKYLANDERS GIANTS | TOYS FOR BOB | SKYLANDERS | ACTIVISION BLIZZARD | ||
| 24 | | 26 | THE SIMS 3: ISLAND PARADISE | THE SIMS STUDIO | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 25 | | 27 | GRID 2 | CODEMASTERS | CODEMASTERS | CODEMASTERS | ||
| 37 | | 28 | CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE 3 | INFINITY WARD/SLEDGEHAMMER | ACTIVISION | ACTIVISION BLIZZARD | ||
| 4 | | 29 | TALES OF XILLIA | NAMCO TALES STUDIO | NAMCO BANDAI GAMES | NAMCO BANDAI GAMES | ||
| 27 | | 30 | CRYSIS 3 | CRYTEK | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 29 | | 31 | THE ELDER SCROLLS V: SKYRIM | BETHESDA | XBOX 360 CLASSICS | BETHESDA SOFTWORKS | ||
| 28 | | 32 | DEAD ISLAND: RIPTIDE | TECHLAND | DEEP SILVER | KOCH MEDIA | ||
| 36 | | 33 | MEDAL OF HONOR: WARFIGHTER | DANGER CLOSE | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 35 | | 34 | GOD OF WAR: ASCENSION | SCEA SANTA MONICA | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | ||
| 31 | | 35 | TIGER WOODS PGA TOUR 14 | TIBURON ENTERTAINMENT | EA SPORTS | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 33 | | 36 | LEGO CITY UNDERCOVER: THE CHASE BEGINS | TRAVELLER’S TALES | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | ||
| 23 | | 37 | PIKMIN 3 | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | ||
| – | | 38 | MARIO KART 7 | RETRO STUDIOS / NINTENDO | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | ||
| – | | 39 | JUST DANCE 4 | UBISOFT (FRANCE) | UBISOFT | UBISOFT | ||
| – | | 40 | SLEEPING DOGS | UNITED FRONT GAMES | XBOX 360 CLASSICS | SQUARE ENIX EUROPE |
