Virtual Console and Wii U Panorama View Also Set to Launch

REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The next major system update for Nintendo’s Wii U home console after launch is now available for download. The update delivers a host of new services and enhanced features, such as improved stability and performance, as well as faster load times when switching between applications. The update also lays the groundwork for the imminent launch of the Wii U Virtual Console service. Wii U owners also will soon see the launch of Wii U Panorama View.

“Wii U continues to grow and evolve with new features that make it a better experience for everyone,” said Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of America’s president and COO. “Now owners can navigate to their favorite games and services even faster, or play some of their favorite classic games.”

Here’s what the system update delivers:

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Is Kokuga heading to the west? A rating from the USK is certainly pointing in that direction.

The German classification board has rated G.rev shooter. Interestingly, the company as listed as the game’s publisher. G.rev appears to be bringing Kokuga overseas itself, likely opting for an eShop release.

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Capcom has announced plans to release a demo for Resident Evil: Revelations HD. All platforms intended for release will be receiving the demo – specifically Wii U, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC. Capcom will announce a specific release date for the demo soon.

According to Capcom, “the demo will see players infiltrating the cruise ship ‘Queen Zenobia’ as Jill Valentine and attempt to rescue missing fellow BSAA members Chris Redfield and Jessica Sherawat whose last known location pinpointed them onboard.”

Source: Capcom PR

You could definitely make a case that Japan will be seeing a much stronger Wii U Virtual Console lineup at launch. 13 games will be available tomorrow, with another three following on May 1.

The lineup is as follows:

April 27

Famicom

Ice Climber – 500 yen
Excitebike – 500 yen
Spelunker – 500 yen
Xevious – 500 yen
Kunio-kun – 500 yen
Balloon Fight – 500 yen

SNES

F-Zero – 800 yen
Super Mario World – 800 yen
Super Ghouls ‘N Ghosts – 800 yen
Fire Emblem: Seisen no Keifu – 800 yen
EarthBound – 900 yen
Mario’s Super Picross – 800 yen
Fire Emblem: Monsh? no Nazo – 900 yen

May 1

Famicom

Solomon’s Key – 500 yen
Mega Man 3 – 500 yen

SNES

Kirby Super Star – 800 yen

Nintendo has confirmed that the Virtual Console will launch in Europe tomorrow.

The lineup is slightly different than North America’s listing of games. Whereas North America is getting Balloon Fight and Kirby’s Adventure, Europe will be receiving Mario’s Super Picross.

Here’s Europe’s lineup in full:

Super Mario World – €7.99 / £5.49
Ice Climber – €4.99 / £3.49
Mario’s Super Picross – €7.99 / £5.49
Donkey Kong Jr. – €4.99 / £3.49
Excitebike – €4.99 / £3.49
Punch-Out!! – €4.99 / £3.49
F-Zero – €7.99 / £5.49

Also launching tomorrow is Wii U Panorama View. Wii U owners can download a demo for free, and then four video tours for €1.99 / £1.79.

Source: Nintendo PR

Another round of Hot Blooded Tough Guy Kunio: Fighting Concerto details are now available courtesy of this week’s Famitsu. You can find the latest information about the 3DS game below.

– Extensive single-player mode
– Follows Kunio as he tries to take down a new, brutal syndicate of high-school punks that have taken over the streets of most of eastern Japan
– Kunio is the leader of a street gang on the outskirts of Tokyo
– City map feature lets you freely travel around
– Side quests given by citizens to earn extra money
– Can punch out NPCs
– Attacking non-combatants will reportedly lead to unexpected story developments and the occasional police foot pursuit
– Can play with up to three others with a single game card
– Battle-royale fighting mode and dodgeball game available for multiplayer
– Dodgeball lets you build teams from a pool of 36 players and whip the snot out of each other out in the schoolyard
– 4,649 yen
– Pre-orders come with a soundtrack CD
– Live-action production of some sort is in the works

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What have you always wanted in an open world game? Pig cannons? Rogue Aliens? Well you’re in luck! The latest installment in the LEGO franchise from TT Fusion and the LEGO Company gives you all of that and way more– and I mean WAY more.

Author: Laura

People have been waiting for the bigger Wii U titles to come out, but there hasn’t been much to hold us over. Mario and Pikmin are big names but are they unique and deep enough to fill the hole in our hearts? Well, okay, of course! But I believe LEGO City also does just that; it has hours and hours of game playtime and will keep you distracted with a vast open world while we continue to wait to more releases.

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