Wii U is the only console that will be missing out on Capcom’s new Strider project. The game is in production for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. And there’s a PC version in the works, of course.
Capcom’s decision to skip Wii U was peculiar, especially given how the company has been supporting the eShop with two soon-to-be-released titles: DuckTales Remastered and Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara.
Capcom’s Andrew Szymanski didn’t provide any specific reasons when asked why Strider won’t be available on Wii U, but he did say:
“I don’t necessarily make all of the platform decisions. We try to match the right platform to the right title. Sometimes that’s purely a strategy decision. Sometimes it has to do with technology. Sometimes it has to do with the expertise of any given developer. For this game, we started out on PS3, 360, and PC. As we got more information and actual hardware from next-gen, we saw we would be able to leverage those. Given our release timing is soon after launch we decided that would be a good way to bring it to even more people and add in more bells and whistles.”
While Strider wasn’t initially announced for Wii U, there’s a small chance that the title could land on Nintendo’s console. Following the announcement at Comic-Con, developer Double Helix said Wii U can be considered with enough fan demand.
Disney has confirmed the first wave of Power Discs coming to Disney Infinity at launch. By using these items, players can gain access to special powers, classic Disney gadgets, themes and vehicles.
Here’s the full lineup:
Circular Discs
- Bolt’s Super Strength – Character that you’re playing with does 10% more damage
- Fix It Felix’s Repair Power – Character you’re playing with has 20% more health
- C.H.R.O.M.E’s Armor Shield – In-game character receives -10% less damage
- Pieces of Eight – In-game character gains 10% more loot
Hexagonal Discs
- Mickey’s Car – Drive Mickey’s Jalopy in the Toy Box
- Cinderella’s Coach – Drive Cinderella’s Carriage in the Toy Box
- Kahn– Ride Kahn the Horse from “Mulan” in the Toy Box
- Stitch’s Blaster – In-game character gets Stitch’s blaster from “Lilo and Stitch”
- Carl Fredericksen’s Cane – In-game character gets Carl’s cane from “Up”
- Sugar Rush
- King Candy’s Dessert Toppings Texture Set– Adds a “Sugar Rush” theme from “Wreck-it-Ralph” to Toy Box terrain objects
- Sugar Rush Sky Skydome – Adds a “Sugar Rush” theme from “Wreck-it-Ralph” to the Toy Box sky
- Alice in Wonderland
- Alice’s Wonderland Texture Set – Adds an “Alice in Wonderland” (animated film) theme to Toy Box terrain objects
- Tulgey Wood Skydome – Adds an “Alice in Wonderland” (animated film) theme to Toy Box sky
- Finding Nemo
- Marlin’s Reef Texture Set– Adds a “Finding Nemo” theme to the Toy Box terrain objects
- Nemo’s Seascape Skydome – Adds a “Finding Nemo” theme to the Toy Box sky
- Tangled Lantern
- Rapunzel’s Kingdom Texture Set – Adds a “Tangled” theme to Toy Box terrain objects
- Rapunzel’s Birthday Sky Skydome – Adds a “Tangled” theme to the Toy Box sky
Rare Hexagonal Discs
- Dumbo the Flying Elephant – Adds the Dumbo ride from the Parks in the Toy Box
- Abu the Elephant – Adds the elephant version of Abu in the Toy Box
- Astro Blasters Space Cruiser – Adds the Astro Blaster vehicle from the Buzz Lightyear attraction in the Toy Box
Disney also shared the following details about the Power Discs:
– Circular Power Discs: access special power-ups for Play Sets and Toy Box modes
– Hexagonal Power Discs: unlock special gadgets, vehicles and themes for Toy Box mode
– Stack up to two Circular Power Discs or up to three Hexagonal Power Discs to optimize all the add-ons
– Three rare discs designed with a special lenticular design
Source: Disney Interactive PR
Wii U owners will be able to experience The Wonderful 101 with two different voiceover options. Platinum Games has confirmed that the title will include English and Japanese voices on-disc. Additionally, The Wonderful 101 will sport both language subtitles, and the European release will include subtitle options for French, Italian, German, and Spanish.
Nowhere Studios’ new puzzle platformer Monochroma is planned for the Wii U as well as the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PS Vita, and PC.
Although Nowhere is seeking funding through Kickstarter, the Wii U version appears to be set – the console isn’t a stretch goals, in other words. Though if the initial target of $80,000 isn’t met, the game’s development may be in jeopardy.
If Monochroma does happen, expect to see it on Wii U next May.
You can find more information about Monochroma on the official Kickstarter page here.
Thanks to Matthew for the tip.
Flipnote Studio 3D was originally scheduled to hit the European 3DS eShop this Thursday. This is no longer the case.
In its weekly Nintendo Download report, Nintendo announced that Flipnote Studio 3D has been delayed in Europe as a result of “unexpectedly high levels of user activity since the launch of the application in Japan”.
A new date hasn’t been set, but this information will be provided “as soon as possible.”
“Nintendo of Europe regrets to announce that Flipnote Studio 3D, originally due for a European launch on Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS on 1st August, will be delayed. Due to unexpectedly high levels of user activity since the launch of the application in Japan on 24th July, we decided to postpone our European launch until we can deliver the best possible service to users. We apologise for any inconvenience this delay may cause, and will announce a new launch date as soon as possible.”
Source: Nintendo PR
Shigeru Miyamoto tackled a trio of Pikmin topics in a new interview with Eurogamer. The first? Losing Pikmin when night falls:
“I would love to [save them], but it’s not possible with my skill. So I have given up. But there are some staff who actually accomplished [this]. Personally, I like challenging myself to beat my own score in the mission mode.”
Miyamoto has also once again commented on downloadable content for Pikmin 3. He moved away from recent comments in which he gave strong hints regarding new DLC, but did say that strong player feedback can lead to production of new elements such as additional missions:
“Nothing has been decided yet, but Pikmin 3 puts importance on the player replaying and re-challenging himself, an element that makes the game more and more fun as users play it many times. If we hear players’ desire to play more with add-on content, we would love to consider the possibilities.”
Last but not least, Miyamoto said the following about his involvement with Pikmin 3’s development:
“In this series, I am especially involved in deciding on the basic concept. Another role would be designing the characters, particularly making them appealing and their overall appearance.”
This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Wii U download
Cloudberry Kingdom – €9.99 / £7.99
Wii U VC
Harvest Moon – €7.99 / £5.49
Wii U retail
Turbo: Super Stunt Squad – €44.99
3DS retail
Turbo: Super Stunt Squad – €39.99
3DS download
10-in-1: Arcade Collection – €1.99 / £1.79
Special offers
Nano Assault Neo – €6.99 (£6.29) – was €9.99 (£8.99), until 15/8/13, 23:59 CEST
Nano Assault EX – €9.99 (£8.74) – was €14.99 (£12.49), until 15/8/13, 23:59 local time
Fun! Fun! Minigolf Touch! – €3.49 (£3.14) – was €4.99 (£4.49), until 15/8/13, 23:59 local time
Art of Balance Touch! – €4.89 (£4.40) – was €6.99 (£6.29), until 15/8/13, 23:59 local time
New Art Academy: Additional Lesson Packs – €0.99 (£0.89) – was €1.99 (£1.79), until 11/8/13, 23:59 GMT
3D Game Collection – €9.79 (£8.39) – was €13.99 (£11.99), until 21/8/13, 23:59 local time
Gardenscapes – €10.79 (£10.49) – was €14.99 (£10.49), until 21/8/13, 23:59 local time
Murder on the Titanic €10.79 (£10.49) – was €14.99 (£10.49), until 21/8/13, 23:59 local time
Permanent price drop
Funky Barn – €14.99 / £14.99, was €32.75 / £27.55
Source: Nintendo PR
Shin’en has shared another new Jett Rocket II, showcasing one of the game’s free-roaming levels. You can find it below.
