“We’ve got a very strong line-up, lots of titles and activities aimed at Christmas, but we’ve already got plans for Q1. Lots of new titles like Monster Hunter, but also repromotions and things like that. We definitely want to maintain momentum in Q1 – that’s our focus right now.” – Head of Consumer Marketing (and new-kid-on-the-block) James Honeywell
“Nintendo always makes sure it launches games throughout the year. We don’t really focus particularly on Christmas. We’ve got a strong line-up all the way through the year. We always have the marketing to support that. We have plans to take sampling all the way through the year. For us, it’s not just about launch, it’s about building momentum and maintaining that over a long period of time.”
The more I think about it, the more amazed I am at how many amazing new Wii U games we’ll be getting over the coming months. The Wonderful 101, Pikmin 3, Bayonetta 2, Wii Fit U… the list just goes on! And that’s not even talking about what’s coming next holiday! My guess is the next Smash Bros.…
Nintendo has updated its website once more with digital download listings for December 20. The lineup of DSiWare and eShop titles (along with prices) is posted below.
DSiWare
Castle Conqueror – Heroes 2 – $4.99 / 500 points
Cake Ninja: XMAS – $1.99 / 200 points
3DS eShop
PIX3D – $3.99
3D Game Collection – $5.99
After laying off 150 staffers last month, Eurocom has now dismissed its remaining employees and will now close its doors. The company suffered from a “severe cash flow shortage” once it was unable to land expected development contracts.
42 staff were left at the studio following last month’s wave of redundancies. They were each let go this morning.
A lengthy statement from Eurocom can be found below.
The latest (and final) Nintendo Power review scores are as follows:
New Super Mario Bros. U – 8.0
Scribblenauts Unlimited – 8.0
Nintendo Land – 7.0
Skylanders Giants – 8.0
Rabbids Land – 5.0
ZombiU – 9.0
Batman: Arkham City – Armored Edition – 9.0
Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition – 8.0
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed – 8.0
Just Dance 4 – 7.0
Tank! Tank! Tank! – 3.5
Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper – 6.0
Madden NFL 13 – 8.0
Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge – 7.0
Darksiders II – 8.5
Assassin’s Creed III – 8.0
Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two – 7.0
Square Enix opened up a new teaser site today. Although we can’t officially say that the company will be announcing something called “Star Galaxy”, it appears that this mysterious game is set to be revealed in less than five days.
Siliconera came across a trademark for Star Galaxy, which Square Enix filed in Japan.
You can view the teaser site here. It does have a space-feel to it… and it does feature the word “Star”!
A total of ten characters will be playable in BlayzeBloo: Clone Phantasm. They are as follows:
Ragna the Bloodedge
Jin Kisaragi
Noel Vermillion
Taokaka
Rachel Alucard
Bang Shishigami
Hazama
Makoto Nanaya
Platinum the Trinity
Izayoi
Details shared by Arc System Works reveal that BlayzeBloo: Clone Phantasm will offer a story mode along with a challenge mode. By completing both, you’ll unlock illustrations in gallery mode.
The following Rock Band Music Store songs will be made available on December 11:
Toadies – “Possum Kingdom” – Pro Guitar and Pro Bass expansions available for $0.99, keyboard support
Toadies – “Away”
Toadies – “Tyler”
Each song can be purchased for $2.00 on Wii.
Source: Harmonix PR
In the iOS version of Mutant Mudds, the game supports a checkpoint system. Its implementation allows players to return to specific areas of a level should they die. Various checkpoints are sprinkled throughout the levels in the form of large signs.
Fortunately, Renegade Kid co-founder has confirmed that checkpoints will be added to Mutant Mudds Deluxe. But if players wish, the feature can be turned off.
