Runner2 is an absolutely lovely game. We suggest that you grab it from the Wii U eShop when you have the chance. There is just one problem with Runner 2’s release: lock-up issues.
Numerous users have noted that Runner2 causes the Wii U to freeze and lock-up when exiting the game. This doesn’t appear to be isolated, unfortunately.
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
Capcom is working on an update for Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate on Wii U that will launch in April. It’ll bring about off-TV play as well as cross-region play. The latter feature will allow players in North America and Europe to participate in online battles together.
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate launches on Wii U and 3DS next month. The game will be available in North America on March 19 and Europe on March 22.
The official announcement regarding off-TV play and cross-region online play is posted below.
So basically… still no news.
Following in the footsteps of Skylanders, Disney and PDP have unveiled the very first figurines for their upcoming NFC-based game Disney Infinity, shown above. There are four figures displayed (two from Monsters Inc., two from Cars) and a showcasing stand for them, but PDP says the stand will be able to house multiple toys, the power discs (to get them into the game) and other accessories as well.
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 producer David Cox has once again commented on why the Wii U won’t be receiving his game.
As Cox told Eurogamer, developer MercurySteam simply doesn’t possess enough resources. The team would need to tack on another 20 staffers just to make a Wii U port possible.
Cox explained:
“The reason why we are developing it on PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 is simply because that’s the amount of people we got. If we want to do a Wii U conversion, that’s another 20 people. We just don’t have the resources or the budget to do it. It’s not to say we wouldn’t do it, it’s to say at this point we don’t want to lose focus on what we’re doing. We’ve got a certain way down the line, and it would be a distraction to have to do a port to another system at this point.”
Cox won’t rule out Lords of Shadow 2 for Wii U completely. It could happen in the future, but fans shouldn’t hold their breath for the time being.
“Game development is about managing resources. You say to yourself, can I take on another 20 people? It’s just a nightmare to manage at this point. That’s the only reason why we’re not doing any other formats. Also, the MercurySteam office is at breaking point right now. It’s rammed. They bought the office for 60 people, and there are 110 now. People are sitting on each other’s laps almost. It’s all these kind of logistical issues about the development.”
Nintendo Download (2/28/13, North America)
This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Wii U download
Bit.Trip Presents… Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien – $14.99
Wii U demo
Bit.Trip Presents… Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien
3DS demo
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate
3DS eShop sale
Fractured Soul – $7.99
3DS DLC
Fire Emblem: Awakening – last chance to get The Champions of Yore 1 for free (ends March 6)
EXPonential Growth map – $2.50
3DS download
Mahjong Mysteries – Ancient Athena – $4.99
Coaster Creator 3D – $9.99
DSiWare
Easter Eggztravaganza – $4.99 / 500 points
WiiWare
Retro City Rampage – 1000 points
Source: Nintendo PR
In the past, we’ve seen iOS and Android games that rip off Nintendo games in not-so-subtle ways. But Era’s Adventures is different. Rather than attempting to copy any particular title, this new Android release takes Yoshi and places the character in a completely different setting.
Just what is Era’s Adventures? Its creator describes the game as “a brand new 3D action game for Android devices with an amazing gameplay and stunning graphics.”
There are 15 levels included with more planned for the future. But I can’t imagine Era’s Adventures lasting too long once Nintendo catches wind of the game…
Nintendo has updated the official Game & Wario site with screenshots and information about four mini-games. All of the content from the site is posted below.
Ubisoft has officially confirmed Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag by releasing the game’s boxart. The publisher promises to share official details on Monday. We’ll have any and all content on Black Flag next week.
