CyberConnect2 is working on some sort of new Solatorobo game. We’re not sure what it is yet, and studio CEO Hiroshi Matsuyama isn’t willing to reveal any details at present.
At the Solatorobo: Red the Hunter 2nd Anniversary fan event, however, he teased that “a certain project is moving along.” During the event, which took place in Japan on Saturday, he additionally hinted: “I’m sure there will be something good next year.”
The most interesting part of this is that you get to see the insides of both controllers!
A new downloadable reward is available on Club Nintendo.
Touch Solitaire has been swapped out for Brain Age Express: Sudkou. The game is available for 150 coins.
You can order Brain Age Express: Sudoku here. It’s available as a DSiWare download until December 16.
A rumor surfaced yesterday suggesting that Rayman Legends could be out on February 26. Ubisoft isn’t quite ready to confirm that date, however.
When asked about the speculation, a representative said:
“Ubisoft confirms that Rayman Legends is scheduled for release in early 2013. The team is working hard to finalize the game and is looking forward to sharing more details with fans very soon!”
Rayman Legends could still be on track for February 26, but we’ll have to wait a little longer for Ubisoft to either confirm or deny the date.
Wedbush and EEDAR have provided predictions for the November 2012 NPD report. The actual data will be made available on Thursday.
Predictions from both groups can be found below.
Wedbush / EEDAR November hardware sales estimates (change year-on-year):
360 – 1,400,000 (-17%) / 1,350,000 (-20%)
PS3 – 700,000 (-22%) / 850,000 (-5%)
Wii U 450,000 (n/a) / 450,000 (n/a)
3DS – 440,000 (-45%) / 800,000 (0%)
Wii – 435,000 (-50%) / 170,000 (-80%)
DS – 375,000 (7%) / 260,000 (-26%)
Vita 190,000 (n/a) / 190,000 (n/a)
PSP – 9,500 (-96%) / 8,000 (-92%)
PS2 – 500 (-98%) / (n/a)
Total – 4,000,000 (-18%) / 4,088,000 (-16%)
MCV is reporting that the Wii U managed to sell roughly 40,000 units in its first couple of days on the UK market.
The site’s sources say that the console has essentially sold out, but some first-hand accounts say otherwise. In any event, while stock is still arriving slowly, there won’t be a significant replenish until the New Year.
Regarding software, MCV says that the console is experiencing an attach rate of around 2:1. However, that statistic doesn’t include downloadable sales from the eShop.
Chronoblade, announced earlier this year, is now known as Aeteno Blade. By changing the name, developer Corecell Technology hopes to avoid possible confusion with Square Enix’s games.
Aeteno Blade is a side-scroller featuring seven levels, puzzles, and 3D cut-scenes. Players will be able to perform combos by jumping, using the full moveset, and taking advantage of their sword. The camera will either zoom in or zoom out a bit based on what’s happening on screen.
At the moment, Corecell hopes to wrap up production by January 2013. It will most definitely be a 3DS eShop release and, depending on interest, it could arrive at retail as well.
