According to a Famitsu report, Wii U will be region-locked. This will likely be the case given how Nintendo approached the situation with the Wii and 3DS.
The publication wrote in a recent issue:
“What can be played on the Wii U is restricted by a region-lock feature; software not sold in the same region cannot be played.”
Alright Nintendo… this means you can’t take forever to localize games like Xenoblade!
Thanks to 4Him for the tip.
Ecco the Dolphin has been dormant for many, many years. More than a decade later, it looks like there’s a chance that it could be making a return.
Ed Annunziata, the creator of the series, has expressed interest in returning to the IP.
Annunziata posted the following on Twitter a few days ago:
Ecco fans, I need you to follow & tweethank @scottfoe, he convinced SEGA to meet with me now chances of a new Ecco the Dolphin x100!
— ed annunziata (@edannunziata) September 19, 2012
For those wondering, Scott Foe was with SEGA when the Dreamcast was out on the market. As shown in the tweet above, it was Foe who apparently encouraged SEGA to meet with Annunziata about a revival.
If SEGA does approve a return to Ecco the Dolphin, composer Spencer Nilsen could be involved. Annunziata wrote on Twitter that Nilsen “is on board”, but it isn’t entirely clear if SEGA has officially given the go-ahead just yet.
The full listing of Japan Game Awards 2012 winners were announced during the Tokyo Game Show over the weekend. For the entire list, read on below.
Grand Award
Gravity Rush
Game Designers Award
Journey
Award for Excellence
Gravity Rush
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Kid Icarus: Uprising
Super Mario 3D Land
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Dark Souls
Final Fantasy XIII-2
Mario Kart 7
Monster Hunter Tri G
One Piece: Pirate Warriors
Special Award
Touch Detective: Nameko Saibai Kit
Best Sales Award
Mario Kart 7
Global Award Japanese Product
Pokemon Black/White
Global Award Foreig Division
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award
Nintendo 3DS Development Team
Future Division Winners
Ace Attorney 5
God Eater 2
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle
Soul Sacrifice
Tales of Xillia 2
Resident Evil 6
Fantasy Life
Bravely Default: Flying Fairy
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
Monster Hunter 4
Yakuza 5
A new “hunting insect” weapon was confirmed for Monster Hunter 4 earlier this month.
Thought that would be the only new weapon in the game? Good news – it isn’t!
During a stage show at the Tokyo Game Show yesterday, Capcom teased a second brand new weapon. The company didn’t share any information about the tool, but fans can look forward to more news in the future.
The latest video additions to the 3DS eShop are as follows:
Retro Pocket Video
Nintendo Show 3D: September 20, 2012
Rising Board 3D Video
