Much like a similar Xbox 360 game that came out a couple of weeks ago, Japan is getting a Wii U launch title (downloadable, as far as I know) called “Wii Karaoke U” that gives players access to ninety thousand songs (yes, 90,000) to sing and dance along to, all for the low low fee of several different payment options:
– ¥100 for one hour.
– ¥300 for 24 hours.
– ¥1000 for 30 days
– ¥2000 for 90 days
There’s a microphone/trial disc available for ¥2940, which allows users to play 50 chosen songs for 31 days as much as they want, but you can’t use the trial disc on your Wii U after the 31 day limit is up. You can, however, give it to a friend, since it appears as though your “account” is tied to the console as opposed to the disc.
Sounds like Japan has 1-up’d North America’s SiNG Party…
This may not come as a surprise to many of you, but Ubisoft says they like the Wii U! After giving the console a plethora launch titles (including the wonderful survival horror title ZombiU), the company is gearing up for tonight’s launch in the UK. Here’s what they had to say about the Wii U in general:
“Since E3, Nintendo has been consistently building presence in consumers’ minds through their PR activities as well as events and media. Over that period, we have also been pushing our own games to position them as key choices for gamers who purchase the console. On some occasions such as E3, we’ve worked together to ensure maximum exposure for both companies. We find core gamers and the technologically-minded tend to be the first adopters of new consoles. It’s no real surprise that games that appeal to this audience are more likely to perform well early on. As Wii U reaches broader audiences, we will see a shift in the types of games bought.”
And here’s an added tidbit of praise for the big N and their hardware development:
“Once again, Nintendo is the first to bring something new to home consoles. The innovation brought by the Wii U marks a step change, which will become more obvious as users familiarise themselves with these new gameplay possibilities.”
I hope you European folks area ready! Just a few more hours!
This week’s Japanese 3DS eShop update is as follows:
3DS Downloadable Titles
Onna Katekiy?shi Itoka Sensei to Misshitsu ni Itara Shichau Kama shirenai – 800 yen
Crimson Shroud – 800 yen
Layton Ky?ju vs Gyakuten Saiban (Layton vs Ace Attorney, 11/29) – 5,980 yen
Shifting World Shiro to Kuro no Meiky? (11/29) – 2,800 yen
Shin Sangoku Mus? VS (11/29) – 5,400 yen
Poyo Poyo Kansatsu Nikki (11/29)– 2,800 yen
DLC
New Super Mario Bros. 2 Golden Classics Course Pack – FREE
Virtual Console
Super Mario USA (Super Mario Bros. 2) – 500 yen
Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari (River City Ransom, Famicom) – 500 yen
Video Content
Videos for Wii U titles Tekken Tag Tournament 2, ZombiU, FIFA 13, Batman: Arkham City, Mass Effect 3, Wii Karaoke U
Paper Mario: Sticker Star 3D streaming video
EW has teamed up with Spike TV for a unique VGA reward. Next week, the “Game of the Decade” will be crowned.
Below are the full list of nominees:
“The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker”
“Half-Life 2”
“World of Warcraft”
“Shadow of the Colossus”
“Wii Sports”
“BioShock”
“Portal”
“Mass Effect 2”
“Red Dead Redemption”
“Batman: Arkham City”
You can place your vote here. The winner will be announced during the VGAs next Friday.
