During an earnings call today, Ubisoft says that five out of its seven games initially planned for Wii U are ports.
ZombiU and Rayman Legends are completely original. Assassin’s Creed III, Sports Connection, Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth, Your Shape, Just Dance 4, and Rabbids Land are also coming to the system.
Ubisoft additionally stated that it isn’t expecting a huge investment in Wii U.
When asked about Ubisoft’s R&D budget and cost of making games for the console, Ubisoft said:
“Out of 7 games we are planning to launch, 5 games are ports, so those are games for which there is a quite small reinvestment to do. The two games that are original are ZombiU of course and Rayman, so those ones of course are more expensive but we are not talking about games today, like we were spending on Ghost Recon or Assassin’s Creed. So they are much smaller of cost. Because as we’ve always said when there is such an innovation the need is not to have big production value but to concentrate on the innovation. This is what we are trying on Rayman and ZombiU. And for the other five games, you are talking about small budget, I’d say of less than a million euro to make some of the ports, I’d estimate. So together I don’t think we have a huge investment on the Wii U.”
Activision could be bringing its upcoming James Bond game to Wii U. Amazon France lists the shooter for Nintendo’s upcoming console.
Even though E3 2012 has passed, Activision’s plans for Wii U are mostly unclear. Although Skylanders Giants has been confirmed for the system, the company has been quiet about additional titles.
007 Legends could be a nice addition to the Wii U’s lineup – assuming Amazon’s listing can be trusted. The last James Bond game for a Nintendo console – GoldenEye 007 on Wii – was well-received and performed fairly well at retail.
Capcom’s latest E.X. Troopers update has delivered details on two new characters: W.I.Z.-Alpha and Diana.
Here’s what we know about both thus far:
W.I.Z.-Alpha
– Voiced by Yuu Kobayashi
– “Management AI”
– Manages all information on the Frontier Base
– This includes weather, ecology and other areas required the base’s operation
– First AI in the W.I.Z. series
– Given the personality of a calm older sister
Diana
– Voiced by Yuka Komatsu
– Instructor at Frontier Base
– Popular with male and female members
– Worthy fighter in battle
– Talented teacher
– Serves as a governing force for the school
Be sure to check out the latest E.X. Troopers screenshots here.
Thanks to 4Him for the tip.
Atlus has sent out new details about the 3DS version of Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers. This latest batch covers the changes/improvements made from the original game.
The information is as follows:
– Can switch to the original opening animation if you want
– Improved loading
– Improved response for command inputs
– Shorter effect times
– Improved framerate
– Can toggle voices on or off
– Can freely hack your gun-shaped computer GUMP
– Allows you to change options including difficulty settings and auto mapping
Thanks to 4Him for the tip.
SEGA has reevaluated its decision to not attend Gamescom 2012.
After announcing that the company would be skipping the show in May, SEGA has now decided to make an appearance after all. Two titles will be showcased at the expo, one of which is likely Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed.
The only question is whether or not SEGA plans on making any of its titles available to the public. Invitations sent out to the press have been for behind-closed doors events.
Don’t worry, North American 3DS fans – we’ll see this game on the eShop eventually. Hopefully this year!
This week’s Japanese eShop update is as follows:
3DS Downloadable Titles
Okiraku Ping Pong 3D (Carefree Ping Pong 3D) – 500 yen
Dasshutsu! Zombie City (Escape! Zombie City) – 400 yen
Pokémon Zenkoku Zukan Pro (Pokédex 3D Pro) – 1,500 yen
Oni Training DEMO – FREE
Kobitodzukan Kobito Kansatsu Set DEMO – FREE
Virtual Console
Puri Puri Primitive Princess (Game Boy) – 400 yen
Shadamu Crusader Harukanaru ?koku (Game Gear) – 300 yen
Rockman (Mega Man, Famicom) – 500 yen
Video Content
Nintendo Direct: Onitore
New Super Mario Bros. commercials, footage
9-minute Dragon Quest X video
Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels will be hitting the Japanese eShop as a Famicom download on July 25 for 500 yen. Screenshots of the game can be found above.
INTENSE CO., Ltd. will publish Dot Runner: Complete Edition on the eShop next week. The game is described as “a dot-eater action game in which dots that appear in dungeons must be devoured within the time limits.”
Dot Runner: Complete Edition is arriving on the eShop on July 26 for $4.99. Screenshots can be found above.
