GameTrailers editor in chief Shane Satterfield has offered some insight into the Wii U’s pricing situation. If he’s to believed, Nintendo will be pricing the console at $299.
Speaking on the latest episode of “Invisible Walls”, Satterfield said:
“We’re going to assume that the Wii U is going to cost $299. And I have heard through certain channels that that is likely going to be the price of the system.”
Most consumers would certainly welcome a $299 price tag. But it’s unclear if any items would be bundled into the package. Some potential buyers are hoping that Nintendo Land will be provided as a bonus, similar to how Wii Sports came with each Wii console when the system launched.
This week’s Japanese eShop update is as follows:
3DS Downloadable Titles
ARC STYLE: Joshi Soccer!! 3D (Women’s Soccer) – 500 yen
Smile Purikua! Let’s go! Meruhen World DEMO – FREE
Dasshatsu Adventure Ky? K?sha no Sh?jo DEMO – FREE
Virtual Console
Neko Jara Monogatari (Game Boy) – 400 yen
Rayman: Mister Dark no Wana (Rayman, Game Boy Color) – 600 yen
Super Mario Bros. 2 (Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels, Famicom) – 500 yen
Video Content
Video explaining the Club Nintendo bonuses for purchasing New Super Mario Bros. 2 or Onitore digitally
Microsoft’s ownership of Rare is an interesting case. Because it doesn’t have any portable systems of its own, Microsoft has allowed Rare to make games for Nintendo’s handhelds. That’s how we got Diddy Kong Racing DS and Viva Piñata: Pocket Paradise a few years ago.
That was last generation. Could Rare make a couple of games for the 3DS, too?
In a new “Scribes” update, Rare said the following when asked if the studio plans on making any 3DS titles:
“No 3DS plans have been announced, and I’ve heard nothing along those lines, though of course that’s not an outright denial as there are bound to be all sorts of things going on at a high management level that most of us know nothing about (and, conversely, things we do hear that are apparently not true at all – those personal hovercrafts are taking far longer than expected). So that’s the best you’ll get for now. Thanks for the reminder to nick my son’s 3DS and have a stab at Kid Icarus though.”
So nothing is imminent, and Rare may not have anything in development for the 3DS. But the fact that they’re leaving the door slightly open gives a tiny bit of hope for the future.
It appears that Slightly Mad Studios and Gamagio are bringing “Biker Bash” to Wii U (probably through the eShop) as well as Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network, and Steam.
While an official announcement hasn’t been made, a comprehensive document has been discovered outlining the game’s numerous features and various elements.
The document describes Biker Bash as “a bike racing game that combines classic gameplay from titles like ROAD RASH/MOTORSTORM with modern fighting mechanics from STREETFIGHTER IV/FIGHT NIGHT and drags it kicking and screaming into the 21st Century with next-gen graphics, gameplay, and social features… all at a downloadable price point.”
Included in Biker Bash are various single-player and multiplayer modes, competitive gameplay with friends, combat during racing, weapons and power-ups, items and upgrades, and more. Also mentioned is a RAGE meter that, when filled, can be used to “Rage Boost” past the competition or eliminate others on the race track.
Images from the document can be found above. You can also view the entire PDF here.
The followings Rock Band Music Store songs will be made available on July 31:
Killswitch Engage – “The End of Heartache” – Pro Guitar and Pro Bass expansions available for $0.99
Killswitch Engage – “The Arms of Sorrow”
Killswitch Engage – “Starting Over” – keyboard support
Each song can be purchased for $2.00 on Wii.
Source: Harmonix PR
When Wii U arrives, it could have another high-quality title launch. Tomorrow Corp’s Kyle Gray has said that the team hopes to have Little Inferno available as soon as Nintendo’s new console hits store shelves.
As far as Wii U exclusive features go, Gray said:
“We’re tinkering with some features, but one thing we know for certain is that it will be the only version to exclusively have a Wii U logo.”
Gray commented on the 3DS as well. When asked if the team has any interest in developing for the handheld, Gray noted:
“It seems like it could be a good fit, but we won’t know until we have some time to tinker with it.”
