You’ll find the latest updates from Nnooo’s Nic Watt and Bruce Thomson in the video above. They talks about the Wii U, as well as Spirit Hunters, and escapeVektor. Both games should be releasing toward the end of the year.
Above are a few more shots of the Wii U GamePad and Pro controller. These pieces of hardware are naturally two of the more interesting aspects of the system, which is why we’re showing them off once again!
Thanks to Tim T for the tip.
I got an iPad a few weeks ago.
Since then I’ve nabbed a ton of games for it, from the terrible free ones like McDonald’s Happy Meal Builder (seriously, try it) to the top-notch like Plants vs. Zombies HD. The accessibility of games and the dangerously cheap cost of them had me all but convinced that this was the way casual gaming would be from here on out. I thought “Well, this is it. Gaming as a whole sure isn’t dead, but it may very well be slipping out of its casual hayday.”
Then, to my great luck, I got a review code for Art of Balance Touch! on the 3DS eShop. A simple game upon first glance, but given a few minutes with it and I realized something rather pleasant: Games are still better on dedicated gaming platforms than phones and tablets. They just are.
In its latest issue, Nintendo Power chose some of the best Wii titles the console has to offer. The magazine placed games in a variety of categories, such as “The Must-Haves” and “The Should-Haves”. There are also selections for the top WiiWare and Virtual Console releases.
Read on below for the full listings.
The Must-Haves
Donkey Kong Country Returns
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Little King’s Story
Mario Kart Wii
Metroid Prime Trilogy
Rayman Origins
Super Mario Galaxy
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Tatsunoko vs. Capcom
Xenoblade Chronicles
The Should-Haves
Bully: Scholarship Edition
Dead Space: Extraction
Kirby’s Return to Dream Land
Klonoa
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
No More Heroes 2
Punch-Out!!
Sonic Colors
Super Mario Galaxy 2
Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros’ Treasure
Monolith Soft is going all out in the characters department of Project X Zone. A new blog post on the game’s official site states that over 200 characters will be included. Although allies and enemies represent that number, additional characters will appear only during event scenes.
The same blog post mentions that there will be many enemies taken straight out of the franchises from Namco Bandai, SEGA, and Capcom. Players will encounter these characters as regular foes and bosses.
Finally, the blog made note of a few gameplay-specific details. We’ve posted them below.
– Ally “phase” happens when you can move your ally units
– During this phase, you can freely move the character around his highlighted area similar to RPGs
– Treasure boxes and obstacles will be in the area
– No penalty for making extraneous movements to open treasure boxes and destroy obstacles before attacking the enemy
– This allows you to do a lot in a single phase
– Character’s turn ends after the attack command is selected
Medabots 7’s website has updated, and its brought along some details on the game’s Augmented Reality functionality.
The first print run will include 32 AR cards. Metabee, Rokusho, Blazermate, and other bots are featured. By purchasing both versions of the game, consumers will gain access to all 64 cards.
It’s unknown at this time if AR cards will be offered through other means. Because of this, publisher Rocket Company is advising fans to pre-order at their local retailer.
Thanks to Jonathan A for the tip.
Order Up!! Video
Lola’s Fruit Shop Sudoku Video
Nintendo Direct: June 21, 2012
8-Bit Summer Trailer
New Super Mario Bros. 2 Info Video
Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask Trailer
Pokemon Black/White 2 Video
Kirby’s Dream Collection Teaser Trailer
Pikmin 2 Multiplayer Trailer
You can watch each of these videos in the “Recent Arrivals”/Nintendo Direct sections of the eShop.
It’s unfortunate but true: the Wii caused a strong divide between casual and core gamers. Lengthy periods of the lifecycle convinced some players that the console lacked more engaging, deep experiences, ultimately leading them to ditch the console.
Nintendo obviously hopes to avoid a similar situation with Wii U. Fortunately, there’s one believer out there who believes the system can appeal to all kinds of gamers.
Speaking with MCV, Ubisoft EMEA MD Alain Corre stated that the Wii U will continue to strike a chord with families, but will “start to please the hardcore gamers too.”
“We are playing both fields because we think it will appeal to the family the way the Wii did, and start to please the hardcore gamers too. We have been a strong believer in Wii U since day one, and a strong vision for gamers. We have been working closely with them, and we know our brands appeal to Nintendo gamers.”
Nintendo hopes your Wii U won’t be collecting dust, as the company wants users to take advantage of its features on a daily basis.
Nintendo UK’s now ex-general manager David Yarnton has said that this won’t be limited to just games. Its usage extends to the online space, TV watching, and more.
Yarnton said:
“Wii U is an unprecedented product. It’s something we want people to pick up every day. Not just for gaming, but also for things like going online and watching TV. The range of software has very broad appeal. I think it will be good for the market.”
Separately, Yarnton discussed demand for Wii U. When asked if people need this console in their lives, he replied:
“A lot of times people don’t realize they need a device like this in their lives until they see it.”
