Tomb Raider is one PlayStation 3/Xbox 360 title that won’t be made for Wii U.
Crystal Dynamics Global Brand Director Karl Stewart explained that the studio wouldn’t be interested in simply porting the game. If they were to develop a title for the console, they “would build it very differently and would built it with unique functionality.”
Stewart said:
“When we started developing the game we made a conscious decision that it was all about building the game for a platform and making sure the game was specific to that platform. Given that we’ve been working on the game quite a while before Wii U was announced I think it would not be right to try and port it across. If we started building a game for the Wii U we would build it very differently and we would build it with unique functionality.”
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This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:
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Mutant Mudds™ – Armed with a heavy-duty water cannon, Max must vanquish his nemeses, the Mutant Mudds, by blasting and hovering his way across the soiled landscape to seek out mysterious Water Sprites. (For Nintendo 3DS™)Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games™ (demo version) – Join Mario and Sonic in the world’s greatest sporting competition. With more than 50 playable events, the Olympic Games have never been so much fun. This demo is now available on Nintendo eShop. (For Nintendo 3DS)
Rumors regarding a summer/early fall release for Wii U can now be put to rest.
During an earnings conference in Japan, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata revealed that the console will ship this holiday season in North America, Europe, and Australia. It seems that the company is planning a worldwide launch.
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New Dragon Quest X details accompanied today’s screenshot update. We learn about the methods of transportation in the game – such as the railroad – and the quest system.
The new information is as follows:
– Use the railroad to travel in the world
– The five continents of the game world are connected by “extreme long distance railroad”
– Magic train can instantly transport you to your destination
– Rula Stone transportation: the item remember locations you’ve previously visited, travel quickly to these destinations
– Each stone remembers just one location
– Stone can be reprogrammed to a different location
– Can hold multiple stones at once
– “Mini stories”/quests will be offered in downloadable form
– Some quests are specific to particular job types, others are specific to continents
– Martial Artists’ Quest: You open a training book that you received from a youth and see a quest left behind by a legendary martial artist.
– Warrior Quest: This mysterious quest is given to you buy a mysterious elder. You’re asked to travel to a certain location.
– Monk Quest: This quest asks that you find a particular person. To complete the quest, you’ll need to figue out the meaning of a mysterious poem.
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Get ready for tomorrow, folks!
Konami will be bringing the “Officially Licensed Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D Accessory Set” to Europe. The package, which costs £24.99, includes a pouch, plastic snap-on case, stylus, and skins.
You can purchase the set on February 24, or pre-order it from Play right here.
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