In Japan earlier today, Nintendo hosted a meeting for shareholders. Satoru Iwata answered a slew of questions about Wii U at the event, among other topics. For the important information from Iwata, read on below.
– Nintendo is releasing text book software through DS, has been well received, but many are against bringing game systems into classrooms
– Brain Age changed some minds about the above
– Earnings for board members dropped as did the lowered company earnings
– Iwata was the only person to make over 100 million yen (137 million yen)
– Six directors topped the 100 million yen mark
– Iwata’s earnings dropped 50 million yen from last year
– Wii U received great reactions from those in L.A.
– Iwata said a majority of overseas media offered congratulations to him
– Reaction for Wii U differed greatly between those who covered the product at the show and those who just covered it online
– Nintendo needs to consider how to convey the value of the product
– Nintendo hoping that low software output for Wii U launch won’t be an issue, unlike the 3DS’ situation
– Is Nintendo’s HD development ability okay? Iwata: Regarding Zelda HD, Japanese developers said that it could not be replicated on other machines. It was made in a relatively short period, so Iwata feels that HD development will not be a problem.
– Iwata said Wii wasn’t accepted by the core since they didn’t want to abandon their preferred control approach and it didn’t offer HD
– Wii didn’t have HD since HD const performance at the time was low
– Wii U makes it easier to use conventional controls
– Wii U controller not as big/heavy as it looks
– 3DS can technically be used as a Wii U controller
– You can’t go online if you use 3DS as a Wii U controller (unclear if this is for Wii U or 3DS)
– Iwata explained that if you connect Wii U and 3DS, then players have to purchase both systems
Thanks to Thomas N for the tip!
1. [PS3] Meruru no Atelier: Arland no Renkinjutsushi 3
2. [PSP] Steins;Gate
3. [PSP] Gundam Memories: Tatakai no Kioku
4. [3DS] The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
5. [PSP] The Little Battlers
6. [DS] Tennis no Oji-Sama Gyutto! Dokidoki Survival Umi to Yama no Love Passion
7. [PS3] Bleach Soul Ignition
8. [PS3] Yakuza of the End
9. [Wii] Wii Sports Resort
10. [PSP] Gloria Union
Yes, I’m still loving the style of this game. Hopefully the gameplay will also be up to snuff!
Admittedly, the 3DS eShop is a bit of a pain in that you have to manually download certain trailers to the system’s menu. So for E3, Nintendo published a bunch of different trailers including Luigi’s Mansion 2, Mario Kart 3D, and Super Mario 3D, but you have to download them all one by one.
Still, it’s better than not having them at all. For some reason though, Nintendo will only be keeping the trailers on the shop until July 7. That’s a pretty silly idea, if you ask me! Why not just keep them on there?
Thanks to Jake for the tip!
Anyone decide to purchase this game today? It’s getting some mixed reviews, though it sounds like it still has some enjoyable content.
Dragon Quest Collection has a final release date of September 15 in Japan. It’ll cost ¥4,440. But what’s really interesting is that the disc will contain the first footage ever of Dragon Quest X, a new title in the series that has been in development for about three years.
That news alone will probably ensure that the game will sell a ton of copies (and the fact that’s it’s Dragon Quest). However, Square Enix is preparing to ship it will other bonuses. Here’s a rundown of what fans can expect, courtesy of Andriasang:
Famicom Shinken Guide Reprint
A reprinting of a classic guides for DQI, II and III, totaling 130 pages. This was produced with the cooperation of Shueisha. The content is unchanged from the original versions.
“Small Medal” Recreation
A recreation of a classic DQ series item. This will be included only as a first print run bonus.
Dragon Quest Art Collection
This collection has artwork and development materials. It will be included on the game disc.
25th Anniversary DQI, II and II Opening Anime
This will show when you load up the game disc. The newly produced animation is from Kamikaze Douga, which also did the animation for Dragon Quest IX and Dragon Quest Monsters Battle Road Victory.
Still waiting on Rune Factory 4 scans to arrive. But, hey, at least we have the first game details. The information below was translated from this week’s Famitsu…
– Developed by Neverland Company
– Choose from a male or female character
– Male lead: Lest
– Female lead: Frey
– Lest voiced by Kouki Uchiyama, Frey voiced by Chiwa Saito
– Other voice actors: Ayana Taketatsu, Aoi Yuuki, Hitomi Nabatame, Tomokazu Sugita, Daisuke Namikawa, and Kosuke Toriumi
– Improved love elements
– Producer: Yoshifumi Hashimoto
– Hashimoto says the game will contain heart-warming situations with your in-game counterpart
– Hashimoto calls the situations above “quite embarrassing”
– Out in Japan this year
– Published by Marvelous Entertainment
After a brief appearance on consoles, Rune Factory is returning to handhelds. Specifically, Rune Factory 4 has been announced for 3DS. The reveal comes from this week’s Famitsu. Scans and details aren’t available just yet, but keep checking back for further information. While you wait, here’s what Rune Factory series producer Yoshifumi Hashimoto said about the 3DS back in November:
“There are certainly a lot of different things I could think of wanting to add. Since it’d be in 3D, I’d want to make it feel as if you are actually walking through this fantasy world. I’d want to make farming a more realistic, 3D experience. Dating would have scenes entirely in 3D. I really can’t think of going one-by-one here; I know I’d want to go at it and put a lot of different things in.”
