The Play Nintendo YouTube account has kicked off what appears to be a new video series. Watch the first episode below as Andrew and his “snappy” friend Izzy highlight New Super Mario Bros. 2.
Polygon put up an hour of footage from one of this week’s releases, Zero Time Dilemma. Check out the full gameplay video below.
Nintendo uploaded a brief new trailer for BoxBoxBoy! – it’s out now on the 3DS eShop. Take a look at the video below.
A sequel to the Disney’s 2012 animated movie Wreck-It Ralph is in development, the company announced today. Wreck-It Ralph 2 will debut on March 9, 2018.
Rich Moore is back as director. John Reilly, who voiced Wreck-It Ralph in the original film, is also returning. Phil Johnston will be co-directing after co-writing the first movie.
The first Wreck-It Ralph featured plenty of video game cameos, including Bowser. Moore has previously spoken about wanting to have Mario in a potential sequel.
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars has finally launched on the North American Wii U Virtual Console. Watch the official trailer below.
Hyrule Warriors and Hyrule Warriors Legends have both received new updates and DLC. On Wii U, version 1.10.0 is out now. 3DS is up to version 1.4.0.
The patch notes for Wii U say that adjustments were made to some of the characters while also fixing bugs. 3DS has increased the level cap, added medals and fairies, adjusted rupees earned through StreetPass Link, adjusted characters, and addressed bugs.
The newest DLC, Link’s Awakening Pack, is available on both of Nintendo’s platforms. This includes Marin, boots for Linkle, 16 new costumes, plus 16 new My Fairy costume pieces and an Adventure Mode map specifically on 3DS.
DigitalFoundry has returned with another technical analysis. Today, the outlet is taking a look at how Mighty No. 9 shapes up on Wii U. The results unfortunately aren’t pretty.
One of the biggest issues with Mighty No. 9 on Wii U is the frame rate. It’s uncapped, and due to dips, results in a very unstable experience. The action can apparently drop to as low as 12 frames per second.
Loading times can be another cause of frustration. It’s estimated that loading a new stage takes 20 seconds, with tedious waiting also needed after dying.
Here’s the full analysis, including a look at how the patch improves loading times slighty:
Freedom Planet has done very well for developer GalaxyTrail. Between the Wii U and Steam versions, the game has sold 250,000 copies.
GalaxyTrail posted on Twitter yesterday:
We are pleased to announce that Freedom Planet has sold a quarter million copies on Steam and Wii U combined! Thank you so much everyone! 🎉🐉
— GalaxyTrail (@galaxytrail) June 29, 2016
Freedom Planet 2 was announced towards the end of last year. It’s due out sometime in 2017.
Nintendo UK has a new commercial up for Teddy Together, which arrives in the UK tomorrow. See it below.
Kemco’s next RPG has been dated for the European 3DS eShop. On July 14, Journey to Kreisia will be available. Pricing is set at €9.99.
Here’s an overview:
After suddenly being summoned to an unknown world, a high schooler by the name of Yusis learns of his destiny to become the Savior and face off against the Overlord?a being who threatens the destruction of Kreisia.
Kreisia?A world of three races coexisting under the banner of single kingdom.
Yet notwithstanding these different people being ruled over by a lone institution of government, life, for the most part, has continued on peacefully despite certain racial undertones pervading the hearts of some in society…
