Nintendo is starting a new developer series based on Fire Emblem Fates. Check out the first episode below called “A Tale of Two Families: Birthright”.
A couple of days ago, Nintendo UK announced its Countdown Clash series of videos leading up to the launch of Pokken Tournament. Fans were presented with two matchups – Pikachu Libre vs Chandelure and Lucario vs Gengar – and were asked to vote who they thought would win. You can now check out the results in the video posted below. The next matchups are also announced in this video: Garchomp vs Charizard and Machamp vs Blaziken. Voting opens next Monday.
Earlier today we reported that the Pokemon GO presentation scheduled to take place at Game Developers Conference this year has been cancelled. Initially, no explanation or reason was given – the presentation was simply listed as “cancelled” on the GDC website.
However, GameInformer has reached out to developer Niantic and received a reply. Here’s the statement from Niantic’s CEO John Hanke, who was going to host the now-cancelled presentation, in full:
“We have decided to forego our GDC talk on Pokémon GO in order to focus on getting the product ready for beta test and launch,” says Niantic CEO John Hanke. “As much as we hate to disappoint those in the industry attending GDC, we feel our time and energy right now are best spent on making sure every aspect of the product is where we want it to be.”
So there you have it. Certainly disappointing, but an understandable reason. Hanke doesn’t mention any development hiccups and stresses that the product is heading for its beta test and launch, so it doesn’t seem like the game is going to be delayed significantly.
Another Kemco RPG is slated for the European 3DS eShop this month. On March 31, Justice Chronicles will be available. Pricing is set at €9.99.
Kick & Fennick was first confirmed for Wii U in January. Abstraction Games has now sent out an official announcement, noting that the game is coming this spring to the eShop.
We’ve posted a Kick & Fennick trailer below. You can also head past the break for plenty of game inforamtion.
Guitar Hero Live has added another set of songs, including some beloved 80s classics thanks to three new Premium Shows. Here’s this week’s lineup:
Back to the Eighties
· Europe – Rock the Night
· Lita Ford – Kiss Me Deadly
· Quiet Riot – Bang Your Head (Metal Health)
Stadium Rock Anthems
· Bon Jovi – Livin’ on a Prayer
· Def Leppard – Pour Some Sugar On Me
· KISS – Crazy Crazy Nights
Hair Metal Mayhem
· Poison – Nothin’ But a Good Time
· Mötley Crüe – Girls, Girls, Girls
· L.A. Guns – Rip and Tear
Source: Activision PR
Yesterday, Nintendo’s Japanese Twitter page posted news about the new Nintendo Direct. Makiko Ohmoto, the voice of Kirby, ended up re-tweeting the news a few hours ago. That’s set off speculation that Kirby will be featured in some form during today’s presentation – be it a new game or something else. Whether that actually happens remains to be seen.
Teyon has announced that its 3DS game Bird Mania 3D is coming to Wii U in the form of “Bird Mania Party”. It’ll be available on March 10 in Europe, and March 17 in North America. Pricing is set at $1.99 / €1.99.
Here’s an overview of Bird Mania Party:
Take to the bright blue skies and fly the distance! Fly past treetops, bushes and stinging bees and dash for crazy combos. Collect bonuses and unlock achievements to up your score right to the top as you zoom at the speed of lightning to the pumping music!
Invite friends and start Bird Mania Party! Team up with your buddy to master a challenge in a co-op mode or race for the top spot on Leaderboards in a competition mode for up to 5 players.Features:
• Incredibly addictive game-play with a fast paced tempo
• 2 party multi-player modes for up to 5 players
• Over 20 achievements and extra bonuses to unlock
• Leaderboards for the ultimate competition with other bird maniacs
• Support for Wii U™ GamePad and Wii Remote
A trailer for Bird Mania Party can be found below.
Source: Teyon PR
Nintendo has added last-minute maintenance to today’s schedule. Tonight, 3DS will be undergoing maintenance. This will affect network services like online play and rankings.
Maintenance will take place during the following times:
– 9 PM PT – 10:30 PM PT
– 12 AM ET – 1:30 AM ET
– 5 AM in the UK – 6:30 AM in the UK
– 6 AM in Europe – 7:30 AM in Europe
