“Malo” has another new tweet about Twilight Princess HD on the Japanese Zelda Twitter page. We hear a bit more about Poes once again – this time for the new Ghost Lantern item.
Here’s the translated message:
“…It’s Malo. This is not a simple lantern… It’s called the “Ghost Lantern”, and it also detects the existence of Poes during day and will let you know about it…… so you can be like ‘It’s useless to hide yourself!’ Time is money… so use it well.”
Choice Provisions has a new gameplay teaser video up for Space Dave!, which is planned for Wii U and 3DS. Take a look at it below.
Mega Man Legacy Collection’s launch is nearly here. We’re posting one more gameplay video below that contains 10 minutes of footage.
Nintendo has come out with the latest 3DS firmware update. Version 10.6.0-31 is now available in all territories.
As for what’s behind the update, you all can probably guess the purpose. The lone note from Nintendo: “Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience”.
Game Informer has uploaded another video pertaining to LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The publication sat down with TT Fusion’s Mike Taylor and director Jamie Eden to discuss how the game is adding concepts like “blaster battles” and “multi-builds” to the classic LEGO formula. Check it out below.
Update: Some additional rumored details from Nintendo Life:
– Information comes from “several” EA staffers
– EA was apparently one of the first publishers to get access to NX development hardware
– Nintendo is citing EA as a key ally when it comes to making its next console a success
– Multiple meetings in March
– Meetings will apparently decide how much support EA (EA Sports) arm will be giving Nintendo in the near future
– EA wants “a detailed plan” on how Nintendo intends to win over sports fans with NX
– EA is keen to learn how Nintendo intends to build up a large enough “sports” audience on NX
– This was apparently one of the key reasons for the publisher abandoning Wii U
– EA is asking Nintendo to spend more advertising dollars during televised sporting events like NFL games, NBA games, MLB games, World Cup matches and the World Series in order to claim this audience
– EA is citing the fact that both Sony and Microsoft spend a large portion of cash during such events, and that EA’s titles are given prominence in promotional campaigns
– Sources see Nintendo not bundling EA games with consoles as an insult; both Sony and Microsoft are involved with such bundles
– The company will be asking Nintendo to consider shipping NX consoles with leading EA Sports titles, such as FIFA and Madden
– During a December meeting between EA and Nintendo executives, an EA exec “criticized Wii U for not having entertainment apps for MLB.TV, NBA, WWE Network, NHL Gamecenter Live, and the NFL”
– EA believes PS4 having these apps is a key reason for the machine’s success among sports fans
– EA wants NX to be able to run such apps or offer similar functionality
As relayed on Twitter by Liam Robertson, someone well-known for discovering information about cancelled games and other industry news, EA is in rumored to be in possession of NX development kits. Furthermore, they’ve apparently had them for awhile.
Robertson has also said that Nintendo and EA will meet in March “to hash things out and discuss potential plans.” It sounds like EA wants to pursue cross promotions such as sports console bundles. Robertson added that “EA wants Nintendo to help them cultivate an audience for sports fans if they’re going to go on board with NX.”
Here’s a roundup of everything posted by Robertson:
Don't read too much into this. It means what it means – potential plans. It sounds like mostly very early stuff and EA is still unsure.
— Thrillho (@Doctor_Cupcakes) February 22, 2016
Nintendo is the only one of the big three that doesn't do this, and they're hoping to get them to budge on this.
— Thrillho (@Doctor_Cupcakes) February 22, 2016
EA wants Nintendo to help them cultivate an audience for sports fans if they're going to go on board with NX.
— Thrillho (@Doctor_Cupcakes) February 22, 2016
Finger Gun Games has been hard at work on Stone Shire’s 1.1 update during the past few months. If all goes as planned, it will be available in early March.
Stone Shire’s patch adds a number of elements like lit and dark areas, water blocks, and the ability to craft different doors. There’s also off-TV play, support for the Wii U Pro Controller and Classic Controller, and more. Read the full patch notes here.
Update: Stella Glow, Hatsune Miku, and Etrian Odyssey 2 price-matched on Amazon
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Best Buy is holding a one-day sale on several video games. In terms of Nintendo titles, these ones have been discounted:
– Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight – $29.99 (save $20)
– Rodea: The Sky Soldier Wii U Launch Edition – $29.99 (save $20)
– Stella Glow – $29.99 (save $20)
– Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends 3DS – $14.99 (save $15)
– Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX – $19.99 (save $20)
Head on over to this page to take advantage of the offers listed above.
Bear Box Media just confirmed last week that U Host would be available in March. According to a listing on the eShop, the game is due out in Europe on March 3. Pricing is set at €9.99.
Soul Axiom is nearly ready to make its first debut on PC, with console versions (including Wii U) coming in Q2. Check out a new trailer below.
