Natsume’s E3 2015 lineup is in.
First up is Harvest Moon: Seeds of Memories, which was announced for Wii U this week. Additionally, the 3DS eShop games Gotcha Racing and Brave Tank Hero along with Ninja Strike will be on display.
Natsume will “also be talking about the GBA games coming to the Wii U Virtual Console, including Medabots, Pocky & Rocky With Becky, and more”.
Those attending E3 will be able to partake in Natsume’s annual Bust-a-Move 4 Tournament. More details will be shared soon about how to enter on each day. Prizes will be handed out to winners, including premium plushies and Harvest Moon headphones.
E3 2015 runs between June 16 and June 18.
Harvest Moon: Seeds of Memories isn’t the only new title Natsume is planning for Wii U. Today, the company announced that “Ninja Strike” is also in development for the platform (presumably via the eShop).
Here’s the official overview:
Run, fly, and slash enemies to get the stolen treasures back! Be sure to check out this high-speed, action-packed, side-scrolling title in Natsume’s Ninja series! Whether you go with strength or triple jumping, there is a ninja for you! Choose from 5 different ninjas, each with their own special characteristics. You’ll face much more than just run-of-the-mill henchmen! Use your hard-earned coins to level up a variety of skills that will help you get further and make you tougher! Pick the skills that best fit your playing style! How far can you go?
Natsume previously brought Ninja Strike to iOS. On Wii U, this appears to be a completely brand new game, though we’ve attached an image from the mobile version above.
Ninja Strike will be featured at E3 2015 later this month.
Source: Natsume PR
Update: Bumped to the top. Along with Super Mario Bros., Doom, Pac-Man, Pong, Tetris, and World of Warcraft are being inducted.
Super Mario Bros. has been inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame, Nintendo has announced.
A committee of journalists, scholars and video game industry members made the decision to honor the classic NES title. Games selected for recognition are based on the criteria of icon-status, longevity, geographical reach, and influence.
Super Mario Bros. is one of six titles being inducted into the inaugural class in the World Video Game Hall of Fame at the Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York.
Source: Nintendo PR
Kevin Pereira, who is perhaps best known for his time on the G4 television program Attack of the Show, may be hosting the Nintendo World Championships 2015.
Pereira wrote the following on his Twitter account earlier today:
Forget the boat. See you at E3! #Nintendo #NWC pic.twitter.com/MWax5qwTP5
— Kevin Pereira (@Attack) June 4, 2015
Assuming I’m not reading into this too much, Pereira could be hosting the Nintendo World Championships. Geoff Keighley was thought to be a potential host since he led the way on last year’s Smash Bros. Invitational, though he could be too preoccupied with YouTube’s new Live at E3 initiative. I suppose we’ll find out soon enough!
Thanks to Antonio E for the tip.
Shigeru Miyamoto will be appearing at this year’s Japan Expo, the event’s organizers announced today. He’ll be present as the “Video Game Guest of Honor”.
On July 3, Miyamoto will be welcomed for a special masterclass – a presentation of some sort. This will take place on the Ichigô stage at 1:30 PM local time.
The 2015 Japan Expo will take place in Paris between July 2 and July 5.
Nintendo has opened the European Yoshi’s Woolly World website. Access it here.
The site contains pretty much what you’d expect – plenty of details, screenshots, and gameplay clips. We’ve covered Yoshi’s Woolly World extensively in all of these forms, but you can visit the site to get a refresh on the game.
A whole bunch of Art Academy: Home Studio screenshots are now available for viewing in the gallery below. If that wasn’t enough, we have five pieces of art as well.
Indie developer Cyprona have published a new trailer for their upcoming Wii U game Cube Life: Island Survival, which is available on the North American eShop today. Check it out below:
Still haven’t seen enough of Adventures of Pip, even after our recent livestream? Well, NintenDaan has got you covered since he uploaded 18 minutes of footage from the game. Check it out below:
Gamespot have uploaded a new gameplay video for Guitar Hero Live featuring the new guitar controller. Check it out below:
Guitar Hero Live will launch on Wii U this Fall.
