Mario Party 10 is rolling out another new game this week, this time on Wii U. Mario Party 10 is set to arrive on Friday. For a quick look at the early reviews, check out our roundup below.
Shacknews – 7 / 10
GameSpot – 6 / 10
Game Informer – 6 / 10
Nintendo Life – 7 / 10
Nintendo World Report – 6.5 / 10
Destructoid – 6 / 10
GamesBeat – 60 / 100
GamesRadar – 2.5 / 5
Two primary staffers from the LovePlus series have announced their resignation from the company. Senior producer Akari Uchida as well as character designer Mino Taro have moved on.
Uchida said of his departure:
“I still don’t know yet, but I’d like to keep up the pace and continue doing what I can do. …it was when a fan told me ‘thank you!’ while clenching my hand in tears. In the end, it was the my best decision after thinking about what I can do for such fans from this point on.”
“Now that I have all the time to think about the unlimited things I can do, [the thoughts] of hopes and uncertainty has me jumping up and down like a child. I’d like to have an opportunity to be able to make something together with you all, so when that time comes, please lend me your strength. Let’s cause a commotion together, again!”
Mino Taro also said:
“I have nothing but the deepest feelings for the titles I’ve worked on. In the midst of working in rough conditions as a video game creator, there was a lot I thought about, but I’ve come to my decision after thinking about the last opportunity of being able to do things I wasn’t able to with Konami.”
Since “Mino Taro” was part of Konami, he intends to work under the new freelancer pen name “Minoboshi Taro” to signify the new start.
Just announced, Langrisser Re:Incarnation Tensei will have a “Legend Box” Limited Edition that will contain two soundtrack CD’s with more than 20 songs, 64 page art book, and super deformed characters.
Check out some pics below:
Nintendo UK has issued a press release regarding a new Super Smash Bros. Invitational tournament that will be held this year’s MCM Birmingham Comic Con. You can find the full details below.
16th March 2015 – Nintendo will host an exclusive Super Smash Bros. Invitational tournament at this year’s MCM Birmingham Comic Con, bringing together thirty-two Super Smash Bros. for Wii U community players for a live head-to-head battle at the show.
Visitors to the show will not only get the chance to watch, but can also participate in a number of Super Smash Bros. tournaments and matches throughout the weekend which will take place on both New Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. Guests can also get their hands on exclusive items and limited edition stock as the Official Nintendo UK Online Store returns to the show on Saturday 21st March and Sunday 22nd March, at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham.
This weeks UK software sales are as follows:
Individual Formats
All Formats
Source: Chart-Track
This weeks Wii U/3DS specific UK software sales are as follows:
Wii U
1. Super Smash Bros. – Nintendo
2. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
3. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – Nintendo
4. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
5. New Super Mario Bros. U – Nintendo
6. Hyrule Warriors – Nintendo
7. FIFA 13 – EA Sports
8. Bayonetta 2 – Nintendo
9. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Nintendo
10. Just Dance 2015 – Ubisoft
3DS
1. The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D – Nintendo
2. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate – Capcom
3. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
4. Super Smash Bros. – Nintendo
5. Pokemon Omega Ruby – Nintendo
6. Pokemon Y – Nintendo
7. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire – Nintendo
8. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
9. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
10. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Nintendo
Source: Chart-Track
This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Wii U Retail
Mario Party 10 (available March 20) – €39.99/£34.99
Wii U Download
Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars (available March 20) – €19.99/£17.99
Wii U Virtual Console
Castlevania Aria of Sorrow (GBA VC) – €6.99/£6.29
3DS Retail
Navy Commander – €10.00/£8.99
3DS Download
Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars (available March 20) – €19.99/£17.99
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call (Add-on Content) – €0.99/£0.89 per song
– Birds in the Sky, Fish in the River FMS Song (Free until April 1)
– Shadowlord BMS Song Data (Free until April 1)
– Meridian Child FMS Song Data
– Corridors of Time FMS Song Data
– Boss Battle 2 BMS Song Data
– Devil Lord Confrontation II BMS Song Data
– Struggle to the Death BMS Song Data
eShop Sales
WiiU
99 Moves – €1.49/£1.34 (Ends April 16, normally €2.49/£2.29)
Abyss – €1.49/£1.34 (Ends April 16, normally €1.99/£1.79)
Rock ‘N Racing Off Road – €4.99/£4.49 (Ends April 16, normally €5.99/£5.39)
Fit Music for Wii U – €14.90/£12.40 (Ends April 16, normally €29.90/£24.90)
Luv Me Buddies Wonderland – €14.90/£12.40 (Ends April 16, normally €29.90/£24.90)
Turtle Tale – €1.99/£1.65 (Ends April 2, normally €2.99/£2.49)
3DS
Luv Me Buddies Wonderland – €14.90/£12.40 (Ends April 16, normally €29.90/£24.90)
Turtle Tale – €1.99/£1.65 (Ends April 2, normally €2.99/£2.49)
AeternoBlade – €5.99/£5.40 (Ends April 9, normally €14.99/£13.50)
Glory of Generals – €6.99/£6.29 (Ends April 9, normally €9.99/£7.99)
Quell Reflect – €2.99/£2.69 (Ends April 9, normally €3.99/£3.49)
Swords & Soldiers 3D – €4.99/£4.49 (Ends April 9, normally €7.00/£5.90)
Mutant Mudds – €4.49/£3.99 (Ends April 2, normally €8.99/£8.09)
Zombie Panic in Wonderland – €4.99/£4.49 (Ends April 9, normally €7.00/£5.90)
Mindfeud – €1.99/£1.79 (Permanent, was €4.99/£4.49)
Permanent Price Drops
Wii U
Cocoto Magic Circus 2 (Bigben Interactive) – €19.99/£17.99 (Permanent, was €29.99/£24.99)
3DS
Mindfeud – €1.99/£1.79 (Permanent, was €4.99/£4.49)
Source: Nintendo PR
Circle Entertainment is one the first Chinese console game publisher to arrive in the market and they have worked hard on bringing games to all parts of the globe. Their biggest impact has been giving an opportunity to the Western indie market to bring their games to the East, making them the only company that has brought North American eShop games to Asia.
In a recent interview with Nintendo Enthusiast SEO Chris Chau talks about when they first started;
When we created the company in 2006, we ere very young. We just wanted to focus on how to create our own games. But Hong Kong has a limited amount of people to hire, and also we were lacking others resource such as publisher network and funds.
He then goes on to talk about their experience with the eShop;
Yes, the 3DS eShop offered a lot of convenience to players, this place allows for both casual games and retail games readily available for download.
You know, retail game always have to consider package cost, but for eShop, its really good to use the savings from not having packaging to reduct the game price.
He also talk about some of their 2015 plans and ways that they can support indie’s;
We have provided a minimum guarantee/development fee to smaller developers. Those capitals can help boost their development work. But we want to set an amount for this year, which will give us a range that we can work effectively. A little more capitals means alot for smaller developers.
Check out the full interview here!
