Another two Xenoblade Chronicles X designers introduced, including Sin & Punishment 2 art director
Posted 9 years ago by Brian in News, Wii U | 6 Comments
Xenoblade Chronicles X director Tetsuya Takahashi returned to the game’s Japanese Twitter account today and introduced another two designers.
First up is Yasushi Suzuki, who is leading the way on enemy mechs:
“Returning to the original subject, today I’ll present Mr. Yasushi Suzuki. His skills are top-notch, be it for character, mecha or landscapes design. I’d meant to work with him one day and this wish has finally come true with this project.”
“For this project, he’s mainly in charge of enemy mechs. The huge mech that appears in the last cut of the previously released [promotional video] (E3 2013) was also designed by him!”
For those wondering, Yasushi Suzuki worked as character and effects designer on Sin & Punishment for the N64, and as art director on Sin & Punishment: Star Successor.
The second designer introduced is Raita Kazama. Here’s what Takahashi said about him:
“Next up is Mr. Raita Kazama. I believe some people already know him, as he’s also drawn beautiful images for the previous Xenoblade.”
“For this project, I’ve mainly asked him to design the alien NPCs and the primitive lifeforms inhabiting the planet. Despite being an illustrator with a delicate touch, he himself is the macho bodybuilder type, lol.”
Koji Kondo talks music in Mario Maker – “robust sound editing functions”, but no music creation
Posted 9 years ago by Brian in News, Wii U | 16 Comments
IGN has published a short interview with Koji Kondo, who is heavily involved with the music-side of Mario Maker. Check out his comments below.
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Youkai Watch 2: Shinuchi screenshots
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Photos: Nintendo and Best Buy offer hands-on gameplay at select stores featuring four of Nintendo’s holiday games
Posted 9 years ago by Brian in 3DS, Images, Wii U | 0 comments
Photo 1
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America and released December 8, 2014, Mario stopped by a Best Buy to bring holiday shoppers a preview of some of his favorite games on December 7, 2014 in Culver City, California. Nintendo of America is partnering with Best Buy locations nationwide to give players the opportunity to try select Nintendo games before they buy them, including Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker and Pokémon Art Academy. (Photo by Nintendo/Bob Riha, Jr.)Photo 2
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America and released December 8, 2014, Noah (L), Jonah and Emma of the popular YouTube channel KittiesMama wave to fans waiting in line to play some of Nintendo’s hottest video games at a Best Buy in Culver City, California, on December 7, 2014. Nintendo of America is partnering with Best Buy locations nationwide to showcase must-have holiday games such as Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker and Pokémon Art Academy. (Photo by Nintendo/Bob Riha, Jr.)Photo 3
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America and released December 8, 2014, kids play some of Nintendo’s hottest video games on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS at a Best Buy on December 7, 2014 in Culver City, California. Nintendo of America is partnering with Best Buy locations nationwide to showcase must-have holiday games such as Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker and Pokémon Art Academy. (Photo by Nintendo/Bob Riha, Jr.)Photo 4
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America and released December 8, 2014, Mario, Noah (L), Emma and Jonah of the popular YouTube channel KittiesMama took photos and signed autographs for fans as they stood in line to play some of Nintendo’s hottest video games at a Best Buy in Culver City, California, on December 7, 2014. Nintendo of America is partnering with Best Buy locations nationwide to showcase must-have holiday games such as Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker and Pokémon Art Academy. (Photo by Nintendo/Bob Riha, Jr.)
Source: Nintendo PR
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Splatoon art and information (12/8/14)
Posted 9 years ago by Brian in News, Screenshots, Wii U | 0 comments
Today’s Splatoon image provides a look at one of the weapons in the game. Check out the art piece above, and some information below.
We received a sketch from one of our researchers.
A giant weapon, created by the Octopus Army Corps, awaits you deep inside their underground base. It appears to use the Battery Catfish as its power source. In order to rescue the poor thing[s] from this fate, you have no choice but to take down the weapon while withstanding its powerful attacks.
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Screenshots of this week’s Nintendo Downloads (12/11/14, Europe)
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Nintendo Download (12/11/14) – Europe
Posted 9 years ago by Kirara Koneko in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
This week’s European downloads are as follows:
Wii U
– Zen Pinball 2: South Park Pinball (unlock, Add-on Content) – €4.99/£3.99
– Zen Pinball 2: Core Collection ( Add-on Content) – €9.99/£7.99
– Zen Pinball 2: Venom Table (Add-on Content) – €2.99/£2.39
– Tested with robots! – €10.00/£9.00
– Pokemon Pinball Ruby & Sapphire (VC) – €6.99/£6.79
Special Offers
– Angry Bunnies: Colossal Carrot Crusade – €4.85/£4.49 (Ends February 2, regular price €6.99/£5.99)
– Barbie Dreamhouse Party – €15.00/£13.50 (Ends January 30, regular price €29.99/£24.99)
– BLOK DROP U – €0.99/£0.79 (Ends January 7, regular price €1.49/£1.29)
– Color Zen – €2.24/£2.24 (Ends February 2, regular price €2.99/£2.99)
– Color Zen Kids – €2.24/£2.24 (Ends February 2, regular price €2.99/£2.99)
– Monster High 13 Wishes – €15.00/£13.50 (Ends January 30, regular price €29.99/£24.99)
– My Style Studio: Hair Salon – €3.74/£3.35 (Ends February 2, regular price €4.99/£4.49)
– Resident Evil Revelations – €14.99/£11.99 (Ends December 18, regular price €49.99/£39.99)
– Ben 10 Omniverse 2 – £19.99 (Permanent, was £24.99)
– Rise of the Guardians – €19.99/£19.99 (Permanent, was €44.99/£35.99)
3DS
-Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy – €29.99/£24.99
– Hello Kitty Happy Happy Family – €34.99/£29.99 (Demo also available)
– My Life on a Farm 3D – €29.99/£24.99
– I Love My Little Boy – €24.99/£19.99 (Demo also available)
– I Love My Little Girl – €24.99/£19.99 (Demo also available)
– Battleminer – €7.99/£5.99
– Fairune – €2.99/£2.39
– My First Songs 2 – €4.99/£4.49
– Pyramids 2 – €4.99/£3.96
– Rune Factory 4 – €29.99/£24.99
-Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth – Navigation: Theodore (Add-on Content) – €2.99/£2.69 (Available December 12)
– Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth – Navigation: Elizabeth (Add-on Content) – €2.99/£2.69 (Available December 12)
– Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth – Navigation: Margaret (Add-on Content) – €2.99/£2.69 (Available December 12)
3DS Themes
– ACNL K.K. Slider at Club LOL (available December 12) – €1.99/£1.79
– Mario Characters (Blue or Green Camouflage available December 12) – €1.99/£1.79
-Polka Dots (Yellow & White) (available December 12) – €0.99/£0.89
Special Offers
– 10-in-1: Arcade Collection – €0.99/£0.89 (Ends January 8, regular price €1.99/£1.79)
– AeternoBlade – €5.99/£5.40 (Ends January 1, regular price €14.99/£13.50)
– Angry Bunnies: Colossal Carrot Crusade – €4.85/£4.49 (Ends February 2, regular price €6.49/£5.99)
– Barbie Dreamhouse Party – €15.00/£13.50 (Ends January 30, regular price €29.99/£24.99)
– Barbie Groom and Glam Pups – €10.00/£8.99 (Ends January 30, regular price €29.99/£24.99)
– Bubble Pop World – €3.74/£3.35 (Ends February 2, regular price €4.99/£4.49)
– Carps & Dragons – €2.99/£2.49 (Ends January 12, regular price €4.99/£4.49)
– Color Zen – €2.24/£2.24 (Ends February 2, regular price €2.99/£2.99)
– Color Zen Kids – €2.24/£2.24 (Ends February 2, regular price €2.99/£2.99)
– Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars – €19.99/£17.99 (December 25, regular price €29.99/£24.99)
– Crazy Kangaroo – €0.99/£0.89 (Ends January 8, regular price €1.99/£1.89)
– Fishdom H2O: Hidden Odyssey – €3.74/£3.35 (Ends February 2, regular price €4.99/£4.49)
– Monster High 13 Wishes – €15.00/£13.50 (Ends January 30, regular price €29.99/£24.99)
– Monster High Skultimate Roller Maze – €5.00/£4.49 (Ends January 30, regular price €29.99/£24.99)
– Monster Shooter – €1.99/£1.60 (Ends January 8, regular price €4.00/£3.20)
– My Style Studio: Hair Salon – €3.74/£3.35 (Ends February 2, regular price €4.99/£4.49)
– Parking Star 3D – €1.99/£1.79 (Ends January 1, regular price €2.99/£2.49)
– Pick-A-Gem – €1.49/£1.29 (Ends January 8, regular price €2.99/£2.69)
– PIX3D – €1.99/£1.79 (Ends January 8, regular price €3.99/£3.59)
– Quell Reflect- €2.99/£2.69 (Ends January 12, regular price €3.99/£3.49)
– Rage of the Gladiator – €3.49/£3.09 (Ends January 8, regular price €6.99/£6.29)
– Resident Evil Revelations – €9.99/£8.49 (Ends December 18, regular price €29.99/£24.99)
– Resident Evil The Mercenaries 3D – €3.99/£3.59 (Ends December 18, regular price €9.99/£8.99)
– SpeedX 3D – €1.49/£1.29 (Ends January 8, regular price €2.99/£2.69)
– SpeedX 3D Hyper Edition- €0.99/£0.89 (Ends January 8, regular price €1.99/£1.79)
– Witch & Hero – €1.99/£1.79 (Ends January 1, regular price €4.00/£3.60)
– Ben 10 Omniverse 2 – £14.99 (Permanent, was £19.99)
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UK software sales (week ending 12/6/14) Wii U/3DS charts
Posted 9 years ago by Kirara Koneko in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
This week’s Wii U and 3DS specific sales are as follows:
Wii U
1. Super Smash Bros. – Nintendo
2. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
3. New Super Mario Bros. U – Nintendo
4. Nintendoland – Nintendo
5. Just Dance 2015 – Ubisoft
6. Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham – Traveller’s Tales
7. New Super Luigi U – Nintendo
8. Disney Infinity 2.0 – Avalanche Software
9. Skylanders Trap Team – Beenox
10. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
3DS
1. Pokemon Omega Ruby – Nintendo
2. Pokemon Alpha Saphire – Nintendo
3. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
4. Super Smash Bros. – Nintendo
5. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
6. Frozen: Olaf’s Quest – 1st Playable
7. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
8. Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham – Traveller’s Tales
9. Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask – Level 5
10. Super Mario 3D Land – Nintendo
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UK software sales (week ending 12/6/14)
Posted 9 years ago by Kirara Koneko in 3DS, News, Wii U | 2 Comments
This weeks’s UK software sales are as follows:
Individual Formats
All Formats
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GAME OF THE MONTH – Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Posted 9 years ago by Austin in Features, Game of the Month, Site updates | 3 Comments
Comment: Game of the month? Austin, are you saying that you’re giving Super Smash Bros. for Wii U an award for being the best game that came out in December?
Absolutely not! I’m announcing a new feature for the website that we’re calling “Game of the Month”, where most staffers on Nintendo Everything creates some piece of content relating to a particular game as a sort of homage to its quirkiness, quality, or cultural significance. The very first game of the month we’ll be choosing is Super Smash Bros. for Wii U as a tribute to its release last month, and starting next weekend we’ll be bringing you a feature topic on that game every week. Opinion pieces, historical analysis, reviews– everything is fair game during Game of the Month!
Current GOTM Schedule
Dec. 13 – ‘Me and My Amiibo’ by Kira
Dec. 20 – ‘Namco Roulette: An Introduction to Pac & Pals’ by the Pat-man
Dec. 27 – ‘The Wonder of Smash’ by Vincent
Additionally, in the future I’m considering allowing readers to submits ideas for articles about the game of the month that they would write and then have featured on the website. If we decide to do something like that for this month I’ll let you all know soon! Get some ideas brewing about Smash for Wii U in the meantime, and look forward to these upcoming feature articles.
