There has been one new Skylanders game each year since 2011. So naturally, a new entry in the franchise is due out sometime in 2015.
Activision announced during its latest financial results conference call yesterday that an “innovative” new Skylanders game is in development. It will launch later this year.
Shin’en confirmed on Twitter today that a new update is now available for Family Tennis SP. The patch brings the game up to version 1.1. According to Shin’en, the update addresses an issue with uneven audio levels in some sections of the game.
#WiiU Family Tennis SP updated to version 1.1. This update fixes the uneven audio levels in some parts of the game. pic.twitter.com/3pviuzJkV5
— Shin'en Multimedia (@ShinenGames) February 6, 2015
Nintendo games were chosen for three categories at the DICE awards last night. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U was selected as last year’s best fighter, while Smash Bros. 3DS was named the best handheld game of 2014. Mario Kart 8 picked up the award for best racing game.
Yet another digital title is lined up for release in Europe next week. Red Riding Hood, from Brave Rock Games, is slated for February 12. Pricing is set at €0.90.
Satoru Iwata opened up a bit more regarding Nintendo’s Quality of Life plans while speaking with Japanese outlet Asahi News. Here’s a brief overview about what was shared, courtesy of Kotaku:
– Game hardware, game software, and health care are Nintendo’s three main pillars
– Iwata: “It’s not necessary to be particular about game hardware”
– Iwata seems to be saying that Nintendo’s health care business doesn’t need to be tied to its video game consoles
– Nintendo considering making a service that analyzes data from its sleep sensor
– Users would be given ways for exercising and eating right
– Iwata: “Leveraging our video game know-how, we’ll make it so even those who have trouble following through can stick with this program and have fun”
– Nintendo believes health care is a way it can reclaim customers
– Nintendo is also thinking of ways to get into the education field
Nintendo announced today that Xenoblade Chronicles 3D will be available in North America on April 10. Additionally, a new trailer was shared. You can find it above.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3D, the handheld remake of the Wii RPG, launches exclusively for New Nintendo #3DS XL on 4/10! http://t.co/iEpLMb6hz4
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 6, 2015
Also, in case you missed it, here’s the news about amiibo/StreetPass support from Nintendo’s Twitter account:
Use StreetPass in #Xenoblade Chronicles 3D to help you earn in-game tokens to unlock music and character models! pic.twitter.com/2jNAOvBalf
— Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) February 6, 2015
You can also earn in-game tokens in #Xenoblade Chronicles 3D by tapping a Shulk #amiibo to the New Nintendo #3DS pic.twitter.com/J7JXT118uJ
— Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) February 6, 2015
A few more tidbits have come in for Xenoblade Chronicles X thanks to the game’s Japanese eShop listing.
In terms of controllers, both the GamePad and Pro Controller are supported. Off-TV play and Miiverse usage are included. There are also plans for USB keyboard functionality.
Xenoblade Chronicles X’s resolution has also been confirmed. Expect it to run at 720p.
We finally have some insight into Xenoblade Chronicles X’s online support. First, up to 32 players can be passively connected to exchange strategic information or items. Xenoblade Chronicles X will also allow four players to take on quests together. This information comes directly from the eShop.
Xenoblade Chronicles X may ultimately end up as the Wii U’s largest game. Via a listing on the eShop, it’s confirmed that the game takes up 22.7GB of space to download.
