If there was any ever question as to whether or not the ‘smart toy’ industry enveloping games like Disney Infinity and Skylanders was representing a new trend in the industry, a recent GameByte study has shown that over 72 million children are interested in purchasing the toys. Here’s a summary of what they found:
- 72 million chidren are interested in owning ‘Smart Toys’
- The US has plenty of choice in the market already
- Growth opportunities exist in emerging gamer markets – China, Brazil, Russia where 90%+ of gamers age 6-12 are interested in smart toys
- GameByte thinks that LEGO Fusion and Amiibo will help the marker further
Elminage Another Story, a port of the 2012 PSP game is coming to Japan on August 28th. Check out the debut trailer below
The latest eShop title making waves thanks to its cross-buy inclusion saw a fresh batch of screens today, check that out along with the press release below:
MONTPELIER, France – July 3, 2014 – Following last month’s release on Wii U™, The Game Bakers’ popular SQUIDS franchise is now on Nintendo 3DS™ in SQUIDS Odyssey, a tactical RPG available for download in the Nintendo eShop. Designed specifically for handheld devices, SQUIDS Odyssey has casual combat with quick levels that can easily be enjoyed on the go, alongside an epic adventure storyline reminiscent of old-school JRPGs.
When a mysterious black ooze seeps into the sea and disturbs the Squids’ peaceful kingdom, a scrappy shoal of heroes must fight back. During turn-based combat against ooze-infected crab and shrimp, the Squids’ springy tentacles become their best weapons: stretch them with your finger or the stylus, aim, and release to shoot your Squid toward its target. Four hero classes, stat-boosting helmets, and power-ups add a strategic element to the role-playing gameplay.
SQUIDS Odyssey for Nintendo 3DS includes all the same content as on Wii U, with gorgeous artwork thanks to a 3D-layered effect that shows off the Squids’ lush kingdom like never before. Game features include:
Build your party from 15 different Squids in four classes — shooters, scouts, troopers, and healers
Win turn-based battles with strategy and skill, using the environment and your party’s strengths to your advantage
Lose yourself in an epic story across four exotic underwater kingdoms
Engage in 90+ missions for more than 15 hours of gameplay in the main storyline, plus an expert Pro Mode that doubles the game length and provides extra challenge
Boost your heroes’ abilities with 65+ fun and funky-looking helmets
In their positive review of the Wii U version, The Official Nintendo Magazine called SQUIDS Odyssey “difficult, but charming … a fun and unique, turn-based action game that’s worth spending a few squid on.” NintendoLife praised its “beautiful world and a good sense of humour,” and Nintendo World Report concluded, “In terms of Nintendo eShop titles, you won’t find many others that offer the long hours of gameplay that SQUIDS Odyssey provides.”The Game Bakers’ SQUIDS games have had more than two million downloads since their 2011 debut on mobile. As the franchise’s first appearance on consoles, SQUIDS Odyssey is the ultimate SQUIDS compilation that includes all content previously released, with tons of improvement and tweaks. Content exclusive to SQUIDS Odyssey includes a new campaign that continues the adventure in the never-before-seen kingdom of Wakame, a new Squid warrior named Oktoku, and four new helmets.
SQUIDS Odyssey can be downloaded for 12.99€ / $14.99 (or equivalent in local currency) from the Nintendo eShop. For more game details, visit:
Europe: http://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-3DS-download-software/Squids-Odyssey-886953.html
North America: http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/8AlLMRbXJtENcoH8djOFdcaMas0x4I8k
I think Sakurai’s a little bit proud of today’s screenshots. The first is of Mega Man’s final smash:
Mega Man.EXE and Mega Man Volnutt!! They only appear for a split second, but the modeling is so detailed. And if that’s the case…!
And of course no Mega Man news would be complete without a dose of Mega Man X:
…How can we not use it for trophy creation?! Today’s update is a rare mix of Wii U and 3DS images in the same post.
This week’s Wii U eShop charts are as follows:
Wii U
1. Zelda: Wind Waker HD
2. Pikmin 3
3. Shovel Knight
4. New Super Mario Bros. U
5. Wii Party U
6. Pushmo World
7. Mario Kart 8
8. Zelda: The Minish Cap
9. Kirby’s Adventure
10. Super Mario Bros. 3
11. Super Mario World
12. Rayman Legends
13. EarthBound
14. NES Remix 2
15. Zelda: A Link to the Past
16. Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse
17. Art Academy: SketchPad
18. Child of Light
19. Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition
20. Super Metroid
Videos
1. Club Nintendo – Mario Kart 8 Promtoion
2. Hyrule Warriors – E3 2014 Trailer
3. Nintendo Digital Event
4. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS Red, Blue, Yellow
5. Deluxe Digital Promotion Video
6. Linking a Club Nintendo Account Video
7. Mario Party 10 – E3 2014 Trailer
8. Pushmo World Trailer
9. Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition Trailer
10. Nintendo Treehouse @ E3 2014 – Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
11. Yoshi’s Woolly World – E3 2014 Trailer
12. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – E3 2014 Trailer
13. Mario Maker – E3 2014 Trailer
14. Zelda: The Minish Cap Trailer
15. Shovel Knight Launch Trailer
16. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS Goddess of Light
17. Sonic Boom – E3 2014 Trailer
18. Kirby and the Rainbow Curse – E3 2014 Trailer
19. Splatoon – E3 2014 Trailer
20. How to Train Your Dragon 2 Trailer
Source: Wii U eShop
