Kosuke Yabuki has discussed Mario Kart 8’s usage of integrated YouTube support.
EDGE, speaking with the game’s director, asked what made the team decide to support sharing videos in this way, as it’s different to what we’ve seen from Nintendo in the past.
Yabuki told the magazine:
When we were preparing the automatic highlight reel feature, we wanted users to share these videos with others, not just watch them by themselves. For example, after uploading a reel to YouTube, you can re-watch the highlights of your online battle the next day in your office, or at school or even on your smartphone. It will definitely encourage people to keep playing, and may be a great way to invite others to join you for a game.
For those unaware, Mario Kart 8 allows players to watch and share highlights from their races. In addition to YouTube, videos can be shared on Miiverse.
Thanks to joclo for the tip.
Could GungHo Online Entertainment be making a game for Wii U? An official E3 page that lets users search for product categories lists the Puzzle & Dragons Z creator under the Wii U/RPG category. This seems like an interesting find, though I’d take it with a grain of salt given the possibility of an inaccurate listing.
Konami announced Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal World Duel Carnival’s localization today, but only for Europe. Apparently though, a North American launch is also in the cards.
The official Yu-Gi-Oh Facebook page claims that Zexal World Duel Carnival will arrive in the states in September. However, unlike Europe, it will be an eShop-only release.
The Facebook post reads:
Philips has filed a suit against Nintendo in relation to two patents.
In the case of the first one, Philips believes that Nintendo has potentially infringed upon it deliberately. Philips claims Nintendo is aware of the patent, but has not been willing to take a license and continued violating it. This patent mentions that the technology can be used in conjunction with games.
We’re also hearing that the second patent mentions a wireless device that can be controlled via a secondary device through motion input.
Philips is ultimately seeking damages and a Wii U sales ban.
Here’s an excerpt from Philips’ filing:
The 3DS version of Turtle Tale will be available in North America and Europe on May 22nd. Pricing is set at $2.99 / €2.99 / £2.49. The Wii U version will follow at a later date.
Adventures of Lolo will be available on the North American Wii U eShop tomorrow, Nintendo’s website confirms. The title will be released as a Virtual Console download for $4.99.
In a wide-ranging interview with GamesIndustry, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick discussed the company’s current stance when it comes to Nintendo. Zelnick did say that the company still considers Nintendo to be an “important business partner,” though “we haven’t talked much about it and have nothing announced at the moment.”
Take-Two and its subsidiaries have backed away from Nintendo platforms in recent years. For instance, the company’s only Wii U-related release was the launch title NBA 2K13 through its 2K Sports division.
