Nintendo Everything

Nintendo Everything is introducing another new developer-centric feature called “Weekly Screenshot”. Each week, developers will share new photos from their games and talk a bit about what’s going on in the image, how it was made, or what it means for the experience of playing. You know how Masahiro Sakurai shares new screenshots from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS every weekday? Our feature is similar, though again, new images will only appear each week.

Art of Balance developer Shin’en is kicking things off with weekly looks at their title, which is coming out on the Wii U eShop in the near future. The studio will share one new image each Tuesday and intends to briefly discuss some of the tech being used.

In any case, on with the screenshot!

Hi guys, it’s Manfred from Shin’en. First of all, thanks to Brian for the opportunity to show our fans on Nintendo Everything some images of our soon to be released Wii U eShop game “Art of Balance”. The “Art of Balance” series is known on Wii and 3DS for its perfect gameplay. For the Wii U version, we wanted to create more then just an HD update. So we added new local and online mutliplayer modes, along with a complete new look for the game that makes the Wii U really shine. 200 levels from the Wii and 3DS version are included, but now you can even play them with your family, friends, and even online.

Each week, we will present a new shot and will talk a bit about the game and tech we’re using.

Above you can find the first shot featuring the hub for the eight worlds you can play. We used high dynamic range rendering– which gives us those nice sun sparkles on the ocean– and the ocean uses a dynamic wave simulation. Soft shadows are also used to connect everything, and if you look closely you can even see real-time reflections. Volumetric sun rays have been implemented to give an extra touch of softness.

That’s all for today. See you next week!

This week’s 3DS eShop charts are as follows:

Software

1. Pokemon Battle Trozei
2. Pokemon Dream Radar
3. Super Mario Bros.
4. EDGE
5. Pokemon X
6. Pokemon Y
7. Disney Magical World
8. Art Academy: First Semester
9. Yoshi’s New Island
10. Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
11. Animal Crossing: New Leaf
12. Bravely Defalt
13. Darts Up 3D
14. Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX
15. Super Mario Bros. 2
16. Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
17. Mario Kart 7
18. The Legend of Zelda
19. Zelda: Oracle of Ages
20. Zelda: Oracle of Seasons

Videos

1. Super Smash Bros. Challenger From the Shadows
2. Super Smash Bros. Direct
3. Mario Kart 8 – New Courses and Items Trailer
4. Rusty’s Real Deal Baseball Launch Trailer
5. Pokemon Battle Trozei – Announcement Trailer
6. Metroid Fusion Trailer
7. Tomodachi Life Direct
8. Yoshi’s New Island Egg-Stravaganza
9. Disney Magical World Launch Trailer
10. Yoshi’s New Island – Launch Trailer
11. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga Trailer
12. Disney Magical World – Features Trailer
13. Kirby Triple Deluxe – Oh Kirby, you’re so silly Trailer
14. Super Smash Bros. Champion of the Ring
15. Mario Golf: World Tour Teaser Trailer
16. Disney Magical World TV Commercial
17. LEGO The Hobbit Trailer
18. Kirby Triple Deluxe Trailer
19. Hyrule Warriors Teaser Trailer
20. I am in the Movie Trailer

This week’s video additions to the Wii U/3DS eShops are as follows:

Wii U

Disney Magical World Launch Trailer
Introducing Tomodachi Life
My Exotic Farm Trailer
Governor of Poker Trailer
Tomodachi Life Direct
NES Remix 2 Launch Trailer

3DS

Atlantic Quest Trailer
Skater Cat Trailer
Kirby Triple Deluxe: Wow Kirby, you’re sure exciting Trailer
Disney Magical World Launch Trailer
Introducing Tomodachi Life
Governor of Poker Trailer
Mach Rider Trailer
Boxzle Trailer
Tomodachi Life Direct
NES Remix 2 Launch Trailer

Source: Wii U/3DS eShops

Care to pre-order Nintendo’s zany new 3DS game Tomodachi Life? You can do so on Amazon here or GameStop here. Tomodachi Life launches on June 6.

Thanks to Jake for the tip.

This week’s Wii U eShop charts are as follows:

Software

1. Super Mario World
2. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
3. Metroid Fusion
4. Advance Wars
5. Zelda: Wind Waker HD
6. Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
7. DuckTales Remastered
8. WarioWare Inc.: Mega Microgame$
9. Zelda: A Link to the Past
10. Dr. Mario
11. Art Academy: SketchPad
12. BLOK DROP U
13. Super Mario Bros.
14. EarthBound
15. Dr. Luigi
16. Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate – Deluxe Edition
17. NES Remix
18. Super Metroid
19. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
20. The Legend of Zelda

Videos

N/A

Source: Wii U eShop

SEGA will be releasing the next entry in its 3D Classics line next week. 3D Out Run will launch on April 23 in Japan, the company confirmed today. Pricing is set at 762 yen.

You can find the official 3D Out Run website here.