Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments

This week’s UK software sales are as follows:

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 14 Comments

In a new report, Unseen64 claims that Nintendo Software Technology created a pitch in 1998 to obtain exclusive access to the Harry Potter franchise. Had Nintendo been successful, it would have “secured the rights to produce all adaptations of the book series for the indefinite future in video game form; potentially preventing the eventual movie adaptations from being created altogether”.

Unseen64 says – via a former artist at NST – that two groups planned separate pitches. One group would focus on a third-person adventure title, while the other (including Marvel comic book artist Adi Granov) would concentrate its efforts on a game based on Quidditch.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Rumors | 40 Comments

Back in December, there was talk about a cancelled Metroid project for 3DS. Not much was known about it at the time, but a few concrete details have since surfaced.

The folks over at Unseen64 put up a new podcast on Patreon that shares a bit more on the mysterious Metroid project. It was made clear by the site’s Liam Robertson that this was an attempt to revive 2D Metroid on 3DS. Based on a rough prototype Robertson saw, the title was a tad faster than Super Metroid and Metroid Fusion.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 27 Comments

If a new report from the Wall Street Journal is to be believed, Netflix is cooking up a new live-action television show based on The Legend of Zelda.

The site says that things are “in the early stages” at present. A source close to the Wall Street Journal claims that the series is “about an ordinary boy named Link who must rescue a princess named Zelda and save a fantasy world called Hyrule” – essentially Zelda as we know it. It’s being described as a family-friendly Game of Thrones, with Nintendo having a heavy involvement.

At present, Netflix is seeking a writer for the project. Since it’s such a long ways off, the Wall Street Journal points out that Netflix or Nintendo could kill the series off before things progress too far.

Keep in mind that this report has not been officially confirmed. Netflix declined to comment, and Nintendo has not yet responded.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 11 Comments

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

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in New Nintendo 3DS, News | 3 Comments

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.

Also, in case you missed it, here’s the news about amiibo/StreetPass support from Nintendo’s Twitter account:

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 18 Comments

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.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 29 Comments

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.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 8 Comments

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.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in New Nintendo 3DS, News | 4 Comments

Nintendo has opened the Japanese website for Xenoblade Chronicles 3D. You can find it here.

One interesting note: the page confirms that amiibo will be supported. amiibo (or StreetPass) can be used to obtain tokens, which can be used to draw lots for Collection Mode.

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