Nintendo debuts first Zelda Wii U gameplay at The Game Awards 2014
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Videos, Wii U | 97 Comments
Nintendo had three new things to show at this year’s Game Awards. The company first provided new looks at Mario Maker as well as Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. To close out tonight’s show, Nintendo also brought along The Legend of Zelda for Wii U.
Find some details below, along with the first footage.
– First gameplay
– Can use the GamePad to look around in first-person
– Map on the GamePad
– Can mark points on the map
– Sailcloth is in the game
– Epona is back
– Swing sword on Epona, shoot arrows
– Insects and animal life
– Can volt off the horse, jump and shoot and arrow
– This happens in slow motion so it’s easier to aim
– Aonuma says the game will be released next year
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New Code Name: S.T.E.A.M trailer – multiplayer, out in March
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Videos | 4 Comments
Code Name: S.T.E.A.M will be released in North America on March 13.
Mario Maker trailer shown at The Game Awards – Mario Bros. 3, Mario World styles confirmed
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News | 14 Comments
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The Game Awards 2014 live stream
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 7 Comments
The Game Awards 2014 will begin at 9 PM ET / 6 PM PT. Nintendo games are nominated for several awards, but will the company itself have something new to show? It appears the answer is yes, though we’ll only know for sure once the event finishes!
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LEGO Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin announced for 3DS
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Warner Bros. Interactive is bringing a new LEGO Ninjago game to 3DS. In celebration of International Ninja Day, the company today announced “LEGO Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin”.
LEGO Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin, which is developed by TT Fusion, tells an untold story of the LEGO Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu TV show. View the official story overview below:
There is a new threat in Ninjago, and his name is Ronin. With help from his army of dark samurai, Ronin steals the Ninjas’ memories using an ancient weapon called the Obsidian Glaive. The Ninjas forget how to use their elemental powers, and it is up to the players to help them find their Obsidian weapons, regain their memories and reclaim their powers before Ronin completes his plan and releases an even greater evil on Ninjago.
Wii U update version 5.3.2 out now
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 3 Comments
A new system update can now be downloaded for Wii U. As of today, version 5.3.2 is available.
Today’s update is on the simple side of things, as it’s all about stability and improving the user experience. You’ll need to download it if you want to access the eShop.
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[Review] Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
Posted on 9 years ago by Austin(@NE_Austin) in Features, Reviews, Wii U | 6 Comments
Author: Austin
Hello everyone, this is our review of Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker for the Wii U. I wrote it and spoke the words and edited it, so if you have any problems with it I’m the person to blame. Enjoy! Approximate transcript after the break.
Shovel Knight sales top 300,000 units
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 8 Comments
Total Shovel Knight sales have surpassed 300,000 units, Yacht Club Games has announced. That number is across all available platforms – Wii U, 3DS, and PC.
Yacht Club wrote on Twitter:
Shovel Knight has surpassed 300k copies! A hearty "Thank You" to all Shovel Knight players out there! pic.twitter.com/g29O3FAROu
— Yacht Club Games (@YachtClubGames) December 4, 2014
Yacht Club revealed back in August that Shovel Knight had sold 180,000 copies in its first month.
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Itagaki says Devil’s Third’s visuals have improved since E3, “looking completely different now”
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 71 Comments
Tomonobu Itagaki and the team at Valhalla Game Studios have been working hard on Devil’s Third since the game was last shown at E3. Their effort has payed off, as Itagaki told one fan on his Facebook page that the visuals have been improved.
Itagaki mentioned that the textures, weapon and environment models, and lighting have seen an upgrade. Ultimately, “it’s looking completely different now.”
Itagaki’s words in full:
The amount of progress we’ve made since then will surprise anyone.?Higher-quality textures, improved weapon and environment models,?better lighting… it’s looking completely different now.
That’s not all Valhalla has changed in Devil’s Third. The assignment of buttons have been modified, and the HUD UI has changed.
Xeodrifter launching on the North American 3DS eShop next week
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 1 Comment
Renegade Kid has announced that Xeodrifter is launching on the North American 3DS eShop next week. You’ll be able to download the title on December 11 for $9.99.
Renegade Kid co-founder passed along today’s news on Twitter, writing:
Xeodrifter launches Dec. 11 on 3DS eShop in North America for $9.99. RT for a chance to win the soundtrack today! pic.twitter.com/lrgfjbojqL
— Jools Watsham (@JoolsWatsham) December 4, 2014
Head past the break for today’s announcement and more details about Xeodrifter.
