3D OutRun heading to the Japanese 3DS eShop next week
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments
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.
Yoshio Sakamoto still interested in working on traditional games, wants to challenge himself
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 23 Comments
Yoshio Sakamoto is most well-known for playing a prominent role in three Nintendo series: Metroid, WarioWare, and Rhythm Heaven. But Sakamoto has mainly acted as a producer in recent years, and hasn’t done too much with Metroid as of late aside from Other M.
That being said, Sakamoto is still interested in working on the franchises he is most famous for. He told CVG the following when asked if he will continue to contribute to some of his more traditional game series:
I do not intend to do so. There might [currently] be various tasks I might be involved in with past series. However, even if so I would always like to introduce new entertainment and new fun to those series.
I would like to satisfy fans of those series, but also working with other talented individuals I would like to create entertainment that’s completely different and that brings new emotions. I would like to challenge myself in those unique directions.
This might be indirect, but if we can make new types of gamers enjoy video games for the first time through Tomodachi Life, then they might eventually become interested in the more conventional games. I think we need to ensure that video games remain attractive to consumers, and in order to do so new concepts and ideas are important. I would like to challenge myself to do that.
More: interview, top, Yoshio Sakamoto
Super Smash Bros. for 3DS screenshot (4/15/14)
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Screenshots | 3 Comments
Along with today’s screenshot, Sakurai passed along the following message on Miiverse:
This is the final destination version of Gerudo Valley. No more surprise visits from Koume and Kotake, and the bridge is gone. There are no distractions and there’s nowhere to run. And the score that plays in the background is “Gerudo Valley.”
Nintendo gives Wii Remote Plus controller the royal treatment
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii, Wii U | 3 Comments
A few months ago, Nintendo released special Mario and Luigi Wii Remote Plus controllers. Peach is now joining in on the fun as well.
Starting in late April, consumers can purchase a special pink controller featuring a crown design over the speaker, blue buttons that echo Peach’s royal jewelry, and a golden-yellow plus pad that evokes her regal crown. Pricing is set at $39.99.
Source: Nintendo PR
More: Mario, top, Wii Remote Plus
New Skylanders game reveal to take place next week
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii, Wii U | 4 Comments
Activision will reveal the next entry in its incredibly successful Skylanders series next week. The company has started sending out invites for a media event being held on April 23 to debut “the latest innovation from the franchise that created the toys-to-life category.”
More: Activision, Skylanders, top
Disney and Marvel to unveil Disney Infinity collaboration later this month
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We got a first glimpse of Disney an Marvel’s collaboration for Disney Infinity last week. Later this month, we’ll be seeing the full extent of their partnership.
Disney has started sending out media invitations for an event set to take place on April 30. The company plans to show off “the latest chapter of Disney Infinity”, though it’s unclear if this refers to a brand new game or an add-on to the existing title.
More: Disney Infinity, Disney Interactive, Marvel, top
UK software sales (Week ending 4/12)
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments
This week’s UK software sales are as follows:
Individual formats
| LW | TW | Title | Format | Label | Publisher | |||
| – |  | 1 | TITANFALL | XB360 | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 2 |  | 2 | TITANFALL | XB ONE | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 4 |  | 3 | MINECRAFT: XBOX 360 EDITION | XB360 | MICROSOFT | MICROSOFT | ||
| 7 | | 4 | SOUTH PARK: THE STICK OF TRUTH | XB360 | UBISOFT | UBISOFT | ||
| – | | 5 | LEGO THE HOBBIT | XB360 | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | ||
| 15 | | 6 | SOUTH PARK: THE STICK OF TRUTH | PS3 | UBISOFT | UBISOFT | ||
| 6 |  | 7 | PLANTS VS ZOMBIES: GARDEN WARFARE | XB360 | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 3 | | 8 | INFAMOUS: SECOND SON | PS4 | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | ||
| 11 | | 9 | CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS | XB360 | ACTIVISION | ACTIVISION BLIZZARD | ||
| – | | 10 | KINECT SPORTS: RIVALS | XB ONE | MICROSOFT | MICROSOFT | ||
| 9 | | 11 | FIFA 14 | XB360 | EA SPORTS | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 5 | | 12 | FIFA 14 | PS4 | EA SPORTS | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| – | | 13 | LEGO THE HOBBIT | PS3 | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | ||
| 10 | | 14 | THE LEGO MOVIE VIDEOGAME | XB360 | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | ||
| 1 | | 15 | THE ELDER SCROLLS ONLINE | PC | BETHESDA SOFTWORKS | BETHESDA SOFTWORKS | ||
| – | | 16 | LEGO THE HOBBIT | PS4 | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | ||
| 12 | | 17 | FIFA 14 | PS3 | EA SPORTS | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 19 | | 18 | CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS | PS3 | ACTIVISION | ACTIVISION BLIZZARD | ||
| 17 | | 19 | GRAND THEFT AUTO V | XB360 | ROCKSTAR | TAKE 2 | ||
| 14 | | 20 | FIFA 14 | XB ONE | EA SPORTS | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| – | | 21 | FOOTBALL MANAGER 2014 | VITA | SEGA | SEGA | ||
| 8 | | 22 | METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES | PS4 | KONAMI | KONAMI | ||
| – | | 23 | LEGO THE HOBBIT | XB ONE | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | ||
| 26 | | 24 | ASSASSIN’S CREED IV: BLACK FLAG | XB360 | UBISOFT | UBISOFT | ||
| 13 | | 25 | CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS | PS4 | ACTIVISION | ACTIVISION BLIZZARD | ||
| 35 | | 26 | WWE 2K14 | XB360 | 2K SPORTS | TAKE 2 | ||
| 20 | | 27 | DARK SOULS II | XB360 | BANDAI NAMCO GAMES | BANDAI NAMCO GAMES | ||
| 25 | | 28 | GRAN TURISMO 6 | PS3 | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | ||
| 18 | | 29 | GRAND THEFT AUTO V | PS3 | ROCKSTAR | TAKE 2 | ||
| 36 | | 30 | THIEF | PS4 | SQUARE ENIX | SQUARE ENIX EUROPE | ||
| 28 | | 31 | THE LEGO MOVIE VIDEOGAME | PS3 | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | ||
| – | | 32 | ASSASSIN’S CREED IV: BLACK FLAG | PS3 | UBISOFT | UBISOFT | ||
| 38 | | 33 | BATTLEFIELD 4 | XB360 | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 27 | | 34 | FORZA MOTORSPORT 5 | XB ONE | MICROSOFT | MICROSOFT | ||
| 32 | | 35 | DARK SOULS II | PS3 | BANDAI NAMCO GAMES | BANDAI NAMCO GAMES | ||
| – | | 36 | SKATE 3 | XB360 | XBOX 360 CLASSICS | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 33 | | 37 | LEGO MARVEL SUPER HEROES | XB360 | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | ||
| 29 | | 38 | CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS | XB ONE | ACTIVISION | ACTIVISION BLIZZARD | ||
| 24 | | 39 | BATTLEFIELD 4 | PS4 | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 39 | | 40 | THIEF | XB ONE | SQUARE ENIX | SQUARE ENIX EUROPE |
All formats
| LW | TW | Title | Developer | Label | Publisher | |||
| 3 | | 1 | TITANFALL | RESPAWN ENTERTAINMENT | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| – | | 2 | LEGO THE HOBBIT | TRAVELLER’S TALES | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | ||
| 1 | | 3 | FIFA 14 | EA CANADA | EA SPORTS | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 8 | | 4 | SOUTH PARK: THE STICK OF TRUTH | OBSIDIAN ENTERTAINMENT | UBISOFT | UBISOFT | ||
| 4 | | 5 | CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS | INFINITY WARD | ACTIVISION | ACTIVISION BLIZZARD | ||
| 9 | | 6 | MINECRAFT: XBOX 360 EDITION | 4J STUDIOS | MICROSOFT | MICROSOFT | ||
| 7 | | 7 | THE LEGO MOVIE VIDEOGAME | TRAVELLER’S TALES | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | ||
| 11 | | 8 | PLANTS VS ZOMBIES: GARDEN WARFARE | POPCAP GAMES | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 12 | | 9 | ASSASSIN’S CREED IV: BLACK FLAG | UBISOFT (MONTREAL) | UBISOFT | UBISOFT | ||
| 5 | | 10 | METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES | KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS | KONAMI | KONAMI | ||
| 13 | | 11 | THIEF | EIDOS MONTREAL | SQUARE ENIX | SQUARE ENIX EUROPE | ||
| 10 | | 12 | BATTLEFIELD 4 | DIGITAL ILLUSIONS | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 6 | | 13 | INFAMOUS: SECOND SON | SUCKER PUNCH | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | ||
| – | | 14 | KINECT SPORTS: RIVALS | RARE | MICROSOFT | MICROSOFT | ||
| 14 | | 15 | GRAND THEFT AUTO V | ROCKSTAR NORTH | ROCKSTAR | TAKE 2 | ||
| 15 | | 16 | LEGO MARVEL SUPER HEROES | TRAVELLER’S TALES | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | ||
| 16 | | 17 | DARK SOULS II | FROM SOFTWARE | BANDAI NAMCO GAMES | BANDAI NAMCO GAMES | ||
| – | | 18 | FOOTBALL MANAGER 2014 | SPORTS INTERACTIVE | SEGA | SEGA | ||
| 2 | | 19 | THE ELDER SCROLLS ONLINE | ZENIMAX ONLINE | BETHESDA SOFTWORKS | BETHESDA SOFTWORKS | ||
| 21 | | 20 | WWE 2K14 | YUKE’S | 2K SPORTS | TAKE 2 | ||
| 19 | | 21 | NEED FOR SPEED: RIVALS | GHOST GAMES | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 17 | | 22 | RAYMAN LEGENDS | UBISOFT (FRANCE) | UBISOFT | UBISOFT | ||
| 24 | | 23 | SKYLANDERS SWAP FORCE | VICARIOUS VISIONS | SKYLANDERS | ACTIVISION BLIZZARD | ||
| 23 | | 24 | ALIENS: COLONIAL MARINES | GEARBOX SOFTWARE | SEGA | SEGA | ||
| 26 | | 25 | DISNEY INFINITY | AVALANCHE SOFTWARE | DISNEY INFINITY | DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS | ||
| 36 | | 26 | SKATE 3 | EA BLACK BOX | XBOX 360 CLASSICS | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 27 | | 27 | GRAN TURISMO 6 | POLYPHONY DIGITAL | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | ||
| 30 | | 28 | NBA 2K14 | VISUAL CONCEPTS | 2K SPORTS | TAKE 2 | ||
| 34 | | 29 | BATMAN: ARKHAM ORIGINS | WB GAMES MONTREAL | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | ||
| 32 | | 30 | LEGO BATMAN 2: DC SUPER HEROES | TRAVELLER’S TALES | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | ||
| 28 | | 31 | FORZA MOTORSPORT 5 | TURN 10 STUDIOS | MICROSOFT | MICROSOFT | ||
| 20 | | 32 | FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD REMASTER | SQUARE ENIX | SQUARE ENIX | SQUARE ENIX EUROPE | ||
| 35 | | 33 | PAC-MAN AND THE GHOSTLY ADVENTURES | NAMCO | BANDAI NAMCO GAMES | BANDAI NAMCO GAMES | ||
| – | | 34 | DON BRADMAN CRICKET 14 | BIG ANT STUDIOS | ALTERNATIVE | ALTERNATIVE | ||
| – | | 35 | POKEMON X | GAME FREAK | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | ||
| 25 | | 36 | THE ELDER SCROLLS V: SKYRIM – LEGENDARY | BETHESDA | BETHESDA SOFTWORKS | BETHESDA SOFTWORKS | ||
| – | | 37 | TERRARIA | RE-LOGIC | XBOX 360 CLASSICS | 505 GAMES | ||
| – | | 38 | THE SIMS 3 | THE SIMS STUDIO | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | ||
| 31 | | 39 | YOSHI’S NEW ISLAND | ARZEST | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | ||
| – | | 40 | JUST DANCE 2014 | UBISOFT (FRANCE) | UBISOFT | UBISOFT |
Source 1, Source 2
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Nintendo beginning recommended game download program for new 3DS XL purchases in Japan
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
Nintendo will soon be kicking off a new 3DS XL promotion in Japan.
Those who pick up a new system beginning on April 26 can receive a “recommended” game download as a bonus. They’ll receive a voucher redeemable for a game chosen by Nintendo.
Animal Crossing: New Leaf and Youkai Watch are the first two recommended games. Both will be available until May 1, and will then be swapped out with different titles.
Vouchers will expire on September 30. However, if consumers aren’t interested in these first two games, they can wait until June the June titles are announced or later.
Nintendo cuts the prices of five great Nintendo 3DS games
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 11 Comments
Nintendo is slashing the prices of five 3DS titles.
Starting on April 22, consumers can purchase Mario Kart 7, Super Mario 3D Land, New Super Mario Bros. 2, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, and Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D to $29.99. This is valid for each game’s retail and digital version.
Check out Nintendo’s announcement in full below.
