Super Smash Bros. for 3DS screenshot (4/17/14)
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Along with today’s screenshot, Sakurai passed along the following screenshot on Miiverse:
Tac (on the left) steals your charged power. If you’ve charged up a lot, he might steal a ton of it. Chase after him quickly to get it back!!
Activision initially approached Nintendo to partner on Skylanders
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During the early stages of Skylanders’ development, Toys for Bob and Activision approached Nintendo in hopes of finding a partner for its new IP. Toys for Bob traveled to Nintendo of America’s offices and presented its idea, co-founder Fred Ford told Polygon.
He said:
“We had been directed towards thinking about something that would play well with Nintendo. I think there was some co-marketing money and the Wii was doing well. They had some success with peripherals.”
“They spent a long time looking and looking. They were just like ‘we have never seen anything like this before.’ I’ve always wondered about the full meaning of that comment [laughs].”
Polygon adds that there there was a limited co-marketing deal, but Nintendo didn’t want to make a full commitment to Skylanders.
“We have no idea why. Clearly, they have got properties well suited to this world. Why it is that they didn’t rush in here will probably haunt them for the rest of their days.”
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Media Create software sales (4/7 – 4/13)
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This week’s Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [PS3] 3rd Super Robot Wars Z – 142,433 / NEW
2. [PSV] 3rd Super Robot Wars Z – 128,236 / NEW
3. [3DS] Youkai Watch – 33,833 / 720,220
4. [3DS] Mario Party: Island Tour – 28,114 / 285,987
5. [3DS] Crayon Shin-chan: Arashi o Yobu Kasukabe Eiga Stars – 16,409 / NEW
6. [PSV] Mato Kurenai Yuugekitai: Tokyo Twilight Ghosthunters – 14,468 / NEW
7. [PS3] Sengoku Musou 4 – 13,552 / 206,066
8. [PS3] Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes – 11,005 / 190,036
9. [360] Titanfall – 10,478 / NEW
10. [PS3] Mato Kurenai Yuugekitai: Tokyo Twilight Ghosthunters – 8,469 / NEW
11. [PS3] J-Stars Victory Vs. – 7,461 / 164,418
12. [WIU] Just Dance Wii U – 7,164 / 25,567
13. [3DS] Kirby Triple Deluxe – 6,987 / 547,360
14. [PSV] Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F 2nd – 6,333 / 121,071
15. [3DS] Pokemon X/Y – 6,020 / 4,029,314
16. [3DS] Fossil Fighters: Infinte Gear – 5,951 / 136,033
17. [PS3] Pro Baseball Spirits 2014 – 5,609 / 96,485
18. [PSV] Sengoku Musou 4 – 5,369 / 74,165
19. [PSV] J-Stars Victory Vs. – 5,353 / 139,875
20. [PS3] Dark Souls II – 5,286 / 325,463
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Media Create hardware sales (4/7 – 4/13)
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The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
Vita – 24,078
3DS LL – 17,291
PS4 – 13,034
PS3 – 7,305
3DS – 6,271
Wii U – 5,512
PSP – 2,027
Vita TV – 1,220
Xbox 360 – 229
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
Vita – 25,017
3DS LL – 22,947
PS4 – 13,401
PS3 – 10,871
3DS – 9,091
Wii U – 7,962
PSP – 2,892
Vita TV – 1,371
Xbox 360 – 276
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Super Smash Bros. for Wii U screenshot (4/16/14)
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Along with today’s screenshot, Sakurai passed along the following message on Miiverse:
Ready now? Together with me!
[Weekly Screenshot] Art of Balance Wii U #1
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Weekly Screenshot, Wii U eShop | 7 Comments
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!
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3D OutRun heading to the Japanese 3DS eShop next week
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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
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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.
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Super Smash Bros. for 3DS screenshot (4/15/14)
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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
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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
