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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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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 1 Comment

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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.”

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii, Wii U | 0 comments

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.

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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

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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.

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