Sonic Boom – first official details
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First details have come in for Sonic Boom – find them below.
– Will deliver a “fresh approach that will be at once both familiar and new”
– Sonic Boom will extend into television, gaming, merchandise and more
– Won’t replace modern Sonic
– Will take “the franchise to another level”
– Officially the third title in SEGA’s exclusive deal with Nintendo
– Game will take advantage of Wii U 3DS
– Features Sonic’s sense of speed
– New “Enerbeam” mechanic: explore the game’s world in unique ways
– Wii U version focuses on combat and exploration
– Game developed using CryEngine 3
– Wii U title will “operate in harmony with the television series and act as a prequel to the series”
– Big Red Button CEO Bob Raffei said the game will be “a very different Sonic, both in tone and art direction”
– Sanzaru Games handling 3DS version
– Will feature slightly different content on each platform
– 3DS version has different environments and enemies
– CG TV series from OuiDo! Productions
– Will air in North America on Cartoon Network during the 2014-2015 season
– 52 episodes, 11 minutes long
– Wii U version offers two-player co-op in the main campaign
– Will have modes for 4 players
– Game centers on an adnveutre in an ancient land
– Exploration, melee combat, speed
– 3DS version happens in the same world
– Focus on teamwork
– Expanded roles for Tails, Knuckles, Amy
– Each have their special abilities that link up with Sonic and possibly each other
– No online co-op
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Disney Infinity sequel made official
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Chairman and CEO of Disney Interactive Bob Iger, speaking during an investor call, officially confirmed a sequel for Disney Infinity.
He said:
“On the interactive front there will be new iterations of Infinity. What that game prove to us is the strength of that platform – basically the game-play itself which was great, and the fact that Disney characters, Disney intellectual property could work on that platform, so that’s a big deal. So what’s next of course is, new iterations of that, a 2.0 or 3.0 and mining a broader set of our more popular characters.
Iger wasn’t inclined to reveal any specific details as to what’s in store for Disney Infinity’s sequel. Guess we’ll have to wait for an official announcement!
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Sonic Boom confirmed for Wii U and 3DS, first trailer
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Sonic Boom appears to be developed by Big Red Button Entertainment on Wii U and Sanzaru Games on 3DS. The former studio is comprised of ex-Naughty Dog developers while the latter team worked on Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time.
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SEGA planning new game around Sonic Boom, first look at new Sonic and Knuckles designs
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 20 Comments
Update: New image has surfaced (attached below).
Original: SEGA’s Sonic press event is taking place as we speak, and one member of the press was kind enough to share a few tidbits from the presentation.
As expected, Sonic Boom – the upcoming animated show – is intended to act as the next-generation of SEGA’s vision for the franchise. The television show will lead to a new game on dedicated gaming systems as well as mobile platforms.
Sonic, Knuckles, Tails, and Amy are all getting new looks. Sonic and Knuckles, shown above, feature sports tape. Tails possesses a tool belt.
We’re waiting on more details and clarification on a few things, so stay tuned for further updates.
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Child of Light – “Feature” trailer, release date announced
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Child of Light will be released across all platforms – including Wii U – on April 30. Pricing is set at $14.99.
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Nintendo Download (2/6/14, North America)
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This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
3DS Retail
Bravely Default – $39.99 (available Feb. 7)
The LEGO Movie Videogame – $29.99 (available Feb. 7)
One Piece: Romance Dawn – $39.99 (available Feb. 7)
3DS Download
Retro City Rampage: DX – $9.99
Wii U Retail
The LEGO Movie Videogame – $49.99 (available Feb. 7)
Wii U Download
Percy’s Predicament
Wii U Virtual Console
Ninja Gaiden – $4.99
eShop sale
Urban Trial Freestyle – Race through a wide range of environments in this fresh take on the action bike-racer genre. Starting today, download Urban Trial Freestyle from the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS at a discounted price of $3.49 until 9 a.m. PT on Feb. 20.
Source: Nintendo PR
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Super Smash Bros. for Wii U screenshot (02/06/14)
Posted on 11 years ago by Austin(@NE_Austin) in News, Screenshots, Wii U | 2 Comments
Along with the above screenshot, Sakurai passed along the following message via Miiverse:
Pic of the day. It is said that the cosmos is beneath Rosalina’s gown. This was actually featured briefly in her debut video.
SEGA to reveal Sonic announcements/plans at press event tomorrow
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 6 Comments
“2014 will mark a renaissance for Sonic the Hedgehog,” a press invitation from SEGA reads. The company will be hosting an event tomorrow so that announcements and future plans for Sonic can be shared.
Based on the art above Sonic Boom will be one of the highlights of the press gathering. A logical assumption would be that a game or two will be appearing as well.
Just don’t expect news out of the gate – there’s a good chance information will be embargoed.
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Warner Bros. Games Montreal has an unannounced project in the works for Wii U
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Warner Bros. Games Montreal, developer of Batman: Arkham Origins and the Wii U version of Batman: Arkham City, has a new game in the works for Nintendo’s console.
Lead game designer Pierre-Luc Foisy lists an “Unannounced Project” on his LinkedIn profile. Along with Wii U, the title is slated for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC.
Given Warner Bros. Montreal’s past, one would think that the project has a chance of being Batman-related. That’s most definitely not confirmed though and is one of many possibilities.
Great New Indie Games Headed to Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS
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REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– With each week, Nintendo continues to grow the number of fantastic digital titles available on the Nintendo eShop on both Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. Talented independent developers are showcasing their creativity through upcoming releases, representing a variety of styles and genres, and might even be inventing a few new ones along the way. Key upcoming releases include:
