Miyamoto reconfirms Smash Bros. for Wii U for 2014
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Podcast Stories, Wii U | 8 Comments
During the Q&A portion of Nintendo’s investor briefing held earlier in the week, Shigeru Miyamoto reconfirmed that Super Smash Bros. for Wii U will launch this year. Miyamoto didn’t mention the 3DS version in his response, in case you’re wondering. I don’t think it’s worth making much of yet, but it’d be interesting if the two versions had separate launches.
Tomodachi Collection: New Life seeing localization?
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS | 3 Comments
Tomodachi Collection: New Life appears to be heading west. Satoru Iwata apparently told reporters earlier this week that Nintendo is currently deciding on what can/can’t be kept for the game’s overseas launch.
“Nintendo is working on the right balance of localizing Japan-oriented games just enough so that foreign audiences can enjoy them,” The Wall Street Journal reports. Iwata believes that the situation is ultimately “all about balance.”
Iwata also said that, at the development stage, Nintendo must “work even more closely with the U.S. team,” to ensure that preferences in the states are considered. The US is an important region for the company, as 40 to 50 percent of its sales originate from the territory.
Iwata on Nintendo’s poor financial performance, “should abandon old assumptions about our businesses”, M&A possible, more
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 12 Comments
Nikkei has published another interview with Nintendo president Satoru Iwata, this time in English. Iwata spoke about Nintendo’s poor financial performance as of late, those who are concerned about the company’s business operations going forward, and more.
Iwata also mentioned the need to “abandon old assumptions about our businesses”. This includes M&As (mergers and acquisitions), he said.
Head past the break for Iwata’s comments in full.
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Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS – Lucario screenshots
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Screenshots, Wii U | 3 Comments
[Video Review] Unepic (Wii U eShop)
Posted on 11 years ago by Austin(@NE_Austin) in Reviews, Wii U eShop | 5 Comments
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Natsume talks Virtual Console, claims Nintendo is working on GBA support for 3DS
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, DS, GameCube, GBA, News | 8 Comments
Natsume community manager “CeeCee” commented on the publisher’s plans for Virtual Console in the future.
As of late, Natsume has been receiving quite a few fan questions/requests to re-release Game Boy Advance and GameCube titles. Doing so, however, isn’t so simple.
CeeCee explained that when it comes to GBA, this is something the Virtual Console doesn’t support. But interestingly, Nintendo is apparently “working on this” and Natsume “look[s] forward to the day it’s possible.”
Regarding yesterday’s announcement of DS support on Wii U, CeeCee said, “it’s an exciting time, and we’ll be reviewing our DS catalogue for potential titles.”
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Iwata on smartphone apps, reviving home console business, not thinking about successor for the near future, more
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 4 Comments
Japanese publication Nikkei recently posted an interview with Nintendo president Satoru Iwata. Iwata commented on the company’s plans for smartphone apps, reviving the home console business, and a successor for Nintendo’s CEO position – of which he’s not thinking about in the near term.
Read on below for some paraphrases of Iwata’s quotes.
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Nintendo providing refunds for Batman: Arkham Origins season pass on Wii U, new story campaign canned
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 50 Comments
Nintendo is refunding Wii U owners who have purchased Batman: Arkham Origins’ season pass.
In an official message, Nintendo customer support explained that Warner Bros. has decided against bringing the game’s upcoming story campaign to Wii U. And so season pass owners are receiving refunds for the item – which costs $19.99 (plus tax) – in the form of eShop credit.
You can find Nintendo’s notice in full after the break.
OFLC rates The Denpa Men 3: The Rise of Digitoll
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments
The Denpa Men 3 looks to be heading west. OFLC rated “The Denpa Men 3: The Rise of Digitoll” earlier today, hinting at an upcoming announcement from Genius Sonority. We were previously told that The Denpa Men 3 localization is something that Genius Sonority had been interested in, so this news isn’t too surprising.
Pac-Man Museum cancelled on Wii U, 3DS
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 42 Comments
Namco Bandai announced Pac-Man Museum for a number of platforms last year including Wii U and 3DS. Today, the publisher finally shared a release date for the game’s PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC versions, but a mention of Nintendo systems was conspicuously absent.
We followed up with Namco Bandai and were told that, unfortunately, both eShop releases have been cancelled. Pac-Man Museum will no longer be available on Wii U and 3DS “as a result of delayed development,” a representative said.
If you’re still interested in Pac-Man Museum, you can pick up the title via PlayStation Network on February 25 and through Xbox Live Arcade/Steam on February 26.
