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

Nintendo has several Wii U titles lined up for the holidays, including Wii Party U, Wii Sports Club, Wii Fit U, and Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games. Whereas the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One are looking to appeal to core gamers, each of these aforementioned titles from the Big N would likely garner a more “casual” label. Therefore, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata said during a recent investors Q&A that he and the company as a whole “wonder if the target user will actually be the same” compared to what the competition intends to offer.

Iwata did point out that the launch of new consoles brings about some benefits for Nintendo. “Though there are some who take the view that intensified competition means overseas competition will be tough for Nintendo,” Iwata said, “no matter how Nintendo does domestically, I do not necessarily see it that way.” That’s because new systems “energize the video game industry as a whole.”

You can find Iwata’s full comments about the Wii U’s end-of-year lineup, competition, and more below.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments

When Nintendo unveiled the 3DS, the system’s stereoscopic 3D feature was one of its standout qualities. The functionality has seen a lesser emphasis as of late though, culminating with the launch of the 2DS last month – a system which ditches 3D entirely.

During Nintendo’s investor Q&A last week, an attendee asked if the handheld’s arrival means “Nintendo is perhaps wavering a bit on its initial plans.” The person also questioned whether the 2DS was a part of president Satoru Iwata’s original vision.

Iwata responded by mentioning that development of the 2DS “began a long time ago.” Nintendo “realized beforehand that it would be difficult to maximize the sales potential of Nintendo 3DS without an entry-level product ready in time for the release of a new Pokémon title.” Given the different price options for the 3DS, the yen’s value at the time, and ability to offer another option for the 3DS platform, Nintendo believed the 2DS was a smart move to make.

Iwata also confirmed that the 3DS and 3DS XL will stil be sold, and Nintendo is “not saying that we will abandon 3D or cease to make new propositions in 3D.”

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News | 3 Comments

Nintendo president Satoru Iwata discussed the topic of “smart devices” – encompassing smartphones and tables – during the company’s latest financial results briefing Q&A.

Iwata acknowledged that people now tend to play smartphones in instances such as traveling by train whereas they were previously playing a handheld system. However, despite the rise in smart device popularity, he believes reports that the handheld market is shrinking are very much exaggerated.

Iwata pointed to strong sales of the 3DS in his argument. The system managed to sell 5.5 million units in 2012, and Nintendo expects similar sales this year. That being said, Iwata did note that 3DS momentum hasn’t been as strong in the US and Europe compared to Japan.

Elsewhere in his comments, Iwata mentioned how Nintendo is looking to take advantage of smart devices for its own benefit. Iwata is in favor of promoting the company’s own products through smartphones, for example, and said many people tend to watch Nintendo Directs on these devices.

Head past the break for Iwata’s full comments.

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

Nintendo has been doing some interesting things in the digital space. As an example, Wii Sports Club offers different price points, Pokemon Bank will carry an annual 500 yen fee, and the company has even started to dabble with the free-to-play model.

One analyst asked about these products and its digital business in general during Nintendo’s financial results briefing Q&A last week. Satoru Iwata commented with a very lengthy response, which you can find below.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment

Actos Games’ puzzle RPG “Apexicon” has a shot at coming to Wii U. The Wii U version will be made, thanks to the Nintendo Web Framework, if Kickstarter funds reach $20,000.

The game itself needs $15,000 in donations in order to reach its target goal. The Kickstarter ends on December 1st.

You can check out the official Kickstarter page here.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Wii U | 3 Comments

Along with today’s screenshot, Sakurai passed along the following message on Miiverse:

Plant it, water it, and then timber! It’s high maintenance but totally worth the effort! It needs tactics like never before.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Videos | 3 Comments

This neat video popped up on the eShop. Didn’t see it elsewhere, so I figured I’d go ahead and upload it. You can watch Eiji Aonuma himself transform into a drawing… and run around New York!

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Wii U | 5 Comments

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

This week’s Wii U eShop charts are as follows:

Software

1. Zelda: Wind Waker HD
2. Wii Street U
3. Super Castlevania IV
4. Super Mario World
5. Super Mario Bros.
6. Sonic Lost World
7. The Legend of Zelda
8. EarthBound
9. Art Academy: SketchPad
10. Pokemon Rumble U
11. Batman: Arkham Origins
12. Super Metroid
13. Zelda II – The Adventure o Link
14. Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag
15. DuckTales Remastered
16. Deus Ex: Human Revolution – Director’s Cut
17. Super Mario Bros.
18. Mega Man X
19. Pinball
20. Mighty Switch Force! 2

Videos

1. Super Mario 3D World Trailer 3
2. Batman: Arkham Origins Trailer
3. Adventure Time Explore the Dungeon Trailer
4. Sonic Lost World Launch Trailer
5. Super Mario 3D World Trailer
6. Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures Trailer
7. Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Trailer
8. Sonic Lost Wrold Trailer
9. Wii Fit U – Trial Version Promo Video
10. Super Mario 3D World Trailer 2
11. Wii Party U Trailer
12. Zelda: Wind Waker HD 6/11/13
13. Wii Party U Trailer 2
14. Pokemon Rumble U Gameplay Trailer
15. Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games Trailer
16. Zelda: A Link Between Worlds Trailer 2
17. Mario Party: Island Tour Trailer
18. Nintendo Minute – Super Mario 3D World – New Levels and Power-Ups
19. Deus Ex: Human Revolution – Director’s Cut BTS Trailer
20. Super Castlevania IV Trailer

Source: Wii U eShop

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

This week’s video additions to the Wii U/3DS eShops are as follows:

Wii U

Wii FIt U – Fit Meter Trailer
Zelda: A Link Between Worlds The Running in NY Video
Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Trailer
Meet the Neighbors with Wayne Brady
Mario Party Island Tour Trailer
Super Castlevania IV Trailer
The Legend of Zelda 3DS XL
Zelda: A Link Between Worlds Dungeon Trailer
Pokemon X/Y: Accolades Trailer
Pokemon X/Y: Join the Millions
Wii Fit U Fit Meter Overview Video
Wii Party U with Wayne Brady
The Man Cave with Wayne Brady
Play Ball with Wayne Brady
Wii Fit U – Trial Version Promo Video
Sonic Lost World Launch Trailer
Adventure Time Explore the Dungeon Trailer

3DS

Angry Birds Star Wars Trailer
Meet the Neighbors with Wayne Brady
Mario & Sonic: Sochi 2014 Commercial
Zelda 3DS XL
Arcade Classics 3D Trailer
Milon’s Secret Castle Trailer
Angry Bunnies Trailer
Wii Party U with Wayne Brady
The Man Cave with Wayne Brady
Play Ball with Wayne Brady
Wii Fit U – Trial Version Promo Video
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Trailer 2
Adventure Time Explore the Dungeon Trailer
Sonic Lost World Launch Trailer
Star Soldier Trailer
Super Mario 3D World Trailer 3

Source: Wii U/3DS eShops

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