Nintendo: We’re focused on ‘kids’ with 2DS, Sonic and Nintendo franchises will sell the system
Posted on 10 years ago by Austin(@NE_Austin) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Platforms | 1 Comment
– Nintendo product manager Dani Robinson
Sonic: Lost World is out now in Europe, and on October 29th in North America.
Here’s a Podcast – Episode 63!
Posted on 10 years ago by Austin(@NE_Austin) in Features, Podcast | 6 Comments
Another kick-butt show this week! ‘What we played’ contains lots of talk on Wind Waker HD vs. other Zelda games, the merits of JRPGs as a genre of game, and some talk about Pokémon X/Y. A heaping pile of listener mail on a huge variety of topics rounds out the end of the show. Thanks, everyone!
This Week’s Podcast Crew: Laura and Austin and Jack
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[REVIEW] Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director’s Cut
Posted on 10 years ago by Austin(@NE_Austin) in Features, Platforms, Reviews, Wii U | 18 Comments
System: Nintendo Wii U
Release Date: October 22nd, 2013 (NA)
Developer: Eidos Montreal
Publisher: Square Enix
Author: Austin
Some games like to take themselves extremely seriously. Deus Ex: Human Revolution is one of those games.
The non-director’s cut (editor’s cut?) of this particular Eidos title came out back in 2011, and at the time it had not a home on a Nintendo console, which meant that folks who aligned themselves exclusively with the big N missed out on the game. When Square Enix saw the Wii U, apparently they also saw an opportunity to release an updated version of the game to a new audience– tag-lined “Director’s Cut”– and test the third party waters on this latest home console and its strange controller.
Roughly 7 months after the initial announcement, the game is out, and there’s good news: It’s pretty dang good.
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Aonuma suggests he wanted to announce something relating to Zelda Wii U at Comic Con, preparing to show “something new” soon
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 12 Comments
Eiji Aonuma recently stated he would “say more” about Zelda Wii U at next year’s E3. But apparently, he originally intended to make an announcement earlier this month.
The news comes from a recent interview Aonuma conducted with German publication Gameswelt TV. Translations of his comments suggest that he had hoped to share news at the New York Comic Con, but was too preoccupied preparing for his presentation. Aonuma ended up telling Gameswelt, “As soon as I am back at my office I will start preparing something new that I can show.”
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Amazon lists Wii U version of The Amazing Spider-Man 2 for $50, 3DS for $30
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
Amazon has already put up listings
for Activision’s The Amazing Spider-Man 2 video game. Apparently, it’ll be priced lower on Nintendo platforms.
Amazon currently has the Wii U version priced at $49.99 while other console versions are set at $59.99. Also worth mentioning, the 3DS version of The Amazing Spider-Man 2 will only cost $29.99
. Most 3DS titles tend to cost $39.99.
These could be generous or tentative listings by Amazon, so you may as well as pre-order now if you have any interest. Then again, perhaps Activision has actually decided to set the price of The Amazing Spider-Man 2 $10 lower on Nintendo platforms.
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Eggbusters – Super Mario 64 REDUX AGAIN
Posted on 10 years ago by Austin(@NE_Austin) in Eggbusters, Features | 0 comments
Another Saturday, another Eggbusters. I did Mario 64 again this week because I didn’t have time to do anything else, but next week will be something new!
Aonuma on A Link Between Worlds – stealth, Ravio, Nabbit comparisons, never considered for Wii U, more
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Podcast Stories | 10 Comments
Spike just recently put up an interview with Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma. It’s filled with lots of questions about A Link Between Worlds, such as stealth elements, Ravio’s role, comparisons to New Super Mario Bros. U’s Nabbit, and whether it was ever considered for Wii U (nope). Aside from that, there are also some off-beat topics like localizing Marvelous: Another Treasure (directed by Aonuma many years ago).
You can find some excerpts from the interview below. Spike’s full piece is located here.
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Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag gets first review
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 10 Comments
French magazine Jeux Video has provided the first review of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag.
The game received 18 points out of 20. Jeux Video handed out a 4/5 for gameplay, 4/5 for graphics, 5/5 for the soundtrack, and 5/5 for game length.
You can find a full breakdown of the review below, courtesy of a now-deleted post on the Ubisoft forums.
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Assassin’s Creed series surpasses 6.6 million units in the UK
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News | 0 comments
Assassin’s Creed series sales have surpassed 6.6 million units in the UK, Ubisoft has said.
The publisher shared the news with MCV. Ubisoft UK brand manager Omebline Wallon told the site:
“The Assassin’s Creed franchise has already sold over 6.6 million units in the UK and over the past few years it has become a staple in gamers’ diaries. Since we announced Black Flag in March, we have supported it at every beat of the campaign. We will be increasing our media presence as we near launch.”
Wallon says anticipation for Assassin Creed’s next entry, Black Flag, is “high”.
“This year the anticipation is high, especially with the game coming on PS4 and Xbox One. Consumers are very excited about what the new consoles have to offer.”
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Mark Rolston (Shawshank Redemption, Halo 4) is voicing Deathstroke in Batman: Arkham Origins
Posted on 10 years ago by Austin(@NE_Austin) in General Gaming, News, Platforms, Wii U | 0 comments
Revealed during an AMA on reddit earlier this week, actor Mark Rolston– who played roles in films like The Shawshank Redemption, and games like Halo 4 and Injustice: Gods Among Us— will be voicing the antagonist ‘Deathstroke’ the Terminator’. “”Wow, there have been so many people chasing that one,” mused the game’s creative director Eric Holmes during the chat with fans.
