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Sakurai: There's no progress on Smash Bros Wii U

Budule — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 20:16:00 GMT

Following on from the latest round of Smash Bros Wii U rumours, Masahiro Sakurai has tweeted that he won't start working on the game until he has completed work on Kid Icarus Uprising.

It has been suggested that the Wii U version of Smash Bros will be called Smash Bros Universe and could feature more third-party characters. However, Sakurai has said that nothing has been decided yet.

Sakurai wrote "I'm currently concentrating on one title, Kid Icarus. Until this wraps up, Smash Bros. will not progress. Of course, characters have not been decided at all."

With Kid Icarus Uprising not due for release until 2012, it could be a while before we hear any confirmed information on the new games.

Which characters should be in Smash Bros Wii U?

[ Source: Andriasang ]

The Legend Of Zelda Skyward Sword Treasure Hunter Video

Budule — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:27:00 GMT

The Legend Of Zelda Skyward Sword Treasure Hunter Video

Game Informer has posted this video for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword . The trailer focuses on the islands dotting Skyloft were Link goes treasure hunting...., also, you get a detailed look at the map you’ll be using. Game should be out November 18th in Europe and November 20th in North America........

Nintendo Wii: Germans Get Free Legend Of Zelda: Skyward Sword Demo

Budule — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:11:00 GMT

Nintendo Wii: Germans Get Free Legend Of Zelda: Skyward Sword Demo For Wii

If you live in Germany then you could be eligible for a demo of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for Wii. Zelda Europe, a German Zelda fan site, is asking fans to draw their favourite game moment from any Zelda game either on paper or digitally and send it to the contest e-mail address. Let�s hope Nintendo decide to run the contest in other regions.

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First Pok�Park 2: Beyond the World gameplay footage

Budule — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:09:00 GMT

First Pok�Park 2: Beyond the World gameplay footage

The first footage of recently announced Wii release Pok�Park 2: Beyond the World has hit the internet.

First shown during Japanese TV programme Pok�mon Sunday, the short thirty-second gameplay clip shows Pok�mon Black and White starters Tepig, Oshawott and Snivy all enjoying themselves.

A sequel to last year�s Pok�Park Wii: Pikachu�s Adventure, Pok�Park 2: Beyond the World will feature four-player multiplayer and is set to release in Japan this Winter. No western release has been confirmed, but I�d imagine it�ll make its way over here next year before the Wii U arrives.

You can catch the short clip below:

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Crytek �very happy� with latest Wii U Dev Kits

Budule — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:05:00 GMT

Crytek �very happy� with latest Wii U Dev Kits

German-based developer Crytek are well known for their technical prowess within the games industry, continually pushing boundaries both graphically and in terms of gameplay.

One of the three company founders, Avni Yerli, has recently commented on Nintendo�s forthcoming Wii U, regarding which he made resoundingly positive remarks.

�The specs are very good�, Yerli explained. �It�s a challenge for designers, but once thought through it can add value, and that�s what ultimately important. Our guys in Nottingham, they are very happy with their tests on the dev kits and they�re excited about it.�

Such a statement also suggests that Nintendo have released a more up-to-date selection of dev kits to studios currently beavering away to produce software for the forthcoming console, and, more importantly, they�re impressed by them.

The only thing that remains to be explained is what title do Crytek have in the works?

[Thanks GamesIndustry.biz via N-Europe]

Monster Hunter 4 to be a 3DS Exclusive?

Budule — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:36:00 GMT

Monster Hunter 4 to be a 3DS Exclusive?

Monster Hunter is insanely popular in Japan � the series alone has made Sony's PSP relevant in the region. There's no doubt that Capcom's recently announced Monster Hunter 4 will have a huge impact in Japan, but what are the chances that this 3DS project stays exclusive to the portable? The answer may not be as clear cut as Nintendo loyalists have hoped.

I'm willing to bet that Monster Hunter 4 will eventually be released on a platform that isn't Nintendo 3DS. The series is just too popular for Capcom to limit its sales by restricting it to one platform.

Monster Hunter Tri was a Wii exclusive to an extent. It was only available on Wii for a while, but then Capcom "re-mastered" the game for PSP. Monster Hunter Portable 3rd isn't the high intensity, online focused Monster Hunter edition that its Wii edition is, but it is the same game more or less.

This leads me to believe that Monster Hunter 4 is merely a timed exclusive, or maybe an exclusive outside of Japan. Capcom needs to help at all to market the title in Japan, so they can release it on any system � it would sell great on iPad. Outside of Japan, however, Monster Hunter hasn't been nearly as successful. It's strange, considering the amazing quality of the series.

Nintendo helped out with the marketing of Monster Hunter Tri in North America, and even published the title in Europe. It's not crazy to think that Nintendo would do the same, under one condition: Monster Hunter 4 doesn't see release on a platform other than 3DS in Europe and North America.

Of course, there's also the possibility that Monster Hunter 4 won't even come to a Sony's PlayStation Vita. When asked why Capcom hasn't announced Monster Hunter 4 for Vita, Sony's global President, Hiroshi Kawano, didn't know what to say.

"I don't know. You will have to ask Capcom," Kawano said.

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Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword: upgrade system confirmed.

DevilsBane36 — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 20:51:00 GMT

Nintendo has released information that Skyward Sword will have an upgrade system which you can use to upgrade you sword, shield, bow, ect... and the items used in upgrades are to be easy to obtain.

New Mario & Sonic London 2012 Website and Pictures

generation_twilight — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 18:13:00 GMT

In about 11 months (from this point in time), we will all be treated to another round of halfway pointless international competition when the 2012 Summer Olympics in London start up. For those who want something a bit more meaningful and/or considerably less realistic, we have less than 2 months to wait.

I'm talking, of course, about Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

For those that don't know, this game is the third installment of the Mario & Sonic Olympics crossover that have sold very well since it was conceived in 2007. Now with the lessons learned from previous efforts, Nintendo and Sega have pulled out all of the stops for the latest entry: with over 50 events, a number of which could only happen in the worlds where Mario or Sonic reside, one is bound to find something to keep their attention. In addition, there's something called London Party mode, which is similar to the Mario Party series of games and adds more depth to the experience.

Anyway, the game's website has been recently revamped, which includes new game images of some of the events, including beach volleyball, soccer/futbol, target shooting, uneven bars gymnastics, and synchronized swimming (no, seriously).

For those that wish to see what I'm talking about, the official website is listed below:

Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games� - Official Site

Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games will come out on the Wii 11/15/2011 and the 3DS in 2/2012.

New trailers for Luigi�s Mansion 2, Paper Mario and Animal Crossing

Budule — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 01:22:00 GMT

New trailers for Luigi�s Mansion 2, Paper Mario and Animal Crossing

Nintendo released new trailers for their upcoming 3DS releases Luigi�s Mansion 2, Paper Mario and Animal Crossing.

Nothing new was announced today regarding these titles.......Sometime in 2012.........vague much Nintendo?..............

Luigi�s Mansion 2:

Paper Mario:

Animal Crossing:

First images of the 3DS Slide Pad Expansion

Budule — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 01:13:00 GMT

First images of the Nintendo 3DS Slide Pad Expansion

Following the Nintendo 3DS Press Conference earlier today, Japanese website GameWatch were able to snap some of the first images of the recently announced Slide Pad Expansion for the handheld.

The company announced earlier that the hardware attachement would be compatible with forthcoming titles: Monster Hunter 3G, Resident Evil Revelations, Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater 3D, Ace Combat 3D Cross Rumble, Dynasty Warriors VS and Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream, Drop, Distance.

You can catch the images below:(click to enlarge)

Thanks GameWatch]

First look at the 3DS slight pad peripheral

Budule — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:55:00 GMT

Scan from Famitsu reveals first look at second analog controller for 3DS.......

Nintendo has confirmed that the second Circle Pad attachment for the Nintendo 3DS is an actual product that the company will be bringing out. As well as adding an extra analogue stick it also adds additional shoulder buttons. Nintendo will presumably mention more about the attachment at their press conference on Tuesday September 13th.

“We can confirm that Nintendo does plan to release the attachment but that any further announcements on the attachment will be made at some later time by Nintendo.”

Batman Arkham City could be an ongoing game

Budule — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 23:14:00 GMT

Batman Arkham City could be an ongoing game

It looks like Batman: Arkham city could be extended a fair bit with DLC. We already know that the challenge maps alone add hours of gameplay in some cases, but �future episodes�, now that�s something else. In a recent interview with the very man that voices Batman, Kevin Conroy stated the following:

The thing about Arkham City is that it�s going to be an ongoing game. You�re going to be able to download future episodes of it, so it�s going to be going on for quite a while. I�ve been recording it for a while. So that will continue.

With Conroy working hard recording more for Arkham City it�s certainly possible that Rocksteady have a little more up their sleeves. At the same time, it�s very possible that Conroy is mixing up his voice acting terms for TV with Gaming and is merely referring to challenge maps, but surely they wouldn�t require that much?

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Mario Kart K�Nex Sets Come To Toys �R Us

Budule — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 23:10:00 GMT

Nintendo: Awesome Mario Kart K�Nex Sets Come To Toys �R Us

K�Nex have been hard at work creating Mario Kart themed tracks which will make their debut at Toys �R Us.
The construction sets recreate many familiar Mario Kart tracks and include four different sets which feature characters such as Mario, Luigi, Bowser and Yoshi. The play sets features classic Mario Kart characters on both go-karts and motorcycles. The tracks can also be combined to create truly original Mario Kart courses. Who wants one!?

Mario Kart Wii Bowser�s Castle Ultimate building set features a multi-level castle with 650 pieces.

Mario Kart Bowser vs. Fireballs building set contains 122 pieces, including Bowser�s Castle and a Fireball.

Mario Kart Mario and Yoshi at the Finish Line building set creates a 317-piece traditional race track with a photo-finish line and racetrack sounds.

Mario Kart Mario vs. Delfino Oak Tree building set features an oak tree as a course obstacle in this 139-piece course.

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Go Vacation is Scheduled for October 11 Release

generation_twilight — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 14:17:00 GMT

Obviously, there are better games coming out on the Wii system in the coming months. But for those who liked Wii Sports Resort but wished there was more to it than the dozen activities given, keep reading.

NamcoBandai will be releasing Go Vacation on October 11th, and with the ability to explore four separate areas of an island retreat and more than 50 activities to participate in, it should keep most casual gamers and even a few hardcore types busy for a while.

For those interested in this game, a link to the official game website is listed below:

Go Vacation

Kirby Returns To Dream Land Trailer

Budule — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 23:12:00 GMT

Nintendo Wii: Check Out This Awesome Kirby Returns To Dream Land Trailer

Nintendo has released a new trailer for the awesome-looking Kirby Returns To Dream Land. The game is currently scheduled to be released in the United States on October 24th.