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Multiple sources are reporting that Nintendo’s next home console will not utilize the much hated Friend Code system for its online component. We do not have 100% confirmation this is in fact going to happen. Though, if it does, what exactly will they replace it with? We do not know just yet, but Ubisoft is [...]
Archive for June, 2011
Nintendo/Ubisoft Wii U Developer Roundtable Info
So the joint Nintendo and Ubisoft Developer Roundtable just happened.. Satoru Iwata, President of Nintendo, introduced Yves Guillemot, President of Ubisoft. The two said they worked closely together on Wii U. Below are the significant details revealed today… Ubisoft has 5 Wii U games on the way: Raving Rabbids, an Assassin’s Creed title, Tom Clancy’s [...]
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword – Gameplay from E3 2011
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is soon approaching for Wii. Check out a couple gameplay videos, which show off more of the game than seen before. Dungeon Boss Battle Share
Shield Pose (Wii U) Tech Demo Gameplay at E3 2011
In the Wii U tech demo from E3 2011, Shield Pose, players use rhythm and direction to block incoming arrows. Share
Battle Mii (Wii U) – Tech Demo Gameplay
The Wii U tech demos at E3 2011 included one called Battle Mii, where one player will fly around in a ship (using the new controller) while the others search and shoot the ship down (using Wii Remotes). Share
Kirby Wii – Gameplay from E3 2011
Kirby is making a return on the Wii. And this time, he will not be made of yarn. In addition, you can partner in 4-player drop-in/drop-out cooperative gameplay. Share
Take a Look at Wii U
At the Nintendo booth at E3, in addition to all the playable demos, they had a Wii U on display showing some trailers and the controller/console setup. Here is a quick look. Share
Wii U – Hands-On First Impressions
The Wii has had a good run. It is one of the best selling home video game consoles of all time. So, how you do you follow it? In Nintendo’s words, with the Wii U. Rumors had speculated for the last several months about what this “Project Cafe” would look like. Specifically, many wondered about [...]
Specs on the Wii U
You have been waiting for this. Now, we not only know what the system looks like, but we have the specs straight from Nintendo. In short, it looks like it will be IBM-powered, fully backward compatible with Wii games/accessories/controllers, support up to 1080p graphics, feature a brand new controller, and support SD/hard-drives for external memory. [...]
Centipede Infestation (3DS) – Hands-On First Impressions
As a fan of the original Centipede for arcade and Atari consoles, I was excited to hear they were bringing Centipede Infestation to both Nintendo 3DS and Wii. I got some hands-on time with the 3DS version, and I have to admit I was not impressed. To start with, it is not like the original [...]
Reel Fishing Paradise 3D (3DS) – Hands-On First Impressions
Natsume is bringing Reel Fishing Paradise 3D to the Nintendo 3DS, and I got some hands-on with it. All in all, it looked nice, but the concept is very simple. Just cast and reel in, hopefully catching a fish. You can use the A button to cast, snag with a quick jerk on the system, [...]
Chase Mii (Wii U) – Hands-On First Impressions
In the Wii U demo called Catch Mii, one player utilizes the new controller to go hide as Mario. Meanwhile, the other players, as Miis, stand by with Wii Remotes turned sideways (NES-style). When the timer is up, the group must work together to find Mario. Meanwhile, that player is using their personal screen to [...]
Iwata: Wii U likely to cost more than $250
Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has reportedly told Japanese newspaper Nikkei that the new Wii U console will “likely” be more than ¥20,000 when it launches in Japan. That price, translated and reported by Bloomberg in a longer piece on the console, would convert to more than $250 or £150. The Wii was initially retailed at [...]
Wii U includes AMD graphics, new 25GB disc format
Processor manufacturer AMD has confirmed it will be providing the graphics chip for Nintendo’s newly-announced Wii U. A custom Radeon HD GPU promises “high-definition graphics support; rich multimedia acceleration and playback; and multiple display support”. Said David Wang, AMD’s corporate vice president of Silicon Engineering, “AMD shares Nintendo’s excitement for the new HD entertainment experience [...]
Dream Trigger 3D Review
No, I don’t have a funny little quip to introduce my review. So sorry to disappoint you. I can’t always be funny you know. Just go and read the review, it’s worth it!
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