Square Enix announces Wii U-exclusive Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director’s Cut

March 20th, 2013, 23:54 Posted By: wraggster

Publisher Square Enix has confirmed that Wii U is getting an exclusive Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director’s Cut, promising the “best looking” version so far.We’re not convinced the “striking visual improvements’ promised by the company will outshine the PC version of the game, but exceeding the PS3 and Xbox 360 releases shouldn’t be an impossible task. It’s been co-developed by Straight Right, the studio that handled the Wii U version of Mass Effect.More promising than that, though, is the news that the director’s cut will feature overhauled boss battles, though exactly how they’ve been overhauled is as yet unclear. The controversial, outsourced segmentscaused ire among players when the game was released.Director’s Cut will, of course, also feature a raft of bonus features, including developer commentaries, in-game guides, the Missing Link DLC, a New Game+ mode and GamePad functionality.“The first thing we said when we decided to make a version for the Wii U was that we didn’t want to do a port. That’s really important,” executive game director Jean-François Dugas tells Official Nintendo Magazine during an interview in the next issue, out April 10. “It was not about, ‘Oh yes, just put it on there and that’s the end of the story,’ that would have been disrespectful for the fans and it would have been disrespectful for the Nintendo fans.“For us, it was important that we were envisioning an ultimate version in which a lot of modifications would be made, and also lots of new content would be added as well. So it was important to find a company that would think like us and would want to go the extra mile to make this version the ultimate version of the game.”

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Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon - Japanese intro, opening

March 20th, 2013, 15:10 Posted By: wraggster

This looks awesome and i will deffo be trying it, check out these 2 new vids released:

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Shovel Knight coming to Wii U, 3DS if Kickstarter funded

March 20th, 2013, 02:09 Posted By: wraggster

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Ashes Cricket 2013 release date confirmed

March 20th, 2013, 01:43 Posted By: wraggster

505 Games has dated upcoming release Ashes Cricket 2013.
The game will be released on June 21^st on Xbox 360, PS3, Wii U and PC. That gives it plenty of run-up time in preparation for the commencement of the Ashes itself on July 10^th.
The game features a number of dynamic features such as seaming wickets, deteriorating pitches and changeable weather that reflect real-life scenarios – cloudy days will favour bowlers, for instance, while a dry sunny day is good for batsmen.
“We are delighted to be able to announce some of the key features for Ashes Cricket 2013,” 505 Games’ general manager for UK and export Ralph Pitt-Stanley stated.
“This game has been created with real cricket fans and players in mind. The new engine allows players to mimic a cricketers most important attribute, his technique.”

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Nintendo signs up to Gadget Show Live Professional's Games Zone

March 20th, 2013, 01:41 Posted By: wraggster

Gadget Show Live Professional has confirmed that Nintendo will have a presence at the show’s Games Zone next month.
It will also be exhibiting for five days at accompanying event Gadget Show Live.
Furthermore, the platform holder will be joined by publishers Electronic Arts, Namco Bandai, Codemasters and Trion, as well as PC specialist Alienware and movie house Paramount.
They join fellow attendees such as Epic Games, Capcom and GAME in an impressive looking lineup.
Games on show include Capcom’s Remember Me, Trion’s Defiance and Codemasters’ GRID 2.
Gadget Show Live takes place between April 3^rd and 7^th at Birmingham’s NEC arena. The Professional day takes place on April 2^nd and can be registered for here.
“The Game Zone at Gadget Show Live Professional will be packed with developers, publishers, hardware owners, peripherals, new titles, competitions, events, You Tube celebrities and even game royalty – it’s an unmissable networking event for everyone working in the UK games industry,” Gadget Show Live organiser Spencer Hidge stated.

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Amazon lists Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director's Cut for Wii U

March 19th, 2013, 13:05 Posted By: wraggster




This item will be released on May 7, 2013.

Ultimate Deus Ex: Human Revolution experience : take advantage of a multitude of improvements, features and additional content that bring this already critically-acclaimed adventure towhole new levels

Tap into the Wii U?s GamePad true potential: Adam Jensen?s newest augmentation, the Neural Hub, offers an immersive and empowering experience, right at the tips of your fingers

Absolute fusion of action and role-play: A unique combination of action-packed close-quarter takedowns and intense shooting, offering a vast array of augmentations and upgrades for the many weapons at your disposal

Multi-solution structure: Choose how to accomplish each mission using combat, hacking, stealth or social mode to create a customized experience to suit any gaming style
Diverse customization: Engage in combat and challenges utilizing deep, specialized character augmentations and weapon upgrades

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Nintendo solidifies 60Hz support for Wii U Virtual Console with launch of Punch-Out!!

March 19th, 2013, 01:11 Posted By: wraggster

Nintendo will launch the US 60Hz version of Punch-Out!!, the next Wii U Virtual Console release in Europe.The decision follows fan fury at the inferior 50Hz version of Balloon Fight launched on the PAL eShop in January.Nintendo of Europe subsequently shifted to the US 60Hz version of F-Zero last month, a policy it is evidently continuing.Punch-Out!! launches on Wii U eShop this Thursday, priced just 30p (€0.30).Also on the eShop this week - digital versions of Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate (on Wii U priced £49.99/€59.99, on 3DS priced £39.99/€44.99) and Need for Speed: Most Wanted U (£44.99/€59.99).There's a huge sale on Ubisoft games too, with ZombiU and Assassin's Creed both nearly half price (£30 instead of £55). Enjoyable downloadable-only title Little Inferno is cut-down in price again as well.

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Wii U game sale on eShop this week

March 19th, 2013, 01:03 Posted By: wraggster

Nintendo is hosting a Wii U game sale on the eShop this week featuring discounts on various titles including Assassin's Creed 3 and ZombiU.

Meanwhile, new games hitting the online marketplace this week include

Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate

for Wii U (€59.99 / £49.99) and 3DS (€44.99 / £39.99), and

Need for Speed: Most Wanted

for Wii U (€59.99 / £44.99).Punch-Out!! is also available on the Wii U Virtual Console (€0.30 / £0.30) until April 19 at 23:59 CEST.Sale items:

• ZombiU (Ubisoft): €34.99, was €69.99 / £29.99, was £54.99, until 4/4/13, 14:59 CEST
• Assassin's Creed 3 (Ubisoft): €29.99, was €69.99 / (£29.99, was £54.99), until 4/4/13, 14:59 CEST
• Just Dance 4 (Ubisoft): €24.99, was €49.99 / (£19.99, was £39.99), until 4/4/13, 14:59 CEST
• Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth (Ubisoft): €24.99, was €49.99 / £19.99, was £39.99, until 4/4/13, 14:59 CEST
• Rabbids Land (Ubisoft): €24.99, was €49.99 / £19.99, was £39.99, until 4/4/13, 14:59 CEST
• Sports Connection (Ubisoft): €24.99, was €49.99 / £19.99, was £39.99, until 4/4/13, 14:59 CEST
• Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2013 (Ubisoft): €24.99, was €49.99 / £19.99, was £39.99, until 4/4/13, 14:59 CEST
• Little Inferno (Tomorrow Corporation): €4.99, was €9.99 / £4.99, was £8.99, until 24/3/13, 23:59 CEST
• Pokédex 3D Pro (Nintendo): €11.99, was €14.99 / £10.79, was £13.49, until 4/4/13, 14:59 CEST

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Ubisoft's Wii U games discounted on eShop

March 18th, 2013, 21:53 Posted By: wraggster

A number of big releases will this week enjoy significant discounts on Nintendo’s Wii U eShop digital game store.
Ubisoft has cut the price of all of its Wii U games, with big-hitters Zombi U and Assassin’s Creed III cut from (the admittedly extraordinarily high) £54.99 to £29.99.
Several have also been cut from £39.99 to £19.99 – Just Dance 4, Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth, Rabbids Land, Sports Connection and Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2013.
The cuts come as retail continues to discount the Wii U hardware in an effort to try and stimulate UK sales.

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Two more core games skip Wii U release

March 18th, 2013, 21:52 Posted By: wraggster

The self-perpetuating circle that is denting Wii U’s chances on the market has claimed two more victims.
Firstly, Saints Row IV publisher Deep Silver has confirmed to Polygon that the recently announced Saints Row IV is not due to make an appearance on Nintendo’s machine.
Secondly, fans of Dead Island: Riptide (which incidentally is also a Deep Silver game) have also been told not to expect a Wii U release for that title.
"One of the opportunities we had for Riptide was to continue the development of the engine, and really improve it and make a lot of refinements," creative producer Alexander Toplansky told Digital Spy.
"The things that are required to bring something to a new platform, you need to either really get to be integrating it deep into the engine, or you've got to [do] a port.
“Neither one of those was a satisfactory outcome for us, so we decided to do what we got platform-wise and just make sure that we can deliver the best experience we can."

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Zen Pinball 2 flies down the Wii U chute March 21

March 17th, 2013, 00:30 Posted By: wraggster

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No Saint's Row 4 for Wii U, confirms Deep Silver

March 17th, 2013, 00:19 Posted By: wraggster

Saint's Row IV will not be coming to Wii U.

So confirmed publisher Deep Silver to

Polygon

today, following the

release of its debut reveal trailer earlier

.The fourth installment in the series, developed by Chicago studio Volition, will launch on PS3, Xbox 360 and PC in the US first on August 20th and three days later across Europe. But despite joining the HD era with the Wii U released in November last year, Nintendo players will miss out on the sequel's over-the-top frolics, which promise to mark a climactic end to the series.

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GameStop: Post-Xmas Wii U sales slower than expected

March 15th, 2013, 22:18 Posted By: wraggster

Wii U’s poor performance in the February US market has been compounded by worrying noise from the country’s leading games retailer.
“Following the holiday launch period, sales have been slower than we expected,” GameStop president Tony Bartel told Forbes. “Nintendo plans on launching some of their biggest IP over the next few months which we think will increase gamer interest.
“Software will play a big role in each console’s success over the holidays. We’re already seeing great developer and publisher support for PS4, so Wii U will need some great titles, especially first-party titles, to compete. There’s also a need to increase consumer awareness of the new features available on the Wii U and its tethered tablet features.”
Nonetheless, Bartel remains optimistic that the new consoles from Sony and Microsoft will enjoy a far stronger start to life on the High Street.
“It will be huge,” he replied when asked what impact the machines will have. “Dollars are flowing towards new technology so we believe gaming consumers are ready for innovation. We expect these new console launches to re-energize the entire industry.
“Video gaming is much more mainstream now than it was at the start of the last cycle, so there are a lot more dollars to fight for this time around. I also think consumers’ expectations for technology improvements are much greater now than it was seven years ago. Finally, gaming is becoming increasingly social, so continuing to expand the connection to other gamers will be key.”

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Wii U suffers historically bad US sales performance

March 15th, 2013, 22:15 Posted By: wraggster

Estimated sales of just 64,000 units in February have left Wii U facing up to the reality of being the worst selling new console in two generations.
Many had expected a better performance last month after an influx of pre-owned units on the market in January was blamed for poor sales at the turn of the year.
In fact, Gamasutra reports that sales in January were so poor that Wii U posted worse numbers than were ever seen with PS3, Xbox 360, PS2, Xbox or Wii.
Interestingly the only console that has in recent memory posted comparable numbers was the GameCube, and only then when the machine was on its last legs and its successor had already been announced.
Xbox and PlayStation machines have only ever posted similar numbers in weeks before a price cut was scheduled to be introduced.
Voices of dissent from within the industry are growing increasingly louder, with the perception being that Nintendo has to act quickly if Wii U is to reverse its fortunes.
Big hopes are now pinned on upcoming Wii U exclusive LEGO City Undercover, which hits the UK on March 28^th. The game has a fairly decent 79 per cent average on Metacritic, but with Wii U’s install base still disappointingly small the game will have to hit the status of system seller if it is to have an overtly positive impact.
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External hard drive required to download LEGO City Undercover on Wii U

March 15th, 2013, 22:13 Posted By: wraggster

It’s not been a good morning for Wii U.
The console is posting a historically poor performance in the US and leading retail figures are urging action to reverse the slide.
Now Nintendo’s digital strategy is being questioned after it was revealed that gamers hoping to download LEGO City Undercover will need to purchase an external hard drive to do so.
Eurogamer reports that a rumoured file size of 22GB is to blame. The entry-level Basic Wii U ships with just 8GB of storage (just 3GB of which is free) while the Premium offers 32GB (with 25GB free).
It’s a bitter pill to swallow after Nintendo’s lofty promise of a concrete and competitive digital ecosystem for the console and makes a bit of a mockery of the console’s simultaneous digital and retail release strategy.
Considering that Xbox 360 and PS3 ship with hard drives with anything up to 500GB, the Wii U’s storage provisions look baffling at best.

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Amazon & Asda Reduce Price of WiiU Console by £50 in the UK

March 15th, 2013, 01:24 Posted By: wraggster



Major retailers Amazon and Asda have both discounted the WiiU Console by £50 in a move by both stores to breathe new life into the stagnant sales of Nintendo`s latest flagship console.The 32GB WiiU Premium Pack is now selling for £249 and the 8GB WiiU Basic Pack is now £199. Theres no official Word from Nintendo if these are officially sanctioned price reductions.

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Wii U sales 'slower than expected' in 2013, says GameStop exec

March 15th, 2013, 00:57 Posted By: wraggster

GameStop president Tony Bartel says the US retailer has experienced "slower than expected" Wii U sales since Christmas.

The executive told

Forbes

: "Following the holiday launch period, sales have been slower than we expected."Nintendo plans on launching some of their biggest IP over the next few months which we think will increase gamer interest."Notable upcoming Wii U titles include this month's Lego City Undercover and Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, while Pikmin 3 is slated for release in the April to June window.3D Mario and Mario Kart games for Wii U will also be shown for the first time at E3 in June.Asked what he thinks Nintendo needs to do to compete with Sony and Microsoft this autumn, Bartel added: "Software will play a big role in each console's success over the holidays. We're already seeing great developer and publisher support for PS4, so Wii U will need some great titles, especially first-party titles, to compete."There's also a need to increase consumer awareness of the new features available on the Wii U and its tethered tablet features."In the past few weeks, multiple UK retailers have taken it on themselves to slash the Wii U pricein a bid to stimulate sales.Nintendo president Satoru Iwata flatly ruled out the possibility of introducing an official Wii U price cut in January.
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US Nintendo downloads: Monster Hunter 3, Mega Man 3, Punch-Out

March 15th, 2013, 00:56 Posted By: wraggster

Multiple major releases await Wii U and 3DS owners in this week's digital content update.

Lego City Undercover, Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate and Need for Speed Most Wanted U make up a trio of big releases for Wii U, while retro gamers might appreciate Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream and Mega Man 3.Punch-Out!! is the third game released as part of Nintendo's Famicom/NES 30th Anniversary campaign, which sees a new classic released on Wii U each month costing just $0.30 for 30 days.Here's the full list:Nintendo eShop on Wii ULEGO City Undercover - LEGO City comes to life! The popular LEGO City vehicles and play sets come to life for the first time in the vast, open world of the LEGO City Undercover game. As police officer Chase McCain you are armed with clever disguises, special abilities, and the ultimate crime-fighting tool-the Wii U GamePad controller. With its indispensable map, communicator, and high-tech scanning device, the GamePad is just what you need to crack the case. Run, drive and even fly through the city to put a stop to the fiendish Rex Fury and end his crime wave once and for all. LEGO City Undercover will be available March 18 at retail stores and in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U. (You must have an external hard drive to download this software. Sold separately. Visitsupport.nintendo.com for information about storage options.)Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate - Discover the epic world of Monster Hunter as you journey through more than 200 exhilarating quests, battle larger-than-life monsters and create hundreds of weapons and armor. Hunt with your two AI companions in single-player quests or team up with up to three friends in four-player online battles. Visually stunning HD graphics deliver a unique world for players to explore. With the addition of online chat, this is the best Monster Hunter experience to date. Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate will be available on March 19 at retail stores and in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U. (Broadband Internet access required for online play. For more info, go tosupport.nintendo.com.)Need for Speed Most Wanted U - Need for Speed Most Wanted U is the definitive Most Wantedexperience. The game uses the unique features of the Wii U GamePad controller to introduce "Co-Driver," which lets your friend play with the Wii Remote controller, while you can activate Boost U, adjust cop difficulty and change mods using the GamePad. 2012's driving game of the year comes with full online play, the connected, open-world city of Fairhaven and the hot cars and intense cop chases that made Most Wanted. Need for Speed Most Wanted U will be available on March 19 at retail stores and in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U. (Broadband Internet access required for online play. For more info, go to support.nintendo.com.)Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream - As young boxer Little Mac, players have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to battle the big guys of the World Video Boxing Association circuit. Players use their best jabs, hooks and power uppercuts to knock out opponents, but must also dodge jaw-breaking blows by paying attention to subtle changes in their foe's body position. With great graphics, addictive action and a touch of humor, this classic game will keep players entertained for hours. Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream is the third game released for Virtual Console for Wii U to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Famicom. For a limited time starting March 20, the game will be available for only 30 cents.Chasing Aurora - Demo Version - Chasing Aurora is a physics-based 2D aerial action game. Enjoy playing with, and against, your friends in three different flight-based multiplayer modes. A single-player challenge mode requires players to break records time and again, unlocking level after level. Choose one of five different characters to ride the wind from peak to peak.Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DSHarmoKnight - Demo Version - HarmoKnight is a rhythm-based action game from GAME FREAK inc., the creators of the Pokémon video game series, that has striking visuals and easy to pick up, yet challenging, game play. In the game, players must pound drums, jump over obstacles and battle enemies, all to the beat of an original musical score. With more than 50 stages, multiple playable characters and unlockable challenges, HarmoKnight brings a tremendous level of depth and creativity to the Nintendo eShop.Nintendo eShop sale - Ketzal's CorridorsKetzal's Corridors - Revive Ketzal and restore order to the spirit world in this fast-paced 3D puzzle game. For a limited time, download Ketzal's Corridors in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS at a discounted price of $4.99.Coming soon to Nintendo eShop - Flipnote Studio 3DFlipnote Studio 3D - Unleash your creativity with Flipnote Studio 3D, which arrives Summer 2013 as a free download from the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS. Watch the latest Nintendo Direct Mini to learn more about this new application.Also new this week:

• Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS - Available March 19)
  
  
• The Croods: Prehistoric Party! (Nintendo eShop on Wii U - Available March 19)
  
  
• The Croods: Prehistoric Party! (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS - Available March 19)
  
  
• RAYMAN ORIGINS (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
  
  
• Mega Man 3 (Virtual Console - Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
  
  
• Reel Fishing Paradise 3D (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
  
  
• Forgotten Legions (Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo DSi Shop on
  
  Nintendo DSi)
  
• Goony (Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo DSi Shop on Nintendo DSi)

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New Wii U Pokemon title will include Skylanders-style figures

March 14th, 2013, 00:31 Posted By: wraggster

It seems Nintendo has made good on its promise to utilise Wii U’s NFC tech by announcing a new Pokemon title that uses figures.
Eurogamer reports that Pokemon Rumble U, which was first announced last month, will allow players to purchase Pokemon figures that unlock in-game characters.
The use of the GamePad’s NFC tech has not been officially confirmed, but you can be almost certain it will feature.
Seven figures have been confirmed, with the first being Pikachu. The toys themselves will record game info internally. The core game will sell at a discounted ¥1,800 (£12.60) and the toys at ¥200 (£1.40) each.
There’s no word yet on a Western release for the game.
Nintendo will be counting on the allure of the still-popular Pokemon license to counter rival products from Activision and Disney. Of course, one advantage Pokemon Rumble U will (presumably) have is that it will not require an external ‘portal’ device to connect the toys to the console – meaning it will be able to undercut its pricier rivals.

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Miyamoto on Wii U sales: "I'm not at the point where I'm concerned yet"

March 14th, 2013, 00:30 Posted By: wraggster

Nintendo’s design boss Shigeru Miyamoto insists that he remains confident about the Wii U’s long-term prospects.
He does concede, however, that he had hoped for a better performance than the machine has achieved to date.
“I think that the Wii U still has a long future,” Miyamoto toldThe New York Times. “We really view it as being the ideal device that families are going to want to have connected to that screen in the living room that everyone is going to gather around and watch.
“Certainly in the short term I would want to see it performing with probably a little more momentum. I think in the long term I’m not at a point where I’m concerned yet.”
Miyamoto also made the bizarre claim that Nintendo has until now largely ignored the possibilities offered by an enhanced online infrastructure because the internet was simply not popular enough.
“For a long time at Nintendo we didn’t focus as much on online play because for many years doing so would have limited the size of the audience that could enjoy those features,” he argued.
“But certainly now we see that so many people are connected to the internet. It opens up a tremendous amount of possibilities.”

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