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October 15, 2012

RUMOR: Straight Right Bringing Major Square Enix Title to Wii U WiiU

by Patrick Barnett - 10:16 am EDT
Total comments: 14 Source: NeoGAF, http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=49566...

The Australian developer is supposedly porting yet another game to Nintendo's new system.

Straight Right is rumored to be porting a "triple-A" Square Enix title to the Wii U. This information comes from an update to Straight Right Technical Project Manager Chris Slater's LinkedIn profile.

Before Slater's profile was updated, it read "Working for Straight Right on a short term contract, porting a triple-A Square Enix game to the yet-to-be-released Wii U platform."

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Spector Comments on Castle of Illusion on Virtual Console, Ducktales Game WiiWiiU3DS

by Neal Ronaghan - 9:30 am EDT
Total comments: 6

He scratched a table and growled while saying "no comment." For real.

The official word on Castle of Illusion hitting Virtual Console and a new Ducktales game is, as of this moment, "no comment," according to Epic Mickey 2 Director Warren Spector at a roundtable during New York Comic Con. He followed his rehearsed "no comment" with a polite growl and brief scratch of the table in front of him.

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Wii Price Drops to $129.99 Wii

by Andy Goergen - 6:29 am EDT
Total comments: 12

The new Wii bundle will appeal to sporting types.

A new Wii bundle is being released to US stores at a suggested retail price of $129.99. The bundle will replace the existing bundle which includes New Super Mario Bros. Wii and a music CD at the $149.99 price point, and will include Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort on a single disc. 

The new bundle includes a black Wii console and both a black Wii Remote Plus and Nunchuk. 

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October 14, 2012

Warren Spector: Epic Mickey 2 on Wii U Might Miss Launch WiiWiiU

by Neal Ronaghan - 10:54 pm EDT
Total comments: 4

Junction Point's Warren Spector explains how the new system's approval process might delay things a bit.

Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two might be listed as a launch title for Wii U by Nintendo, but Director Warren Spector isn't so sure of the November 18 launch for the game, he said at a New York Comic Con roundtable.

After detailing how there are still a few kinks present in the Wii U version, which... Read more...

Toki Tori 2 Aiming for Wii U Launch WiiU

by J.P. Corbran - 8:48 pm EDT
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Developer Two Tribes hoping the sequel to the egg-collecting puzzle platformer will be available for the Wii U on day one.

Toki Tori 2 is aiming to be a launch title for the Wii U eShop, according to developer Two Tribes.

The game, whose predecessor is available both on WiiWare and in its Game Boy Color form on the 3DS Virtual Console, changes up the formula by removing the items and weapons that were used to complete puzzles in the original in favor of more environmental puzzles. The Wii U version will also optionally be playable entirely on the GamePad.

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Wii U Demo Stations Coming Your Way Soon  RumorWiiU

by Daan Koopman - 8:47 pm EDT
Total comments: 5 Source: (Description), http://gonintendo.com/?mode=viewstory&id=18783..., http://gonintendo.com/?mode=viewstory&id=18784...

Try out Nintendo's new console at various BestBuy and GameStop stores soon.

According to insiders, who shared some information with GoNintendo, Wii U demo stations could be hitting stores as early as October 17.

There is no word on which games will be included on these demo stations and some stores might not have their pods activated on day one. Activation will be done... Read more...

Wii U Pre-Orders Now Open at Walmart Stores Across U.S. WiiU

by Jonathan Metts - 2:59 pm EDT
Total comments: 25

Deluxe pre-orders are sold out everywhere else, but now you can reserve one at America's largest retail chain.

Walmart stores across the United States are now accepting pre-orders for Wii U Deluxe Set until November 1. 

The reservation system, which launched today, is available through the layaway desk, may also be called the Walmart.com Services desk, and is typically separate from the main customer service desk. 

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Epic Mickey 2 Features More Than 150 Pins That Can Boost Your Hero WiiUWii

by Neal Ronaghan - 12:20 pm EDT
Total comments: 4 Source: (New York Comic Con)

Go ahead and attempt to collect all the pins in one playthrough. It's possible if you're crazy!

More than 150 unique pins await players in Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two, and those pins will have a use, offering up different buffs and boosts for players, though the exact way that alters gameplay is still under wraps.

Aside from that, the game's Director Warren Spector detailed other ways... Read more...

Ikachan Announced for Nintendo eShop 3DS

by Daan Koopman - 9:30 am EDT
Total comments: 1 Source: (Description), http://blog.nicalis.com/2012/10/warez-ikachan-on-3...

Enjoy the cute squid in a native resolution!

Nicalis, the developer of Cave Story and more, have announced that a dedicated 3DS eShop version of Ikachan will come to the system.

The developer has decided to do this specific version because they feel a port of the DSiWare game wouldn't do Ikachan justice on the Nintendo 3DS. This spark of inspiration... Read more...

Discover Wii U Tour Lets Canadians In On The Fun WiiU

by Tyler Ohlew - 9:02 am EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: Nintendo.com, http://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/0I8Dr5t-TV...

Nintendo hits the Canadian roads, Wii U in tow.

Nintendo is bringing the Wii U on a cross country tour of Canada. The tour will be making stops at most major cities, allowing visitors hands-on time with the Wii U. 

The tour will be stopping by Toronto from October 19-21 (and again from November 15-18), Montreal from October 25-28, Ottawa... Read more...

Liberation Maiden Coming to 3DS eShop October 25 3DS

by Tyler Ohlew - 9:02 am EDT
Total comments: 3 Source: 3DS eShop

Your father is dead. As the new Prime Minister of Japan, it's your job to avenge him, Mecha style.

Level-5 International America's Black Box series will see it's first release, Liberation Maiden, hit the eShop on October 25. 

Liberation Maiden is one of four games belonging to a 3DS retail release in Japan known as Guild 01. Players take control of Shoko Ozora as she mans her Liberator,... Read more...

The Amazing Spider-Man Coming to Wii U WiiU

by Daan Koopman - 8:56 am EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: http://www.theverge.com/gaming/2012/10/13/3497648/...

Spider-Man swings his way to Nintendo's new console.

The HD version of The Amazing Spider-Man, which was released earlier this year on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, will be recieving a Wii U port. This was announced during Marvel's video game-focused New York Comic Con panel.

This updated version of the game, developed by Beenox, will include all the... Read more...

October 13, 2012

Inside The Bubble: Oct 6 - 11, 2012  WiiU3DS

by Ariel Ruff - 6:31 pm EDT
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This week's Inside The Bubble... Rayman sees a delay, Mickey goes digital, 20 free levels, and more in under 5 minutes!

Week 10 - (October 6 - 11)List of Topics Covered:Why Rayman Is a Wii U ExclusiveRayman Legends DelayedEpic Mickey 3DS To Be Digital Download As WellPuddle Making Its Way To Wii U eShopMutant Mudds DLC DateInside The Bubble is an end of the week rundown of the top Nintendo news stories brought to you... Read more...

October 12, 2012

More Characters Confirmed for Injustice: Gods Among Us WiiU

by Tom Malina - 3:55 pm EDT
Total comments: 1 Source: (Description), (Twitter), https://twitter.com/noobde

Two DC Comics mainstays are the latest to enter the fray.

Power ring-wielding comic book legend Green Lantern and Batman supervillain The Joker will be playable characters in Injustice: Gods Among Us, as confirmed on Twitter by NetherRealm Studios creative director and Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon.

Both Green Lantern and The Joker appeared... Read more...

Wii U Demo at New Zealand Armageddon WiiU

by Andrew Brown - 3:47 pm EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: (Description), (Official Site), http://armageddonexpo.com/nz/, URL

Kiwi gamers finally get the chance to try out the Wii U.

Nintendo's Wii U console will be on show at the Armageddon Expo 2012 next weekend. This will mark the first time the console has been available to the public in the country.

Fans will get the chance to play several games including Nintendo Land and New Super Mario Bros. U.

The expo runs in Auckland from October 19 - 21, at the ASB Showgrounds. For more information and to buy tickets, head on over to their website.

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Nintendo Download - October 11, 2012 DS3DS

by Tyler Ohlew - 2:17 pm EDT
Total comments: 1 Source: Press Release

What's got bogies, Barney, and bots? Why, this week's Nintendo Downloads, of course!

Golf doesn't begin and end with Mr. Tiger Woods. If the world was just, Mario Golf for the Game Boy Color would be all there was. Fortunately, it's available today on the eShop, so you can see what all the fuss is about. But that's not all, Robot Rescue 2 aims to break your brain a second time, and... Read more...

Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate on Wii U Supports 1080p and Linear PCM 5.1 Sound WiiU

by Danny Bivens - 3:05 am EDT
Total comments: 10 Source: Capcom, http://www.capcom.co.jp/monsterhunter/3G/HD/

The hunt gets the full HD experience in both sound and visuals.

Monster Hunter 3 (tri) G HD Ver., known as Monster Hunter Ultimate in the West, will support full HD visuals running at 1080p on the Wii U. Not only that, but the Wii U version will also utilize Linear PCM 5.1 for sound as well. Players will be able to make use of both of these features using the included HDMI cable included with their Wii U purchase as long as they have the appropriate television and speakers.

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EX Troopers Demo Coming to eShop Next Week in Japan 3DS

by Danny Bivens - 2:22 am EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Inside-Games, http://www.inside-games.jp/article/2012/10/11/6045...

Gamers in Japan will be able to test out Capcom's cel-shaded manga-like shooter next week. 

A demo version for Capcom’s upcoming Nintendo 3DS shooter, EX Troopers, will be released on the eShop next week on October 17 in Japan. A total of three missions will be available in the demo – one single player mission and two co-operative multi-player missions. The single player demo will put... Read more...

October 11, 2012

Third World of Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion Revealed 3DS

by Neal Ronaghan - 9:50 pm EDT
Total comments: 5

Get ready to be under the sea and stuff.

Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion will journey to the world of Little Mermaid in its third world, Disney revealed at a press event in Disneyland earlier this week.

The first two worlds of the game are based on Peter Pan and Aladdin, and the third world is the final one, featuring a climatic battle with Mizrabel in a Maleficent disguise. The world's levels are primarily underwater, with currents pushing Mickey along.

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Mutant Mudds' Free DLC Coming to North America Ocober 25, Europe October 18 3DS

by Tyler Ohlew - 1:31 pm EDT
Total comments: 4 Source: http://www.gonintendo.com/?mode=viewstory&id=1...

Play around with Grannie; she's brought all her toys.

Mutant Mudds' free content update, featuring 20 new levels, will go live on October 25 in North America, and October 18 in Europe, according to Renegade Kid's Jools Watsham. The new levels put the player in control of Grannie, the grandmother of the game's protagonist.

The new stages are all aesthetically... Read more...

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