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Why Reggie and Nintendo believe the hardcore audience is difficult to please
We all know that Nintendo is making it a priority to win back the core gamer audience with the Wii U, but, after a slightly lackluster E3, that agenda is a little cloudy as the console’s launch approaches. While speaking with Kotaku, Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime spoke out on why it’s becoming increasingly difficult to appease to a hardcore audience. “One of the ...
Kingdom Hearts 3D demo offers brief, spectacular fun
If you’re a 3DS owner in the mood for about fifteen minutes of Keyblade-swinging action, be sure to download the new Kingdom Hearts 3D demo. Play through the tutorial; it offers a glimpse of a great classic villain boss and introduces you to some very enjoyable new moves. Once in the main story section, you’ll quickly discover: * It certainly feels like Kingdom Hearts * Kingdom Hearts ...
Super Smash Bros. will be a collaboration with Bandai Namco
Last year at E3 2011, Nintendo announced that a new Super Smash Bros. title would be coming to not only the Wii U, but the 3DS as well. We all know that series designer Masahiro Sakurai has been pivotal to the success of the franchise, he has after all been with the game since day one on the Nintendo 64. It was thought that his studio, Project Sora, would be the studio to helm the project now that...
Nintendo Direct: Your Feedback?
I have to admit, I missed last night’s Nintendo Direct Conference. Maybe it is because I was up at around 6:30 in the morning, or that I had to get up at 6:30 again this morning, or it might have been the horrible headache that I had. Whatever the “excuse”, I don’t feel like I missed much. I do like the announcement of the 3DS XL, but I doubt I will purchase one because m...
Nintendo Debuts 3DS XL
Nintendo revealed the 3DS XL last night during their most recent Nintendo Direct conference.
Nintendo has learned a lot from WiiWare, offering insane incentives for to publishers
Nintendo has been extremely aggressive when it comes to the online space as of late with the reveal of the Miiverse and through the growth of the eShop. According to a source of the Wii U Daily, Nintendo will be taking that aggression to another level with the Wii U. If these sources are to be believed, Nintendo wants to offer all retail games as downloadable titles available on the Wii U eShop, a...
CryEngine 3 “runs beautifully on Wii U”
Crytek, the company behind upcoming technical powerhouse Crysis 3 not only develops games, but licenses it’s impressive game engine to other developers. In an interview with CVG, Crytek CEO Cevat Yerli says that although his company thinks very highly of the Wii U, his company doesn’t have any plans to develop any games for the console at the time. That doesn’t “My opinion ...
Special Nintendo Direct AiringTonight at Midnight EST
Be sure to tune in to tonight’s Midnight EST (9PM Pacific) Nintendo Direct Live Event! The broadcast can be viewed by visiting the Nintendo Direct homepage. Satoru Iwata will be presenting news about the WII, DS, and 3DS. Sorry, there is not expected to be any Wii U coverage. Since this live event will be happening just two weeks after E3, what do you think will be discussed? Be sure to...
Nintendo of Europe Confirms: Mii Verse Will Not Connect to Facebook or Twtter
It seems that Facebook, Twiiter, Pinterest, and Tumblr are controlling the internet these days. When I want to research a new company, product, or even a person, the first question I ask is, “Do they have a Facebook?” This is not because I expect to find all of the answers there, but because it has become a central hub of knowledge. From their facebook profile I can find information...
David Yarnton to Leave Nintendo UK
He may not be as well known as Reggie or Miyamoto,but for the past 20 years David Yarnton has been an integral part of Nintendo’s UK branch. From 1995 to 2003, Yarnton served as Director of Sales. In 2003 he accepted the position of General manager. An exact reason has not been given for his leave,. however Nintendo has released the following statement.
Blizzard Says Starcraft On Wii U “Might Work”
The lead designer on Starcraft II has suggested that there are ways that this massively popular franchise could make it’s way onto consoles if the stars align just right. And what better fit than the Wii U!
Nintendo Says Super Mario Bros. U is What the Fans Want
Over the years, Nintendo has allowed Mario to evolve with the times yet still allow him to retain his original demeanor. From his 8 bit humble beginnings, to his career in the racing circuit, Mario has transitioned nicely to the new age of gaming. For the fans, he taught us to never give up, even if the Princess is in another Castle. Rarely are we let down by the release of a new installment in...