Category Archives: Nintendo
Sat, Jun 15, 2013 | 16:58 BST
Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag gameplay video is full of ship carnage
Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag contains ship battles. You know this already, plus, what would be a a game about pirates without such a thing? Have a look at some ship exploding gameplay below. Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag is due on PC, PS3, Wii U and Xbox 360 in late October and early November. PS4 and Xbox One versions are due alongside the consoles.
Sun, Jun 16, 2013 | 14:12 BST
Call of Duty: Ghosts and the story written by everyone
Call of Duty: Ghosts is written by an Oscar winner, so it should have an amazing story. But, amazing stories don’t always equate to fun gameplay. Phil Owen found out whether that’ll be the case or not during E3.
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Posted in: Activision Blizzard, E3 2013, PC, PS3, PS4, Shooter, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One
Tags: Call of Duty: Ghosts, Chance Glasco, infinity ward
Mon, Jun 17, 2013 | 09:02 BST
Splinter Cell: Blacklist: Fisher favors shadows over gunplay
During E3 2013, Catherine Cai was able to step into the shoes of none other than Sam Fisher. She is happy to report that for Sam, stealth is back.
Fri, Jun 14, 2013 | 19:47 BST
Super Mario 3D World’s camera feature explained in video
Koichi Hayashida, the producer of Super Mario 3D World, is featured in the video below talking about the game’s camera feature – a feature explained by Nintendo president and CEO Satoru Iwata, during the firm’s E3 Nintendo Direct presentation. Game’s out on Wii U this December.
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Posted in: Action, Adventure, E3 2013, Nintendo, Videos, Wii U
Tags: Koichi Hayashida, Super Mario 3D World
Fri, Jun 14, 2013 | 19:34 BST
Splinter Cell: Blacklist director on terrorism, patriotism
At E3 2013, Catherine Cai sat down with Splinter Cell: Blacklist creative director Maxime Béland to discuss the game. Eventually, she broached a subject she’d been curious about for a long time.
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Posted in: E3 2013, Interview, PC, PS3, PS4, Shooter, Ubisoft, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox Live
Tags: blacklist, Maxime Beland, splinter cell, Splinter Cell: Blacklist
Fri, Jun 14, 2013 | 16:29 BST
Three Assassin’s Creed titles in the works, says Ubisoft boss
Ubisoft has three Assassin’s Creed games in development, all part of its annual release plan for the franchise.
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Posted in: Action, Adventure, Development, E3 2013, PC, PS3, PS4, Ubisoft, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One
Tags: AC4, Assassin's Creed, assassin's creed 4, Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag, Assassin's Creed 5, Assassin's Creed 6, Black Flag
Fri, Jun 14, 2013 | 14:57 BST
Pokémon X & Y screens and trailer show off Kalos Region, and first Gym Leader
New Pokémon X and Pokémon Y screens, information, and trailer has been released by Nintendo, showing off the Kalos region; its many towns to explore; people to meet; and never-before-seen Pokémon to encounter. Players will also meet new Gym Leaders to challenge and collect Gym Badges from as they travel throughout Kalos.
Fri, Jun 14, 2013 | 12:56 BST
Batman: Arkham Origins E3 shots show Bane & Anarky in action
Batman: Arkham Origins has received a new batch of E3 screens, care of Warner Montreal. The images show DC villains Bane and Anarky raising hell on the streets of Gotham, as Batman connects his fists, knees and legs with the bodies of several men.
Fri, Jun 14, 2013 | 10:32 BST
Zelda: Nintendo looking at ways to incorporate DLC into series
The Legend of Zelda series has remained DLC-free for its colossal span, but that may well change moving forward according to series producer Eiji Aonuma, who is now looking at ways to offer add-on content moving forward.
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Posted in: E3 2013, Nintendo, Wii U
Tags: Eiji Aonuma, the legend of zelda
Fri, Jun 14, 2013 | 07:11 BST
Monster Hunter 4 screens show enormous walking shark, nasty dragon
A bunch of new assets from the Frozen Sea map in Monster Hunter 4 introduce a couple of cool new monsters.
Fri, Jun 14, 2013 | 02:12 BST
Super Smash Bros. unlikely to have more third-party characters
Super Smash Bros. 3DS and Wii U probably won’t have many third-party characters, director Masahiro Sakurai has confirmed, despite development assistance from Namco Bandai.
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Posted in: 3DS, Fighter, Namco Bandai, Nintendo, Wii U
Tags: Super Smash Bros., Super Smash Bros. 3DS, Super Smash Bros. Wii U
Fri, Jun 14, 2013 | 01:03 BST
Super Smash Bros. 3DS and Wii U will not have crossplay
Director Masahiro Sakurai has confirmed that 3DS and Wii U owners will not be able to play Super Smash Bros. against each other.
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Posted in: 3DS, Fighter, Nintendo, Wii U
Tags: Masahiro Sakurai, Super Smash Bros., Super Smash Bros. 3DS, Super Smash Bros. Wii U
Fri, Jun 14, 2013 | 00:41 BST
Wind Waker’s missing dungeons were recycled for later Zeldas
Several dungeons were cut from The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker, but they won’t be turning up in the HD remake, because Nintendo has already used them in later games.
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Posted in: Nintendo, RPG, Wii U
Tags: Eiji Aonuma, The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker
Thu, Jun 13, 2013 | 23:31 BST
Nintendo’s anti-used games policy: make games people don’t trade
If game makers feel used game sales are eating into their profit margins maybe they should think about making games people want to keep, Nintendo of America boss Reggie Fils-Aime reasons.
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Posted in: Nintendo
Tags: reggie fils-aime
Thu, Jun 13, 2013 | 16:57 BST
Animal Crossing: New Leaf sets new record for US launch day eShop sales
During its E3 investors meeting yesterday, Nintendo president and CEO Satoru Iwata said Animal Crossing: New Leaf set a record for launch day sales through the eShop in the US.
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Posted in: 3DS, 3DS XL, America, E3 2013, Nintendo, RPG
Tags: animal crossing, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, New Leaf, Satoru Iwata
Thu, Jun 13, 2013 | 17:02 BST
Batman: Arkham Origins video discusses the Dark Knight, takes a look at the game
The PS Blog spoke with Warner Bros. at E3 about Batman: Arkham Origins. The video is below, and includes a look at some gameplay. Batman: Arkham Origins worldwide on October 25 on PC, PS3, Wii U, and Xbox 360.
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Posted in: Action, E3 2013, PC, PS3, Videos, Warner Bros., Wii U, Xbox 360
Tags: Arkham Origins, batman, Batman: Arkham Origins
Thu, Jun 13, 2013 | 17:12 BST
Miyamoto: Nintendo’s game ownership policy is similar to “a toy company”
Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto has said he likes that the firm continues to make products similar to a traditional toy company, and he would like it to stay that way.
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Posted in: 3DS, 3DS XL, Development, E3 2013, Nintendo, Wii U
Tags: shigeru miyamoto
Thu, Jun 13, 2013 | 15:50 BST
Pokemon X & Y: first gym trainer & new creatures revealed
Pokemon X & Y has received its first gym trainer reveal in the pages of Japanese magazine CoroCoro, along with some new creature types.
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Posted in: 3DS, 3DS XL, E3 2013, Nintendo, Platform holders, RPG
Tags: Game Freak, Pokemon X, Pokemon Y
Thu, Jun 13, 2013 | 17:15 BST
Sonic Lost World boss is aware of comparisons to Super Mario Galaxy
Sonic Team boss Takashi Iizuka has said he is aware of the comparisons being made between Sonic Lost World and Super Mario Galaxy, but said not to worry: the new Nintendo exlcusive title is still distinctively Sonic.
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Posted in: 3DS, 3DS XL, Adventure, E3 2013, Platformer, Sega, Wii U
Tags: Sonic Lost World, sonic team, Takashi Iizuka
Thu, Jun 13, 2013 | 17:23 BST
Nintendo Downloads NA: Mighty Switch Force! 2, Mutant Mudds Deluxe, Sonic the Hedgehog
Nintendo has updated the eShop offerings for North America with Mighty Switch Force! 2 and Big Bass Arcade: No Limit available for 3DS. Mutant Mudds Deluxe is available for Wii U, and for 3DS virtual Console, you can grab Sonic the Hedgehog.
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