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July 29th, 2011, 11:05 Posted By: wraggster
EA CEO John Riccitiello has spoken about EA's plans to move away from 3D, and towards social and online gaming.
"We see really high returns in these markets and very poor returns focusing on 3D, so we are allocating our resources toward new innovations," Riccitiello told stockholders at EA's annual meeting.
"Frankly we have not seen a big uptake for 3D gaming. We have not seen a big uptake in 3D TVs in the home, at least not yet. We are not here trying to drive a market. We are here to react to what consumers are looking for."
He also spoke about the problems faced by Nintendo’s 3DS.
"It was perceived to be the next big thing, there were complaints about is causing headaches and nausea and all sorts of things. Frankly, it didn't do that for me, but there were complaints, and it's not performed as well as they would like."
Earlier this month EA acquired casual games developer Popcap for $750 million.
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...y-poor-returns
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July 29th, 2011, 00:17 Posted By: wraggster
Nintendo has expressed concern over a potential backlash from customers who bought a 3DS before today's unexpected price cut announcement.
"Never in Nintendo's history have we dropped a system's trade price so significantly less than six months after launch," the company said in a statement.
"We are aware this may cause you, the loyal fans who supported Nintendo 3DS from the beginning, to lose trust in us, and this is not our intention in any way. All of you who have kindly supported Nintendo 3DS from the beginning are Nintendo's most important customers."
In a bid to prevent consumers "regretting purchasing" a 3DS early, Nintendo has confirmed plans to offer its "special customers" 20 free downloadable games from the Nintendo eShop.
Earlier today, Nintendo revealed global 3DS price cut plans after the portable sold just 700,000 units in the period between its February 26 Japanese launch and the end of the company's financial first quarter on June 30.
http://www.computerandvideogames.com...3ds-price-cut/
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July 29th, 2011, 00:13 Posted By: wraggster
This week's US Nintendo downloads list is out and at the top of the menu is a mean game of golf.
Gameloft's Let's Golf is clearly a shot at Camelot Software and Sony's Hot Shots Golf (aka Everybody's Golf) - a cartoony, anime-style golf game with over 100 courses and plenty of charm - and it's actually pretty good.
Nothing else leaps out at us, but the full list is below. Hit the source link for more info and trailers.
Nintendo eShop
Let's Golf 3D - Choose from eight customizable characters and play in exotic locations, including the Mayan jungle and a winter wonderland. The 3D visuals will let you view your ball's trajectory like never before. (For Nintendo 3DS)
Virtual Console
Brawl Brothers - Rick and Doug know all the moves, from martial arts to pro wrestling throws, and they don't hesitate to use them. You really don't want to mess with them! (For Wii)
WiiWare
Burn the Rope - Try to burn as much of the rope as possible in each level. But there's a catch: The fire only burns upward, so you must rotate the levels to keep your flame alive. (For Wii)
Also new this week:
GO Series: Portable Shrine Wars (Nintendo eShop / Nintendo DSiWare)
Oscar's World Tour (Nintendo eShop / Nintendo DSiWare)
My Australian Farm (Nintendo eShop / Nintendo DSiWare)
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July 29th, 2011, 00:10 Posted By: wraggster
While Sony and Microsoft systematically sell their new consoles at a loss - initially at least - Nintendo is known to refuse such a tactic, instead balancing production costs to maintain a profit margin on its hardware.
But this is a practice Nintendo will forfeit with the 3DS, according to Bloomberg Japan (via Andriasang), who reports that Nintendo will indeed be making a loss on every 3DS sold after it introduces the drastic price cuts announced today.
As reported earlier, Nintendo will chop around a third off the price of 3DS worldwide next month, following lacklustre sales in the early part of 2011.
3DS' RRP will drop from $249 to $169.99 in the US on August 12. A cut to the European trade price will come on the same day. Nintendo is yet to confirm the exact drop for the EU, but has told CVG that it will be "around a third".
Australia will also benefit on August 12, with 3DS dipping from $350 to $250. Meanwhile, Japan will see a price drop on August 11 - to 15,000, down from 25,000.
The firm also announced a '3DS Ambassador' program that will award early adopters 20 free games in an effort to prevent them from 'regretting' purchasing the console early.
http://www.computerandvideogames.com...very-3ds-sold/
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July 29th, 2011, 00:05 Posted By: wraggster
Nintendo had confirmed new names and release dates for the 3DS' two flagship Mario titles.
Traditional platformer Super Mario will now be known as Super Mario 3D Land and will land on UK shelves in November. The new title harks back to the original Super Mario Land series on Game Boy, the first title of which has been released on the 3DS eShop.
Meanwhile Mario Kart 3DS has become Mario Kart 7 and will be released in December. It is the first numbered entry in the long-running series.
Nintendo confirmed to Eurogamer that the new titles will be the final European names for each game.
The amended monikers were first sighted in a Nintendo press release this morning detailing the surprise 3DS price drop.
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/mario...d-dated/082511
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July 29th, 2011, 00:04 Posted By: wraggster
I don’t think anyone saw this coming. And if they say they did, they’re either really clever or a liar.
This morning Nintendo announced that it is cutting the price of the 3DS handheld by a third. That should see it retailing for something in the region of £130 in the UK. If recent price promotions continue, you could even see the device hit the magic £99.99 mark before Christmas.
And all of this is happening just four months after launch. Even friends at Famitsu, the magazine that's closer to Nintendo than other, have told MCV of its surprise this morning
It’s not unprecedented, of course. The Xbox launched in March 2002 for £299.99. Just four weeks later Microsoft slashed the price to £199.99.And in that instance it worked, with Microsoft’s machine outselling the £130 GameCube over its lifetime.
But that was a different era. Microsoft was the new kid on the block. It had to be aggressive and is a company that has always been willing to fight retail battles through discounting. But this is Nintendo, the one platform holder that has always had profitable hardware and always doggedly stuck behind its RRP.
The Wii price cut earlier this year was the first time the machine had been discounted since launch. In fact, it even went UP in price in that time.
Plus the 3DS is the successor to the most successful gaming handheld ever produced. It’s the only device to offer affordable glasses-free 3D. We all thought it would be a success. And it still could be, of course.
But the one thing I love more than anything else about the games industry, it’s that it will always surprise you.
Most of my contemporaries believed the Wii would fail. It didn’t. Many doubted the DS could stand up to the PSP. It did. And we all thought the 3DS would be popular. Which as of yet, it hasn’t really achieved.
But despite the enthusiasm for the device, there were always questions hanging over Nintendo’s handheld strategy.
Most importantly, it’s certainly a credible question to ask if dedicated handheld games machines even have a place in the modern games market. With phones offering an increasingly rich gaming experience that’s always in your pocket, the incentive to carry a second, dedicated gaming device is certainly lessening.
And then there’s digital strategy which, let’s face it, has never been Nintendo’s strong point. The biggest question mark for me hovering over the 3DS launch was always the software pricing.
Is £39.99 even remotely viable for a portable game in the modern market? You can pump in all the ‘added value’ that you like, for it matters not when games like Flick Kick Football, Chinatown Wars, Game Dev Story, Drop7, Infinity Blade, Doodle Jump, Fruit Ninja and Espgaluda II can be had for pittance. And you don’t need to swap cartridges to play them either.
Here’s a bit of personal insight for you. Every day I get to the office and immediately crack on with the headline news of the day. After that I need coffee and a ***. After that I tend to browse sites like Touch Arcade and Slide to Play to check out the latest iPhone release. I’ll often drop 69p on one. Effortless. And so very, very cheap.
The 3DS launched without a digital store of any form.
But perhaps the biggest factor, and one even the most ardent critic couldn’t blame Nintendo for, is the Japanese earthquake. The biggest injustice being endured by Nintendo right now is the lack of recognition this terrible event deserves for the part it’s played in the early struggles of 3DS.
Solid, reliable Japanese success has been the backbone of Nintendo’s handheld strategy for years now. While certain international regions can be more varied in their enthusiasm for new hardware, and Nintendo handheld is always guaranteed to shift in Japan.
Then when sales dip, redesign the machine. It will sell even more. New colours? Sure, we’ll buy that. Non-advertised screen-tech upgrade? We know all about, guys. Give me one of those! You’ve changed the box it ships in? Best get me a new one then.
But when Japan was devastated by the earthquake and tsunami earlier this year that all changed. I guess frivolous things like gaming took an understandable back step. And without that to fall back, I’m wondering if Nintendo just doesn’t really know what to do.
None of this, of course, should mask that fact that today’s very significant price drop could be all that’s needed to completely reverse the machine’s fortunes. £130 is a great price for a great piece of kit. It’s ideal Christmas present price, one might argue.
The truth remains, however that £39.99 per game is NOT a great price. And ten free NES games and ten free Game Boy games for current owners? There aren’t even ten of each type available on the 3DS Eshop yet.
Oh, and Apple is expected to launch both a new iPhone and new iPod Touch in September. From my experience, that’s what all the kids want nowadays.
And what does all of this mean for the PlayStation Vita? Nothing, Sony would argue, as the two devices are targeting completely different markets blah blah blah consumers want premium features blah blah blah the most powerful handheld in the world blah blah blah.
But the truth is that this early move on the 3DS should send a worrying signal to PlayStation. The Vita could, in tech for cash terms, be the best value games machine ever made. But if you’ve already got a games machine in your pocket, as nearly every phone owner in the world does, then any outlay can suddenly feel a bit excessive.
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July 28th, 2011, 23:59 Posted By: wraggster
Having confirmed an unexpected 3DS price cut earlier today, Nintendo has now detailed how it intends to reward those who paid out full price for the system just a few weeks ago.
Every current 3DS owner will be entitled to ten free NES games and ten free Game Boy Advance games when they become available.
All current owners have to do is sign in to the Nintendo eShop at least once before midnight on August 11th. Doing this will automatically enrol them as a Nintendo 3DS Ambassador.
The Game Boy selection, which until now had not been confirmed, will include several top-quality games including Yoshi’s Island, Mario kart: Super Circuit, Metroid Fusion, WarioWare Inc and Mario vs Donkey Kong.
Interestingly, Nintendo reckons all these titles will be available exclusively to Ambassadors and that it has “no plans” to make them available to the general public.
The NES titles on offer will include Super Mario Bros, Donkey Kong Jr, Ice Climber and The Legend of Zelda. They will all be released this year, but Ambassadors will be able to download them without charge.
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/game-...ssadors/082522
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July 28th, 2011, 23:55 Posted By: wraggster
The UK games trade has praised Nintendo's decision to cut the 3DS price by around a third.
Retailers are expected to be selling the machine for anything between £99 and £150 come August 12th. The move is a shot in the arm for the UK games sector, which has been suffering one of its toughest years in terms of physical video game sales.
“The Nintendo 3DS is an exceptional product and we think that today’s announcement from Nintendo is really exciting news for customers," said GAME spokesperson Neil Ashurst.
"We will announce our new Nintendo 3DS price soon but we are always committed to offering the best value possible through competitive pricing, our trade in mechanic and offers on games.”
Asda's games chief Andrew Thompson added: "It's great news, and was a very welcome surprise this morning. It has been a very challenging trading environment for the games industry this summer, and this will give sales a much needed lift when the price drop hits in August. With a couple of quality Mario software titles in the pipeline I see 3DS being the must have Christmas present for anyone wanting a handheld console this Q4."
It's obviously big news for publishers, too. Namco Bandai, Ubisoft, Konami, Sega and Capcom have all backed 3DS heavily, launching some of their biggest brands on the machine and with more to come.
"Any action to increase the sales velocity of any hardware is always welcome," Sega's US and European CEO Mike Hayes told MCV. "Sega has four major 3DS titles arriving before the end of March including Sonic Generations and Mario and Sonic at the London Olympic Games. It is very likely that this reported price drop will assist the lifetime sales of these key titles."
Namco Bandai's Lee Kirton continued: "The price change is very welcomed indeed. We have a lot of great 3DS titles in development throughout the year and the price drop is important to increase the install base in the UK market."
3DS launched with a bang on March 25th this year and became Nintendo's most successful UK hardware launch to date. But a combination of a premium price and a lack of triple-A content meant that the launch momentum soon faded away. Nintendo is hoping that will all change this Christmas, with the new price plus a very strong line-up of two Mario games, Kid Icarus, Star Fox, Resident Evil and a whole lot more.
HMV's head of games Tim Ellis said: "Clearly this is great news. It's a significant price drop and will give the format a much needed shot in the arm. Good timing too, with the holidays just under way - the new price point makes it a much more justifiable purchase for parents."
The Hut Group's business development boss Sarah Jasper said: "As early adoptors can attest, the 3DS is a really fantastic machine, and a lower price point will enable that positive word-of-mouth to spread even further. This, along with Nintendo's terrific first-party Q4 software line-up, is sure to make it a must-have gift for Christmas."
Morrisons' games buying boss Nick Sultanti agreed: "This is a positive and responsible step from nintendo. The price drop will not only increase the penetration of this device to mass market but has now positioned itself and 3ds software into pole position for a great Q4."
Nintendo does not set retail prices for Europe, allowing retailers to choose the best RRP for their customers. This saw the 3DS' launch price range from £190 to £230.
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/indus...e-slash/082524
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July 28th, 2011, 13:14 Posted By: wraggster
Update
Nintendo America and Europe have confirmed the relative price cuts in their territories, with both continents reducing the cost to retailers by around a third.
In the US, that cost will now be $169.99 as opposed to $249.99, whilst European retailers can expect a similar reduction.
"For anyone who was on the fence about buying a Nintendo 3DS, this is a huge motivation to buy now," NoA's Reggie Fils-Aime told press. "We are giving shoppers every incentive to pick up a Nintendo 3DS, from an amazing new price to a rapid-fire succession of great games."
Nintendo UK were less specific about price, but released the following statement to sister site Eurogamer.
"Nintendo of Europe will be reducing the European trade price of Nintendo 3DS to retailers by around a third from 12th August 2011, as part of a global trade price reduction initiative.
"The ultimate price to consumers is, of course, determined by retailers, however we look forward to consumers benefiting from much lower retail prices very soon."
Early adopters will receive some compensation following the cut, with an offer of twenty free download NES and GBA titles for the 3DS, as long as owners connect to the Nintendo e-shop before the changes on August 12.
Original story
Nintendo has announced a huge cut in the recommended price of the 3DS in Japan, slashing almost half the original ¥25,000 price to leave it at just ¥15,000 - roughly £118.
The price cut comes alongside the company's financial results for Q1, 2012, published this morning, which revealed a fairly static loss of ¥25.5 billion and halved sales revenues.
The 3DS sold just 710,000 units worldwide during the three months between April 1 and June 30, 2011.
In a brief release accompanying the announcement, Nintendo acknowledged the need to "build momentum" for the 3DS brand, adding that the cut was timed to coincide with the release of some big name games on the system, confirming that Super Mario 3D Land and Mario Kart 7 will be in shops in November and December respectively.
The adjustment will happen this quarter in the rest of the world, but the schedule will be "different in Japan", with the release also suggesting that the "range of the markdown" will also vary in Nintendo's home territory.
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...by-almost-half
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July 28th, 2011, 13:12 Posted By: wraggster
Nintendo has slashed its full-year profit forecasts by 82 per cent to ¥20 billion ($257 million), compared to its previous estimates of ¥110 billion.
The extreme cut follows continued disappointing sales of the 3DS handheld console, which for three months ended June 30 sold only 710,000 units worldwide.
The company has announced that it intends to cut the price of the 3DS in Japan, Europe and the US this August.
Net loss for the first quarter was ¥25.5 billion, with sales at ¥93.9 billion, down 50 per cent compared to ¥188.6 billion for the same period last year. The company blamed poor sales, exchange rates and research and development costs for the Wii U.
Aside from respectable sales of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, the company acknowledged "few other hit titles" for its new handheld. During the three month period, 4.53 million 3DS games were sold.
The DS series of handhelds sold 1.44 million units and 12.13 million games, while Wii hardware shifted another 1.56 million units and 13.44 million software titles.
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July 28th, 2011, 13:10 Posted By: wraggster
The price of the Nintendo 3DS in the US is dropping precipitously August 12th from $249 to $169, with other regions getting a similar price break in their respective currency. Are you one of the 830,000~ US gamers that have already shelled out? Don't be too disappointed, the thank you gift for gamers that have logged into the eShop at least once before the price cut will be 10 free NES virtual console games September 1st, plus 10 more Game Boy Advance virtual console games -- that Nintendo is not planning on releasing to the general public -- before the end of the year. Left holding the bag for all this desperation generosity, are the company's investors. While pressure from the upcoming Vita is surely playing a part, Nintendo plans to sell 16 million 3DS units in the financial year, but still slashed its financial projections for the year from ¥110 billion to just ¥20 billion. Check out the financial PDFs at the source links below while you decide if 10 potentially-exclusive GBA games are worth paying $80 extra for.
http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/28/n...-12th-current/
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July 28th, 2011, 13:06 Posted By: wraggster
We all know what streaming Hoarders and other guilty pleasures via the interwebs has taken off over the past few years. No news there. However, what may be surprising is that, despite the ability to stream in HD to a number of other devices (including your computer), a quarter of all Netflix subscribers view Swamp People by way of the Wii. That's right, 1080p doesn't matter for these folks, who prefer to live the simple life... and by that we mean life in standard def. Most viewers prefer to watch instantly via PC for both Netflix and Hulu, with a whopping 89 percent of Plus customers taking this route to catch up on The Daily Show. With those looking to ditch the red envelope and, you know, with Mad Men now available, Wii viewers are sure to increase as a new console is just around the corner. Because nothing says 1960s drama like 480p, right?
http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/28/2...k-composite-c/
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July 28th, 2011, 00:55 Posted By: wraggster
Canadian retailer Future Shop has knocked $50 off the price of the 3DS from now until July 31. Both the Aqua Blue and Cosmo Black models are discounted, online and in-store. If you've been jealous of your friends' growing StreetPass Mii collections, now's your chance to begin building your own!
Actually, since there will be more 3DS buyers than usual at pretty much every Future Shop, you should just hang around there for a while and hope the new owners set up StreetPass while they're still in the store. That way, you'll be able to grab plenty of extra Miis until the police arrive.
http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/27/ca...-through-july/
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July 28th, 2011, 00:54 Posted By: wraggster
When Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D dropped earlier this summer without the ability to reset save files, gamers were justifiably mad. And though it's been over a month since that story broke, it seems that another Japanese publisher didn't pick up on the resulting backlash. Namco's latest 3DS title, Pac-Man and Galaga Dimensions regrettably contains that exact issue.
According to Wired's Game|Life blog, there is simply no way to erase a save after it's been written to the cartridge. "I've looked all over, even going so far as to ask a Namco Bandai representative, and it doesn't seem like there's a way to erase the game data," the post reads, noting that this design doesn't just affect the earned in-game awards (which can't be deleted), but also high scores. That means the most recent high score is the only one that the game records -- bizarre!
As Capcom's version of the save file issue sparked reaction from both retail and consumers (and, eventually, Capcom), we've reached out to GameStop for comment about Namco's own misdeeds.
http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/27/pa...ent-unable-to/
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July 28th, 2011, 00:31 Posted By: wraggster
Pokémon Black/White director Junichi Masuda has said the prominence of realistic violent games at this year's E3 show saddened him, and the similarity between titles gives him a "sense of crisis".
"This year, FPS war games were trend!! A lot of splatter scenes!! Blood spread everywhere. Shooting a lot, killing a lot," he noted in a blog post about his findings at E3.
"The game developer seems get used to 'kill' the target. Therefore, I felt 'how to kill' became a focus of developing game. For that reason, target become zombie and alien..." he added in his own (gladly easily comprehendible) version of English.
Masuda goes on to express his disappointment at the prominence of these realistic violent games. "These targets' savage attack and human counterattacks... It became savage contents and you never know. Mmm... It is the player who choose the game to play. As a game creator, it is little sad!" he said.
"Majority of the games look like a same game," Masuda added. "There were little of original games. I felt a sense of crisis with above part."
Pokémon Black/White cruised past the two million sales mark in the US within just two weeks on sale. So the overwhelming similarity between Pokémon titles over the years isn't a concern, then.
http://www.computerandvideogames.com...ence-in-games/
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July 28th, 2011, 00:15 Posted By: wraggster
Video games play a major part in Best Buy’s new UK consumer magazine.
The lovetech magazine will be available in all ten stores, to download from bestbuy.co.uk and will be inserted into the London edition of The Daily Telegraph later this month.The publication features a closer look at Nintendo’s upcoming home console, Wii U.
There are also reviews of recently-released movie tie-ins Cars 2 and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, as well as a focus on PS3 and 3DS.The publication has been created in partnership with August Media.
“Consumer technology is such a diverse and exciting area and we love helping our customers find out about what’s right for them,” said Best Buy UK’s head of marketing communications Andrew Barclay.
“Our vision was for the magazine to embody the personality, knowledge and sense of fun that our Blueshirts and Geek Squad Agents have. It seemed only natural for us to produce an inspirational, contemporary and informative customer magazine, which, while aimed at our core customers – 20 to 40-year-olds – will appeal to everyone. It’s also a great opportunity to further raise awareness of our brand.”
http://www.mcvuk.com/index.php/news/...-uk-mag/082489
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July 27th, 2011, 23:53 Posted By: wraggster
Nintendo has released a new build of its Wii U dev kit and EA VP Andrew Wilson has said that, in terms of raw power, the new Nintendo machine can rival or perhaps even surpass what’s seen on Xbox 360 and PS3.
“I think we'll be able to do anything that we can do on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on the Wii U,” he told Eurogamer.
"As every new piece of hardware and every new development library comes through we get a greater understanding of the power. With our early research we had been very happy with the output of the box and we expect that that will only go up moving forward.
"There are added challenges for us as developers when you think about rendering on two screens and what that might mean, but we're looking forward to that challenge.”
Wilson adds that while details surrounding Wii U’s online architecture remain elusive, Nintendo itself has shown an “openness and willingness” to work with publishers and address their needs directly.
"We're working through the development with them now," he added. "We have a series of people who are under very strict NDAs as you can imagine, operating with them, building that system out.”
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July 27th, 2011, 00:38 Posted By: wraggster
How can one learn to cook properly without Mama watching, judging your every move? Pre-order Cooking Mama 4: Kitchen Magic for 3DS from GameStop and you can take a Mama doll home with you. Just place her atop the refrigerator and feel her disappointment magically turn you into a better cook. It's the ultimate tool in negative reinforcement.
Don't let the soft demeanor fool you, there is darkness in Mama that dwarfs that of domestic diva Martha Stewart. One doesn't reach 12 million global sales without being a "Business Mama" as well. Cooking Mama 4: Kitchen Magic will pull a dinner out of its hat this October.
http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/25/co...e-order-bonus/
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July 27th, 2011, 00:36 Posted By: wraggster
Your 3DS Mii is pathetically teensy now, suitable for posing next to hamsters and soda cans. But you could make your virtual self much more (virtually) substantial with the giant AR Card, available now from North America's Club Nintendo for 200 Coins. The 28.5" tall card has the question-mark block on one side, and Mario on the other, allowing it to be used for AR Mario images as well.
Two other prizes were added to the lineup today: for ten coins, you can get a Metroid: Other M screensaver -- released almost a year after the game ... or for 400 Coins, there's a set of three Donkey Kong posters, in the same style as previous Mario and Zelda posters.
http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/25/tr...g-3ds-ar-card/
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July 26th, 2011, 22:45 Posted By: wraggster
Epic Games president Mike Capps has said the company's "very interested" in Nintendo's Wii U.
While Epic has yet to officially confirm support for the platform by announcing a game for it, the system's technical capabilities make it a likely fit for the Gears of War studio.
"We haven't made an official announcement about that platform," Capps told IndustryGamers. "And while we loved the Wii, it just wasn't a fit to make a game that would go across Xbox 360, PS3 and the Wii. It just wasn't possible. So going forward, we're working with those folks and we're very interested in the Wii U.
"We find that the best way to support a platform is to be making a game for it and we don't currently have a game in development for that platform," he added. "I want to make sure that I can ship a game on it myself, which is why we have very clear public support of PS3, Xbox 360, PC and iPhone but not as clear when it comes to Android or Wii U."
While it isn't making its own Wii U game yet, Batman: Arkham City and Aliens Colonial Marines are being developed for the platform using Unreal Engine 3 tech
"At the launch event at E3, some of the products that you saw running on Wii U were based on Unreal Engine technology," Capps confirmed. "So that kind of gives you an idea of where we are in that space. You can certainly use our engine on that platform - it's a natural fit from a technology perspective.
"It opens up some doors that weren't open before on current generation consoles because it is going to be a powerful box. I'm sure [Epic VP] Mark Rein would love anyone who's interested to know how official our support is to get in touch with him."
At GDC in March, Rein said: "The second Nintendo releases a piece of hardware that can run our engine well, we'll be on it like water on fish."
Capps also suggested this week that $1 apps are putting meaningful pressure on full-priced retail games and could damage the next generation of console titles.
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