DeSmuME SVN r4786

October 1st, 2013, 02:08 Posted By: wraggster

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DeSmuME SVN r4786 is compiled. DeSmuME is an open source Nintendo DS(NDS) emulator for Linux, Mac OS and Windows. DeSmuME supports save states, the ability to increase the size of the screen and it supports filters to improve image quality. DeSmuME also supports microphone use on Windows and Linux ports, as well as direct video and audio recording. The emulator also features a built-in movie recorder.

DeSmuME SVN Changelog:
r4786
core:
- fix validate MMU registers;

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Dolphin Git 4.0-112

October 1st, 2013, 02:10 Posted By: wraggster

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Dolphin Git 4.0-112 is compiled. This is the trunk of Dolphin Project. Dolphin is the first Gamecube emulator able to run commercial games! Dolphin is a Gamecube, Wii and Triforce (the arcade machine based on the Gamecube) emulator which supports many extra features and abilities not present on the original consoles. It has a partial Wii support and plays most Gamecube games.

Dolphin Git changelog:
- mtspr fall through to interpreter not needed for basic SPRs
- Upgrade libusb to 1.0.16
- [Android] Fix Fastmem on Android 4.2

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Cen64 Git (2013/09/29)

October 1st, 2013, 02:14 Posted By: wraggster

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Cen64 Git (2013/09/29) is compiled. Cen64 is a Cycle-Accurate Nintendo 64 Simulator.

Cen64 Git Changelog:
* Update refs.
* Add @arbingordon's controller support.
* Merge pull request #6 from arbingordon/master
Add fancy controller support.
Commit courtesy of @arbingordon.

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Yanese v0.07

October 1st, 2013, 02:16 Posted By: wraggster

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Yanese v0.07 is released. Yanese is a Yet Another NES Emulator.

Yanese v0.07 Changelog:
- Yanese now use Direct3d 9 instead of DirectDraw
- Addeded command line options (in response to tepples), just pass the path in the command line and Yanese will load the rom.
- Fixed APU bugs. Duty Cycle and Sweep Unit re-written. I think now it sounds well.
- Added Mute APU, this couse to mute all the sound.
- Added keyboard accelerators for common options.
- Fixed other/minor bugs.
To do:
- Save States
- SaveRam

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Fceux SVN r3021

October 1st, 2013, 02:18 Posted By: wraggster

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Fceux SVN r3021 is compiled. FCEUX is a cross platform, NTSC and PAL Famicom/NES emulator that is an evolution of the original FCE Ultra emulator. Over time FCE Ultra had separated into many separate branches. The concept behind FCEUX is to merge elements from FCE Ultra, FCEU rerecording, FCEUXD, FCEUXDSP, and FCEU-mm into a single branch of FCEU. As the X implies, it is an all-encompassing FCEU emulator that gives the best of all worlds for the general player, the ROM-hacking community, and the Tool-Assisted Speedrun Community.

Fceux SVN changelog:
r3021
fixed typos in the pressrelease
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r3020
unchecked "public release"
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r3019
updated site
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r3018
consistency

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VisualBoyAdvance-M SVN r1223

October 1st, 2013, 02:20 Posted By: wraggster

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VisualBoyAdvance-M SVN r1223 is compiled. VisualBoyAdvance-M(VBA-M) is a [Super] Game Boy [Color / Advance] emulator for Windows, Linux & Mac. Here you can get information about the latest development build of the Windows version and download it while you're at it.

VisualBoyAdvance-M SVN changelog:
r1223
Add tiled rendering define to Android makefiles, too.
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r1222
Add tiled rendering define - big performance improvement
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r1221
Fix target output name
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r1220
Fix build for Android
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r1219
Disable link by default now that games work without it
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r1218
updated readme

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Swiss SVN r241

October 1st, 2013, 02:21 Posted By: wraggster

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Swiss SVN r241 is compiled. The swiss army knife of gamecube homebrew. Swiss aims to be the ultimate utility Gamecube homebrew application.

Swiss SVN Changelog:
r241
- Fix Ikaruga menu looping

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Two new Transformers bundles on the way this Christmas

October 1st, 2013, 23:57 Posted By: wraggster

Activision is to release two Transformers game bundles this Q4.
The first, for Nintendo Wii, is called the Transformers: Ultimate Battle Edition while the second, due out on DS, is called the Transformers: Ultimate Autobots Edition.
The Wii release contains two games – Transformers: Cybertron Adventures (based on the War for Cybertron continuity that has previously featured on consoles) and Transformers: Dark of the Moon Stealth Force Edition (based on the films).
The DS release, meanwhile, also contains two games (both based on the film continuity) – Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen and, again, Transformers: Dark of the Moon Stealth Force Edition.

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/two-n...istmas/0121951

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Wii manufacturing "scheduled to end soon"

October 2nd, 2013, 00:06 Posted By: wraggster

Nintendo’s most successful ever home console is nearing the end of its life.
Kotaku spotted an addition made to the Wii page on Nintendo Japan’s website which claims that “manufacturing is scheduled to end soon�.
If correct, it would mean that while Wii’s life was certainly bright it was also comparatively short-lived, having only gone on sale in 2006. As recently as 2009 Wii was selling over 7m units per year and in 2010 neared 6m units sold.
Nintendo didn’t cease production of the NES/Famicom, which was launched in 1983, until 2003. The GameCube was killed just a year into Wii’s lifecycle, however.
There’s no sign yet that either PS3 or Xbox 360, which arrived in 2006 and 2005 respectively, are nearing termination.
Wii achieved a huge amount in its life, though, with global sales of over 100m units – only the original PlayStation and PlayStation 2 have achieved more (and the Game Boy and DS if you include portables).

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/wii-m...d-soon/0121914

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You can now play Wii games on the Wii U GamePad... with a catch

October 2nd, 2013, 00:10 Posted By: wraggster

Nintendo has released a 700MB firmware patch for Wii U that introduces a particularly interesting bit of functionality.
Users are now able to play Wii games via Wii Mode on their Wii U GamePad. Cool, right? But there’s a quite considerable catch – “Wii software displayed on the Wii U GamePad cannot be controlled by the GamePad. This feature only allows Wii software to be displayed on the GamePad. A Wii Remote Plus or Wii Remote is required to play Wii software titles.�
Which could be interesting.
The patch updates also carry a sternly worded warning about modifying your console.
“After the Wii U system is updated, any existing or future unauthorized technical modification of the hardware or software of your Wii U system, or the use of an unauthorized device in connection with your system, may render the system permanently unplayable,� it says. “Content deriving from the unauthorized modification of the hardware or software of your Wii U system may be removed. Failure to accept the update may render games unplayable.
There are a number of other additions too including support for USB keyboards, support for Dolby Pro logic II Surround Sound for Wii games, easier access to friends lists, the ability to alter sound output so pictures and sound can be sent to different devices and tweaks to the web browser.

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/you-c...-catch/0121906

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Donkey Kong delay hurts Wii U holiday lineup

October 2nd, 2013, 00:18 Posted By: wraggster

Tropical Freeze pushed to February as Nintendo leans on Super Mario 3D World, Mario & Sonic Olympics, Wii Party U to bear the load
The Wii U's holiday lineup is looking a little lighter as Nintendo today delayed the launch of Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze. Previously set for a December debut, Tropical Freeze has been pushed to February in North America, as confirmed by Nintendo president Satoru Iwata during a Nintendo Direct presentation.
"In order to deliver the optimum gaming experience, we need a little more time for development of this title," Iwata explained, adding, "We would like to apologize for this delay and hope you understand."
The Wii U's holiday lineup still has a handful of big exclusives yet to launch, including Super Mario 3D World on November 22. The same month will also see the launch of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games Sochi 2014, as well as the digital debut of Wii Fit U. Meanwhile, October's release slate is headed up by Wii Party U, Sonic Lost World, and this week's retail launch of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD.
Analysts including IHS' Piers Harding-Rolls and Baird's Colin Sebastian have pointed to this holiday season as a key stretch for the Wii U. Sebastian said "the fate of the platform" rests on its holiday software lineup, while Harding-Rolls said this season's sales performance will dictate his firms long-term outlook on the system.

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...holiday-lineup

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Super Mario 3D World screenshots show vivid new levels

October 2nd, 2013, 00:55 Posted By: wraggster

CVG said in its E3 Super Mario 3D World preview: "3D World feels great, in the way all proper Mario platformers do. And the controls will appeal to grumps who were holding out for Galaxy 3, too. If 3D Land was a halfway house between Super Mario Bros and Mario Galaxy, then 3D World is more a halfway point between 3D Land and Galaxy - Mario and pals retain much of their Galaxy moveset, such as backflips and long jumps. As addictive as catnip and as playful as a kitten then, Super Mario 3D World is poised to make even its biggest detractors purr."
Nintendo today announced aSuper Mario 3D World release date of November 29 in Europe. That's one week later than the previously announced US release date on November 22.
Check out a new trailer here.

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Bravely Default European release date confirmed

October 2nd, 2013, 01:06 Posted By: wraggster

Following the game's release in Japan, where it was called Bravely Default Flying Fairy, Square Enix announced that an updated version of the title called Bravely Default: For the Sequel was in development. This enhanced version will be used for December's western release.
The updated version offers improved battle mechanics which have been influenced by those being created for a full Bravely Default sequel. Additionally, battle speed is a little quicker, and the game offers players the option to speed up attack effects as well as an Auto Battle function designed to streamline grinding.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com...ate-confirmed/

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Trailer: New Kirby game set for 3DS debut

October 2nd, 2013, 01:20 Posted By: wraggster

Nintendo is planning to release a new Kirby game in 2014 on 3DS as the corporation looks to maintain the momentum of its successful handheld.
Though its official name was not disclosed, on Tuesday Nintendo issued a trailer of the side-scrolling platformer playing on a 3DS screen, closing it with a message stating it would ship in 2014.
The game marks the first Kirby game on Nintendo's 3DS, which has managed to outsell the PS3 and Xbox 360 in key regions due to a strong and consistent line-up of star games such as Animal Crossing: New Leafand Luigi's Mansion 2.
The previous major Kirby game was the 20th Anniversary collection on Wii, released in 2012. A year prior, the company released Kirby's Adventure on the Wii, which CVG's reviewscored a 7 and said it "highlights the dangers of appealing to a very vocal minority".

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Phoenix Wright Dual Destinies demo available now

October 2nd, 2013, 01:22 Posted By: wraggster

A playable demo of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies is available for download now on the 3DS eShop, Nintendo has announced.
The seventh game in the Ace Attorney series and the fourth to star Phoenix Wright, Dual Destinies marks the series' debut on 3DS.
While announcing the demo, Nintendo also released a new trailer for the game, which can be found below.

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Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze delayed to 2014

October 2nd, 2013, 01:24 Posted By: wraggster

Nintendo has postponed the development of Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze - a Retro Studios platformer that was one of the few major titles due for Christmas release on Wii U.
The platformer has been delayed to February 2014 in the US, while in Europe an exact month wasn't specified. In June, when Nintendo announced the game, the corporation said it would be available both in stores and digitally this year.
Super Mario 3D World is now considered the only core Nintendo title due for release during the holiday period, although Wii Fit and Wii Play will also ship before the end of the year.
The latest entry in the side-scrolling platforming series has Donkey Kong's living space overrun by Vikings from the North Sea. In order to reclaim it, Donkey Kong and friends set off on an adventure that will take them to five islands.
The game will support two player simultaneous multiplayer with playable characters including Diddy Kong and Dixie Kong.
Nintendo president Satoru Iwata says that in addition to the game's side-view presentation, depending on the stage, the camera will switch to show dynamic scenes that enable different gameplay experiences.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com...layed-to-2014/

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Zelda: A Link Between Worlds dated for Europe

October 2nd, 2013, 01:25 Posted By: wraggster

It was already scheduled to hit the US and Europe in November, but no specific dates were announced.
A Link to the Past 2 was renamed A Link Between Worlds during E3 in June, when a new trailer for the game was also released.
Legend of Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma has said of the game: "We've been thinking about how to make the new one in a way that will excite the fans without alienating people who haven't played the original. We're paying close attention to that.
"Fans of the original game have a lot of fond memories, and when we announced this sequel I know that some were dubious about the idea of us adding to that game's lore.
"When the 3DS came along, I thought it would be cool to make a 2D-style Zelda game that you could play in 3D - it seemed like a challenge. I thought it might be interesting to combine a side-on view with the top-down view of A Link To The Past. So we arrived at the idea of making a new game set in the existing world of A Link To The Past."

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Mario & Sonic 2014 Olympic Winter Games release date confirmed

October 2nd, 2013, 01:28 Posted By: wraggster

Nintendo of Europe has announced a Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games release date of November 8 on Wii U. The game launches on November 15 in the US.
Revealed in May, Mario & Sonic 2014 Olympic Winter Games will feature 16 Olympic events including skiing, snowboarding and figure-skating.
Additionally, it'll offer eight over-the-top 'Dream Events' set in the Mushroom Kingdom and Sonic's world, including an ice hockey game on Super Mario Sunshine's Isle Delfino.
Some events make specific use of the Wii U GamePad, such as curling, where the trajectory of the stone is drawn on the controller's touch screen.
Mario & Sonic 2014 Olympic Winter Games is the second title in a three-game Sonic deal recently announced by Nintendo and Sega. This October's Wii U and 3DS title Sonic Lost World is the first.

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3DS StreetPass relay points upgraded, content distribution events planned

October 2nd, 2013, 02:02 Posted By: wraggster

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Deus Ex: Universe coming to next-gen consoles and PC

October 2nd, 2013, 22:23 Posted By: wraggster

A brand new game in the Deus Ex series has been announced by Eidos Montreal.
Deus Ex: Universe is in development by the team that created Human Revolution and is due for release on next-gen consoles and PC.
Deus Ex: Universe is more than just a new game, however. The name is also being used to promote what is being described as “an ongoing, expanding and connected game world built across a generation of core games�.
Added Eidos Montreal studio boss David Anfossi: “It’s a commitment on our part to deliver meaningful content that expands the franchise on a regular basis and to deliver a deep conspiracy that will span several connected Deus Ex games, creating a more immersive and richer experience than ever before.
“Deus Ex: Universe will include PC and console games, but also additional Deus Ex games and experiences available in other media such as tablets, smartphones, books, graphic novels, etc.�
The studio has also confirmed an October 22^nd release date for Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director’s Cut on PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U and PC.

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/deus-...and-pc/0122024

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Mario and Luigi Wii Remote Plus peripherals arrive next month

October 2nd, 2013, 22:31 Posted By: wraggster

Mario and Luigi-branded Wii Remote Plus controllers will launch next month in North America.
Nintendo president Satoru Iwata announced the pair during the latest Nintendo Direct event yesterday, stating they’ll arrive in their suited colors of red and green.
No word on whether the peripherals will make their way out to other regions outside of US and Canada.
The remotes will hit shelves on November 1^st at a suggested retail price of $39.99.

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Mario Party Island Tour delayed to 2014 in Europe

October 3rd, 2013, 01:46 Posted By: wraggster

Nintendo of Europe has delayed the release of Mario Party Island Tour from this winter to early 2014, ONM reports.
The 3DS game was originally scheduled to release this November in both Europe and the US. Nintendo of America made no mention of a delay in its Nintendo Direct broadcast on Tuesday, so the planned 2013 release would appear to be on track in North America.
Revealed in April, Mario Party Island Tour will retain the traditional series gameplay concept of rolling a dice, moving along a board and competing in mini-games.
However, Nintendo has said that each of the title's seven game boards will contain their own set of rules.
The title will feature 81 new mini games that test "speed, concentration and luck". In addition to the board game elements, players will be able to play mini games exclusively or try their hand at various AR Card games.
On Tuesday, Nintendo also announced that Wii U game Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze has been delayed from this year to 2014 in both Europe and the US.

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'Price is not the problem' - The Wii U rescue plan

October 4th, 2013, 00:19 Posted By: wraggster

The Wii U state of emergency was declared a long time ago.
A poor launch was followed by almost nine months of silence – no blockbuster titles, no huge marketing push. Pikmin 3 in July inspired a flicker of activity, but that was about it.
Asda and Morrisons dropped the console. Nintendo revealed that it has barely sold over 3.5m Wii U consoles. And an increasing number of industry commentators are ignoring the old adage that you never count out Nintendo.
But it’s not over yet. Debate over Nintendo’s strategy and whether it is developing enough new IP is for another day. Nintendo’s immediate priority must be to sell more Wii Us and sell them quickly, before more retailers cut its shelf space in favour of PS4, Xbox One or even Disney Infinity and Skylanders.
“Retailers need to start seeing Wii U sales picking up. Everyone is looking for that,� says UK marketing boss Shelly Pearce. “We haven’t had the sales we have wanted on Wii U hardware. We haven’t had the software for the beginning part of this year. But we have some quite ambitious targets, particularly as we have some of our biggest franchises coming.
“We are delivering a really strong software line-up. Retailers are feeling Wii U is in a much better place than last Christmas.�

“Retailers need to start seeing Wii U sales
picking up. Everyone is looking for that. We
haven’t had the sales we have wanted on Wii
U hardware. We haven’t had the software for
the beginning part of this year. But we have
some quite ambitious targets, particularly as
we have some of our biggest franchises coming."

Shelly Pearce - UK marketing boss, Nintendo UK

That ‘strong line-up’ features some of Nintendo’s biggest brands. Zelda, Mario, Wii Fit, Wii Sports and Wii Party, and Sega has lent the platform holder two exclusive Sonic games, too.
Pearce adds: “We are very lucky to work for a company that delivers such great things. Like everybody else, we’ve been disappointed by the sales at first. But we know what has been coming, so we’ve been quietly confident. There’s a real feeling of momentum in the office now.�
The campaign that Nintendo detailed to MCV is extensive, with separate ad plans for all of its major titles, targeting three key audiences – kids, families, and Nintendo fans. But the big effort from Nintendo is educating parents that this is a different machine to the original Wii.
“There was a big misconception at launch about what Wii U is,� admits Pearce. “And one of the big messages is to explain to mum that this is a new console and a new controller.
“In terms of the marketing work we’ve done against dads, there is now a pretty good understanding there. But many mums don’t know what this is. They’re buying what they’re advised to and going into shops, so we are relying a lot on retail to explain that this is a new piece of hardware.�

A lot of this campaign involves outdoor activity, TV spots, and plenty of online promotion (see ‘Wii will fix U’ ). But one of the more interesting elements of the campaign is a deal with Tesco, targeting customers that have bought a Wii but have not bought another console since.
It’s because, Nintendo says, not all Wii consoles are gathering dust.
“What we are seeing with our monthly tracking is that Wii remains the No.1 console for brand awareness,� says Pearce. “And we have done several studies, and there are so many families actively playing on Wii.
“Perhaps sometimes as an industry we don’t see it, because we are so focused on core fans who are obviously not the ones that are still playing. I sit in this target audience as a mum that has kids of this age, and amongst my peer group I have people that are just buying their first console and people who are still playing their original Wii sometimes.
“That has been one of our biggest barriers, but it is also a great opportunity because it means they are still with Wii. And it’s through the insight from the Tesco deal that we know families are still playing and have not bought anything else yet. So it’s a great opportunity if we can get the job right in educating people.�
Nintendo has turned around a console before. 3DS suffered a poor start, but with some big games, better marketing and a price cut, it’s now seeing some good momentum.

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/price...e-plan/0122068

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Daring Options for Nintendo

October 4th, 2013, 00:52 Posted By: wraggster

Should Nintendo consider selling a Wii U package for cheap without the Gamepad tablet controller?
Recently Nintendo released two key bits of information about its future. The first was that production of the Wii in Japan is halting, and the second is that Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze will be delayed into February of 2014 from its original December 2013 ship date. Now, it's true the Wii is still being produced for other regions, and that a couple of months delay for a game is hardly unusual. Still, these are disturbing signs that all is not well with Nintendo, and it may be time to look to more daring solutions than just releasing hardware in a new color.
The hardware situation for Nintendo is not encouraging. The Wii U has fallen flat since the initial flurry of enthusiasm, and sales have yet to reach significant levels even with the price cut to $299. The Wii is slowing down so much that Nintendo is giving up on it in Japan, and other regions are probably not far behind. Most households now have an HDTV, and they want a console that gives them HD graphics.
The 3DS is a bright spot, but with every month the pressure on it from smartphones and tablets increases. Take a look at a typical smartphone screen, and compare it side-by-side to a 3DS. Even with revered brands from the past, the 3DS is just not competitive on a hardware level.
The Wii U is suffering in comparison to not just the PS4 and the Xbox One, which are obviously capable of far better graphics and have dozens of titles coming, but even to the PS3 and the Xbox 360. Looking at a PS3 or an Xbox 360 and the titles available this holiday for them, the average consumer will easily choose them over a Wii U - and save some money in the bargain. How can Nintendo regain an edge?
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...s-for-nintendo

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Nintendo ropes in MonoGame support for Wii U

October 5th, 2013, 11:18 Posted By: wraggster

Nintendo has is taken MonoGame on-board to make the development framework available to Wii U game creators, Siliconera reports.

Designed as an open source implantation of the Microsoft XNA 4 Framework, MonoGame has been used to create a number of acclaimed indie titles, such as Fez, Bastion and Skulls of the Shogun.

Much like Unity, MonoGame’s goal is to allow XNA developers to port their games to the iOS, Android, Mac, Linux and Windows 8.

Support for PlayStation Mobile and Raspberry Pi is currently in the works.

The Japanese giant previously added Unity to Wii U’s roster of cross-platform development frameworks in an effort to attractive more independent developers to the machine and expand its library of software.

http://www.develop-online.net/news/n...-wii-u/0184093

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Pokemon X & Y review round-up: I choose you

October 6th, 2013, 00:15 Posted By: wraggster

Nintendo's next sure-fire blockbuster, Pokemon X & Y, has received widespread acclaim from games critics across the UK and US.
CVG's own Pokemon X & Y review concluded that the game was "the first Pokémon game worthy of the 21st century" and gave it a near-perfect score of nine out of ten.
Joystiq scores the game a nine, and writes: "By combining refinements with classic gameplay, a revamped aesthetic and plenty of new gameplay options, Nintendo has created a Pokémon sequel that will not only be adored by Pokémaniacs, but should also draw new players to the series."
Eurogamer also marks it a near-perfect score, and writes: "The transition to 3D is smooth and natural and the multitudinous additions to the proven formula will excite even the most jaded Pokémon fanatic".
Polygon's reviewer said the 3DS game "made me feel like I was back on the middle school playground, vying for real-life superiority in battle and communing in trade. I didn't think games could still make me feel that way - but I'm so glad to be proven wrong".
GameInformer gives it an 8.75, stating it "does not break the mould of what we expect when we play a Pokémon game, but does go down the check-list of important Pokémon features, neatly ticking them off one by one".
You can find more publications' scores below, with links to their articles.
Edge - 8
PocketGamer - 10
Gamesradar - 8
IGN - 9
Nintendo Life - 9
Kotaku - Yes
Gamesbeat - 82
NowGamer - 9

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Transfer critters to Pokémon X/Y this December

October 6th, 2013, 00:25 Posted By: wraggster

Devoted Pokémaniacs will have to wait until December 27 to upload existing teams of Pokémon into Pokémon X/Y, reveals a tweet from Nintendo America.

Unlike prior Pokémon games, Pokémon X and Y do not innately include Pokémon transfer functionality. Instead, players will need to download an eShop app known as the Pokémon Bank. This Bank functions not unlike the Pokémon Box released alongside Pokémon Ruby/Sapphire, as it serves as a repository for Pokémon, but also allows players to transfer their 'mon between generations of Nintendo's handheld franchise.

Information on Pokémon Bank can be found at the app's official site, but the most crucial detail to remember is that Pokémon Bank is not a free app. Players will be granted a gratis trial period, but once that expires Pokémon fans will need to shell out $5 per year to continue using Pokémon Bank.

While the wait and pricing information is disheartening, it does offer an excuse to read our newly-published Pokémon X/Y review which describes the game as "hands-down the best in the series."
http://www.joystiq.com/2013/10/04/tr...this-december/

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Hometown Story travels to North America on October 22

October 6th, 2013, 00:26 Posted By: wraggster

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Mordecai and Rigby go 8-bit this month in Regular Show for 3DS

October 6th, 2013, 00:27 Posted By: wraggster

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Retrospective: Chrono Trigger

October 6th, 2013, 20:26 Posted By: wraggster

Rescue the beautiful girl. Save the world. This most familiar narrative arc may stretch back through videogame time and far beyond, but it belies Chrono Trigger’s otherwise staggering display of creativity and bold invention.Perhaps the most revered of all of SquareSoft’s releases during the Super Nintendo’s golden age of Japanese RPGs, Chrono Trigger is also the most atypical. Its removal of the genre’s unpopular crutches – the random battles, compulsory level-grinding and long, ponderous battle animations – was unexpected. Its inclusion of multiple endings, breezy non-linearity and focusing of a story on time travel and the relentless quest for reconciliation was positively at odds with a long-established formula its own creators penned.Developed by what Square called its ‘Dream Team’, the game’s illustrious line-up of creative minds united, for the first time, the two godfathers of the genre: Hironobu Sakaguchi, creator of Final Fantasy, and Yuji Horii, creator of Dragon Quest. Flanked by the likes of anime art legend Akira Toriyama and Final Fantasy’s well-loved composer Nobuo Uematsu, the team’s title, while boastful, was, in terms of RPGs, exact, and the fingerprints of their experience and insight touch the game like no other.Set in 1000AD, the game draws back the narrative curtain on mute protagonist Crono (so called because limiting his name to five characters and removing the ‘h’ of Chrono freed up valuable cart space). Joined by his best friend, nerdish scientist Lucca, the inventor of the teleporter-turned-time-machine upon which the entire game pivots, the duo travel back and forth between seven different time periods within the same geography, righting history’s wrongs to bring about a peaceful future. By zooming out the narrative and gameplay lens, far up above history’s tapestry, the game is able to explore, with unusual tangibility, the theme of generational cause and effect. While this mechanic drives the main quest – Crono gathers together his ragtag team of friends from as far back as a prehistoric 65 million BC and as far forward as a post-apocalyptic 2300AD – it’s in the optional subquests that its worth is most strikingly revealed.At one point we meet a greedy and foolish Mayor who governs the busy port of Porre. By visiting his family home 400 years earlier, speaking to one of his ancestral mothers and offering her an item for free, history is altered as she vows to bring up her children to believe in generosity and kindness. Upon returning to contemporary Porre, Crono discovers that the mayor is now a charitable man – and the port of Porre is a far more useful town because of it. While the concept is perhaps a little too straightforward and idealistic, it’s blossomed into all manner of clever and thought-provoking scenarios with a creativity few time-travel-themed videogames have since matched.The power of the story, and the pleasure of unravelling its world’s secrets and flaws, is heightened by one of videogaming’s timeless soundtracks. Its author, a young Yasunori Mitsuda, had been hired three years prior to Chrono Trigger’s development to work as a composer at Square. Frustrated at having been used primarily as a sound engineer, Mitsuda gave company president Sakaguchi an ultimatum to either give him a game to score or release him from the company. Under the guidance of Final Fantasy composer Uematsu, Mitsuda worked relentlessly on Chrono Trigger’s soundtrack, falling ill in the process, but creating a backdrop that perfectly complements the story while establishing the character of his later work.Much of the game’s ease and appeal comes from its clever, accessible battle mechanics, which in many ways transcend the genre. Whenever Crono encounters an enemy his teammates appear by his side, in the field environment, and immediately the battle is underway. Eschewing non-interactive pauses wherever possible, the game instead emphasises fast-paced action. Frequent and inventive boss fights maintain a shoot ’em up style pace and urgency while, at the same time, never overwhelming the player with over-intrusive frequency or difficulty.

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Handheld Console Build-off

October 7th, 2013, 21:51 Posted By: wraggster


The above pic isn’t a new Wii U controller from Nintendo – it’s the product of the 2013 Portable Build-Off Challenge over at the Made By Bacteria forums. Every year the Bacman forums hold a contest to build the best portabalized console, and like every year this year’s entries are top-notch.
One of the more interesting projects this year is a handheld PlayStation 2 put together by [Gman]. It uses a PS2 Slim motherboard and a dualshock 2 controller along with a 4-inch screen to stuff an entire PS2 into a convenient handheld gaming device. [Gman] ditched the CD drive and opted to play games off the USB drive, a clever substitution that really reduces the size and power consumption.
In our humble opinion, the best looking console mod is the one shown above by [Bungle]. It’s a portable GameCube stuffed inside a handmade case with a WiiKey Fusion that allows games to be played off an SD card. It’s an amazing build, and we can only hope [Bungle] will make a few molds of his case.
The entire contest has an incredible display of console modding expertise, and is well worth a look.

http://hackaday.com/2013/10/07/handh...ole-build-off/

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EU eShop update: Pokémon X and Y, Tennis and Golf

October 7th, 2013, 22:42 Posted By: wraggster

Nintendo has released a list of this week's new European eShop content.
Highlights include the digital release of Pokémon X & Y on 3DS and the launch of Tennis and Golf on Wii U Virtual Console.

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Wind Waker refreshed for Wii U in six months

October 9th, 2013, 00:06 Posted By: wraggster

2003 Zelda revamp also faced challenges when it switched to widescreen

Nintendo’s enhanced release of the Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker for Wii U took just six months to develop, the game’s producer Eiji Aonuma has explained.

Speaking to Japanese site 4Gamers (translated by Siliconera), Aonuma said that redeveloping the 2003 GameCube title was still difficult because the team had to consider the “difference in hardware this time�.

“Additionally there is a technique known as toon shading, which gives the game a very animated look. At that time, the technique was established, but had not been used before by our staff, everyone had to do everything by hand,� said Aonuma.

As well as this, Aonuma and his team also spent time changing the Wii U version to widescreen. It’s something which has say they wished to do for dramatic effect, but that also cause obscured characters to appear on-screen at inopportune moments which then had to be manually edited out.

“For dramatic purposes, we would have characters we didn’t want in the frame, out of sight, but on the 16:9 ratio, you could still see those characters,� he said.

http://www.develop-online.net/news/w...months/0184189

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Watch Dogs will look better on Wii U than it does on PS3 or Xbox 360

October 9th, 2013, 22:03 Posted By: wraggster

The creative director of Ubisoft’s upcoming Watch Dogs reckons the Wii U version will be graphically superior to its current-gen counterparts.
"I would say the Wii U version is pretty much in between what the current gen is and what the next gen is from a version standpoint," Jonathan Morin told CVG.
"It's hard to position it. I would tend to say it's maybe a bit closer to current-gen than next-gen for certain things but it's a beautiful game on Wii U and it's cool to play it just on the GamePad."
Off-screen play is supported on the GamePad, although there won’t be any fundamental additions over the other versions.
Added Morin: "There are no new features or anything like that – it's the same game but we're optimising the controls for the beast that is the Wii U GamePad."
Of course, if the specs for the PC version of the game are anything to go by that will look simply sensational.

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/watch...ox-360/0122302

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Doodle Jump leaps onto 3DS and oldschool DS this year

October 9th, 2013, 23:08 Posted By: wraggster

Lima Sky's mobile phenomenon Doodle Jump will be making its way to 3DS and, surprisingly, DS later this year in two new spin-offs: Doodle Jump Adventures and Doodle Jump Journey.
Published by GameMill, Doodle Jump Adventures will be the 3DS game, which will host exclusive content like a 48 stage campaign with power-ups and bosses unique to this version of the game.Doodle Jump Journey will be out on the regular old DS and feature an Endless Mode with the franchise's three original themes: Classic, Jungle, and Space.Both versions are being developed by Smoking Gun Interactive, who previouslybrought Doodle Jump to Kinect earlier this year."Nintendo is synonymous with great platformers, adorable characters and on-the-go gaming," said Lima Sky co-founder, Igor Pusenjak. "Doodle Jump is a natural fit on Nintendo's handhelds. We're thrilled to bring the Doodler to audiences that have yet to meet him while bringing great new adventures to our existing fans."

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...l-ds-this-year

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Finding Mario's co-op sweet spot with Super Mario 3D World

October 9th, 2013, 23:24 Posted By: wraggster

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New Harvest Moon en root to 3DS

October 9th, 2013, 23:27 Posted By: wraggster

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Exclusive Skylanders Swap Force character hits ASDA stores

October 10th, 2013, 23:16 Posted By: wraggster

ASDA is to stock the limited edition ‘Enchanted Hoot Loop’ character for the game Skylanders Swap Force.
Swap Force is the next instalment in the popular Skylandersseries, which uses a combination of videogames and plastic figures. The first game in the series, Spyro’s Adventure, sold over 30 million toys and was the best-selling console and handhold game of 2012.
Players can place the NFC-enabled figures on the ‘Portal of Power’ included with the game, which then makes the characters appear as playable avatars on-screen. Other models can be purchased, including new levels and items.
Swap Force adds to the ability to change characters by allowing players to mix and match the top and bottom halves of the models, creating new combinations of abilities and looks. With 16 Swap Force models initially available, over 250 combinations can be made.
Described in a press release, Enchanted Hoot Loop’s backstory is that he was “raised by the guild of magicians in Skylands most famous travelling circus, perfecting illusions and spells that fought off the invaders and saved the circus�.
Enchanted Hoot Loop will be only available at ASDA, costing £13, and will launch alongside the game, which is available on PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, Wii U and 3DS, on October 18th. PS4 and Xbox One versions of the game are to be released in November. ASDA has stated that they expect the limited edition character to sell out within seven days. The Skylanders Swap Force starter pack will cost £52.

http://www.pcr-online.biz/news/read/...-stores/032139

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No DLC for Assassin's Creed IV on Wii U

October 11th, 2013, 00:07 Posted By: wraggster

Ubisoft has revealed a Season pass and range of DLC for Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag – none of which will be made available on Wii U.
The omission of Nintendo’s machine was confirmed toKotaku.
PS4, Xbox One, PS3, Xbox 360 and PC players, however, will be able to sign up for the game’s Season Pass and automatically receive an additional eight single player missions, some extra multiplayer characters and the Kraken Ship pack, all of which will be released before March of next year.
Paying up for the Season Pass will effectively offer a 20 per cent discount compared to buying all the DLC individually. It’s not yet known how much the Season Pass will cost.
Assassin’s Creed IV will be released on Xbox 360 and PS3 on November 1^st and on Xbox One, PS4, PC and Wii U on November 22^nd.

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/no-dl...-wii-u/0122395

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Nintendo launching three Wii U bundles for Christmas

October 11th, 2013, 00:13 Posted By: wraggster

Three new Wii U hardware bundles will be available at UK retail this Christmas.
The Mario & Luigi Premium Pack arrives on November 8^thand includes both New Super Mario Bros U and New Super Luigi U “as a ‘2 in 1’ disc� along with a black Premium 32GB Wii U and black GamePad.
The Wii Party U Basic Pack will then be released on November 15^th. That includes a 8GB white Basic Wii U, white GamePad, white Wii Remote Plus, sensor bar and disc copies of Wii Party U and Nintendo Land.
Lastly, November 22^nd will see the release of the Just Dance 2014 Basic Pack, which offers the same as the Wii Party U pack except that it swaps Nintendo’s game for a copy of Ubisoft’s dance title.
All three appear to be priced at £249.99, according to the new Nintendo UK online store.

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/ninte...istmas/0122388

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Nintendo's Iwata doesn't fear failure

October 11th, 2013, 00:21 Posted By: wraggster

Nintendo's president wants the company to keep taking risks and innovating
[h=3]Nintendo[/h]nintendo-europe.com


In a talk at the B Dash Camp startup conference in Osaka, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata explained that the company does not fear failure. Iwata characterized Nintendo as a company that innovates and takes risks.
"When we talk about Nintendo we cannot ignore [former president] Hiroshi Yamauchi who just recently passed away," said Iwata, according to translations by The Bridge. "He always said that if you have failure, you don't need to be too concerned. You always have good things and bad, and this reflects the history of Nintendo. If you do the same thing as others, it will wear you out. Nintendo is not good at competing so we always have to challenge [the status quo] by making something new, rather than competing in an existing market."
Iwata explained that Nintendo has always gone against the grain, highlighting some of the company's past successes.
"It's often called the 'Blue Ocean Strategy', looking for something that no one else is working on," he said. "When we created the DS, people said it was strange to have a dual display, and people said elderly people don't play games. But they did. Opening the first door is when things are most interesting."
"Will America accept cute monsters? No, they said. Some people even recommended to make Pikachu more muscular. If we followed their advice Pokemon would never have been the success that it was. Brain Training software (Brain Age) became a hit in Japan, and I proposed that we sell it globally. And even as I said that as the president, no one listened."

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...t-fear-failure

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Nintendo's high-capacity Wii U GamePad battery lands in the UK and Germany

October 11th, 2013, 00:28 Posted By: wraggster

If you spend your days tutting at the Wii U GamePad's underwhelming battery life, then you were probably annoyed to see Nintendo launch a 2,550mAh power pack in Japan. Thankfully, however, that same spare part has now made its way over to Europe, where both UK and German gamers (let's call 'em WiiUsers) can now snag the unit. It'll set you back £25 in Blighty and €37 over in Germany, and should let you play for between five-to-eight hours between charges. Happy gaming!

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Mega Man 25th anniversary compilation album announced

October 11th, 2013, 00:51 Posted By: wraggster

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New Nintendo eShop releases: Pokémon X / Y, hopeless addiction

October 11th, 2013, 00:51 Posted By: wraggster

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Nintendo unconcerned by failure, says Iwata

October 11th, 2013, 16:59 Posted By: wraggster

Company president says console giant has to innovate to compete

Former Nintendo president Hiroshi Yamauchi taught Satoru Iwata and Nintendo not to be afraid of failure.

Speaking at the B Dash Camp in Osaka, as translated by The Bridge, Iwata explained that Nintendo’s history is full of both good and bad experiences, but that it was important for the company to consistently innovate.

He said Nintendo was “not good at competing�, so had to challenge the status quo to get ahead.

“If you do the same thing as others, it will wear you out,� said Iwata.

“Nintendo is not good at competing so we always have to challenge [the status quo] by making something new, rather than competing in an existing market.�

He added: “It’s often called the ‘Blue Ocean Strategy’, looking for something that no one else is working on. When we created the DS, people said it was strange to have a dual display, and people said elderly people don’t play games. But they did. Opening the first door is when things are most interesting.�

Last year Nintendo released its latest home console, the Wii U, featuring a unique tablet shaped controller to utilise a second-screen experience. The hardware has struggled somewhat to gain traction with consumers however, and lifetime sales currently stand at around 3.45 million units.

Iwata recently said however that Nintendo was striving to return to ‘Nintendo-like’ profits by the end of March 2014, after posting an operating loss for the fiscal year ending March 2013.

“We strive to regain ‘Nintendo-like’ profits for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014 by providing many people with fascinating games and services,� he said.

“We continue to make brand-new and unique proposals, and make efforts for the growth of the home entertainment industry with a mission that is to pleasantly surprise people and put smiles on the faces of everyone Nintendo touches.�

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UK retail flagrantly disregards Pokemon X and Y release date

October 11th, 2013, 20:40 Posted By: wraggster

We all know some cheeky indies like to put games out a few days early. And that Doris in Tesco might mistakenly sell you a copy of GTA V before launch.
But how about thousands of UK stores selling a game a day before it's released?
Well that is what has just happened. For some reason known only to Nintendo (probably something to do with a worldwide launch) Pokemon X and Y was due to come out tomorrow (Saturday, October 12th).
Except if you want it, you can get it right now. Pretty much on any High Street in the country.
GAME is the biggest breaker of street date hearts. They even sent out text messages to pre-order customers urging them to come in now and pick it up. And seeing as they are the biggest games retailer in the UK, that's a pretty big deal. (We've asked them for comment, journalism fans. They're on it).
If you have stuck to the release date (you know, like a good little retailer), then well done, you've probably missed out on quite a bit of money. Because according to Nintendo, Pokemon X and Y isits most pre-ordered game. It is being backed by their biggest marketing campaign this year. And according to critics, it's bloody fantastic.
Obviously an extra day on sale should help the game score higher in the UK Charts out on Monday.

The game launches alongside Nintendo's new handheld, the 2DS.

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/uk-re...e-date/0122506

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Wii U UK sales spike 685% on Zelda launch

October 11th, 2013, 20:43 Posted By: wraggster

Wii U UK sales rose by more than 685 per cent last week, Nintendo has told MCV.
The sudden improvement in sales follows the debut of The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD, which debuted at No.4 in the Chart-Track All-Formats Charts lastweek.
Wii U has suffered a poor nine months, which Nintendo attributes to a lack of awareness and the absence of major software.
The firm's big Q4 campaign started last week for Wii U, and the console has also seen a slight reduction in price, which coincides with the arrival of a new Zelda hardware bundle.
A LEGO City Undercover hardware package is set to arrive later this month.

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/wii-u...launch/0122477

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Toki Tori 2 Wii U level editor scrapped after poor sales

October 11th, 2013, 20:50 Posted By: wraggster

Developer Two Tribes has abandoned its expansion plans for Toki Tori 2 on the Wii U.
The studio has apologised for “breaking a promise� to release a level editor for the game but admitted that the Wii U release “didn’t sell as good as we hoped it would�.
Confessed the studio: “So we asked ourselves: is this big update really worth the additional investment? We also figured that if we release a level editor, it won’t do much extra to the sales. When we weighed all the options, we unfortunately decided that it was the best option to move on and focus on a new game.�
That’s not to say that Two Tribes didn’t thoroughly explore the idea – it clearly did and at one point thought it may have happened upon a viable solution using Steam.
“We did come up with yet another solution: Steam integration on the Wii U,� it added. “This would make it at least possible for Wii U gamers to play custom levels created by people on Steam. We are actually pretty excited about that idea!
“So we talked to Valve and Nintendo to see if it was at possible in any way. But after discussions and technical investigations, it turned out to be a dead end as well. At least for now.�
As recompense Two Tribes has said it will issue free copies of the Steam version on PC, which can be requested via Nintendo’s Miiverse.

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/toki-...-sales/0122468

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Mario Kart 8 gets F1 commentary

October 11th, 2013, 22:00 Posted By: wraggster

Now here's a mash-up: F1 commentary on Mario Kart 8.Eurogamer's pals at FamilyGamerTV and Team VVV have joined forces to create a Mario Kart 8 gameplay video with a twist: F1-style commentary.Team VVV's Alan Boiston is on the mic as FamilyGamerTV's Andy Robinson takes Mario for a spin in a three course championship. We won't spoil what happens.How about Mario Kart 8 as an eSport? It's out spring 2014.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...-f1-commentary

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Hyper Light Drifter coming to Wii U

October 11th, 2013, 23:24 Posted By: wraggster

Hyper Light Drifter, a new indie project that has triggered a fever of interest on Kickstarter, will now be ported to Nintendo's Wii U after its development team reached new heights on the crowdfunding platform.
The project, in development at California development team Heart Machine, initially sought $27,000 on Kickstarter but has now surpassed $550,000.
Extra money will help fund Hyper Light Drifter's expansion to numerous platforms, from PC to Mac, Linux, PS4, Vita, Ouya and Wii U. At the time of writing, the Kickstarter project will still be accepting additional funds for 33 hours until the investment window closes.
Hyper Light Drifter is at times reminiscent of the dungeon designs of 2D Zeldas, as well as the acclaimed iOS title Sword & Sworcery. For some fans, the game stands out through its vivid art style, with ambitious pixel art designs brought to life with a bright and bold colour palette.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com...ming-to-wii-u/

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Insecticide (02-10-2013) (VB Game)

October 11th, 2013, 23:37 Posted By: wraggster

via http://pdroms.de/

Chris Read aka atari2600land continues working on his 2D fighting game Insecticide. It’s easy to kill a bug, but how about when you’re a bug yourself? Strap yourself into a bug’s shoes and fight to the death. Are you strong enough to perform insecticide?

Changes:


- no changelog found


http://www.atari2600land.com/banana/ic.html

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Point And No Click v0.41 (Final) (Wii Game)

October 12th, 2013, 00:02 Posted By: wraggster

via http://pdroms.de/

Point And No Click by BeReDeZeBe is a Wii arcade/maze game. It contains 11 levels.



Changes:


* New HBC icon
* Different meta.xml
* Optimizations
* Final version


http://wiibrew.org/wiki/Point_and_No_click

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Newo Asteroids 2.6 released

October 12th, 2013, 01:23 Posted By: wraggster

Newo Asteroids is a game made in the style of classic Asteroids. In 2064 on a Wednesday, aliens disturb the asteroid belt sending asteroids hurdling towards the earth. It is your job to destroy every last asteroid in the solar system and bring peace to the galaxy.
[h=2]Features[/h]

• Use your little ship to destroy asteroids threatening the earth while UFOs try to stop you.
• Large free space environment filled with asteroids.
• Power-ups, custom colours and alternate fire (focused or spread)
• Game modes; Easy, Normal, Hard and Classic. Speed run options: 3, 5 and 10 minutes.
• Online Leaderboard
• Achievements
• Customizable colours and 3d graphics in Textured, Flat, Cellshaded and Wireframe mode.
• Customizable controls schemes; Tank, Wii pointer (with nunchuk), Dual Analog, wiimote sideways and Eightway
• Customizable camera views.
• Title screen and Menu Sound effects designed by kenney.nl @kenneywings
• Background music; Flesheaters by Matt Nida from freemusicarchive
• 3d models by Julian
• PowerUp Textures by JoostinOnline

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Jewel Warehouse v0.2, new DS puzzle/platformer homebrew

October 12th, 2013, 01:37 Posted By: wraggster

via http://gbatemp.net/

Jewel Warehouse is a new puzzle/platformer homebrew for the DS. The goal of the game is simple, collect the gems and move on to the next level. To reach the exit you will have to navigate spikes, fire, and other challenges. The current state of the project is an early release with just 15 levels. Test it out and then give your thoughts via the on-going discussion link below.

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Chocobo Racing 3D cancelled, creator says

October 12th, 2013, 09:11 Posted By: wraggster

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WayForward shows off its cancelled Silent Hill DS game

October 13th, 2013, 00:09 Posted By: wraggster

Before WayForward made the isometric multiplayer dungeon crawler, Silent Hill: Book of Memories, it had actually attempted to make a far more traditional Silent Hill adventure on DS.This was back in 2006 before the studio worked on Contra 4. The developer didn't get beyond making a one-room prototype demo using the lead character and assets from Silent Hill 2, but you can get a vague feel for what it was going for by watching footage of this canned project on WayForward's Twitch video below (starts at about 5:30).Curiously, this wasn't WayForward's only cancelled Silent Hill prototype as its original vision for Book of Memories was vastly different from the commercial version that came out last year. Initially, it was going to be more of a puzzley adventure game that would switch perspectives between an isometric view and a more traditional behind-the-shoulder camera.Silent Hill: Book of Memories once looked like this.

"The original idea was to have both perspectives in the game. And I think we were going to go closer for the combat stuff and for the puzzley stuff we were going to zoom out," game director Adam Tierney explained. "It ended up not really working. The tech was problematic. It was also just not feasible to support all assets in two different perspectives.""If we could switch you'd have to build a ceiling that you only saw half the time," Konami producer Tom Hulett added."The lead programmer and I, we really digested it, looked into it, and it kind of would have almost doubled the work load to create something that would work in both perspectives, so ultimately we had to go with something like this," Tierney said, referring to the isometric view.To see more of this coulda-shoulda-woulda been Book of Memories, watch the demo at about 24 minutes into the video above..

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...t-hill-ds-game

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Nintendo 2DS now available to budget-minded gamers

October 13th, 2013, 23:05 Posted By: wraggster

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Eiji Aonuma discusses hand-holding in Zelda: A Link Between Worlds

October 13th, 2013, 23:21 Posted By: wraggster

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The Amazing Spider-Man 2 video game set to sling webs in 2014

October 13th, 2013, 23:27 Posted By: wraggster

You won't need spider-sense to see this coming: Activision and Beenox are teaming up again to create an Amazing Spider-Man 2 game. The title is scheduled to swing onto PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Wii U, PC and 3DS systems alongside the film, which is currently slated for May 2014. Polygonreports the announcement was made by Marvel representatives during a panel at New York Comic-Con.

The game will take place in an open world Manhattan, and like the previousAmazing Spider-Man game, will not be a straight movie-to-game translation in terms of plot. Players won't just be playing as the wisecracking superhero, as some portions of the game will also place control within the more mundane shoes of Peter Parker.

The game will also feature a morality system dubbed "Hero or Menace," which will reward or punish players depending on how they respond to crises within the city. We doubt J. Jonah Jameson will be swayed regardless.

http://www.joystiq.com/2013/10/13/th...-webs-in-2014/

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POWDER 117-2 released

October 14th, 2013, 02:40 Posted By: wraggster

A port of POWDER to the Wii using SDL Wii.

117-2 - 13th October, 2013

• Rebuilt version 117 with latest libogc to support newer remotes.

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New Utilities Added

October 14th, 2013, 02:43 Posted By: wraggster

The following Utilities have been submitted and approved to the database (in submitted order oldest to newest):

• SOM Drop Edit (Game Specific)(SNES)
• Dragon Ball Origins (Game Specific)(NDS)
• Pokemon Platinum Evolution Editor (Game Specific)(NDS)
• Tile Molester Mod (Graphics Editors)(Multiple)
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Dolphin 4.0-205

October 14th, 2013, 02:54 Posted By: wraggster

via http://emu-russia.net/en/

Intermediate version Nintendo GameCube and Nintendo Wii emulator for Windows has been updated.
File: Download
News source: http://dolphin-emu.org

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Shunyuan's HLE Audio Plugin 1.8.1u1

October 14th, 2013, 03:01 Posted By: wraggster

via http://emu-russia.net/en/

Audio plugin for Nintendo 64 emulators has been updated. Changes:
- fixed sometimes mupen64 and 1964 failed to initialize XAudio2 driver.
- Lua script fixed World Driver Championship no audio.
File: Download
News source: http://forum.pj64-emu.com

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puNES 0.69

October 14th, 2013, 03:02 Posted By: wraggster

via http://emu-russia.net/en/

NES emulator has been updated. Changes:
- MMC3A and MMC3C are now full implemented.
- Fixed a bug in MMC3 code and now the status bar in Mickey's Safari in Letterland is displayed correctly.
- Added an option in the Audio Settings that enables the sound output of a early Famicom-clone consoles (swaps the duty cycles 25% and 50%).
- Fixed a bug introduced in a previous version that did not allow the start of the "Batman - Return of the Joker".
- Added support for Windows 8.
- Added CLI option "--portable" for run puNES in portable mode (is no longer necessary to rename the executable even if it is still possible to do so for backwards compatibility).
- Fixed the display of the parameters of the command line in the Windows version.
File: Download
News source: http://forums.nesdev.com

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3DSExplorer v1.5.3

October 14th, 2013, 03:05 Posted By: wraggster

elisherer has released version 1.5.3 of 3DSExplorer, a PC application to open 3DS files and convert videos to the 3DS format. We didn't post about several releases of this so below is the full changelog since the last release posted about here..

A backup copy of 3DSExplorer can be found in our download centre should the Google Code page get shut down.


Changelog

v1.5.3
- Revert supertrim form deleting the last partition record.

v1.5.2

- Added Trim, Un-Trim and SuperTrim for CCI by 3DSGuy (aka ps3hen) (Open up a CCI file and a new menu "CCI" will appear.)

v1.5.1
- MPO: Added some info found by Thib
- Fixed: title.db update process.
- Parentool 3ds algorithm fixed (was wrong)

v1.5
- Added: QR Tool
- Added: Parental Control Unlocker (for 3DS as found by neimod, and for the DSi/Wii as on marcan's site)

v1.4
- Added: support for BCMA/DARC files/containers.
- Added: DSDecmp GUI for compression/decompression of LZ-10/11/Ovl & Huffman4/8.
- Updated: XOR Tool's file text boxes accept drag&drop (DSDecmp GUI's also).

v1.3 (3DSGuy)
- Added *.cfa as an openable file (associated with CXI module)
- Used more general terms for CXI/CFA and 3DS/CCI/CSU with NCCH and NCSD respectively, while the general terms are more broad, they are correct, as a CFA file is not a CXI file.
- Fixed the Number of NCCH from 13 to 8 in the CCI module
- Changed the NCSD header readings to match the current specs on 3DBrew, with the exception of the "ExHeader size/Exheader Hash", as they are always zero in every NCSD.
- Made the ExHeader an extractable file from NCCH files.


http://www.ds-scene.net/?s=viewtopic&nid=12606

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CTR - Crappy Tiny Reader v1.2

October 14th, 2013, 03:06 Posted By: wraggster

PsyKo has updated CTR, a small PC utility designed to read and display basic info from Nintendo DS, DSi and Nintendo 3DS ROM dumps. Seems we missed version 1.1 so the changelog below contains the changes for both 1.1 and 1.2.

Changelog

v1.2
- New "Maker Codes" added again!
- 3DS Firmware textbox now only displays the first three numbers of the firmware
- adding support for some old System Title IDs (v2088, v3078) only available offline from cartridges like SM3DL or RE:R.

v1.1
- New "Maker Codes" added, some older ones edited
- System title ID/version and 3DS firmware req. info are now displayed for 3DS ROMs
- Supports 3DS firmware up to 6.3.0-12
- Fix a display bug in "Plain region"
- Fix a bug in NDS Extended header check which was giving bad results in v1.0
- NDS/3DS "Plain region" textboxes are now read-only, users can't delete info in them
- Beta tabs no more exist, "Tools" tab replace them
- New features added:
~ Trim : Removes 3DS ROM final padding
~ Un-trim : restores 3DS ROM final padding
~ RIP update : trims your ROM and deletes its update partition

+ Notes:
- Trimmed and ripped ROMs are both working on the Gateway flashcard (tested with launcher v1.1)
- Since every one got its own way to trim ROMs, we can just advise you to only un-trim your 3DS ROMs
with this tool if they were trimmed by CTR.
- If you are using RIP update, remember that the update partition will be deleted permanently and can't be restored.

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Pokémon X/Y doubles Black/White's opening week sales

October 14th, 2013, 22:14 Posted By: wraggster

New Pokémon games X and Y have sold around twice as much as last year's Pokémon Black and White opening week sales.
The new titles come as Nintendo launches its new 2DS handheld console, and reached number three and four in the UK All Formats boxed game chart respectively, for the week ending October 12th.
Grand Theft Auto V topped the All Formats chart again this week, ahead of FIFA 14 which sits in second place.
Sony's PS3 exclusive Beyond Two Souls debuted at number five this week.
Meanwhile, in the PC boxed budget game chart, EA's Dead Space 3 arrives in at number eight, while Medal of Honor: 10th Anniversary returns to the Top Ten at number four. It has already spent 12 weeks in that chart.
Rome: Total War 2 remains at the top of the PC full-price boxed game chart, ahead of The Sims 3 and Football Manager 2013.
Additionally, The Sims 3: Pets returns to the full-price Top 20 at number 12. It has been in the full-price PC game chart for almost two years now (102 weeks).

http://www.pcr-online.biz/news/read/...k-sales/032162

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Nintendo allowing cross-platform play on Wii U, claims Ripstone

October 14th, 2013, 22:27 Posted By: wraggster

Wii U and 3DS players can interact with smartphone counterparts

Nintendo is allowing cross-platform multiplayer on the Wii U and 3DS to other consoles and devices, claims publisher Ripstone’s creative director.

Speaking to Eurogamer, Phil Gaskell said Nintendo had given the greenlight for the company to implement cross-platform play in its upcoming Pure Chess and Knytt Underground games with other console players and smartphone users.

Ripstone is still talking to the likes of Sony however on whether developers on the PS4 and Vita would be able to do the same, but Gaskell believes the firm will not have an issue with it.

“They're changing their policies on the technical side a lot swifter,� he said.

“We're launching Pure Chess and Knytt Underground later this year, and on Pure Chess we asked whether we could do cross-platform multiplayer, expecting it to be the typical closed console platform I've been used to working with for 20 years. Within a couple of days they said, 'yep, no problem. You can have other console players playing against Wii U players. You can have smartphone players play against them. No problem.'

"We're still talking to Sony about them relaxing their policies, but we don't think they'll have any issue with it. So when we launch Pure Chess you'll be able to play against Wii U, 3DS, iOS and Android players. And when we patch PlayStation those consoles will be added into the mix as well."

In the past console manufacturers have been criticised for offering closed systems and heavy restrictions on digital content, including large update fees.

Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo appear set to change this perception somewhat with the next-generation of more connected consoles however. Microsoft has already waved update fees for the Xbox 360, and Sony has worked closely with companies like CCP to ensure free-to-play and MMO titles can successfully run on a console.

http://www.develop-online.net/news/n...pstone/0184444

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PETA uses Pokemon to promote veganism

October 14th, 2013, 22:52 Posted By: wraggster

Not one shy of using video games hype to promote its own campaigns, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has leapt upon Nintendo’s recently released Pokemon X & Y.
However, rather than attack the game directly as it has done in the past PETA has instead launched its own playable Pokemon game that it hopes will promote people to covert to veganism.
“For generations, humans have loved Pokemon, but if Pokemon came to our world and saw how we treated animals, would they love us back?� the blurb reads. “Be a hero for real-life animals by pledging to try vegan.
“With the huge selection of delicious vegan meats and alternatives to dairy foods and eggs available, there's no excuse not to give a vegan diet a try. We'll send you delicious recipes and tips for living cruelty-free to help you along the way.
“Change your life for the better and save the lives of animals by pledging to try vegan today.�
The game itself, which you can try below, sees Pikachu and pals attempting to uncover conspiracies about America’s food production industry:

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/peta-...ganism/0122547

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Iwata: "Nintendo is not good at competing"

October 14th, 2013, 23:21 Posted By: wraggster

Nintendo has a rich history of innovation and president Satoru Iwata says that tradition remain very much at the heart of the company.
When it works, it really works – just look at the record-breaking success of the DS and Wii. When it doesn’t work, however, it can leave the platform holder languishing alone in the gaming wilderness.
The Bridge reports that Iwata last week gave an interesting explanation of the strategy to an audience at an Osaka business event.
“If you do the same thing as others, it will wear you out,� he stated. “Nintendo is not good at competing so we always have to challenge [the status quo] by making something new, rather than competing in an existing market.
“It’s often called the ‘Blue Ocean Strategy’, looking for something that no one else is working on. When we created the DS, people said it was strange to have a dual display, and people said elderly people don’t play games. But they did. Opening the first door is when things are most interesting.�

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/iwata...peting/0122541

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Nintendo permitting cross-platform multiplayer

October 14th, 2013, 23:23 Posted By: wraggster

Nintendo will allow Wii U and 3DS developers to implement cross-platform multiplayer with other consoles and devices, according to indie developer Ripstone.
Ripstone’s co-founder Phil Gaskell told Eurogamer that Nintendo recently agreed to the studio’s request to include cross-play for its title Pure Chess – which is already out on PS3 and Vita and coming soon to Wii U, 3DS, iOS and Android.
“We’re launching Pure Chess and Knytt Underground later this year, and on Pure Chess we asked whether we could do cross-platform multiplayer, expecting it to be the typical closed console platform I’ve been used to working with for 20 years,� Gaskell said.
“Within a couple of days they said, ‘yep, no problem. You can have other console players playing against Wii U players. You can have smartphone players play against them. No problem.’�
Gaskell also backed Nintendo’s handling of indie games on its platforms, saying that the platform holder has not been idle in its approach – despite not making as much noise as its competitors about the subject.
“They’re changing their policies on the technical side a lot swifter,� he specifically noted.
The developer added that the cross-play feature is still unconfirmed until Sony also signs off on the matter, but he doesn’t anticipate any problems.
“We’re still talking to Sony about them relaxing their policies, but we don’t think they’ll have any issue with it. So when we launch Pure Chess you’ll be able to play against Wii U, 3DS, iOS and Android players. And when we patch PlayStation those consoles will be added into the mix as well.�

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/repor...player/0122526

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Yoshi's Cookie being pulled from US Wii Virtual Console

October 15th, 2013, 00:30 Posted By: wraggster

Nintendo has confirmed that Yoshi's Cookie will be dropped from the US Wii Virtual Console service on October 18.
This follows the game's removal from the EU and Japanese VC Wii Shops on October 11.
While Nintendo hasn't specified a reason for the game's removal, it is likely related to matters of licensing with the game's original developer, Bullet Proof Software.
Yoshi's Cookie, a block-matching puzzle game, was originally released on NES and Game Boy in 1992, before a SNES update arrived in 1993. The NES version hit the Wii Virtual Console in 2008.
Nintendo recently announced plans to cease manufacturing its Wii console in the near future.
The ceased production will mark the final chapter of the Wii story, which began when first announced in 2004 and went on to become the most successful home console in the company's 125-year history.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com...rtual-console/

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Iwata, Aonuma show off UK Zelda: A Link Between Worlds pre-order chest

October 15th, 2013, 01:10 Posted By: wraggster

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Galaga Mini-Cabinet using a Nintendo DS

October 15th, 2013, 12:10 Posted By: wraggster


We’re not showing you the finished version of this tiny Galaga arcade cabinet because it doesn’t really testify to the awesome that was packet into this hack. In regards to the features the build is just nuts!. The user controls were customized to look like the real thing, and the attention to detail would make craftsmen from the gilded age of dollhouses proud.
The machine is driven by a Nintendo DS, which donates its upper screen as the cabinet display. In the image to the right you can see that the lower display is still accessible through an opening in the back of the cabinet. The joystick is a small multi-directional switch which was altered by adding the red ball. It was also housed in a custom metal bracket that includes a washer to limit the movement of the stick. Also shown on the right are the lights for the marquee as well as the two coin-slots.
Check out the video after the break to see the game play. Despite its size it still seems really playable, but if you need something larger you could model your own build off of this project.

http://hackaday.com/2013/10/14/galag...a-nintendo-ds/

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Innovation is Nintendo's greatest strength and weakness

October 16th, 2013, 00:20 Posted By: wraggster

'The biggest surprises seem to come from Nintendo'

Nintendo's greatest strength and weakness both lie in innovation, says Rayman creator Michel Ancel.

Speaking to OXM, via Nintendo Everything, Ancel said the biggest surprises in the industry often came from Nintendo, and was looking forward to what comes next.

He said though that innovation often involves a huge amount of risk, as company's control the market and its reaction.

"Nintendo’s greatest strength, and its greatest weakness, is innovation," he said.

"It’s a company that takes a lot of risks. Few people understand that innovation involves risk-taking, because you don’t control everything on the market.

"Today, the biggest surprises seem to come from Nintendo. People may like those surprises or not, but that’s a fact. Miiverse was a surprise, the GamePad was a surprise. What will come next? I can’t wait!"

Nintendo president Satoru Iwata recently said the company was unafraid of failure, and was always looking to challenge the status quo and innovate.

He explained that the console giant was not good at competing, so always strived to create something new.

“If you do the same thing as others, it will wear you out,� said Iwata.

“Nintendo is not good at competing so we always have to challenge [the status quo] by making something new, rather than competing in an existing market.�

He added: “It’s often called the ‘Blue Ocean Strategy’, looking for something that no one else is working on. When we created the DS, people said it was strange to have a dual display, and people said elderly people don’t play games. But they did. Opening the first door is when things are most interesting.�

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Pokemon X & Y sell 4m in opening weekend

October 16th, 2013, 00:31 Posted By: wraggster

Nintendo has revealed some impressive sales numbers for Pokemon X & Y’s opening weekend.
The games – the first entries in the Pokemon series on 3DS – sold 4m units between them on Saturday October 12^thand Sunday October 13^th.
And Friday October 11^th in the UK.
The impressive number is a new record for the series, although of course that is largely to do with the fact that it’s the first time a new Pokemon entry has released simultaneously worldwide.
The pair also became the fastest selling 3DS games of all time.
Nintendo president Satoru Iwata said: “The early response to Pokemon X and Pokemon Y not only reaffirms the ongoing passion of Pokemon fans, but also indicates that an entirely new generation of gamers is eager to experience the franchise for itself.�
The Pokemon series has now sold over 245m copies worldwide. Here are some release-specific sales stats:

• Pokemon Diamond/Pearl (DS) 17.63m
• Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire (GBA) 16.22m
• Pokemon Black/White (DS) 15.42m
• Pokemon HeartGold/SoulSilver (DS) 12.67m
• Pokemon FireRed/LeafGreen (GBA) 12m

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Wii U still misunderstood by consumers, retailers - Analyst

October 16th, 2013, 02:14 Posted By: wraggster

As the Wii U closes in on its one-year anniversary, the system is still hampered by some of the same problems it faced at launch. Speaking with Benzinga, IHS senior games analyst Christine Arrington said people still don't understand that there's a difference between the Wii U and its seven-year-old predecessor, the Wii.
"I think one of the things that was a real indicator of that was just, anecdotally, if you went into a retailer and you talked to somebody in the games department, they didn't even understand what it was," Arrington said. "I did the secret shopper kind of thing, and they would say, 'Well, there's no difference between the Wii and Wii U.'"
Arrington said she was told the same thing multiple times in her secret shopping efforts. As for why the console was so poorly understood, Arrington lamented the lack of a Wii Sports-like launch title, a game that would let everyone understand at a glance why the Wii U GamePad would allow for different experiences from the Wii.
Nintendo president Satoru Iwata acknowledged both the lack of consumer understanding and the absence of a Wii Sports-like title for the Wii U earlier this year. However, he blamed the misunderstanding on Nintendo's "relaxed" marketing efforts for the system.

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Zelda's Triforce and Luigi's silhouette grace two new 3DS XL handhelds

October 16th, 2013, 02:34 Posted By: wraggster

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Monster Hunter 4 ships 3m in first month

October 16th, 2013, 13:16 Posted By: wraggster

Monster Hunter 4 has surpassed 3m copies shipped in its first month.
Capcom announces the figure was reached across both retail and digital versions of the game. The milestone brings the lifetime sales total for the Monster Hunter series to 26m units sold.
Monster Hunter 4 launched on September 14^th in Japan,selling 1.7m copies in just two days. The 3DS sequel has also played a huge part in spiking 3DS hardware sales in the region over the past several weeks.
Capcom has yet to address the possibility of a western release.

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Nintendo: Sonic will help drive 2DS sales

October 17th, 2013, 00:52 Posted By: wraggster

Sonic the Hedgehog is one of the 2DS’ killer apps, says Nintendo.
The platform holder told MCV that the franchise’s kid-friendly appeal will help the firm sell more of its value-priced handheld, which launched last week (Saturday October 12th).
Sonic: Lost World is one of three exclusive Sonic games for Nintendo’s platforms, and is due on 3DS and Wii U on October 18th.
“There is a lot of opportunity to engage with the younger audience on Sonic with the new entry-level Nintendo 2DS console. From launch to post launch we’ll be focused on kids,� said Nintendo product manager Dani Robinson.
“Peak season this year is without doubt a big celebration of Nintendo franchises and Sonic sits high on every platform gamers list of ‘must play’ titles.�
Marketing for Lost World will include ads around cinema releases Turbo 3D and Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs 2. This is in addition to a three-week TV campaign on Nickelodeon, Disney and Boomerang from October 14th.

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Nintendo wants to "change movies" with an interactive Zelda film

October 17th, 2013, 00:54 Posted By: wraggster

Nintendo wants to "change what a movie is" before it attempts a Legend of Zelda film adaptation
[h=3]Nintendo of America[/h]

Nintendo has been pretty conservative when it comes to spreading its properties out to other media. Legend of Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma told Kotaku that a possible Zelda adaptation would have to give audiences something completely different from their normal film experience.
"This is something that me and Mr. Miyamoto talked about," Aonuma said. "If we were to make a Zelda title, if we had interest in doing that, I think really what would be most important to us is to be able to play with the format of a movie, make it more interactive, like you're able to take your 3DS into the theater and that leads you into participating in it somehow. We wouldn't want to make it the same as any other movie. We want to somehow change what a movie is."
Disney's been toying with second screen film experiences, with the release of the Little Mermaid: Second Screen Live in September. The experience uses an iPad app that syncs up with the film using the built-in microphone. Mashable tried out the app at a screening and found the film almost unwatchable due to the app.
"The games are distracting. Some moviegoers meeting Ariel and friends for the first time will find it hard to focus on the movie, with a new game every minute or two," wrote Mashable's Taylor Casti. Many games require an individual's full attention, for instance, when players quickly pop bubbles or tilt the iPad to catch Ariel's treasures in a chest. In fact, the games were so distracting, on multiple occasions key information was lost to gameplay."
"Not to mention the voiceover and inter-theater competition, where up to four characters talk over the dialogue in the film to encourage players to compete with other audience members. As someone who grew up with Ariel, sure, the games were fun. But children seeing the movie for the first time missed seeing Triton destroy Ariel's treasures; Ariel meet Eric for the first time; Ariel's visit with Scuttle."
Perhaps Nintendo could work around this with a film built specifically for interactivity? It is a way for Nintendo to continue to be unique, but Rovio and others seem perfectly fine making simple animated features. Is the company trying to reinvent the wheel for no good reason?

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...ive-zelda-film

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Mighty Switch Force 2 dated for Wii U

October 17th, 2013, 01:45 Posted By: wraggster

The Wii U version of Mighty Switch Force 2 will be released via the Nintendo eShop on October 17 in US and October 25 in UK and Europe, developer Wayforward has confirmed.
Mighty Switch Force 2 was originally released for the 3DS in June 2013 and, like its predecessor, promptly confirmed for a big-screen update on Wii U.
Mighty Switch Force is a 2D platform/puzzle hybrid that has players searching through obstacle-filled levels to track down Hooligan Sisters within a time limit.
The sequel is similarly played, but with a slightly differing premise: lead protagonist Patricia Wagon takes on the role of a firefighter who must track down and put out fires and rescue the newly reformed Hooligan sisters in similarly maze-like 2D stages.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com...ted-for-wii-u/

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Pokemon X/Y glitch affecting Lumiose City saves

October 17th, 2013, 02:20 Posted By: wraggster

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Nintendo confirms cross-platform play for Wii U and 3DS

October 18th, 2013, 22:55 Posted By: wraggster

Platform holder says it is "possible" for games to interact with non-Nintendo formats

Nintendo has confirmed to Develop that developers can create Wii U and 3DS titles that will connect with rival platforms.

Earlier this week, UK developer Ripstone claimed that it was working on a title that would let Wii U owners play against smartphone users.

Now the platform holder has told Develop that not only is it possible to make cross-platform games, but that it is keen for studios to do so.

"We can confirm that cross-platform functionality is possible in certain titles that play on Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, as well as other video game systems not made by Nintendo," a spokesperson told Develop.

"We are committed to helping developers realise the full potential of their software on Nintendo systems."

http://www.develop-online.net/news/n...nd-3ds/0184742

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Full Screen Mario: Making the Case For Shorter Copyrights

October 18th, 2013, 23:00 Posted By: wraggster

A college student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute spent nine months meticulously remaking Super Mario Bros. based on the latest web standards. His project is open source and the code freely available through Github. The site recently gained widespread media attention, which unfortunately brought it to the attention of Nintendo, which has requested that the site be taken down. In a column on the Washington Post website, tech blogger Timothy Lee makes the case for how this isa prime example of copyrights hindering innovation and why copyright lengths should be shortened. Among his arguments: copyrights hinder innovation by game designers seeking to build upon such games, and shortening copyright would breathe new life into games who have long since passed into obsolescence."

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Batman: Arkham Origins delayed on Wii U, 3DS and PC

October 18th, 2013, 23:14 Posted By: wraggster

Warner Bros has revealed that three versions of Batman: Arkham Origins will not be released on October 25^th as planned in Europe.
Eurogamer reports that both the Wii U version and the physical release on PC will now arrive on November 8^th. The delay is only applicable in Europe and does not affect North America.
Customers who want the PC game will still be able to buy the digital version of October 25^th, when the game will also still be released on PS3 and Xbox 360.
Also arriving on October 25^th is the Vita spin-off Arkham Origins: Blackgate. The 3DS version, however, has also been shunted back to November 8^th.

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Nintendo acknowledges game-breaking Pokemon X & Y bug

October 18th, 2013, 23:18 Posted By: wraggster

A game-breaking bug affecting a limited number of Pokemon X & Y players has been acknowledged by Nintendo.
According to a translation via Nintendolife some players found that saving their 3DS game in Lumiose City “can cause irreversible corruption of save data� leaving users having to abandon their saves and start afresh.
Nintendo has on its Japanese website acknowledged the issue and said that it’s working on a fix that should hopefully be available in just “a few days�.
Furthermore, it looks as if the fix may not just prevent the issue but might even resurrect saves that have already been affected.

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Zelda music box isn't a Link Between Worlds pre-order bonus after all

October 18th, 2013, 23:21 Posted By: wraggster

The collectible Zelda music box revealed by Nintendo earlier this week will not be a pre-order bonus after all.
Nintendo had suggested that the trinket would be offered to those who pre-order 3DS title The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds.
However, it will actually be for those who buy the Collector’s Edition of the title, which is a £49.99 GAME exclusive.
Also in the SKU buyers will find a physical copy of the game, a code to download it digitally, a poster and a code to download the original Game Boy version.
The latter code, incidentally, will be emailed to buyers as soon as the order is confirmed meaning that “as a result pre-orders for the Collector's Edition can't be cancelled�.
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds will be released November 22nd.

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Keyboard Spoofs 4 NES Controllers for Chiptune Goodness

October 18th, 2013, 23:24 Posted By: wraggster


This . As you probably already know, thehardware inside those original controllers was dead simple. They’re just a parallel to serial shift register that reads from all of the keys. To get this keyboard up and running [heavyw8bit] simply mounted eight chips inside the gutted toy, connecting two of them to the keyboard keys, and the rest to the array of push buttons he added to the right.
So what’s the point of using this as a quadruple game controller? Are you expecting to see what a full speed-run of Contra looks like using this as the controls? That’s not the point at all. This becomes a musician-friendly frontend for the NES synthesizer ROM called NESK-1. [heavyw8bit] wrote the game/program in order to allow you to use the original console hardware to play all of the sounds you know and love. Our favorite is the arpeggio example heard at about 2:35 into the clip after the break.

http://hackaday.com/2013/10/18/keybo...tune-goodness/

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Wii U sales tripled in September

October 19th, 2013, 01:02 Posted By: wraggster

Nintendo sees 200% increase over August hardware sales in wake of price cut for Deluxe Set
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Grand Theft Auto V may be the focus of the NPD Group's September software charts when they release later today, but Nintendo wanted some credit for its performance on the hardware side of things. The company today touted last month's performances from both the Wii U and the 3DS.
Starting with the Wii U, Nintendo said the system's sales jumped more than 200 percent month-over-month, thanks in large part to a price cut. Late in August, Nintendo announced that it would be dropping the price of the Wii U Deluxe Set by $50 to match the price of the Basic Set, which did not get a price cut. Additionally, Nintendo launched a limited edition Wii U bundle that included a downloadable copy of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD at the $299 price point.
As for the 3DS, the system continued its streak of strong months, topping the hardware sales chart for the fifth consecutive month. Nintendo looks to build on that this month, with the company having just launched the cheaper Nintendo 2DS alongside Pokemon X and Y.
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...d-in-september

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Zelda edition Nintendo 3DS XL spotted in GameStop ad with $220 price

October 19th, 2013, 11:28 Posted By: wraggster

Americans wanting that flashy Zelda edition 3DS XL may not have to import a European model. If GottaDeal.com's leaked copy of GameStop's Black Friday flyerproves to be accurate, Nintendo's gold-colored handheld should be available in the US for $220. As overseas, stateside buyers would get both a Triforce-adorned 3DS XL and a download code for A Link Between Worlds. Nintendo hasn't confirmed an American launch, so don't plan your shopping trip just yet; we've reached out to the company for details. Should the Zelda bundle come to the US, though, it may satisfy gamers (and gift-givers) looking for a truly stand-out system this holiday.

http://www.gamestop.com/3ds

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How to avoid Pokémon X and Y's game-breaking save bug

October 20th, 2013, 00:48 Posted By: wraggster

Nintendo has acknowledged the existence of a game-breaking bug in Pokémon X and Y which will freeze users' games when attempting to save.Anecdotal reports of the problem have surfaced online over the past few days, with reports that it can cause save files to become permanently corrupted.In a post on Nintendo of Japan's official site, the company has apologised for the issue and promised a fix is on the way (thanks, Nintendo Life).Nintendo also provided a map showing where the bug can occur - it's anywhere outside a building within the blue highlighted region below. Don't save your game here and you'll be fine.For anyone who has, and whose game is now corrupted, Nintendo has said that its fix should remedy any broken game saves.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...aking-save-bug

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Mega Evolutions coming to Pokemon trading card game in February

October 20th, 2013, 01:00 Posted By: wraggster

Mega Evolutions, one of the new features in Pokémon X / Y that allows players to take their pocket monsters to new heights in battle, will be making an appearance in the Pokémon trading card game (TCG) next year. Starting February 5, players can pick up 10-card booster packs as part of the Pokémon TCG: XYexpansion, which may contain cards that allow them to Mega Evolve one of their Pokémon.

In the Pokémon TCG, Mega Evolutions are only compatible with Pokémon-EXcards, which is interesting, because EX cards sort of already did what Mega Evolutions do: they're suped-up, more powerful versions of existing Pokémon, and they're incredibly popular at TCG tournaments. There is a catch to Mega Evolving your Pokémon in the TCG, though. Once you Mega Evolve, your turn ends immediately, so you have to survive into the next round if you want to attack.

In other Pokémon TCG news, the Kalos Starter Set, which features the first TCG Fairy-type pokemon - who are resistant to Darkness-type Pokémon - will be available November 8 of this year. Both the Kalos Starter Set and the XY booster packs will include a code card that will help aspiring trainers build up their virtual deck in Pokémon TCG Online.

http://www.joystiq.com/2013/10/19/me...e-in-february/

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Nintendo stops selling Wii consoles in Japan

October 20th, 2013, 21:14 Posted By: wraggster

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why Wii U isn't selling

October 20th, 2013, 21:20 Posted By: wraggster

Howdy y'all, as they say in Texas - but not California, where most people opt for “hi�. Another week goes by, and we're another week closer to the next-generation kick-off. And of course, the big news of the week was the delay of not one, but two headline next-gen launch titles: Ubisoft's Watch_Dogs (yes, that's an underscore - because apparently that's how you're supposed to type it) and Driveclub. Considering I cited both in a recent “most anticipated next-gen titles� feature, that's a big disappointment for me. It's not the end of the world, sure, but certainly deserves a big raspberry. Why couldn't it be the two NBA titles? Bah.It's Watch_Dogs. Not coming to a console near you any time soon.

Following a price cut of $50, Wii U sales rose 200% from August to September, which sounds really encouraging until you consider that a 200% increase of a few tens of thousands really isn't much. Doubly so, when you also factor in the machine has now been on sale for a year and is about to face some seriously stiff competition when Sony and Microsoft roll out their big guns.There are a whole variety of reasons why Wii U isn't selling, and I talked about one of the big ones in a news story I wrote earlier this week - which is that it's simply not being pushed at retail. An IHS analyst recently did some “secret shopper� testing where she went to a series of retailers and asked them questions about the Wii U. Most couldn't even tell her the difference between a Wii and Wii U. I've heard this from multiple sources, and even seen it for myself, being told, “It's kinda the same as a Wii, but it has a tablet.� Ultimately, my greater point is that Nintendo has done a half-assed job in explaining what a Wii U is - and from retail to consumers, there's an alarming lack of understanding (or worse, a complete misunderstanding) of what it is.It's a shame, because the machine has some really good games available for it, but with the industry at large simply not supporting it very well, and instead focusing on the ease of dual-development between Xbox One and PS4, Wii U is going to have a tough time breaking out of the hardcore market into the mass market. Of course, Nintendo will survive even if the Wii U continues to limp along at its current rate, but to me, it's a shame that such a fun machine is being overlooked by so many who'd very likely enjoy its charms.One of our bigger news stories this week was about Michael Dailly, the creator of the original Grand Theft Auto, who's using GameMaker Studio to recreate the game in 3D. The original game was overhead-viewed pseudo-3D, and Dailly is using that data to basically make the game fully POV 3D. I'm really interested to see how it all plays out.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...r-from-america

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Arts and crafts time invaded by monsters in Paper Monsters Recut

October 20th, 2013, 21:23 Posted By: wraggster

Nintendo's Wii U will be getting another platformer this winter to give Super Mario 3D World some company and keep warm through the holidays. Paper Monsters Recut by Mobot Studios is a 2D platformer set in a LittleBigPlanet-like world where everything looks like it's constructed out of ... you guessed it, paper.

The game was first released on iOS devices in early 2012, and subsequently made its way to the PC. Coming soon to the Wii U as Paper Monsters Recut, the reconstructed version will feature new and reworked levels, more enemies and an overhaul to graphics. We'd make a pun about paper here, but that'd be pretty tear-able of us.

http://www.joystiq.com/2013/10/20/wi...g-this-winter/

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Zelda: A Link Between Worlds to have unlockable difficulty mode, puzzles 'clearer'

October 21st, 2013, 02:27 Posted By: wraggster

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Insecticide (18-10-2013) (VB Game)

October 21st, 2013, 14:29 Posted By: wraggster

via http://pdroms.de/

Chris Read aka atari2600land continues working on his 2D fighting game Insecticide. It’s easy to kill a bug, but how about when you’re a bug yourself? Strap yourself into a bug’s shoes and fight to the death. Are you strong enough to perform insecticide?

Changes:


- no changelog found


http://www.atari2600land.com/banana/ic.html

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Jewel Warehouse v0.4 (NDS Game)

October 21st, 2013, 14:31 Posted By: wraggster

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EgoTrip updated his new game Jewel Warehouse. Its a puzzle/platform game where the idea is to collect all the jewels on each screen then head to the exit. There are various obstacles such as spikes, fires, acid drops, and puzzles to be solved such as pushing crates to make a path, and conveyor belts.


Jewel Warehouse for Nintendo DS

Changes:


Fixes:
* Crate behaviour
* Level 14 bug
* Arrows only make a sound if a different level can be selected.

New features:
* Turn sound effects on/off
* Music, can be turned on/off independently of sfx.


http://gbatemp.net/threads/jewel-war...rm-wip.355813/

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lolSnes v1.0 (SNES emu for NDS)

October 21st, 2013, 14:38 Posted By: wraggster

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lolSnes is a project Mega-Mario started two years ago. He wanted to make a SNES emulator for the DS, that could render most sane games without glitches. So far, Super Mario World is playable, to some extent.


What is currently supported:


* CPU — 99% (all opcodes emulated; may miss a few unimportant bits about timing)
* PPU — ~40% (mode 1 BGs, OBJs, mosaic, master brightness, giant kludge for BG3 prio)
* SPC700 — 80% (most useful opcodes implemented, CPU/SPC I/O, timers)
* DSP — 0% (yep, no sound)
* SRAM with auto-saving

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How to use it

Place lolsnes.nds in your flashcart's root folder (or wherever DS ROMs are). In the same folder, create a folder
named 'snes', and place your ROMs in there.

You can place savefiles from other emulators too. They have to have the same name as the corresponding ROMs and have
.srm extensions.

lolSnes is able to properly detect the ROM type in most cases. Headered and headerless ROMs are supported, both
LoROM and HiROM.


Start lolSnes and select your ROM in the menu. If all goes well, you should see it run. If not, you'll stay in the
menu. Oh also, there's no pause/stop/reset feature yet, so if you want to run a different ROM, you need to reset your DS.


http://gbatemp.net/threads/lolsnes-s...for-ds.353252/

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gr-ape (13-10-2013) (Apple II emu for NDS)

October 21st, 2013, 14:39 Posted By: wraggster

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gr-ape is an Open Source Apple II emulator for Nintendo DS, powered by devkitPRO, libnds and lots of LemonBoy sweat.


gr-ape – Apple II emulator for Nintendo DS

Consider it as a WIP, it lacks some stuff like configurable keymaps and extensive testing. The video generation takes ~50% of the CPU time and would definitely benefit from optimization, beside the fact that it doesn’t emulate color bleeding. When playing games that make extensive use of disk IO disable vblank to make it load faster (eg. Karateka and Pacman).

http://gbatemp.net/threads/grape-an-...ulator.356060/

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EasyRPG Player v0.1.2 (Wii Port misc)

October 21st, 2013, 14:43 Posted By: wraggster

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EasyRPG Player is an open source implementation of the RPG Maker 2000/2003 engine. Get a RPG Maker 2000/2003 game and place the Player (boot.dol) in the root directory of the game (that’s where RPG_RT.exe is). The program has no file browser, each game really needs its own boot.dol!



Changes:


- no changelog found


https://www.easy-rpg.org/player-downloads.html

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Datastorm 2014 Invitation (NDS Invitro)

October 21st, 2013, 14:45 Posted By: wraggster

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It has become famous amongst the demoscene to publish Invitros for several systems, so here is the Nintend DS invitation for Datastorm 2014 made by Up Rough.

http://www.pouet.net/prod.php?which=61979

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FacEdit 1.0 is out

October 21st, 2013, 14:55 Posted By: wraggster

Version 1.0 of FacEdit has just been released by thunderstruck. It allows you to edit Faceball and is the tool with which Faceball: Remasterd was created. The features:

• Completely modify all 56 levels of Faceball
• Set wall positions and types
• Place enemies of any type
• Shange enemy strengths
• Change items dropped by enemies
• Set star orientation of enemies
• Change enemy behaviour
• Set item positions
• Set player health
• Set timer
• Change music for levels
• Modify credits
• Change control scheme
• Enable/disable debug menu
• Test in Mednafen
• Flash to Flashboy
• ...and more!

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Gateway 3DS News - GW3DS Nand Emulation:

October 21st, 2013, 15:05 Posted By: wraggster

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After a lot of brainstorming sessions we decided it was time to realise one of the revolutionary ideas that we have in store for you! We have been working very hard to bring you our 3DS console NAND emulation solution that will allow you to run up-to-date firmware, without the need for spoofing!

To accomplish this feature a part of the 3DS SD card is used as a fully mirrored NAND image while still being able to use the SD card like normal.




The first step is BACKING UP YOUR NAND! Second, run our SD formatter from within the GW GUI to format the SD card with a unique copy of your console's NAND. On the next Gateway boot, the console will automatically relaunch from the NAND image on SD, which means you can safely update to the latest firmware! Say hello to e-shop [;-)]


Ohh and MH4 is finally working [;-)] XY is officially WIP. Porting our patches from 4.5 to 6.3 is time-consuming and tedious so please bare with us for a little while longer, testing and safety is paramount for such a release. As always, we know you will ENJOY !!


P.S.: We have finally cleared all back-orders from the initial Gateway purchase rush. We are happy to announce that we are now fully in stock and that all new orders are shipped 'next day'.

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Gateway 3DS News -

October 21st, 2013, 15:06 Posted By: wraggster

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After receiving alot of emails with questions on our new 2.0 firmware update, we decided to answer some recurring questions :

- Are you working on multirom support? Yes, we are working on multirom support. We hope to have it ready for the 2.0 release.

- Are you working on nand savegame support for pokemon/animal crossing? Yes, we will have pokemon and animal crossing working for the 2.0 release, we will not stop until we have this working!

- What can I do with emunand? It will emulate the system's storage and redirect it to SD, which allows you to update the "emulated NAND" to latest firmware while still keeping your system's physical NAND storage to 4.5. This means you won't need to miss out on fun things like eShop and more.

- Will you support retail gamecards? Yes, we will add an option to launch the original firmware (with emunand support) so you can play retail gamecards.

- Will you support saving without needing to close the application? Yes, we are working on directly updating the savegame file on SD when the savegame chip is being updated. We hope to have it ready for the 2.0 release.

- Are you working on supporting online play? We will start working on this after the 2.0 release.

- Are you working on supporting 5.x and 6.x 3DS systems? Yes, we have still not given up hope to support these consoles. But please be patient.

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SysCheck HDE v2.1.0, Wii Application Update

October 21st, 2013, 15:08 Posted By: wraggster

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Dolphin 4.0.1

October 21st, 2013, 15:16 Posted By: wraggster

via http://emu-russia.net/en/

Nintendo GameCube and Nintendo Wii emulator for Windows has been updated. Changes:
- Fixed single core mode crashes in 64 bit Windows builds;
- Fixed missing music in Super Monkey Ball 2;
- Added missing DirectX runtime installer files;
- Fixed some graphics issues for Metroid: Other M, Skies of Arcadia and Call of Duty: Black Ops;
- Fixed various other minor issues.
File: Download
News source: http://dolphin-emu.org

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Dolphin 4.0.1

October 21st, 2013, 15:16 Posted By: wraggster

via http://emu-russia.net/en/

Nintendo GameCube and Nintendo Wii emulator for Windows has been updated. Changes:
- Fixed single core mode crashes in 64 bit Windows builds;
- Fixed missing music in Super Monkey Ball 2;
- Added missing DirectX runtime installer files;
- Fixed some graphics issues for Metroid: Other M, Skies of Arcadia and Call of Duty: Black Ops;
- Fixed various other minor issues.
File: Download
News source: http://dolphin-emu.org

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WiiWestBang v0.1

October 21st, 2013, 15:33 Posted By: wraggster

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That's it! I finally decided to upload a first public version of " WiiWestBang "version 0.1 with which you can play. There are no options or the impacts with objects of decoration, levels "Duel" but overall it is playable and stable. I still have a lot of work on it but I let this first version in the hope of obtaining critical that will motivate me to write more.

Download: WiiWestBang v0.1.zip
Official Website: www.nintendomax.com

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Helii 3D v0.1

October 21st, 2013, 15:34 Posted By: wraggster

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BHSPitMonkey offers version 0.1 " Helli 3D ", 3D adaptation of its existing project" Helii ".

Quote:

Helii 3D for Wii This is a 3D reworking of my Helii homebrew game for the Wii console. Like the 2D counterpart, this game was Developed A Few years ago and Does not Have many features (or any audio at all.) Installation Copy the compiled boot.dol, meta.xml, and icon.png files to a directory named / apps/helii3d on your SD card or USB storage device. Usage / Controls Use the A button to start and fly to Use the + button to reset you've crashed Effective Use the HOME button to exit

Download: Helii 3D v0.1.zip Source: github.com

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Final Beta DS Digimon

October 21st, 2013, 15:35 Posted By: wraggster

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darkspire091 true " Digimon DS "in its Final Beta (I was dealing with someone who knows what he wants!) fangame quite well done Digimon RPG in a very Pokemon-like.

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AvoiderDS

October 21st, 2013, 15:36 Posted By: wraggster

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Here " AvoiderDS "of Zachman , game AVOID them all on the Nintendo DS.

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t & f

October 21st, 2013, 15:37 Posted By: wraggster

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Here's what you probably dreamed for years, " T & F "of geeker , hammering game console inspired the concept of Track & Field . Thu coded lua, requires the latest version of the interpreter MicroLua DS to work.
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Minecraft2DS v0.4

October 21st, 2013, 15:38 Posted By: wraggster

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Adaptations of Minecraft for the Nintendo DS abound. Here is another " Minecraft2DS "by DeathHawk in its version 0.4, again in 2D but successful. The author states that this is a version of "Test", so to use with caution, we are not immune to attack Nintendo DS.
Download: Minecraft2DS v0.4.zip
Source: dsgamemaker.com

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MineDS v0.1.1

October 21st, 2013, 15:39 Posted By: wraggster

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With such a name, we would have expected an application to tailor our good old gray pencil but there is nothing as it is an adaptation of the famous sandbox game " Minecraft "2D for nintendo DS, " MinesDS "in its version 0.1.1 made ​​by Coola , Wolfgange and ray .

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Micro Lua DS v4.7

October 21st, 2013, 15:40 Posted By: wraggster

Thanks to its community (but surrender to Caesar what is Caesar with Reylak particular), the Lua interpreter for the Nintendo DS " Micro Lua DS "is now in version 4.7.

4.7 changelog wrote:
New features
added to the library Embedded File System (EFS): You can add files to the executable MicroLua to distribute your scripts as one nds homebrew instead of a folder of scripts and resources to them. "hide" for example. This feature is available with sources MicroLua, you can read more on our Wiki SourceForge
The INI library can now encrypt tables it records (Motus algorithm)
When you create a timer, you can give an initial time point, so that the timer will start not at 0 but at that given time (in milliseconds). This feature is also available for their method: reset ([time]) Improvements The INI library can handle tables that have a "simple" structure, that is to say, containing only variable = value pairs with no section [section ]. Therefore, INI.load () function can take a second argument that if it is true indicate that the table to be loaded has a simple structure (the INI.save () function automatically detects the structure) It is possible to use a picture already loaded into memory to create a new Sprite, simply by providing an argument instead of the filename All the information files (eg README) are now written and presented in Markdown The method of Timers: time () is now: getTime () to follow our goal of better naming functions getters and setters DateTimes The system was completely removed in favor of Lua functions os.time () and os.date () Variables in boot.lua the file are now destroyed before starting the shell io.open () no longer launches error when using the character "t" (for "open in text mode" as opposed to "open mode binary "for" b ") in the mode argument to open (it was already the default behavior of the function) The shell base MicroLua now exposes the Lua version used during compilation, the EFS part is better managed; efsroot file is no longer necessary if the user does not wish to include file (the file name can be set in the Makefile) The bat files compiled for Windows are a better and wider use. the make command (their final behavior remains the same) Bug Fixes Fixed the display of memory used in debug mode (which is in kilobytes, not bytes) Corrects System.listDirectory () function, which now works correctly in a folder other than the current folder Fixes bug time on 3DS implementing a bypass bug (details above and on the Wiki) Corrects dsUser.name and dsUser.message: a conversion problem UTF-16 characters provided inconsistent results Changes for developers MicroLua The Makefile has been cleaned up and improved, in its section on the EFS and targets were added: all, cleanall and export (the latter requires that the path export is defined) With migration on SourceForge and a Git repository, the entire file structure of the deposit has changed (the docs folder was also deleted but should be back soon) Our sources of Lua was updated to version 5.2 .2, more their record was limited vis-Ã*-vis its release and is now called simply lua to facilitate updates to the warnings from our code in lualib have been fixed (those produced by 'EFSLib incomprehensible)

Download: Micro Lua DS v4.7.zip
Source: microlua.xooit.fr

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A temporary revolution: our tribute to Nintendo’s Wii

October 21st, 2013, 21:30 Posted By: wraggster

This morning, having sold over 100 million units worldwide, Nintendo ceased production on the console that secretly won this generation.Wii shouldn’t have worked. Its name, its controller, its outdated innards, a launch line-up without Mario. It was, of course, a sensation for the very same reasons. For a few golden years following its launch in 2006, Nintendo was single-handedly responsible for the game industry’s spectacular growth. Xbox 360 and PS3 preached to the converted; they were more of the same, just bigger, more powerful and more connected. In 2013, as we sit on the verge of a new generation, that sounds awfully familiar.Nintendo wanted more. The story goes that Nintendo, focus testing ideas for its next console, invited a range of ordinary people into a mock-up of a normal living room with two items on the coffee table, a traditional videogame controller and a remote control. The subjects always picked up the remote control first; most were bewildered by what the videogame controller had become, a muddled multitude of sticks, triggers and buttons.Though for traditional audiences Twilight Princess was the must-have launch game, Wii was better defined by its pack-in game – we’d seen party games and minigame compilations before, but none like Wii Sports.The term ‘killer app’ has been softened with over-use through the years, but here was a game which truly justified that description – every swing of virtual racquet turned doubters into believers, and sceptics into players. Without a plumber in sight, briefly, the world became entranced with this kooky, approachable machine from Kyoto. Even the tabloids were seduced – tales of the Queen indulging in a spot of Wii bowling at Buckingham Palace and Wii Fit weight loss were brief respite from the usual ‘murder by PlayStation’ sensationalism. Sadly, normal service has now resumed.Indeed, let’s not forget how important Wii Fit once was to changing perceptions of our industry; allied with Wii Sports’ more active style of play, it turned the Wii into the console it was okay for ‘normal’ people to own; one criticism, that attach rates were unusually low, missed the point entirely. Nintendo had introduced its console into an unprecedented number of homes that have never owned, let alone been interested in, videogame hardware ever before. Surely that was a victory worth celebrating.One doubts that Nintendo was unhappy that its console was often only wheeled out for special occasions, too. It became the good times console – the party starter that would prop up otherwise dull family gatherings and, indeed, inspire post-pub multiplayer long into the night. It’s hardly a legacy to be disappointed with, and for players more familiar with Nintendo’s heritage, there was Mario Kart Wii, surely one of the biggest selling and most-played multiplayer games of all time.There were delights for solitary players, of course. For me, Resident Evil 4′s tense gunplay was never better than in the Wii edition, the satisfaction and immediacy of its point-and-shoot controls lending Capcom’s opus even greater drama. Another improved GameCube port, Twilight Princess, was a vast, varied and captivating adventure, and one that remains strangely underappreciated within the Zelda series. Two Super Mario Galaxy games showed Nintendo at its wildest and most inventive, the second effectively rolling up the platform genre into one dense, immaculate, unimprovable space odyssey. Skyward Sword, meanwhile, packaged up the Wii era with something the platform has always been crying out for – a core-focused fan-pleaser which actually justified its use of motion technology.Move and Kinect didn’t even come close to what Wii achieved, though they clearly intended to. For a while, it seemed as if motion control was the future. It wasn’t – instead, immediacy, accessibility and true mainstream play can be found lurking behind the touchscreens on smartphones and tablets, in numbers far beyond what any mere game console can dream of. A new generation of players will be raised not by Nintendo, Sony or Microsoft, but Apple, Samsung and Google.

http://www.edge-online.com/features/...nintendos-wii/

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Poor Wii U sales behind reason not to bring Need for Speed Rivals to console

October 21st, 2013, 21:35 Posted By: wraggster

Need for Speed: Most Wanted did not put in the commercial performance on Wii U that EA was hoping for.
And that, according to the game’s creative director Craig Sullivan, is the reason why the publisher is not bringing the upcoming Need for Speed Rivals to Nintendo’s machine.
“We did a load of extra work on the Wii U version [of Most wanted] and we had a lot of guys working on that stuff, you know?� he told The SixthAxis.
“It didn’t really sell that many, in terms of the Wii U market. I would love for it to have, because we put so much effort into that, trust me. I’d love for it to be way bigger than it was, and the same for the Vita.
“[Rivals] is going onto new hardware, and you have to work out where you focus your efforts. The 200 people working on this game are only capable of making so much, and doing so many different versions of the game, so we had to go with where we think the biggest audience will be for the game, and that’s where we are.�

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/poor-...onsole/0122923

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Wii has officially been discontinued

October 21st, 2013, 23:51 Posted By: wraggster

Nintendo has officially halted Wii production in Japan, i.e. the only place where Wiis are produced.
Confirmation came out of Nintendo Japan's website for the console, where it noted "production ended" on the white box that could (translation via Kotaku).The console launched nearly seven years ago in late 2006. It's since sold over 100 million units worldwide with over 30 million in Europe as of January 2012.It's always hard to say goodbye to a console, especially one with such great games as Super Mario Galaxy, Metroid Prime Trilogy and The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword to its name. But on the plus side, its successor, the Wii U, is fully backwards compatible. Unfortunately that's not helping it sell very well, as it had only shifted 160,000 consoles worldwide for Q2 2013.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...n-discontinued

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