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From the source: Nintendo - Minecraft Wii U Edition
Dec. 7, 2015 13:00 UTC
Best-Selling Sandbox Game Minecraft Heads to Nintendo’s Wii U Console
Wii U Edition Will Include Multiple Add-On Content Packs
REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Mojang’s video game phenomenon Minecraft launches worldwide on Nintendo’s Wii U home console on Dec. 17. Minecraft: Wii U Edition comes with multiple add-on content packs, and will be available in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U in North America for $29.99. Nintendo and Mojang are also collaborating on new content for Nintendo fans to be released at a future date. More details about this content will be released at a later time.
Mojang’s video game phenomenon Minecraft launches worldwide on Nintendo’s Wii U home console on Dec. 17. (Photo: Business Wire)
The game will feature off-TV play, so players can keep their games going on the screen of the Wii U GamePad controller if another family member wants to watch something else on TV. The game also comes with some of the most popular current Minecraft add-on content packs:
- Battle & Beasts Skin Pack
- Battle & Beasts 2 Skin Pack
- Natural Texture Pack
- City Texture Pack
- Fantasy Texture Pack
- Festive Mash-up Pack
“With so many included add-on content packs, Minecraft: Wii U Edition brings an exciting collection of Minecraft content and experiences to Nintendo fans,” said Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of America’s President and COO. “Wii U players will have plenty of reasons to keep coming back to this iconic gaming experience.”
In addition to the content that comes with the game, players will also be able to expand their experience with 16 additional add-on packs available for purchase within the Nintendo eShop at launch:
| 1. | Festive Skin Pack | ||||||
| 2. | The Simpsons Skin Pack | ||||||
| 3. | Doctor Who Skins Volume 1 | ||||||
| 4. | Doctor Who Skins Volume 2 | ||||||
| 5. | Star Wars Classic Skin Pack | ||||||
| 6. | Star Wars Rebels Skin Pack | ||||||
| 7. | Star Wars Prequel Skin Pack | ||||||
| 8. | Mass Effect Mash-up Pack | ||||||
| 9. | Skyrim Mash-up Pack | ||||||
| 10. | Plastic Texture Pack | ||||||
| 11. | Candy Texture Pack | ||||||
| 12. | Cartoon Texture Pack | ||||||
| 13. | Steampunk Texture Pack | ||||||
| 14. | Pattern Texture Pack | ||||||
| 15. | Greek Mythology Mash-up Pack | ||||||
| 16. | Halloween 2015 Mash-up Pack |
More add-on packs will also be available for the game in the future.
For more information about Minecraft: Wii U Edition, please visit: http://www.nintendo.com/games/
Zelda Triforce Heroes… reviewed!
Pretty good game that could use more… pretty good players.
The Toon Link world is sweet, and the
3D view is solid and clean (though I'd expect no less of Nintendo... while
appreciating the results of this Co-Developed project. I hope they do more of
them and may they not be centered around working with JP developers for the
most part.)
Zelda Triforce Heroes looks nearly as good in 2D as it does 3D (but I’d be lying if I said that I didn’t enjoy some of the visual in 3D a lot more). Filling the shoes of… Toon Link and now Toon Linkle, you make your way into the Drablands… in style, in the name of fashion (I kid you not).
Zelda Triforce Heroes looks nearly as good in 2D as it does 3D (but I’d be lying if I said that I didn’t enjoy some of the visual in 3D a lot more). Filling the shoes of… Toon Link and now Toon Linkle, you make your way into the Drablands… in style, in the name of fashion (I kid you not).
I say style, because suiting up is a
big part of the adventure, allowing you to take advantage of each suit’s…
ability. Suits don’t substitute one’s ability to play the game though… and
unfortunately I wish it did in some cases. Why? Well… since there isn’t exactly
a practice area, you may find yourself encountering quite a few unknown heroes
who need a bit more experience or at least lack an interest in playing with
progression in mind.
Luckily you have various options of
playing this game, whether it is with unknown heroes, friends, or with… dolls
(yes dolls). I will get back to the dolls in a second, but… I want to speak
about these multiplayer options quickly.
I like the multiplayer options of
this game… and you aren’t just stuck with playing offline or online, or even
with people who have the game… you have the option of download play as well.
Thumbs up to Nintendo on giving gamers the option of adapting to the situation
of multiplayer, because not everyone has someone locally to play with, and not
everyone has internet.
Multiplayer Options are as follows:
Local
Play – Create or Join a team.
Download
Play – Create or Join a team.
Online
– Play with Unknown heroes or Friends.
So you aren’t out of luck if friends
have a 3DS (or 2DS) and you want to kick back locally chomping on some good
eats while slashing your way through the Drablands with one copy of the game
(or even during a long commute)… so game on!
On the single player side… the dolls
are optional team mates when you desire to play by yourself, and the challenge
is increased because you will literally have to control each doll as well as
yourself separately (unless you totem it up). To be successful with the dolls,
you will have to get adjusted to bouncing Link’s soul between his body and the
dolls, and Nintendo knows it isn’t a walk in the park because they give you the
option to skip areas of a level if needed.
Levels are segmented in this game into
areas sending you from start to Triforce teleportation station… and then on to
the next with various puzzle/skill challenges in between. The elements add to
the challenges in a number of Drabland areas, so expect… to experience some hot
areas, cool areas, etcetera.
This game comes alive for me when you
have a great team in a heated battle. One of my favorite moments thus far
(without spoiling it) involves… a battle of the bombs.
Beyond the Drablands, the little
Kingdom is… nifty, with little things that occur as you progress. I would’ve
liked to see more in the area, but for now what they have does the job with buildings
that serve various purposes. Outside of the castle, you have the shops… like
the ever stylish Madame Couture’s boutique where you go with items you obtain
from the Drablands, and enough gems to cover the cost and the creation of your
costumes. You also have the daily prizes in the shop just in front of the
boutique that literally reminds me of many mobile games that have daily prizes…
in the name of keeping the players on repeat. It’s a pretty good incentive,
while the photo shop to me… doesn’t really gain my interest. For fans of
Miiverse and sharing gameplay images though… this is the place to be when you
want to share/show off your adventures in the Drablands.
There are cons in this game… and they
primarily center on fellow gamers who don’t go online with the intent to play.
Yes, bad gamers have also managed to slither their way onto this game also,
doing things like picking up team mates and intentionally throwing them off of
cliffs or trying to stifle gameplay. There are also the players that manage to
sign online to play, and then they just… stand there (perhaps inspired by the
dolls), while others really want to play online but their bad internet
connection makes it a LAGtastic experience. I also… most absolutely cannot
forget about the players that sign online to play, their area isn’t chosen, and
then they leave (talk about annoying).
Another con in some ways is… the
dolls, because the single player experience could’ve been a bit different. It’s
not a mode that I find myself venturing in that often, but another con results
in me utilizing it here and there.
The next con (again) really isn’t a
big con, but when you want to complete all the areas of a Drabland’s location…
sometimes it boils down to you being lucky enough to have your selected area
chosen via a roulette system when the decision isn’t unanimous. No doubt
playing with friend’s locally will allow for an easier choice on the preferred
area… but also playing locally gives way to the potential of even greater
strategy (through your conversion with each other).
I have to bring up the plus of… local
“conversation” because the in game emoticons do a good job, but they still can’t
replace basic communication when you need to explain something. That’s why fans
of the game may be able to appreciate the Friday “Drama’N’Drablands” posts.
Overall, this is a great handheld
game that can be enjoyed by both hardcore and casual gamers that are fans of
Zelda games. It will challenge some casual gamers a bit more than the games
usually considered… casual, but you're able to get in and play a section of an area in a short period of time. If you happen to add this game to your collection, you will be able to enjoy the replay value as well as the fun factor. Trust me, with the various areas you have to access individually... replay value has no choice but to be there if you want to move forward, and even going back to play some of the previous areas can happen so that you get your hands on treasure that you may have missed... not to mention the Drabland Challenges!
(For the record) The audio gets a thumb up also… especially with headphones, and price wise it works… though a sweeter price would’ve been $24.99. Anyway, my 3DS is calling my name (though not really or else I'd be freaked out, but... you know what I mean), game on!
(For the record) The audio gets a thumb up also… especially with headphones, and price wise it works… though a sweeter price would’ve been $24.99. Anyway, my 3DS is calling my name (though not really or else I'd be freaked out, but... you know what I mean), game on!
Fun factor: 5
Visually: 5
Replay value: 5
Price: 5
Visually: 5
Replay value: 5
Price: 5
"5 / 5 Mushrooms"
Drama'N'Drablands | 12.04.2015
By the way... don't miss out on the recent Zelda Triforce Heroes update! It's time to go to Trial. ;)
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From the Source: Nintendo Downloads
Xenoblade Chronicles X... baby!
Dec. 3, 2015 14:00 UTC
Nintendo News: Nintendo Download Highlights New Digital Content for Nintendo Systems
REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:
In Xenoblade Chronicles X, suit up in heavily armed mechs to tame the wilds of planet Mira and beat back the hostile forces threatening to obliterate the human race. (Photo: Business Wire)
- Nintendo eShop on Wii U
- Xenoblade Chronicles X – Earth has fallen. Yet mankind endures, taking to the stars and crash-landing on an alien world in a desperate attempt to escape. Defend the survivors using high-tech weaponry on a mission to rebuild humanity. Suit up in heavily armed mechs to tame the wilds of planet Mira and beat back the hostile forces threatening to obliterate the human race.
- Trauma Team – Carefully review patient cases and decide on the best course for treatment as you assume the role of six different medical professionals. With steady hands on the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers, make quick decisions to keep your patient’s vitals stable.
- Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS
- Pok̩mon Picross РPok̩mon Picross is a puzzle game in which you reveal a hidden Pok̩mon illustration. Once you solve an illustration of a Pok̩mon, you can collect that Pok̩mon. Collected Pok̩mon help you solve more difficult puzzles. With more than 300 standard Pok̩mon puzzles, a significantly harder advanced mode and Daily Training, this game will supply hours of enjoyment.Pok̩mon Picross is free-to-start and is available today at 9 a.m. PT in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS.
- Dementium Remastered – Rebuilt from the ground up to take advantage of the Nintendo 3DS system,Dementium Remastered takes the guts of Renegade Kid’s award-winning game and delivers a new and improved atmospheric first-person survival horror experience with enhanced graphics, refined game play, high-quality audio and immersive control options. Click here to watch a trailer for the game.
Nintendo eShop sales:
- Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS
- Citizens of Earth (Wii U and Nintendo 3DS) is on sale starting at 9 a.m. PT on Dec. 7 until 8:59 a.m. PT on Dec. 21.
- Nintendo eShop on Wii U
- 99Moves, Abyss and more games from EnjoyUp Games are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Jan. 7.
- Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS
- Crash City Mayhem is 75 percent off (reduced from $19.99 to $4.99) starting at 9 a.m. PT on Dec. 7 until 8:59 a.m. PT on Dec. 14.
- Shin Megami Tensei IV is 25 percent off (reduced from $19.99 to $14.99) starting at 9 a.m. PT on Dec. 7 until 8:59 a.m. PT on Dec. 21.
- Escape from Zombie City, Ninja Battle Heroes and more games from Tom Create are on sale starting at 9 a.m. PT on Dec. 4 until 8:59 a.m. PT on Dec. 18.
- Darts Up 3D, Soccer Up 3D and more games from EnjoyUp Games are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Jan. 7.
- 3D MahJongg, Gardenscapes and more games from Joindots are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Dec. 17.
Theme Shop on Nintendo 3DS:
- New themes this week include:
- Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX “Carton Box”
- Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival: Plaza
Also new this week:
- Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)
- Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
- Fantasy Pirates – Demo Version (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
- The Mysterious Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde (DSiWare)
From the Source: Nintendo - Xenoblade Chronicles X
Dec. 3, 2015 13:00 UTC
Explore an Alien Planet and Save Humanity from Extinction in Xenoblade Chronicles X
Pilot Giant Mechs and Battle Exotic Beasts in Wii U Game
REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Fans of RPGs, grand adventures and all things sci-fi are in for an early holiday treat when the Xenoblade Chronicles X game launches exclusively for the Wii U console on Dec. 4. The enormous game finds players exploring the planet Mira on a mission to rebuild humanity. The game is absolutely mammoth, featuring a gorgeous, seamless open world that lets players visit any location they see. Using a deep, highly customizable battle system, players can choose from a variety of special attacks and skills to take down enemies of all shapes and sizes – some as tall as skyscrapers! By earning a special license in the game, players can even pilot giant armed mechs to fly around the planet and engage with the toughest of enemies.
Fans of RPGs, grand adventures and all things sci-fi are in for an early holiday treat when the Xenoblade Chronicles X game launches exclusively for the Wii U console on Dec. 4. (Photo: Business Wire)
“Xenoblade Chronicles X appeals to any gamer who loves epic stories combined with beautiful visuals,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing. “The game is a must-play for any Nintendo fan.”
In the year 2054, Earth has been destroyed and the remaining humans face annihilation from an intergalactic war between two alien races. Xenoblade Chronicles X follows the story of the survivors from Earth on the mysterious planet of Mira. Players step into the role of a main character that can be customized with features like gender, facial components, clothes and hair. As players journey through the game, they will meet a large cast of engaging characters, some that will even join their party.
Mira itself is a vast world, composed of five massive continents, each with its own unique flora, fauna and weather. Players move seamlessly between these continents, with no loading times for the majority of travel in the game. Being able to travel to any location seen in the distance adds to the majesty and scope of the game. As the center of human activity on Mira, New Los Angeles (NLA) is a large city composed of four distinct districts. Here, players can buy weapons, develop equipment or visit cafés. The many citizens of NLA will even ask players to complete numerous quests, rewarding success with money, items and experience points.
Xenoblade Chronicles X features a fast-paced, robust battle system that occurs in real time. While battling, players can freely move around to gain a tactical advantage, as well as use a wide variety of customizable special attacks and skills. These attacks can even be chained together to deal massive damage. At one point in the game, players will earn a license to pilot huge armed mechs. These mechs – or “Skells,” as they are referred to in the game – allow the player to fly quickly around the planet or battle powerful enemies. Like the main character, these Skells can also be customized, letting the player personalize things like weapon loadout and color.
As players defeat enemies, discover new locations and complete quests, they will earn both experience points and in-game currency. While in-game currency can be used to obtain equipment and items, experience points are used to level up party members and increase their skills in a variety of areas. These skills will vary, depending on the “Class” of each character. For example, the Shield Trooper Class specializes in defense, while the Samurai Gunner Class excels in dealing damage and using longswords. In addition to upgrading skills, characters can equip gear, ranging from high-tech weapons to body armor. Each piece of gear will look different depending on whichever character is wearing it.
For players who want to take on the game’s challenges with friends, Xenoblade Chronicles X offers an online multiplayer experience called Blade Network. When connected using an Internet connection, players can join online squads. These squads will allow players to embark on multiplayer-specific missions, trade loot and share information with each other. Players can also recruit other players’ avatars into their team in the form of the Scout system.
To fully enjoy the physical (disc-based) version of the game, players can download four free and optional High Speed Data Packs in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U to help with the game’s performance. The Basic Data Pack is the most effective of the four and speeds up load times for elements of the massive open game world. The Enemy Data Pack loads enemy data even faster, the Player Data Pack accelerates armor load times when changing equipment in shops and the Skell Data Pack loads Skells faster when players are out in the field. The physical game launches for Wii U in stores on Dec. 4 at a suggested retail price of $59.99. Players that want to get a head start can download the Data Packs from the Nintendo eShop now, but won’t be able to use them until the game launches. An external USB hard drive may be required to download these packs from the Nintendo eShop. To learn more about storage options, visit https://support.nintendo.com. The digital version of the game in the Nintendo eShop and the version purchased on the website will come with the Data Packs built in.
Also launching on Dec. 4 is the Xenoblade Chronicles X Special Edition, which includes the game, an art book, a USB drive pre-loaded with a selection of 10 music tracks from the game and a limited-edition art card, all in a specially designed package at a suggested retail price of $89.99.
Pixels anyone? ...check out the new SDGT Ent segment!
Check out part one of the new segment titled... "Jevaud's Pixel Journal"!
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