Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[3DS update adds four purchasable Mii Plaza games, save data backup]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/18/3ds-update-adds-four-purchasable-mii-plaza-games-save-data-back/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/18/3ds-update-adds-four-purchasable-mii-plaza-games-save-data-back/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/18/3ds-update-adds-four-purchasable-mii-plaza-games-save-data-back/#comments3DS update introduces four StreetPass Mii Plaza games, save data backup 3DS firmware update v6.0.0-11 should satiate the needs of those who have collected every single StreetPass puzzle piece and beaten StreetPass Quest twice (or more). The update, only available in Europe at the time of writing, adds four purchasable Mii Plaza games in addition to the original two. Those four are StreetPass Squad, Garden, Battle, and Mansion.

We'd love to tell you about the games themselves, but StreetPass Mii Plaza has crashed on us every time we've loaded up the new Shop page - reports on NeoGAF indicate others are also struggling with crashes. One NeoGAF user reports each game costs £4.49 ($7), while all four can be obtained in a value bundle going at £13.49 ($21). There's no official word from Nintendo, perhaps indicating the patch went out earlier than scheduled.

What we can confirm is another feature in the new update, and that's the ability to create save data backups. Accessible via 3DS Data Management in System Settings, the new feature lets you create or restore backup save data, but only for software downloaded to the 3DS. The new feature may not be compatible with every single game; we tried it for our freshly obtained Animal Crossing: New Leaf, only to be greeted with a message telling us "this software's save data cannot be backed up."

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsfirmwarefirmware-updatenintendostreetpass-mii-plazaTue, 18 Jun 2013 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Steel Diver is Nintendo's first free-to-play game]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/18/steel-diver-is-nintendos-first-free-to-play-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/18/steel-diver-is-nintendos-first-free-to-play-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/18/steel-diver-is-nintendos-first-free-to-play-game/#commentsSteel Diver is Nintendo's first freetoplay game Nintendo is working on a free-to-play version of Steel Diver, the 3DS launch title that served as a submarine simulator, shoot-em-up and strategy game, Nintendo executive Shigeru Miyamoto told IGN at E3. Nintendo will develop a fresh game, with new design, for the free-to-play version. Miyamoto didn't announce any platforms, but said Steel Diver will be available at retail along with the digital launch.

"There is something we're doing with the Steel Diver idea that I think is going to open things up with that game," he said. "It's going to be very fun. We're exploring from a perspective of where we can take that from a multiplayer standpoint - it's going to have this four-player battle mode that I think is going to be very interesting."

Nintendo was unsure about how to handle the free-to-play model, whether with microtransactions or subscriptions, but the team's main focus was to retain entertainment value, Miyamoto said. The free-to-play Steel Diver should pop up direct from Nintendo "relatively soon."

Last year during E3, Nintendo President Satoru Iwata noted (again) that the company wasn't interested in developing free-to-play games, but reassured investors that the Wii U supported that structure.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>free-to-playnintendosteel-diverTue, 18 Jun 2013 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millenium Girl is a friendlier remake]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/18/etrian-odyssey-untold-the-millenium-girl-reaches-out-to-casual/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/18/etrian-odyssey-untold-the-millenium-girl-reaches-out-to-casual/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/18/etrian-odyssey-untold-the-millenium-girl-reaches-out-to-casual/#commentsEtrian Odyssey Untold The Millenium Girl reaches out to casual and hardcore RPG fans alike After a rocky and disappointing first year, the 3DS has transformed into a juggernaut of Japanese RPGs, with developer Atlus leading the charge. This year alone, the company will have four first-person RPGs to its name: Etrian Odyssey IV, Soul Hackers, Shin Megami Tensei IV, and the upcoming Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millenium Girl - not bad for such a relatively niche product.

The only issue comes from the fact that this particular subgenre rarely offers the accessibility of your typical Final Fantasy or Dragon Quest, though Atlus hopes to remedy this issue when The Millenium Girl launches this fall.

Gallery: Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsatlusetrian-odyssey-untold-the-millennium-girlnintendoTue, 18 Jun 2013 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Watch Brian Provinciano's Retro City Rampage talk from GDC]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/17/watch-brian-provincianos-retro-city-rampage-talk-from-gdc/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/17/watch-brian-provincianos-retro-city-rampage-talk-from-gdc/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/17/watch-brian-provincianos-retro-city-rampage-talk-from-gdc/#commentsBrian Provinciano's GDC talk now in The Vault One of our favorite talks from GDC was Brian Provinciano's session, in which the indie developer discussed bringing his game, Retro City Rampage, to just about every platform known to man. It's a valuable talk for many reasons, giving a clear picture of what it's like working with The Big Three[TM] and the types of hurdles a determined indie developer will inevitably hit.

Provinciano's determination to port Grand Theft Auto 3 to NES hardware escalated into a love letter to video games and pop culture. While Provinciano hasn't announced his next project yet, he says we should expect more humorous open-world games.

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Jump into the ultimate retro-style meta RPG experience this week with The Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Edition...

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Coopinion Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze E3 2013
Coopinion Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze E3 2013Dave Hinkle: As far as piggy back rides go, I think I've had the best one of my life in Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze on Wii U. You made me feel safe during our E3 demo, Jordan. You protected me.
Coopinion Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze E3 2013Jordan Mallory: Well it's Donkey Kong's responsibility to protect the well-being of his little nephew Diddy, Dave. There are a lot of dangerous viking walruses and perilous pits around this tropical paradise.

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The Natsume booth feels more than a little out of place amid the murder and mayhem that defines the E3 show floor experience. For those weary of the pulsing music, constant explosions and gruff voice-overs blasting from every ear-level speaker in sight, Natsume's display of gentle, colorful games about farming and fishing can feel like an oasis from sensory overload.

While they've dabbled in just abut every genre known to man, an unexpected game called Harvest Moon - which hit the SNES long after it withered on the vine - has since become Natsume's strongest brand, with 19 prime series games to date. There's no end in sight for this strangely compelling series, though its creator Yasuhiro Wada has moved on to a new IP called Hometown Story, which he hopes will have the same longevity as the series that introduced the curious addictiveness of simulating mundane tasks years before The Sims.

Gallery: Hometown Story (E3 2013)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dse3-2013Harvest-Moonhometown-storyNATSUMEnintendoRisingStarToyBoxtoybox-incYasuhiro-WadaMon, 17 Jun 2013 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[The Last of Us is the first in UK]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/17/the-last-of-us-is-the-first-in-uk/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/17/the-last-of-us-is-the-first-in-uk/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/17/the-last-of-us-is-the-first-in-uk/#comments The Last of Us represented several accomplishments during its first week of sale in the UK, where it took the number one spot on the region's sales chart. According to Chart Track, the game is the first Sony exclusive to take the top spot since Uncharted: Golden Abyss on Vita in early 2012. It's also the third fastest selling game of 2013 behind Bioshock Infinite and the "weak" Tomb Raider, along with being the biggest launch for a new intellectual property since L.A Noire in 2011. Overall, a fine start to developer Naughty Dog's swan song for PlayStation 3.

The cash infusions for the UK retail market didn't end with The Last of Us, as Nintendo's Animal Crossing: New Leaf debuted in second and became (wow, y'all love your Tom Nook debt programs) the biggest non-Mario 3DS launch ever. The UK top ten indentured to Tom Nook can be found after the break.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsanimal-crossing-new-leafchart-trackchart-track-weeklymicrosoftnintendoplaystationps3the-last-of-usukxboxMon, 17 Jun 2013 07:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Amazon sale on 3DS games: Fire Emblem: Awakening, Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers and more]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/15/amazon-sale-on-3ds-games-fire-emblem-awakening-devil-summoner/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/15/amazon-sale-on-3ds-games-fire-emblem-awakening-devil-summoner/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/15/amazon-sale-on-3ds-games-fire-emblem-awakening-devil-summoner/#comments Whew! E3, huh? Right? Y'all remember when that guy said that stuff, and then all the things happened? What a crazy week! We don't know about you, but we're feeling like it might be time to unwind from this week's insanity by catching up on our gaming backlogs while we wait for all these sick-looking next-gen jams to drop.

Fire Emblem: Awakening, Mario Kart 7, Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers, Super Mario 3D Land and a mess of other great 3DS games have all been dropped to around $30 on Amazon, which is convenient since we were just saying how we need to catch up on our backlog. Weird! Head past the break for the full list of games and their pertinent purchasing links.

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JoystiqAmazon sale on 3DS games: Fire Emblem: Awakening, Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers and more originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 15 Jun 2013 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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They talk about the showings from Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo, as well as some of the industry trends that are cropping up and the Oculus Rift's surprising ability to crack through the jaded, cynical shell of game journalists.

We'll have more E3 previews and coverage over the next few days, so be sure to stay tuned to Joystiq!

JoystiqE3 2013 wrap-up with Joystiq and Engadget originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nintendo's Wii U is struggling in sales and support. During an interview this week at E3 with Charlie Scibetta, Nintendo of America's head of corporate communications, we noted that the Wii U's lack of Madden this year puts it in the company of Sega's ill-fated Dreamcast. EA currently has no games in development for Wii U.

"You'd have to ask EA about their future development plans. EA is a great partner of ours, they've had games on our platforms before. They want what all third parties want and what we want: for the install base to grow," said Scibetta. "We're confident that once some of these games come out that we have planned between now and the holiday and into 2014, that it will help drive the install base and when that happens the platforms will look more enticing to third parties."

So, we asked Electronic Arts Labels President Frank Gibeau about what Nintendo can do to bring EA back to the Wii U.

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These are two gaming icons whose main ability is to steal the abilities of others. For all we know, Kirby swallowing Mega Man could create a rift in the fabric of reality, destroying all life as we know it. Alas, Sakurai wouldn't give us much information. "A lot of what you're asking is still classified," he told us through an interpreter at E3.

"As far as the physical appearance of Kirby," he said, "I think what you imagine is probably pretty close to what will actually happen." Sakurai put his hands next to his head, in what we're pretty sure was the international sign for "Mega Man's helmet." We followed up by asking if Kirby would be gifted with a Mega Buster. "He's got little tiny arms, so who knows."

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Warner Bros. Montreal is bringing a new side-mission distraction to Batman: Arkham Origins that will pique the interests of those who've enjoyed the forensic focus of Rocksteady's games. At E3 I put on my detective cowl to try out the new "Crime Reconstruction" mechanic.

It began, as it so often does, on a rooftop on a cold Gotham night. As Batman, I saw a police helicopter rise from behind the ledge, ordering me to surrender. Even if I wanted to, a gunshot took the helicopter down before I could respond. It spiralled out of control, tailspinning several stories into the icy street below. Confused, I swooped down to look for survivors. The helicopter was wrecked, and I found a body flung a few feet away: the dead pilot.

This is where the crime reconstruction began. First I analysed the body in Detective Mode with the Evidence Scanner, which takes in all of the crime scene's data in hyper-quick time to play Columbo within seconds. As I scanned, I saw the helicopter's crash trace back in time, in suitably cool-looking virtual blue bittiness. As it replayed, I saw the copter take out a first-story ledge before crashing into the earth below. Scanning the body, I learned he died on impact, and not from the gunshot.

Gallery: Batman: Arkham Origins (E3 2013)

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The heroes and villains of the DC Universe will soon kneel before Zod, as the perennial Superman villain has been revealed as Injustice: Gods Among Us' next DLC character. The announcement was made during the latest installment of Conan O'Brien's Clueless Gamer series, wherein Conan loses to a blindfolded Aaron Bleyaert.

The segment also revealed a character based on Conan: "The Flaming C," which was co-designed by Conan and legendary DC animated universe pioneer Bruce Timm. We've reached out to Team Coco to find out whether The Flaming C will be coming to Injustice, or if his creation was solely for the show. We'll be simultaneously keeping our fingers crossed for The Flaming C, while also keeping our ears to the ground for more specific information about Zod's release, in the days to come.

[Thanks, Steve!]

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He wouldn't elaborate on exactly what those customizations are, saying only that they won't be costumes and they won't be something that players have to unlock through repetitive tasks. Different costumes, he said, would take away from what makes each character unique. He also wanted to avoid boring, repetitive tasks, while Sora works to produce a "stress free, easy connectivity" between the two versions.

When asked if the level editor would return, Sakurai gave us a "no comment."

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Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing, says the company isn't changing its sales projections on the Skylanders franchise, or this fall's Skylanders: Swap Force, in the face of Disney Infinity.

"We're still bullish on our projections. We feel like it was only a matter of time, given the scale of the success of Skylanders, that other competitors entered the genre. That's to be expected," said Hirshberg.

"I get this question a lot on Call of Duty. We have tough competition every year. We have tough competition in every category we play in, it's a part of the business. We try not to focus on it. We try to focus on making the best games we can and exceeding the expectations of our fans and bottling magic."

Skylanders has surpassed $1 billion in lifetime sales since launching in 2011. Disney Infinity will launch this August.

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What I do know is that Bayonetta 2 is an exercise in the ridiculous, exchanging rationale for crazy-fast combos and elaborate torture finishers. It's very fitting then that Bayonetta 2 delivered on every expectation for a sequel that felt like such an impossible idea a year ago.

Gallery: Bayonetta 2 (E3 2013)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bayonetta-2e3-2013nintendoplatinum-gameswii-uThu, 13 Jun 2013 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Crimson Dragon developer Grounding Inc working on new Nintendo project]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/13/crimson-dragon-developer-grounding-inc-working-on-new-nintendo-p/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/13/crimson-dragon-developer-grounding-inc-working-on-new-nintendo-p/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/13/crimson-dragon-developer-grounding-inc-working-on-new-nintendo-p/#commentsCrimson Dragon developer Grounding Inc working on new Nintendo project Grounding Inc is hard at work creating Crimson Dragon for Xbox One, but the studio is also making another unannounced project for Nintendo, game director Yukio Futatsugi tells Joystiq. Unfortunately, Futatsugi didn't offer any details about the game or which platform it's being developed for.

Crimson Dragon may be getting Grounding the most attention right now, but the studio has a history of working with Nintendo. It developed two Nintendo-published WiiWare games in 2009, and it also released Sakura Samurai on the 3DS eShop last year.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsgrounding-incnintendowii-uyukio-futatsugiThu, 13 Jun 2013 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Pac-Man Museum collection coming to digital platforms, includes Pac-Man Battle Royale]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/12/pac-man-museum-collection-coming-to-digital-platforms-includes/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/12/pac-man-museum-collection-coming-to-digital-platforms-includes/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/12/pac-man-museum-collection-coming-to-digital-platforms-includes/#comments Ghosts everywhere are quivering in terror, as Namco has made a pair of new Pac-Man announcements. First up is Pac-Man Museum, a collection of games spanning Pac-Man's history. The publisher hasn't announced the full line-up of games, though it will include Pac-Man's "humble beginnings," Championship Edition and Pac-Man Battle Royale. This marks the first time you'll be able to play the multiplayer Pac-Man game without visiting your local arcade (apart from an iPad demo, anyway).

Pac-Man Museum is coming to XBLA, PSN, PC and the 3DS and Wii U eShop. The press release also notes that, for whatever reason, Museum will not include Championship Edition on XBLA or PSN.

In other Pac-news, Pac-Man: Championship Edition DX is getting a free update that adds new content, including improved leaderboards, achievements and medals. It also features "access to additional DLC mazes, music and graphics." These include the ability to play with graphics from other Namco games, including Dig Dug and Rally-X. The update, which officially turns DX into DX+, is headed to Xbox 360, PS3, Steam and Windows 8 this summer.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsmicrosoftnintendopac-man-museumpcplaystationps3wii-uxboxWed, 12 Jun 2013 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Scribblenauts Unmasked wants to include complete DC library, isn't counting on it]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/12/scribblenauts-unmasked-wants-to-include-complete-dc-library-isn/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/12/scribblenauts-unmasked-wants-to-include-complete-dc-library-isn/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/12/scribblenauts-unmasked-wants-to-include-complete-dc-library-isn/#commentsScribblenauts Unmasked wants to include complete DC library, isn't counting on it 5th Cell is aiming to include the complete DC character library in Scribblenauts Unmasked, although studio co-founder Joseph Trigali admits "there's obviously going to be some stuff missing." Unmasked's character count is at around 2,500 now - last we heard it was "over 2000."

"We definitely started... we wanted to get all the top treatments, all the top IP," Tringali told Joystiq. "There's dozens of versions of Batman, Superman, a lot of the major tier 1 heroes. Then we went through and added the rest of them. DC is such a big, expansive universe that it's not possible to get everything that's ever been created."

Nonetheless, with 5th Cell at least attempting to cover as much of the DC universe as possible, we wondered if the studio was considering DLC for new characters introduced down the line. Wouldn't it be neat if players could mess around with the very latest DC superhero in this thoroughly DC-themed game?

"For the platforms that support DLC, that's always a possibility," Trigali told us. "But there are no plans at this time."

Ah well. Until such a bat-time, we'll have make to do with the game proper, which is coming to Wii U, 3DS, and PC this fall.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsnintendopcscribblenauts-unmaskedwii-uWed, 12 Jun 2013 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Pokemon X and Y's online features feel like a true evolution]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/12/pokemon-x-and-ys-online-features-feel-like-a-true-evolution/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/12/pokemon-x-and-ys-online-features-feel-like-a-true-evolution/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/12/pokemon-x-and-ys-online-features-feel-like-a-true-evolution/#commentsPokemon X and Y's online features feel like a true evolution Presiding over an audience of devoted Pokemon fans during an E3 2013 roundtable session, Tsunekazu Ishihara and Junichi Masuda of The Pokemon Company dropped some interesting new facts about the upcoming Pokemon X and Y, releasing October 12 for the 3DS. The games' new online functionality, known as the Player Search System (or P.S.S.), taps into the power of the 3DS by allowing players to switch between local wireless communication and full-fledged Internet connectivity with the push of a button.

During play, the bottom screen of the 3DS will display confirmed friends - fully integrated with the 3DS' Friend List (meaning friends you add before the game's release will appear there) - as well as people in the area who happen to be playing. Battling someone from the latter group will add them to an acquaintances list, and after a few battles, X and Y will establish a friendship between the two players. True to the series' focus on multiplayer from its very first generation, X and Y has made it easier than ever to smash your pocket monsters into friends' far and wide.

One important question, though, left some lingering disappointment in the room: when asked if previous generations' Pokemon can be imported into X and Y, Masuda could only offer "we're working on it," citing the problems in communicating data between the DS and 3DS. Hopefully, you won't have to take your current stable of Pokemon out behind the woodshed come October.

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Nintendo has released a new developer video detailing the differences between the Wii U and 3DS versions of its recently announced cross-franchise brawler Super Smash Bros.

Director Masahiro Sakurai notes that "the total number of characters [in the Nintendo 3DS version] is the same as the Wii U version, but some of the stages will be completely different."

In addition: "In the Nintendo 3DS version, there will be more stages based on handheld games, while themed stages from home console games will be on Wii U."

Both games also boast a unique graphic style. The Wii U release focuses on primary colors and visual effects, while the 3DS version has cel-shaded characters in order to make them easier to see.

The Super Smash Bros. official website profiles every character announced so far, including newcomers from Animal Crossing and Wii Fit. Super Smash Bros. is set to launch in 2014.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dse3-2013nintendosuper-smash-brossuper-smash-bros-2014wii-uTue, 11 Jun 2013 21:38:00 EST<![CDATA[Batman: Arkham Origins PS3 'Knightfall' content detailed]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/11/batman-arkham-origins-ps3-knightfall-content-detailed/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/11/batman-arkham-origins-ps3-knightfall-content-detailed/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/11/batman-arkham-origins-ps3-knightfall-content-detailed/#comments The Batman: Arkham Origins 'Knightfall' content for the game's PS3 version consists of challenge maps tied to the Knightfall storyline, as well as the Azreal-themed suit and the "early television show skin" revealed in Sony's E3 conference. Origins Senior Producer Ben Mattes told Joystiq the maps are "specific to the Knightfall storyline" and will include "appropriately themed characters and enemies."

The piece of Knightfall content developer Warner Bros. Montreal is "really excited about" is the early television show skin, AKA the 60s Batman skin of the KAPOW! and BLAM! era. So, did Warner Bros. Montreal consider bringing in a certain Adam West to provide vocals tied to the skin? When asked about that possibility, Mattes took a long pause before simply restating, "Early television show skin." Holy skirting the question, Batman!

On the subject of specific versions, Mattes also confirmed to us the Origins will have specific functionality on the Wii U, but he wasn't prepared to go into details.

"We're not talking about specific features but we're encouraging people to imagine," Mattes told us, "We obviously paid to attention to the Wii U platform and what sort of functionality makes sense for that platform."

We also asked him about whether or not the Wii U would receive the same DLC as other versions, given the speculation about the system possibly not receiving the Deathstroke content. Mattes told us WB Montreal is "not yet talking about" DLC and its relationship to the different platforms.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>batman-arkham-originse3-2013nintendoplaystationps3warner-bros-montrealwii-uTue, 11 Jun 2013 20:28:00 EST<![CDATA[Nintendo pictorial booth tour]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/11/nintendo-pictorial-booth-tour/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/11/nintendo-pictorial-booth-tour/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/11/nintendo-pictorial-booth-tour/#commentsNintendo Nintendo's booth showcases the company's friendly atmosphere, featuring whimsical statues and vehicles for photo opportunities. Princess Peach playing cuddly cat woman is adorable, but so are the super-sized Pikmin.

Those looking for a photo memory can hop in a Mario Kart or take a non aquatic ride on the Wind Waker boat. Yes, we asked if the boat was seaworthy. It isn't.

Gallery: Nintendo Booth Tour E3 2013

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e3-2013nintendosuper-smash-bros-2014wii-uTue, 11 Jun 2013 20:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Batman: Arkham Origins doesn't feature Kevin Conroy after all]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/11/batman-arkham-origins-doesnt-feature-kevin-conroy-at-all/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/11/batman-arkham-origins-doesnt-feature-kevin-conroy-at-all/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/11/batman-arkham-origins-doesnt-feature-kevin-conroy-at-all/#comments After some confusion, we've clarified Kevin Conroy doesn't feature in Batman: Arkham Origins at all. Origins Senior Producer Ben Mattes told Joystiq, "We've got Roger Craig Smith, he's our Batman. Troy Baker, he's our Joker. Kevin Conroy, he's not part of this game."

Initial reports indicated long-time Batman voice actor Conroy wasn't in Origins. He then announced at the recent Dallas Comic Con that he'd been working on "the next Arkham" game. Shortly after, Craig Smith was officially unveiled as Origins' younger Batman, leading to speculation Conroy might be involved in some kind of retrospective role.

However, it now emerges Conroy was apparently talking about another Arkham game in development, perhaps at series dev Rocksteady Studios - Warner Bros. Montreal is the studio behind Origins.

That would seem to be backed up by Spong's report from last month, which noted a Twitter account ascribed to Conroy tweeted "Confusion in Dallas! I am in new ARKHAM GAME coming soon, NOT ARKHAM ORIGINS coming this fall." The tweet was deleted shortly after being posted - we're not sure if the world's greatest detective is needed for this one.

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In the meantime, some good news: in keeping with the series' tradition of cross-platform compatibility, the next-gen versions of Skylanders: Swap Force will use the same figurines as the current-gen titles, due to release for 3DS, Wii, PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii U October 13 in the United States.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Activisionmicrosoftnintendoplaystationskylanders-swap-forceVicarious-VisionsxboxTue, 11 Jun 2013 17:08:00 EST<![CDATA[Wii Fit Trainer will battle the bulge in Super Smash Bros.]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/11/wii-fit-trainer-super-smash-bros/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/11/wii-fit-trainer-super-smash-bros/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/11/wii-fit-trainer-super-smash-bros/#commentsWii Fit Trainer announced for Smash Bros In a "one more thing" moment at the Nintendo event this morning, it was announced that the Wii Fit Trainer will join the battle in Super Smash Bros.

This follows this morning's announcement of new characters The Villager from Animal Crossing and Mega Man.

Gallery: Wii Fit Trainer (E3 2013)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dscharactere3-2013nintendosuper-smash-bros-2014wii-fitnesswii-fitness-trainerwii-uTue, 11 Jun 2013 14:36:00 EST<![CDATA[Bayonetta 2 to include two-player mode]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/11/bayonetta-2-to-include-two-player-mode/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/11/bayonetta-2-to-include-two-player-mode/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/11/bayonetta-2-to-include-two-player-mode/#comments In addition to Bayonetta 2's single player experience, the game will also feature a two-player mode. The feature was just announced at a Nintendo E3 presentation. There are no further details at this time, but we'll be sure to follow up.

New screenshots of the Wii U game have also been released, which show off monstrous angels and Bayonetta's adorable new pixie cut in equal measure.

Gallery: Bayonetta 2 (E3 2013)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bayonetta-2e3-2013nintendoPlatinum-Gameswii-uTue, 11 Jun 2013 13:53:00 EST<![CDATA[Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl maps out 3DS this fall]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/11/etrian-odyssey-untold-the-millennium-girl-maps-out-3ds-this-fal/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/11/etrian-odyssey-untold-the-millennium-girl-maps-out-3ds-this-fal/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/11/etrian-odyssey-untold-the-millennium-girl-maps-out-3ds-this-fal/#commentsEtrian Odyssey Untold The Millennium Girl maps out 3DS this fall Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl will bring dungeon-crawling anime cartography to the 3DS sometime this fall, Atlus announced this morning. When it launches, this semi-remake of the original Etrian Odyssey will be available in both physical and digital flavors, the later provided through the 3DS eShop.

The game's Story mode, which features voice acting and animated cutscenes created by the folks who handled those duties for Persona 4 Golden and Persona 4 Arena, is a first for the franchise. Likewise, the new "Grimoire Stone" system forgoes class skill limitations found in previous entries by allowing players to assign skills and create hybridized characters themselves.

Meanwhile, Classic mode is an updated, 3D version of the original Etrian Odyssey, enhanced with the Grimoire Stone system and made flexible by three new difficulty modes: Picnic, Standard and Expert.

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Nintendo President Reggie Fils-Aime has revealed the games that will be playable at the company's E3 special events at Best Buy this week.
  • Mario Kart 8
  • Super Mario 3D World (for Wii U... yeah, it's confusing)
  • Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
  • Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD
The demos are playable from 4-8PM local time on Wednesday, June 12, and 1-5PM local time on Saturday, June 15. Here's a list of locations, and updates can be found here.

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There's a lot going on in this Bayonetta 2 trailer. Angels are slaughtered, giant monsters are fought and plenty of flashy torture attacks are unleashed. At one point, Bayonetta sprouts wings. She's also sporting a new hairdo. Under normal circumstances, that wouldn't mean much, but given Bayonetta's relationship with hair, it's pretty significant.

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We guess that's new...? Yeah, let's go with new. This footage for Yoshi's New Island, a new platformer for 3DS, is probably also new, so enjoy. The game will launch "this holiday season."

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dse3-2013nintendonintendo-directnintendo-direct-e3yoshis-new-islandTue, 11 Jun 2013 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Zelda 3DS is now The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/11/zelda-3ds-is-now-the-legend-of-zelda-a-link-between-worlds/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/11/zelda-3ds-is-now-the-legend-of-zelda-a-link-between-worlds/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/11/zelda-3ds-is-now-the-legend-of-zelda-a-link-between-worlds/#comments
Following this morning's E3 Nintendo Direct presentation, Nintendo sneakily released the above trailer for The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, the official name for the new The Legend of Zelda game coming to 3DS.

Gallery: The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds (E3 2013)

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X, a new game from Monolith Soft, is coming to Wii U in 2014. "The goal is to create a large-scale open world that players can explore seamlessly," Nintendo president Satoru Iwata said during the E3 Nintendo Direct stream today. Monolith Soft's previous game was Wii RPG Xenoblade Chronicles.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e3-2013monolith-softnintendonintendo-directnintendo-direct-e3rpgwii-uxTue, 11 Jun 2013 10:43:00 EST<![CDATA[Super Smash Bros. coming to 3DS, Wii U in 2014; Mega Man joins fray]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/11/super-smash-bros-coming-to-3ds-wii-u-in-2014/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/11/super-smash-bros-coming-to-3ds-wii-u-in-2014/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/11/super-smash-bros-coming-to-3ds-wii-u-in-2014/#commentsSuper Smash Bros coming to 3DS, Wii U in 2014 During this morning's E3 Nintendo Direct, as promised, the Big N showed off the new Super Smash Bros. It's apparently just called Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS. The company announced the game will launch in 2014.

New characters not seen in the series before were The Villager from Animal Crossing and Mega Man has joined the crew. Previous combatants also shown included Mario, Kirby, Pikachu, Donkey Kong, Link, Samus and Bowser.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e3-2013nintendonintendo-directnintendo-direct-e3Super-Smash-Brossuper-smash-bros-2014wii-uTue, 11 Jun 2013 10:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Wii Fit U delayed to December]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/11/wii-fit-u-delayed-to-december/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/11/wii-fit-u-delayed-to-december/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/11/wii-fit-u-delayed-to-december/#comments Wii Fit U, the latest entry in Nintendo's fitness series, has stumbled on the old jogging trail. Originally slated for the first half of 2013, the game will now be released in December. The news comes courtesy of Nintendo president Satoru Iwata in the company's E3 Nintendo Direct presentation.

As announced at last year's E3, the game will incorporate a special pedometer called the Fit Meter.

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Nintendo just revealed a new side-scrolling Wii U adventure for Donkey Kong, which also sees the return of Dixie Kong. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is barreling onto the Wii U later this year.

Update: Nintendo's press release notes Tropical Freeze is bringing its Donkey Kong brand of cool to the Wii U this November.

Gallery: Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (E3 2013)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>donkey-kong-country-tropical-freezenintendowii-uTue, 11 Jun 2013 10:26:00 EST<![CDATA[Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD hits Wii U in October]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/11/legend-of-zelda-wind-waker-hd-hits-wii-u-in-october/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/11/legend-of-zelda-wind-waker-hd-hits-wii-u-in-october/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/11/legend-of-zelda-wind-waker-hd-hits-wii-u-in-october/#comments
Nintendo just announced the HD remaster of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker sets sail for the Wii U this October. Nintendo also detailed that it's altering the original GameCube game's Tingle Tuner functionality with the Game Boy Advance. In the 1080p Wii U remaster it'll be titled Tingle Bottle, and will be compatible with Miiverse. The tingly feature will see Miiverse messages will appear in bottles on the shores of players' games.

Gallery: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD (E3 2013)

JoystiqLegend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD hits Wii U in October originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e3-2013nintendonintendo-directnintendo-direct-e3the-legend-of-zelda-the-wind-waker-hdwii-uTue, 11 Jun 2013 10:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Wii Party U announced for Wii U, coming in October]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/11/wii-party-u-announced-for-wii-u/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/11/wii-party-u-announced-for-wii-u/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/11/wii-party-u-announced-for-wii-u/#comments Nintendo president Satoru Iwata announced Wii Party U for the Wii U during the company's Nintendo Direct stream today. This sequel to Wii Party was initially announced at a January Nintendo Direct event, but now has a full title and an October 2013 release date.

A gameplay trailer for the game showed four-player mini-game competitions, including ones in which players race animals around a track and another where four players use one Wii U Game Pad. Wii Party U will include 80 different mini-games.wii party u

Gallery: Wii Party U (E3 2013)

JoystiqWii Party U announced for Wii U, coming in October originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e3-2013nintendonintendo-directnintendo-direct-e3wii-party-uwii-uTue, 11 Jun 2013 10:13:00 EST<![CDATA[Mario Kart 8 races to Wii U Spring 2014]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/11/mario-kart-8-wii-u-coming-spring-2014/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/11/mario-kart-8-wii-u-coming-spring-2014/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/11/mario-kart-8-wii-u-coming-spring-2014/#comments
During today's E3 Nintendo Direct stream, president Satoru Iwata revealed Mario Kart 8 for Wii U. This new entry in the series will launch in Spring 2014. Last month, Nintendo teased not only a new Mario Kart, but also the new Smash Bros. and more. You can watch the ongoing Nintendo Direct stream here.

Gallery: Mario Kart 8 (E3 2013)

JoystiqMario Kart 8 races to Wii U Spring 2014 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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