Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment Says They Are a Believer in the Wii U

Right now, there are not a lot of third-party developers that are throwing support behind the Wii U. Some companies, like Capcom, have been putting quality content out on the Wii U like Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate and Resident Evil Revelations. Other companies, like Ubisoft, have a lot of games planned for the Wii U like Watch Dogs and Assassin's Creed 4. That being said, what about other third-party developers? What do they think of he Wii U? Well, Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment seems to be a believer in the Wii U.

Martin Tremblay, who is the president of Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment, said that his company is a believer in the Wii U. It had a slow start, but be believes that what Nintendo showed off at E3 will generate some good sales for the console. You can read more of what he said below or check out the whole interview HERE.

Martin Tremblay:

“We’re a believer on the Wii U. Honestly, we hope everybody’s going to work out. It’s just good for the industry. I think the console has been off to a slow start, but I think they’re going to fix the problem. I don’t think it’s a problem, but it’s more about the content. And I think they showed tons of new content [at E3] that will re-energize the platform.”

               

New 3DS Update Avaiable - Allows Players to Backup Save Data and Offers New Games in Europe and Japan

 

Alright, if you haven't done so yet, it is time to update your Nintendo 3DS. This new update is called 6.0.0-11U. If you are in Europe or Japan this update adds a  lot of new features, but we will get to that in a second.

First, let's talk about what this update means for everyone around the world. In short, it allows users to finally back up their save data for downloadable games. It even allows you to back up your saved data of most Virtual Console games. Not a bad feature if I do say so myself.

Now, if your in Europe or Japan, you have a huge update to your StreetPass Mii Plaza. This update allows you to buy new games that you can play with your Mii and the Miis you tag via StreetPass. These games work much in the same way that "Find Me" and "Find Me II" are played. However, unlike Find Me, these new games are not free but paid DLC.

The new games that people in Europe and Japan can buy for their StreetPass Mii Plaza will cost €4.99 each or they can buy a collectors pack and get all of the games for €14.99. So what games are included in this collector pack? Find out below:

• StreetPass Squad - This is a side scrolling shooter for StreetPass Mii Plaza. In this games, your Mii because an elite team member of the space police. Your job is to save the StreetPass Galaxy from the Gold Bone Gang.
• StreetPass Garden - In this game your Mii because a master gardener. To progress in this game, you will have to plant tons of new flowers and decorate your garden for people to see. Encountering new Miis is very important in helping your plants to grow.
• StreetPass Battle - This is a game based on strategy and a bit of luck. You start off by ruling a remote country in a war-torn land. With the help of your trusty butler you must build an army via Streetpass to battle other generals. Your goal is to conquer the wold.
• StreetPass Mansion - Here you play a detective in a spooky paranormal mansion. You have to solve the mysterious of the haunted house with your young assistant. Find the truth and battle your way to the top floor of the mansion.

It is not yet known if these games will be coming to the StreetPass Mii Plaza in the West. However, given the fact that they have been released in Europe, I see no reason as to why they wouldn't eventually make it over here. I am kind of interested in the StreetPass Squad and StreetPass Battle. What games are you looking forward to and would you buy any of this DLC if it came out in America?
               

Teslagard Coming to the Wii U eShop

It now appears that Teslagard is coming to the Wii U eShop. If the name sounds familiar, it is because the game was first released on Steam. The game is a puzzle platformer that looks like it will be right at home on the Wii U eShop. Be sure to check out the trailer for the game above!
                   

Nintendo Game Facts Vol 3 - Earthbound

With the announcement that Earthbound will be coming to the Wii U eShop, I have received a lot of requests to do a Nintendo Game Facts for this game. For those of you who don't know, Earthbound was first released on the SNES and was known as Mother 2 in Japan. Over the years, the game has gained a huge cult following and is actually a pretty rare game to find, which explains the game's extremely high price tag.

Special thanks to ShortRound for some of these fun facts!
 

Tomodachi Collection May be Coming to America

It now appears that Tomodachi Collection may be coming to North America. Reggie Fils-Aime, the president of Nintendo of America, recently told MTV Multiplayer that the company is seriously thinking about bringing Tomodachi Collection over to the West. For those that don't know, Tomadachi Collection is a popular life simulation game that has sold extremely well in Japan. Reggie believes that the game could be a huge hit in America as well.

While speaking to MTV Multiplayer, Reggie said:

“I have to say, personally, I don’t find it a huge inconvenience to be swapping out my game cards. There are other games, “Tomodatchi Collection” in Japan, which is something that we are looking hard at for our market, that’s another one that benefits from those short bursts of play, on a day-in, day-out basis.”

                 

3DS Games on Sale Now at Amazon

 

Looking to get your hands on some cheap 3DS games? Well, Amazon may just have what your looking for. Right now, Amazon is having a sale on a number of quality 3DS games. Many popular games, like Fire Emblem: Awakening, are on sale for just $29.99. Check out a full list of games on sale below. To take advantage of these deals, just head on over to Amazon and search for the name of the game you want to buy:

• Etrian Odyssey 4: Legends of the Titan - $29.96
• Fire Emblem Awakening - $29.98
• Kid Icarus: Uprising - $31.59
• The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D - $29.98
• Mario Kart 7 - $29.98
• New Super Mario Bros. 2 - $29.98
• Paper Mario: Sticker Star - $29.99
• Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: games to Infinity - $29.99
• Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask - $25.99
• Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers - $29.69
• Style Savvy: Trendsetters - $16.96
• Super Mario 3D Land - $29.99

              

Gameplay for Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze

Check out this level from Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze. This stage is called Cannon Canyon and it gives you a small taste of what you can expect from this next Donkey Kong Country game. Enjoy!
               

Next Zelda WIll Feature a Brand New Art Style Never Before Seen in a Zelda Game

According to the producer of Zelda, Eiji Anouma, the next installment of the Legend of Zelda on the Wii U will feature a brand new art style that has yet to be seen in any Zelda game so far. He says that the game will not be super realistic but it won't be cartoony either. He also went on to say that the next Zelda game may feature DLC. However, he first wants to make sure that the DLC is "worth it for the user" without developing an incomplete game without it.

Here is what he had to say:

“The thing about Zelda is we want everything to be unique, whether it’s the graphical presentation or the gameplay. It has to be something you can’t see anywhere else. We wouldn’t want it to be ultra-realistic because you can see that elsewhere. But I can’t say that it’s going to be cartoony-realistic like you mentioned, the fantastic presentation that we’ve already done in the past. It will be something new.”

                               

Sizzle Reel of Upcoming Third-party Games for Wii U and 3DS

Check out this E3 sizzle reel of upcoming third-party games for the Wii U and 3DS. This includes such games as Batman: Arkham Origins , Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, Shin Megami Tensei IV, Watch Dogs and many more.

It looks like it is going to be a good year for both the Wii U and 3DS!
                 

Sakurai Talks Limitations, No Cross-platform Play and Third-party Characters in Super Smash Bros.

The director of Super Smash Bros. Masahiro Sakurai, has just recently released some new information about Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS. This includes the lack of cross-platform play, differences between the two versions and not why they don't add more third-party characters to the game.

First up, Sakurai announced that there will be no cross-platform play between the Wii U and 3DS version of Super Smash Bros. This is because both games features completely different stages. This would make it impossible for both versions to be played together. He did say, however, that the two versions of the game will be able to interact with each other. Players will be able to transfer characters that they have customized between the Wii U and the 3DS. Of course, Sakurai refused to say just how you can "customize" your charters in this game. He also would not say if the level editor would be coming back.

Sakurai went on to say that adding third-party characters to Super Smash Bros. will not be an ongoing trend. In fact, he says that people should consider the addition of Mega Man a special case. This is because Super Smash Bros. is, and always will be, a Nintendo fighting game. If they add to many third-party characters, it changes this.

Last, but not least, Sakurai talked about the differences between the Wii U version of Super Smash Bros. and the 3DS version. Due to limitations, some of the characters in the 3DS version have had their abilities restricted. There will also be less characters to choose from on the 3DS version when compared to the Wii U version. Here is what he had to say:

"The reality of the situation unfortunately is that there are certain limitations on the 3DS, so we’re forced into the situation where we may need to reduce some characters to a certain degree. But we’re really working hard in order to include as many characters as possible."

So how do you feel about these latest announcements? If you were thinking about getting both versions of the game, does this change your mind? I for one am a lot more interested now in the Wii U version of the game and may pass completely on the 3DS version.