Tag: Disappointment - Page 2
News Insomniac Not Working On Wii U, Considers It More "Current Gen" Than "Next Gen"
Here we go again
Insomniac Games — the studio behind Ratchet And Clank, Resistance and Spyro — has a history of working on Sony systems, but has recently gone multi-platform with the forthcoming Fuse. However, the company has ruled out creating games for the Wii U. Speaking to IGN, Insomniac CEO Ted Price said: Wii-U is something I'd consider...
News Wii U Owners Shunned Again As Warner Refuses To Reveal Injustice DLC Release Date
"We have not made any DLC announcements for Wii U"
If you own Injustice: Gods Among Us on the Xbox 360 or PS3, then you can enjoy some nice additional downloadable content right now. However, if you bought the same game for the Wii U — for the same price, naturally — then you're out of luck as far as DLC is concerned. At the time of release,...
News The Starship Damrey's EU Release is Forgotten Until 16th May
[Insert sad face here]
Yesterday, as normal on a Monday, we provided the full details of this week's European Nintendo Download update, which features quite a few 3DS eShop titles to enjoy. While Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move is probably the biggest profile game coming on 9th May, we were also intrigued and pleased to see that The...
News Karateka Gets The Karate Chop From The Wii U eShop
Sorry, Prince of Persia fans
There were some pleased retro gamers last year when an ESRB rating suggested that a Karateka remake was coming to Wii U. The original was an action game from 1984 developed by Prince of Persia creator Jordan Mechner; nostalgia went into a minor overload at the thought of an enhanced remake with modern visuals. And yet...
News Buddy & Me Hits Kickstarter Target But Misses Wii U Stretch Goal
There's still hope for an eShop version, though
Sunbreak Games - the development studio founded by former Metroid Prime developer Jason Behr - recently ran a Kickstarter campaign for its upcoming title Buddy & Me, which is headed to mobile and tablet devices. The studio added a stretch goal part way through that stated a Wii U version would be...
News SEGA Reveals Castle of Illusion HD But There's No Mention of Nintendo Versions
Wii U and 3DS appear to have been left out
Last week we reported on a teaser trailer from SEGA that showed off a game that looked remarkably like a new Castle of Illusion game. As if there was ever any doubt, it's been confirmed but astonishingly a Wii U or 3DS version was not mentioned. Castle of Illusion HD will be released on Xbox Live Arcade,...
News Activision Confirms Fast & Furious: Showdown Won't Be Coming To Australia
Are you surprised?
Last month Australian retailer EB Games confirmed Fast & Furious: Showdown would be coming to Wii U. However, it has now emerged that Australia will ironically not be getting the game, as Activision has confirmed it won't be made available Down Under. This represents the fourth Activision Wii U title that will never see the...
News SEGA Still Not Talking About Aliens: Colonial Marines On Wii U
No news is good news?
Aliens: Colonial Marines is one of those games that may never see the light of day on the Wii U — many of you may not be bothered at this stage about its status, but it's still a pity nonetheless. As we all know, the game was scheduled for release in the Wii U launch window, which technically ended on the 31st March — five...
News European Release of Devil Survivor Overclocked Marred By Game-Breaking Bugs
Ghostlight is working on a fix
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor Overclocked was released a couple of days ago in Europe but it appears there are a few issues with it that are causing 3DS owners to become a little agitated. Unfortunately, the problems are more than just a mild irritation as they stop the player from progressing. For example, using...
News Retro City Rampage Has Only Sold a Quarter of the WiiWare Sales Threshold
A return in investment looks a long way away
Just over a month ago Retro City Rampage arrived on the Wii Shop on the Wii and, of course, Wii U, bringing a wacky, irreverent tale cloaked in endless parodies and retro-GTA infused gameplay. As a last fling for the WiiWare service, it was in our opinion worth the wait. As explained to us in our
News Wii U Version Of Dead Island: Riptide "Not Worth It", Says Deep Silver
Lack of interest to blame?
The Dead Island: Riptide saga shows no signs of slowing down. We reported last week that publisher Deep Silver had said the Wii U wouldn't be getting the title because the game engine would need re-writing, a claim which developer Techland subsequently shot down in flames. Now, disgruntled fans are taking to Twitter to...
News FEZ Creator Insists The Game Wouldn't Work On The 3DS
"It would be kind of pointless"
Indie smash hit FEZ is coming to other platforms following a period of exclusivity on Xbox Live Arcade, but sadly it doesn't look like the 3DS eShop is going to be one of them. Creator Phil Fish — who caused quite a stir when he voiced his concerns about the Japanese games development industry and has also had some...
News Dead Island: Riptide Is Skipping Wii U
Game engine would need to be rewritten, says producer
Zombie-slaying sequel Dead Island: Riptide is joining Saints Row 4 as another title which isn't coming to the Wii U. Speaking in an interview with Digital Spy, Deep Silver producer Alexander Toplansky revealed that the port wasn't happening because his team would have to rewrite the game's code:
News Saints Row 4 is Skipping Wii U
Will only be on "current-gen consoles" and PC
When THQ sold off its assets at auction earlier this year, Volition ended up in the hands of Koch Media, which has naturally now taken on the Saints Row franchise as a result. Koch Media denoted the series to Deep Silver, which has now confirmed the first game to be released post-THQ will be Saints Row...
News The Amazing Spider-Man: Ultimate Edition Not Releasing Down Under
Australia misses out on yet another Wii U title
Australian Wii U owners are having a tougher time than those in other regions, with a handful of games not making the trip Down Under. Activision has confirmed that another of its Wii U titles will not be releasing in Australia. This time it's The Amazing Spider-Man: Ultimate Edition. This is the...
News Bioware: "No Plans" To Bring New Mass Effect 3 DLC To Wii U
Citadel and Reckoning DLC unlikely to see the light of day on Wii U
Mass Effect 3 was released for Wii U on launch day, and included all of the downloadable content that had been made available up to that point. Since then Bioware, the game's developer, has released further DLC for the epic sci-fi adventure in the form of the Omega Pack, which saw...
News It Doesn't Look Like Bungie's Next Epic Is Coming To Wii U
Halo creator keeps silent on Nintendo version
Former Halo studio Bungie has revealed more information about its next project — including hints about the platforms it is coming to — but sadly it would appear that the Wii U won't be getting any action. Destiny is being billed as a "shared-world" shooter, and has a strong focus on co-operative...
Rumour Wii U Version Of Aliens: Colonial Marines Postponed?
The last thing the Wii U needs right now
Rumours are surfacing across the world wide web that the Wii U version of Aliens: Colonial Marines has been "postponed indefinitely". Commenting on his own post, Jason Schreier of Kotaku said that the site received a tip about the game over a month ago: We heard from a tipster about a month ago that the...
News Sorry Australia, You're Not Getting The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct
Demand isn't there, apparently
Activision is launching The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct on the Wii U next month in North America and Europe, but sadly fans of the hit TV series who happen to live Down Under will just have to sit it out — or contemplate importing a copy of the European version — because the game won't be getting a release in...
News Chances Of Strike Suit Zero Wii U Port Jettisoned Into Deep Space
Conversion was briefly considered
Cool PC-based space combat title Strike Suit Zero has turned a few heads lately thanks to its combination of lovely visuals and robot battling action, but sadly Wii U owners won't get the chance to join the party as developer Born Ready Games has shot down the chances of a port to the system. Born Ready's Ben Smith...
News Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Online Play Will Be Region Locked For Wii U
The world isn't in play
In a recent interview with Monster Hunter producer Ryozo Tsujimoto on Gamereactor it has been revealed that Monster Hunter 3: Ultimate online servers will be region-locked. This means that players won't be able to experience online gameplay with other players in another region - so North Americans can't play with gamers in...
News Rayman Legends No Longer a Wii U Exclusive, Delayed to September
Oh dear...
When talking about upcoming releases that will give the Wii U a timely boost and sell systems, one that's been consistently mentioned, including here on Nintendo Life, is Ubisoft's Rayman Legends. In a blow for Nintendo's system, it's been revealed that not only is the title now also coming to the Xbox 360 and PS3, but it's also delayed...
News Scribblenauts Unlimited Delayed In Europe
"Changes need to be implemented before we launch across Europe"
Nintendo has confirmed that Scribblenauts Unlimited has been hit by a delay in Europe. The Wii U and 3DS versions of the game were supposed to launch on February 8th. No details have been given about a new release date. Here's the official PR: We are sorry to announce that...
News Disney Confirms That Junction Point Has Been Closed
Warren Spector's studio closes its doors
It has emerged today that Junction Point Studios, the developer behind the Epic Mickey series, has closed its doors and in the process made its employees — of which there were around 160 in early 2012 — redundant. Rumours were circulating yesterday about the studio's demise, and now a Disney...
News You Can't Use Your Wii Virtual Console Saves With the Wii U Virtual Console
Quelle surprise!
Last week, Nintendo confirmed that the Wii U would be getting its very own Virtual Console service, allowing owners to play retro classics from yesteryear. If you're a longstanding Wii owner who likes to play NES, SNES and Mega Drive games, you may be wondering to yourself if all those hours of effort you put into The Legend of...
News Crystal Dynamics Explains Why Tomb Raider Isn't Coming To Wii U
One port that won't be happening
The Tomb Raider series is receiving a reboot in March when the aptly named Tomb Raider is released on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC. With the Wii U receiving plenty of ports since its release it was only natural for many to hope the latest Lara Croft game would be making an appearance as well. However with the...
News "All The Bravest" Square Enix Trademark Was for iOS Game, Not Bravely Default Localisation
Darn
Late last year it emerged that Square Enix had trademarked the name "All The Bravest" and purchased a number of related web domains, which prompted excitable rumours that it could be an indication of a much-desired localisation of 3DS title Bravely Default: Flying Fairy. Unfortunately that dream has been crushed — which seems to be standard...
News Blockbuster UK Joins HMV In Administration
UK games retail suffers its second blow in the space of a week
This week, HMV - the UK's last major high street entertainment retailer - slid into administration after suppliers declined to help the ailing chain, putting around 4,350 jobs at risk. The bad news for UK retail doesn't end there, however - Blockbuster UK has also announced its...
News Didn't Pick Up The Pink 3DS XL? Hard Luck
Strictly limited edition, according to Nintendo
Late last year, Nintendo released the Pink / White 3DS XL in North America as a limited edition. The system was clearly something of a hit with consumers, as it has since sold out - and if you missed the chance to pick one up, it looks like your only hope now is to purchase a pre-owned model...
News Trine 2 Magic Mayhem DLC Appears Unlikely To Happen
Developer confirms Trine 3 will happen, eventually
Trine 2: Director's Cut has proven to be a popular title in the Wii U eShop for many reasons. It's a very good game for a start, something we pointed out in our Trine 2: Director's Cut review, and it has some of the most glorious HD visuals ever seen on a home console; it really showed what Wii U...
News "No Chance" Of Castlevania Lords Of Shadow 2 On Wii U
Fangs for nothing
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate is hitting the 3DS early this year, giving fans of the franchise a fresh reason to pick up their vampire-killing whip and lay the smackdown on the undead hordes. The game is part of the Lords of Shadow sub-series, which started in 2010 with the Xbox 360 and PS3 reboot and will continue...
News Crysis 3 Not Coming To Wii U Due To A "Lack Of Business Drive"
Crysis averted
We reported a couple of months back that Crysis 3 wouldn't be making its way to the Wii U following comments from a Crytek staffer. Just in case you still held out hope, Cevat Yerli, CEO and founder of Crytek, has confirmed to Digital Spy that there is currently no chance of the futuristic FPS making its way to Wii U. Yerli said:
News Legend of Zelda LEGO Project Falls At The Final Hurdle
Back to the Future wins instead
Everyone has cool ideas for custom LEGO sets, and thankfully since 2008 these concepts have had a chance of becoming reality thanks to LEGO CUUSOO. An official partner of The LEGO Group, CUUSOO's objective is to produce community-supported LEGO sets. Ideas are submitted via a website and members of the public vote...
News Capcom's Projections Tumble As Monster Hunter 4 Is Delayed In Japan
3DS smash hit now set for summer debut
Capcom has confirmed that Monster Hunter 4 will miss its March 2013 release date in Japan. The company has revealed that the eagerly-awaited game will be pushed to a vague summer launch, and added that the delay was "based on the decision that further quality enhancements are needed in order to meet the...
News Kojima Productions: We Aren't Thinking About Metal Gear Rising On Wii U
No solid hope for conversion
Early next year, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 owners will get the chance to sample the latest instalment in the Metal Gear series, with Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance arriving on their consoles. The game is a co-production between Kojima Productions and Platinum Games, and boasts a compelling mixture of sword-play and...
News Job Losses Rock LostWinds Developer Frontier
The Nightmare Before Christmas
LostWinds developer Frontier Developments has made 14 of its 233 staff redundant, Eurogamer has revealed. The Cambridge-based studio - which expanded its operations in North America earlier this year - is letting the staff go at 6pm on Friday 14th December - just 11 days before Christmas.
News Oliver Twins Admit Dizzy Returns Kickstarter Has Failed
Potential Wii U release no longer on the cards
We've seen our fair share of Kickstarter success stories of late, but it's worth remembering that not every campaign achieves its goal. One Kickstarter project which looks unlikely to reach its target is Dizzy Returns, a drive by famous coding siblings The Oliver Twins to create an all-new game...
News Capcom: E.X. Troopers "Not Planned For Western Release"
Localisation would be much more difficult
Not so long ago Capcom released its Lost Planet spin off game E.X. Troopers in Japan on the 3DS and Playstation 3. It originally started off as a sequel to the original Lost Planet, but turned into a spin off title once the multiplayer element complicated things. It appears that hopes of a Western release...
News Toki Tori 2 Delayed Until Early 2013
This egg's not ready to hatch
Developer Two Tribes has today confirmed that it's delayed the release of Toki Tori 2 on the Wii U eShop, so it won't be arriving on 20th December. The reasoning is simple; the developer wants to make a better game. Toki Tori 2’s a personal project for us. It’s first game we’ve made without being tied to a...
News GoldenEye 007 Developer Closes Its Doors
Eurocom Ceases Trading After 25 Years
A few weeks back Eurocom - the developer behind Goldeneye 007 on Wii - announced a large number of redundancies, cutting 200 staff down to 50 in an attempt to restructure the company. However it has been revealed that the measures were unsuccessful and the studio will be closing its doors for good, with the...
News Trine 2 Has Gone Walkabout Down Under
Is expected to become available mid-December
Wii U eShop title Trine 2: Director's Cut was available on launch day in North America and Europe, but unfortunately Australian gamers were left disappointed as the game could not be found in the virtual store at all. The game’s developer, Frozenbyte, has revealed that the reason for the title’s...
News Amazon Distributes Nintendo Land Codes For Missing Bundle Copies
You may have to ask for a physical copy
During the European Wii U launch shenanigans a few days ago, we reported that some gamers were receiving their Wii U systems a day early from Amazon and other online retailers, but that some Premium bundles were missing their copy of Nintendo Land. This must have been particularly frustrating for those buying...
News Some Euro Wii U Buyers Reporting A Distinct Lack Of Nintendo Land In Their Premium Bundle
Some of our bundled software is missing
As you'll no doubt be aware if you've been closely following our Wii U Euro launch thread, many people who ordered their systems online have been getting them a day early. While this should be reason enough to be very excited indeed, we've been informed by some early adopters that their joy has quickly turned...
News Wii U Version Of 007 Legends Canned In Australia
Epic Mickey 2, NBA 2K13 and Marvel Avengers all delayed
The Wii U launches in Australia on Friday and several stores will open at midnight so that eager Aussies can get hold of one as quickly as possible. However, three games that won't be available alongside the Wii U Down Under are Epic Mickey 2: Power of Two, NBA 2K13, and
News Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition Dogged By Performance Issues
More frame rate woes
Wii U has launched with more titles to choose from than ever before. Of course those with a keen eye will be quick to point out that this is largely because third party developers have simply ported some of their old games from other platforms over to Nintendo’s new console. One of those titles is Batman: Arkham City Armored...
News Cloudberry Kingdom Delayed On Wii U eShop
We hope it's available 'berry' soon
The developer behind Cloudberry Kingdom - Pwnee Studios - has revealed that its upcoming Wii U eShop title will be delayed. When asked if it would be available for download this month, the response from Pwnee was: Unfortunately it is not. Looks like we're going to delay for a bit and go for a simultaneous launch...
News Capcom Loses Rights to Sell Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars
Combo fail
Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars is one the Wii's finest exclusives, a 2D fighter with colourful, bombastic visuals and enough crazy combos to satisfy the most extravagant of gamers. Its accolades from us include a 9/10 in its review and 16th place in our Wii top 20. Not just one of Wii's best fighting games, but arguably one of...
News Miyamoto Puzzled As To Why Anyone Would Want A New F-Zero
"I thought people had grown weary of it"
If you ask any self-respecting Nintendo fan which series they'd like to see come out of hibernation, many will say F-Zero. Aside from the themed mini-game in the forthcoming Wii U launch title Nintendo Land, we haven't seen an F-Zero title since 2004's F-Zero: Climax on the Game Boy Advance - which never made...
News Retro City Rampage Isn't Headed Down Under
"Ratings are expensive and time consuming", says developer
VBlank Entertainment has revealed that the WiiWare version of Retro City Rampage won't be released in Australia. Posting on Twitter, the developer cited the expensive process of age rating approval as the reason for the no-show. The Xbox Live Arcade and PSN versions are also impacted by the...
News Hurricane Sandy Forces Isaiah Triforce Johnson To Abandon Queue For Wii U
Mother Nature takes no heed of hardware launch hype
We reported a few days ago that Isaiah Triforce Johnson was already queuing for his Wii U outside the Nintendo World Store in New York City, almost a month before the system was due to be released. Sadly, Johnson has had to abandon his vigil due to the incoming threat of Hurricane Sandy, which is...
