The problem with this is if Unreal Engine 4 is scalable to mobiles but they don't support a Wii U version it means that it artificially limits publishers. I don't think Wii U/PS4/720 games would be common anyway but if a developer wants to use Unreal Engine 4 it means they don't even have the choice.
I think the term might have some negative connotations. Monster Games has worked exclusively with Nintendo for the last several years with Kensuke Tanabe who overlooks Retro Studio games as well. It's in good hands.
Emily Rogers seems certain of this and she's discussed it with quite a few people. I was skeptical but after this I'm almost certain that it's the Square Enix game that Straight Right is porting to the Wii U.
@ThomasBW84 What are they odds they included Nanostray in Nano Assault Ex? They only released one game on GBC so I doubt it's a VC release... Then again they never said it would be on a Nintendo platform, could be Android/iOS ports?
@TheAdza Well they already have Lego City and Lego Marvel announced so they'll be able to see the difference between an exclusive, a multplatform release and a late port. It probably doesn't cost too much to port the games anyway.
This is nice but why wasn't it in the original announcement? Between this and the Activision Walking Dead game it just seems like publishers make an effort to announce the Wii U version later.... I don't get it.
The Wonderful 101 is a Nintendo IP so that was obvious. Bayonetta 2 could theoretically go multiplatform because we don't know all the terms of the contract but from what both Platinum and Sega have said it's all up to Nintendo.
... except they say it was a success. It wouldn't be a success if it didn't break even. I don't think the console versions indicate that it did badly either, unless we're also assuming that Capcom's Monster Hunter Tri Ultimate failed on the 3DS?
For reference this magazine has a history of reporting rumours of this sort including one about Dragon Quest IX being reworked for PSP... and we saw how well that worked out.
Considering I have Fallblox, Denpa Men, Crimson Shroud and more to finish from the eShop I don't mind if it goes a bit quiet for a while. Code of Princess would be a day 1 purchase though.
This game doesn't look great but it's a good sign that Activision are releasing pretty much everything on the Wii U. Deadpool will probably get a Wii U version but I'm not sure about Destiny, depends how much control Bungie have.
Ooo might pick this up as well... that'd make four launch titles and I'm also considering picking up Ninja Gaiden 3 and Warriors Orochi(if they make launch)!
This was released on iOS quite a while ago and I remember commenting that an eShop version would be cool. I'll definitely buy it when it releases in Europe.
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Re: Bravely Default: Flying Fairy is Confirmed for the West
YES! YES! YES! YES! My life is almost complete!
Re: Video: Get a First Look at This Jett Rocket II - The Wrath of Taikai Teaser
Loving the detail on Taikai and the new design for Jett is a big improvement. Played the first one again a few weeks ago and it still looks beautiful.
I'm taking it Jett Rocket 2 is to Super Mario 3D Land as Jett Rocket is to Super Mario Galaxy?
Re: Splinter Cell Blacklist Sneaks Onto Wii U in August
I think I am going to get this unless something goes horribly wrong with it.
Re: Epic Games Rules Out Unreal Engine 4 For Wii U
The problem with this is if Unreal Engine 4 is scalable to mobiles but they don't support a Wii U version it means that it artificially limits publishers. I don't think Wii U/PS4/720 games would be common anyway but if a developer wants to use Unreal Engine 4 it means they don't even have the choice.
Re: Rumour: Suda51 Set To Revisit No More Heroes
Considering how Suda is just supporting PS3 and 360 nowadays and that GungHo owns Grasshopper now I would nit expect it on Wii U at all.
Re: SteamWorld Dig Is Burrowing Its Way To The 3DS eShop This Year
Looks neat, I wil definitely give this a chance.
Re: Nintendo Download: 14th March 2013 (Europe)
Ooo I might pick up Chasing Aurora if the demo is good.
Re: Developer Interview: Uncade's David Byers Talks Another Castle And His Love Of Nintendo
Flipper 2 was randomly generated as well but that still had some tigt design. I will give it a chance.
Re: Former WayForward Team Goes Solo With New Studio, Yacht Club Games
I'm surprised there's plans to work on Nintendo systems actually. I would have figured they would have gone the pure mobile route or PS3/360.
Re: Nintendo Outsourcing Development Of Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D
I think the term might have some negative connotations. Monster Games has worked exclusively with Nintendo for the last several years with Kensuke Tanabe who overlooks Retro Studio games as well. It's in good hands.
Re: Two Tribes: Toki Tori 2 Development is Complete
I think I'll give this a download. It looks intriguing and peaceful.
Re: "Modified" Version of Deus Ex: Human Revolution Classified by Australian Ratings Board
Emily Rogers seems certain of this and she's discussed it with quite a few people. I was skeptical but after this I'm almost certain that it's the Square Enix game that Straight Right is porting to the Wii U.
Re: Nintendo Download: 7th March 2013 (Europe)
@ThomasBW84 What are they odds they included Nanostray in Nano Assault Ex? They only released one game on GBC so I doubt it's a VC release... Then again they never said it would be on a Nintendo platform, could be Android/iOS ports?
Re: Corecell's ChronoBlade is Now Called AeternoBlade
The game doesn't look spectacular from what I have seen but I'll definitely give it a chance. I like the art.
Re: Vblank Entertainment: Retro City Rampage on WiiWare is a "$20,000 Gift to the Fans"
I think I have 1000 points on my Wii U... I might buy it. It's good to know he doesn't have unreasonable expectations anyway.
Re: Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor Overclocked Arrives in Europe on 5th April
Got it preordered so day 1 for me. It's a bit of a bad time though, right before Fire Emblem.
Re: Bravely Default: Flying Fairy Twitter Account Hints At Localisation
YES! Straight into my veins!
Re: Nano Assault EX Blasting Into Europe on 7th March
Today has been a good news day!
Re: Update to Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate To Bring Off-TV Play and Cross-Region Online Multiplayer
Praise be to Capgod!
Re: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow
Ooo nice, I wasn't sure whether I was getting the game but might as well enter.
Re: Interview: TT Fusion On Building LEGO City: Undercover
Really looking forward to this. With MonHun and Lego City at the end of March and then Injustice in April I'll be set for a while.
Re: LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes to the Rescue on Wii U This Spring
@TheAdza Well they already have Lego City and Lego Marvel announced so they'll be able to see the difference between an exclusive, a multplatform release and a late port. It probably doesn't cost too much to port the games anyway.
Re: LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes to the Rescue on Wii U This Spring
I let this one slip me by last year so I might actually get it.
Warner Bros is one of the Wii U's best supporters:
Arkham City
Injustice
Scribblenauts
Lego City
Lego Batman
Lego Marvel
Can't really complain.
Re: Developer Interview: Why The 90's Arcade Racer Is The Ultimate Love Letter To Sega's Daytona USA
I hope Nicalis doesn't screw up the European release, I'll get this day 1.
Re: Nintendo Download: 14th February 2013 (Europe)
Wow pretty nice week, Good to see that devs are taking advantage of the flexibility of the eShop with reasonable prices.
Re: Zen Studios Announces New Star Wars Pinball DLC
This is nice but why wasn't it in the original announcement? Between this and the Activision Walking Dead game it just seems like publishers make an effort to announce the Wii U version later.... I don't get it.
Re: Bayonetta 2 And The Wonderful 101 To Stay Wii U Exclusive
The Wonderful 101 is a Nintendo IP so that was obvious. Bayonetta 2 could theoretically go multiplatform because we don't know all the terms of the contract but from what both Platinum and Sega have said it's all up to Nintendo.
Re: Konami Explains Why Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate Is A 3DS Exclusive
Except we already know the game is being ported to PS3/360/PC/WiiU so.... not really exclusive is it?
Re: Capcom: Resident Evil Revelations 3DS Sales Could Have Been Better
... except they say it was a success. It wouldn't be a success if it didn't break even. I don't think the console versions indicate that it did badly either, unless we're also assuming that Capcom's Monster Hunter Tri Ultimate failed on the 3DS?
Re: Copies of Bravely Default are Flying across Japan
Considering Project X Zone, Code of Princess and Shin Megami Tensei: Soul Hackers are getting/been localised Square Enix has no excuse.
Especially considering its massive success in Japan.
Re: Rumour: Monster Hunter 4 Delay Is Due To PS Vita Port
For reference this magazine has a history of reporting rumours of this sort including one about Dragon Quest IX being reworked for PSP... and we saw how well that worked out.
Re: "All The Bravest" Square Enix Trademark Was for iOS Game, Not Bravely Default Localisation
@Marakuto Your avatar perfectly sums up the situation.
Re: Nintendo Download: 17th January 2013 (Europe)
I'll probably just get the Vampire Crystals demo.
Considering I have Fallblox, Denpa Men, Crimson Shroud and more to finish from the eShop I don't mind if it goes a bit quiet for a while. Code of Princess would be a day 1 purchase though.
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - New Year Edition
Couldn't get hold of Ninja Gaiden 3 Razor's Edge so probably:
Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper
New Super Mario Bros U
Nintendoland
Denpa Men
Gunman Clive
I might go on Zombi U, haven't been on it in ages... but I find it hard to just play casually.
Re: Footage of Renegade Kid's Crash Bandicoot DS Demo Emerges
Weird that a Crash prototype would leak so close to the Vicarious Vision poster thing.
Re: The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct Coming To Wii U
This game doesn't look great but it's a good sign that Activision are releasing pretty much everything on the Wii U. Deadpool will probably get a Wii U version but I'm not sure about Destiny, depends how much control Bungie have.
Re: "No Chance" Of Castlevania Lords Of Shadow 2 On Wii U
@Damo To be fair I think he was saying Konami are more likely to port a game no one cares about to the Wii U and that game will game, not Castlevania.
To the news: Not surprised. Not expecting any big third party support for Wii U. I'll still get my moneys worth so it's their loss really.
Re: Feature: The Biggest 3DS Games of 2013
Bravely Default is all I want but I have my doubts as to whether SE will bother.
Re: Watch Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate's Newest Trailer Right Here
I am getting both!
Re: Hands on: Wii U Third-Party Round-Up
I'm getting Tekken and Trine 2 definitely. I want Ninja Gaiden as well.
Re: Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed Lines Up On Wii U Starting Grid
They need to fix the framerate. There was a video from the preview events on the thirteenth and the framerate was atrocious.
Re: UK Gamers: You'll Be Playing Tekken Tag Tournament 2 At Wii U Launch
Ooo might pick this up as well... that'd make four launch titles and I'm also considering picking up Ninja Gaiden 3 and Warriors Orochi(if they make launch)!
Re: Interview: Endgame Studios and the Long Road to Fractured Soul
I'll buy this whenever its released in Europe. I already have a ton of eShop games and loads to look forward too, it's kinda crazy!
Re: Rising Board 3D Hits The eShop Surf on 20th September
This was released on iOS quite a while ago and I remember commenting that an eShop version would be cool. I'll definitely buy it when it releases in Europe.
Re: New Spy Hunter Trailer Revs Up The Action
@ThomasBW84 Considering sales of the Vita I'd be shocked if both versions weren't identical apart from resolution and 3D.
Re: Feature: Games We'd Love to See at E3
A new Crystal Chronicles game for 3DS. Wii U or both!
Original's art style, RoF/EoT style gameplay and Heroes of Ruin's connectivity features!
Re: Nintendo Download: 31st May 2012 (Europe)
I might try the blackjack game, sounds weird!
Re: Samurai Warriors 3DS Sequel Confirmed for Japan
If it gets localised I shall be getting this. Really enjoyed the first one.
Re: Dynasty Warriors VS Won't Come Westward
Well that is certainly a disappointment.
Re: Enclave Finally Steps Out of the Shadows on 22nd May
Thought this was dead. I'll give it a go!