Super Smash Bros. Brawl was the first time third-party characters were brought into the mix, with Sonic the Hedgehog and Solid Snake. We already knew about Mega Man as a new addition for the Wii U and 3DS Smash Bros. game, but now we have confirmation that Sonic will return for the game as well.
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The footage is in Japanese, as a result neither the text or audio is in English, and is shot off-screen, that being said the video offers a decent look at the game in action and contains no background noise. So, if you are curious to see how the newest Final Fantasy game is shaping up it is worth checking out.
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Today it's been uncovered by Siliconera (via Ruliweb) that Snow will return in the newest game thanks to a scan from thenext issue of Jump. It probably shouldn't surprise anyone, he was still present in the previous game. The main difference now is his darker outfit, certainly a contrast to his name.
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Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII is expected to release later this year for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
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Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII is expected to release next February for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
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The text isn't in English, but we're mostly here for the video anyway.
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on Jan 16th 2013 7:15PM 
The Boston Festival of Indie Games is back for round two this year, taking place on September 14 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on the MIT campus. The Boston Festival of Indie Games is a free event, open to the public, and last year included 36 showcase games, such as Resonance, Cognition, Snapshot, Fieldrunners 2 and Go Home Dinosaurs. Look at how much fun all of the attendees had in this photo album. Last year, Festival had attendees voted on their favorite showcase games and handed out prizes in five categories. Games don't have to be from the Boston area, but can come from anywhere as long as developers attend the show to demo it (and, from the look of those pictures, drink if they're of age). Categories include digital, board and card games, and the festival is live-action roleplay friendly. It doesn't appear that game registration for this year has opened yet, but when it does it will be at the Boston Festival of Indie Games site.
on Jun 21st 2012 10:00AM 
It's two weeks after E3, so naturally Nintendo has more announcements to make (just as it did two days before E3). As has become the company's custom, it'll host a "Nintendo Direct" video, streaming from Nintendo's site, tonight at 12am EST. According to a brief blurb from Nintendo, the video will be "about Nintendo 3DS, Wii and Nintendo DS products," so don't expect to hear any surprises about the Wii U. Do expect to see a different room in Nintendo's Kyoto headquarters.
on Jan 9th 2012 2:30PM
The first week of 2012 sees massive double-digit percentage drops across Chart-Track's UK sales top ten. FIFA 12 remains at the top, with a 63 percent drop, as Battlefield 3 takes second, despite it being hit with the exact same decrease in sales. Modern Warfare 3 moves into third and Just Dance 3 maintains fourth, with sales slipping 76 and 67 percent, respectively. With such huge post-holiday sales drops, a stalwart returns to the top ten in fifth: Zumba Fitness. The desire to work off those Christmas pounds sent the exercise game up 11 percent, returning it to the top ten from its exile in 19th place. Several other fitness titles also moved up the charts, despite seeing sales declines, as the chart finds its after the holidays equilibrium. Run past the break for the UK top ten -- we could all use it to work off that fruitcake, phew.
Top 10 UK Software Sales (All Formats); week ending January 7:
FIFA 12Battlefield 3Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3Just Dance 3The Elder Scrolls 5: SkyrimZumba FitnessNeed for Speed: The RunSaints Row: The ThirdRAGEAssassin's Creed: Revelations
on Jul 29th 2011 11:00AM
Electronic Arts CEO John Riccitiello has plenty to worry about at present, but a future full of 3D displays isn't one of them. VentureBeat reports that at EA's recent shareholder meeting, the executive responded to an inquiry about stereoscopic 3D games by saying, "We have not seen a big uptake for 3D gaming. We have not seen a big uptake in 3D TVs in the home. We are not here trying to drive a market. We are here to react to what consumers want." And consumers don't appear to be demanding the tech -- evidenced by Nintendo's financial report yesterday, accompanied by an announcement of a significant price reduction of its 3D handheld.
Riccitiello said EA will continue focusing on mobile, social and online. Those are markets where they are seeing "really high returns," compared to the "very poor returns focusing on 3D."
on Jul 21st 2011 3:24PM
After waking up just in time to briefly appear at Nintendo's E3 2011 press conference, Kirby will apparently be heading back to Dreamland in his forthcoming Wii appearance. In speaking with a Nintendo rep at this week's San Diego Comic Con, Siliconera heard that the none-too-subtly-named Kirby Wii will actually be named "Kirby Returns to Dreamland" when it arrives this fall. Nintendo has yet to confirm the title, but we expect we'll hear official word when the company decides to make a big release date announcement. And given how much we liked the game when we played it back at E3, here's hoping that announcement comes soon.
Los Angeles, CA – June 9, 2011 – 46,800 video game industry professionals, investor analysts, and retailers attended E3 2011, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) announced today. The leading global computer and video game trade show closed after more than 200 exhibitors unveiled the latest interactive entertainment hardware and software that will hit store shelves this holiday season. ESA also revealed that E3 2012 will occur June 5-7, 2012, in Los Angeles at the Los Angeles Convention Center. E3 2011 contributed more than an estimated $25 million in revenue to the city of Los Angeles.
"This year's E3 propelled video games to the pinnacle of the entertainment world. The industry's innovation, creativity, and excitement combined to show the world the ultimate entertainment experience," said Michael D. Gallagher, president and CEO of the ESA, the trade association that represents U.S. computer and video game publishers and owns E3. "The positive news generated by the event reached all parts of the world, and we are looking forward to building on this great momentum in 2012."
"E3 2011 was phenomenal," noted Gordon Bellamy, executive director of the International Game Developers Association. "The event showcased the best of our craft and the outstanding work of the industry's developers. E3, once again, proved that video games are a dominant force in entertainment and are changing the way we live, work, and play."
In addition to serving as the launch pad for numerous groundbreaking hardware and software announcements, this year's show featured more than 120 retail companies from 18 countries that participated in E3's VIP Retailer program. Overall international participation in the event grew with representatives coming from 106 countries-up from 90 in 2010.
The Entertainment Software Association is the U.S. association dedicated to serving the business and public affairs needs of companies publishing interactive games for video game consoles, handheld devices, personal computers, and the Internet. The ESA offers services to interactive entertainment software publishers including a global anti-piracy program, owning the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), business and consumer research, federal and state government relations, First Amendment and intellectual property protection efforts. For more information, please visit www.theESA.com.
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UPDATE: AksysGames has stated they are shooting for a summer 2011 release.
Prepare for the BIT.TRIP SAGA in 3D!
TORRANCE (ALTERNATE REALITY), Calif. – April 28, 2011 – Aksys Games, a publisher of interactive entertainment software, is pleased to officially announce that a compilation of the BIT.TRIP series is coming to the Nintendo 3DS™ system All six BIT.TRIP games are transformed into 3D, morphing into a single entity called BIT.TRIP SAGA. Experience the crushing difficulty of the rhythmic galaxies and ride along the long journey with CommanderVideo as he completes his mission and returns…home.
“I am only a man.” -CommanderVideo
BIT.TRIP SAGA includes: BIT.TRIP BEAT, BIT.TRIP CORE, BIT.TRIP VOID, BIT.TRIP RUNNER, BIT.TRIP FATE, and BIT.TRIP FLUX … in 3D!
BIT.TRIP BEAT marks the beginning of CommanderVideo’s epic journey of the soul with:
Crazy boss battles!Ultra-precise controls!A Crazy Chiptune-inspired soundtrack!Special Chiptune guest star Bit Shifter!Classic gameplay with brain-melting visuals!Intriguing cut scenes!BIT.TRIP CORE is the second installment in CommanderVideo’s soul quest with:
Beautiful boss battles!Classic NES-style controls!A thumpin’ Chiptune-inspired soundtrack!Special Chiptune Guest Star Bubblyfish!Mind-melting challenges!Revealing cut scenes!BIT.TRIP VOID continues CommanderVideo’s epic journey with:
Mid-level checkpoints!Epic boss battles!A rockin’ Chiptune-inspired soundtrack!Special Chiptune guest star Nullsleep!Synaesthetic music/art/gameplay interaction!Hyper-realistic retro cut scenes!BIT.TRIP RUNNER marks the first fully character-based adventure for CommanderVideo with:
Rhythm-based action platforming!Boss battles against robotic terrors!50+ challenges!Classic NES-style controls!A pounding Chiptune-inspired soundtrack!Special Chiptune guest star Anamanaguchi!New friends for CommanderVideo!The BIT.TRIP series comes full-circle with BIT.TRIP FLUX: CommanderVideo’s final adventure.
New power-ups including the full screen paddle!New beat types including Avoid Blobs!Mid-level checkpoints!Classic BIT.TRIP BEAT gameplay now with all the modes including the new Meta Mode!Bit Shifter returns as the Chiptune guest star!BIT.TRIP SAGA has not yet been rated by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB). More information about Aksys Games and the BIT.TRIP seriescan be found at www.aksysgames.com and www.gaijingames.com.
About Aksys Games Localization, Inc.
Founded in 2006 in Torrance, California, Aksys Games Localization, Inc. is a localization studio and visionary video game publisher specializing in the Japanese-to-English translation of games and committed to publishing unique, multicultural, high-quality interactive content for all current-generation platforms. The company is known for releasing acclaimed titles such as 9 Hours, 9 Persons, 9 Doors and the BIT.TRIP, Guilty Gear, BlazBlue and Hooked: Real Motion Fishing series. More information about Aksys Games and its products can be found on the company’s website, www.aksysgames.com.
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This just in! David over at DesktopGremlins.com has graciously shared with us his latest fan project – Papercraft Donkey Kong Country Returns. So check it out below and be sure to click on the link to get in on this bad boy!
Desktop Gremlins are free papercraft construction kits that empower you to print and build ultra-cool paper toys. Each Desktop Gremlin design has a different story, unique characteristics and extraordinary reasons to be sitting on your desk.
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TweetHere is a little background about Desktop Gremlins:
Landis Productions unleashes an internet art project named http://www.desktopgremlins.com/. Desktop Gremlins are downloadable papercraft construction projects that are fun to build, display and share. Conceived to be a creative diversion that showcases Landis illustration and brand development, Desktop Gremlins are invading the world. The site has welcomed close to 60,000 visitors from over 3,500 different cities all over the planet. Build your own mischief-maker today!
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on Apr 20th 2011 12:00AM
This Donkey Kong Country Returns diorama perfectly captures the essence of the game: DK and Diddy are bravely attempting to grab a puzzle piece, and are about to be killed by an annoying enemy. You can capture this moment of impending failure for yourself. Desktop Gremlins posted a PDF template for the papercraft, so with some scissors, glue, and a bit of careful work, you can build your very own little gorilla diorama.
Tabloid reports of “record return levels” for the 3DS, which have “left thousands with dizziness and headaches”, have been denied by all parties following a report today in The Sun.
The British tabloid used the personal testimony of an alleged 3DS owner and claimed that retailers HMV and GAME had been inundated with demands for refunds.
“The number of calls and emails with queries on Nintendo 3DS is in fact well below the rate experienced during past hardware launches and having spoken with our retail partners there are only a handful of people who have actually gone into stores to request a refund.”
Retailer GAME confirmed that, “We’ve had less than five people complain that they feel sick and want to return [the 3DS].”
Chain store HMV has suggested that The Sun may have become confused over figures for trade-ins for games and hardware, which many retailers have used as a promotion to reduce the cost of the new 3DS.
HMV specifically denied The Sun’s claim that it was “refunding fully”, with the retailer commenting that, “that we are not aware of any manufacturing fault with the 3DS console – which we have seen huge demand for, and that we have not issued any refunds for it.
On Friday Nintendo announced record-breaking weekend sales of 113,000 units for the 3DS in the UK, out of a European total of 303,000.
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In an interview with Game Informer the Nintendo producer, Kensuke Tanabe, said he had already turned down Retro when they approached Nintendo five years ago about tackling a Donkey Kong game. When Nintendo decided it was time to bring back the tie-wearing ape they approached Retro and asked if they were still interested in making the game.
The question is: will Nintendo create a sequel for Donkey Kong Country Returns? It seems silly not to, considering the games' success and critical acclaim. Tanabe had the following to say, "I wouldn't say we won't do a sequel [for Donkey Kong Country Returns], but we don't have anything planned at this time." Take that quote with a grain of salt though, because he also mentions they weren't going to do a sequel for Metroid Prime until Retro showed him the last scene in the game near the end of development. Plus, when has Nintendo ever turned away the idea of a sequel to a popular game.
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on Feb 12th 2011 5:00AM
French prankster Rémi Gaillard is back to play some more real-life Mario Kart, and he's just as fearless as ever, throwing bananas and turtle shells at cars while zipping around dressed up like the world's favorite plumber. The sound effects really sell this one -- next time you get pulled over by a cop, try Mario's "wooahhohhohhoohhh" on for size. It fits perfectly. After all, as the quote at the end of the video says, "by doing anything, you can become anybody." Why not Mario? Plus, you get to see why Mario gets those bananas from crates as he goes by, and not straight from the grocery store. Check the whole video after the break.
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on Jan 18th 2011 2:30PM
We're guessing Satoru Iwata will talk about the 3DS during his Game Developers Conference keynote. But it's even safer to assume that Nintendo's Hideki Konno will mention the system during his newly-announced GDC talk, called "The Development Process of the Nintendo 3DS". Konno works as producer for Nintendo hardware, and is also producing Nintendogs + Cats, so he should have at least a passing familiarity with the hardware. A third high-profile Nintendo talk has also been announced: Nintendo's Kensuke Tanabe and Retro Studios' Michael Kelbaugh and Bryan Walker will present "We Hate You: Why Donkey Kong Country Returns was So Hard". Okay, it's actually called "Donkey Kong: Swinging Across Oceans" and it's about developing the game across continents.
GDC also announced one more marquee presentation: Cliff Bleszinski's "Industry Lessons Learned and Applying Them to the Road Ahead", a wide-ranging talk about "Bleszinski's thoughts on AAA gaming, social gaming, and the connected future" as well as the importance of PR and marketing to game design.
Start tuning up Back in Black by AC/DC, or find the Welcome Back Kotter theme song on YouTube, because WiiBlog is back! It has been a long hiatus between actual posts on the site, and we apologize for that.
What better way to return than a post about Donkey Kong Country Returns?
I haven’t been able to play the game yet, as I’m receiving it as a gift for Christmas. So expect a review sometime soon!
To keep me, and the rest of you who haven’t played it yet tided over, here’s a list of review scores and snippets released thus far…
The Escapist: Score – 5/5 Stars
Excerpt: Donkey Kong Country Returns deftly blends the familiar with the new, creating a game that’s just cute enough to keep you from throwing it out the window when you die for the umpteenth time. It’s hard without being cheap, charming while remaining challenging.
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IGN: Score – 9.0
Excerpt: Understand there are times where you’ll want to throw your controller against a wall — Donkey Kong Country Returns is not a cakewalk. It’s a hardcore challenge for the hardcore gamer, and because of its difficulty, it offers an amazing sense of satisfaction when you’ve completed a level that’s kicked your butt five ways to Sunday.
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Gamespot: Score – 8.5
Excerpt: Donkey Kong Country Returns doesn’t hide behind any gimmicks. This is a traditional take on 2D platformers, and it excels because the brilliant level design makes old obstacles seem new again. Every level hides a new surprise, and you’ll replay them over and over again not only to nab every hidden collectible, but also because they’re exquisitely entertaining. Fantastic visual design and a catchy soundtrack complement the core gameplay beautifully, making it a pleasure to enjoy the aesthetic aspects. It’s a shame there are some control issues, but you usually have only yourself to blame when you fall into a bottomless pit.
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GiantBomb: Score – 4/5 Stars
Excerpt: Nintendo’s got an uncanny knack for knowing when it might be a good time to bring one of its hallowed franchises back to the fore, and sure enough, now seems like as good a time as any for more Donkey Kong Country. And Retro has done a fine job with this new installment, which has Nintendo’s trademark fit and finish all over it. If you’re yearning for solid, demanding 2D platforming and can look past some slightly misplaced motion controls, you could do far worse than Donkey Kong Country Returns.
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Metro.co.uk: Score – 7/10
Excerpt: In the end we enjoyed this game a lot more than we expected, but it still feels like you’re enjoying it for ulterior reasons. Previously it was because of the graphics, this time it’s because of the nostalgia. Not just for the series itself but for the simple charms of a well-designed, gimmick free 2D platformer.
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