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Those who pick up an eShop download code for Pikmin 3 from retailer GAME can download the game right now. That’s effectively granting early access as the game doesn’t officially arrive until in the UK until midnight tonight. Nintendo Life reports that these codes were discovered to work on the …
Read More »Nintendo refusing Japanese indie dev submissions
Developers from console giant's home country unable to release titles on Wii U
Read More »Nintendo not accepting Wii U submissions from Japanese indie developers
Quick – there might be a new indie villain in town! Nintendo has confirmed that, for reasons which remain unclear, it is not currently allowing indie developers from Japan to submit games for possible release on Wii U. "The policy in question is the decision of Nintendo’s department responsible for …
Read More »EA bets on FIFA 14 for PS3 and 360; Ultimate Team overhauled
Forget Xbox One and PS4, as EA pledges to keep investing in current generation FIFA. On the eve of the next generation, FIFA 14 for PS3 and 360 promises to be the most advanced FIFA ever, the publisher told MCV. The firm has overhauled the game’s Ultimate Team mode, which …
Read More »EarthBound debuts in Europe on Wii U
After a 19 year wait, European fans will finally get their hands on acclaimed RPG EarthBound. Nintendo boss Satoru Shibata made the announcement during the firm’s Nintendo Direct Mini presentation earlier today. Available from today via the Nintendo eShop, the cult SNES RPG makes its debut within Europe on the …
Read More »Angry Birds Star Wars will hit consoles November 1st
Rovio has confirmed Angry Birds Star Wars will debut on consoles this November. The developer has confirmed the return of the slightly miffed birds, despite only announcing the game’s predecessor Angry Birds Star Wars II earlier this week. Angry Birds Star Wars will launch on all current-gen consoles, including Xbox …
Read More »Current console model won’t work moving forward, says Itagaki
Dead or Alive and Ninja Gaiden creator Tomonobu Itagaki believes consoles must be more innovative to survive as the industry continues its expansion anddiversification. In a Famitsu feature piece translated by Polygon, Itagaki reflected on this year’s E3 – concluding that console companies won’t be able to maintain relevance in …
Read More »Pikmin 3 launch bookended by sampling events
Nintendo is marking the launch of Pikmin 3 with several demo events to give consumers the chance to try out the Wii U strategy game. First, the game will be available to play at the MCM Expo Manchester Comic Con, which runs across Saturday, July 20th and Sunday, July 21st. …
Read More »Now Amazon cuts Wii U price
Following Asda’s aggressive price cut on Wii U last week, Amazon has followed suit. The firm is selling the 32GB Premium set for 199.00 and the Basic set for just 149.00. In-line with the price activity at Asda. The price activity has been causing a slight uptick in Wii U …
Read More »Mobile and PC are platforms of choice for European devs
Next generation consoles met with lukewarm reception from game creators
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