Information Update // Noticias Nuevas - Nintendo 3DS & PSVita

Information Update - Nintendo 3DS


1.- Microsoft sources have told Bloomberg that the company has no plans to show off their successor to the Xbox 360 this year in an effort to combat the Wii U. Microsoft will release its next Xbox sometime next year with a possible reveal at E3 2013 in June. If this turns out to be true then it will give Nintendo roughly a years head-start with Wii U.

 

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Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) will release the next version of its Xbox console in 2013 at the earliest, as the company squeezes at least one more year of sales out of its current model, said two people with knowledge of the matter.
The company may show the successor to its Xbox 360 at next year’s E3 conference in June 2013 and put it on sale that same year, said the people, who declined to be named because the plans are confidential.

It’s pretty much confirmed that the next Call of Duty game is Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, and Activision now says that its subscription based Elite package will form an integral part of the game. Undoubtedly Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 will be heading to Wii U this Fall, so expect Activision to try to furiously promote its subscription based package to all Nintendo fans, in a desperate attempt to capitalize on the immensely popular franchise.

 

“All we’re really saying about it at this point is integration is the word of the day. It needs to be in the game. It needs to be tightly wrapped with game features. And that’s our focal point. We’ll be back at some point to talk about that game, and when we do, we’ll reveal a lot more. Long term, we’re making Elite and the game synonymous. If you want to play solo or single-player, you might never notice Elite. But the moment you dip your toe into multiplayer, you’re part of Elite. It’s just up to you whether you take full advantage of the features or not.”

- Activision producer Noah Heller


Japanese publication My Game News Flash is reporting that Nintendo has filed a trademark for a new game titled ‘The Last Ranger’ or Saigo no Youjimbou (The Last Bodyguard) in Japanese. Nintendo hasn’t hinted if this is referring to a new franchise, or an existing franchise, but it’s interesting nonetheless. Could it be related to the Pokemon Ranger series?

2.- Activision has announced that it plans to bring Transformers Prime games exclusively to Nintendo related platforms later this year. Based on the hit animated television show produced by Hasbro Studios and currently airing on The Hub television network in the U.S., the game lets fans play as their favourite Autobot characters and embark on an action-packed adventure to save the earth from the evil Megatron and his new secret weapon.

“Hasbro Studios has done a phenomenal job with the Transformers Prime television show. We are collaborating closely with the series creators to capture all the adventure, humor and friendships from the show to create an authentic action experience for Transformers fans of all ages to enjoy.”

- David Oxford, Executive Vice President at Activision Publishing

It’s been revealed that Ubisoft’s fantastic 2D platformer Rayman Origins 3D for the Nintendo 3DS has once again been delayed in Europe. Rayman Origins 3D was originally scheduled to come out at the end of the month, but it’s now due to be released on June 7th. There’s no word on whether the US release date has been delayed as well.

 

Nintendo UK and Nintendo Europe have announced via a press release that Nintendo and SEGA will launch the latest rhythm action-adventure, Rhythm Thief & the Emperor’s Treasure, across Europe on 5th April 2012, exclusively for Nintendo 3DS. Nintendo has also revealed that the playable Rhythm Thief & the Emperor’s Treasure demo is now available to download from the Nintendo 3DS eShop today.

3.- Nintendo of Japan is releasing the soundtrack to the perfect scoring Kid Icarus: Uprising on Club Nintendo. The Kid Icarus: Uprising soundtrack would usually go on sale for 400 points, but those who purchase the game and register it can grab the soundtrack for 250 points. Nintendo of America and Nintendo Europe have yet to announce a similar offer.

 

 

We saw some scans earlier this week of the Pokemon Black & White 2 box-arts, but now Nintendo has released some high quality images of them. Nintendo has yet to reveal any information regarding Pokemon Black & White 2, but we do know that the gameis coming to North America and Europe this Fall.

Team NINJA studio head Yosuke Hayashi took the opportunity to talk withGames Industry about a range of subjects, including the controversial Metroid Other M collaboration with Nintendo back in 2010. Here’s what Yosuke Hayashi had to say about the experience.

 

Q: We were fascinated by Nintendo’s decision to work with Team Ninja on Metroid. Looking back at the project, how do you feel about it and how Metroid: Other M was received? What lessons were learned?
Yosuke Hayashi: Other M was the first game that let us work with an external partner whose philosophy towards development is completely different to ours. This was a great chance for us to revise and rethink our approach to development, and this experience is something that is being applied in the studio.

4.- We’re three months from E3 2012, but Ubisoft has still confirmed their press conference will be on June 4th, which is the Monday before the expo itself. It’s safe to expect plenty of details about Assassin’s Creed 3, but I don’t think we’ll hear a lot about their Wii U content as the conference is before Nintendo’s conference, and I would find it strange if Ubisoft would try to steal any Wii U-centric thunder from Nintendo.

 

The costumes for Link and Zero Suit Samus in Dynasty Warriors VS can be unlocked by playing through the tutorial mode. You’ll be able to use the costumes on your custom character known as My General. Your Mii will “also appear in a support role, handing you helpful items during battle when you’re in a pinch”.

The official website for Fire Emblem: Awakening has been updated with character profiles and a better look at the gameplay systems in the game. You can click here to access the site for yourself and see the updates.

Nintendo of Australia has announced that the first instalment of the Thanatos Rising series from the Kid Icarus: Uprising animated shorts has launched in Australia.

This trailer for Heroes of Ruin was released yesterday but I forgot to upload it, so yeah, sorry about that.

Square Enix has shared new screenshots from the English version of Kingdom Hearts 3D that show a few of the mini-games within the game. Marvelous AQL has released new screenshots from Rune Factory 4, which give us a more detailed look at the dragon named Selzauide who helps the protagonist by letting him live in his castle.

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Mister Gaga