You can’t have Samus Starship without having a Metroid minigame in Nintendo Land for Wii U!
Metroid Nintendo Land WILL be a reality. The Wii U minigame compilation is chock-full of references to Samus Metroid franchise, which means that a minigame based on the Metroid series is certain.
What that minigame will look like remains to be seen however. Nintendo Land is a themepark game that features minigames based on many of Nintendo’s most popular franchises, from Animal Crossing to The Legend of Zelda.
In the screenshots above and below, you can see that Samus Helmet is used as an icon in the game’s main hub, as well as in the list of icons representing each of the minigames contained in Nintendo Land (including several that have yet to be revealed outside of the icon).
Even more blatant is a giant Ridley robot/statue that walks around the Nintendo Land theme park hub, and Samus Starship which flies around the theme park!
….. Samus Helmet is upon dozens of other Nintendo Land minigame icons. Including Yoshi’s Egg, Mario’s Cap, Zelda’s Triforce, Birdo, Boo and More!
A giant Ridley, the Metroid boss and leader of the Space Pirates, stomps about the Nintendo Land park!
It doesn’t get more blatant than this! Metroid will be a minigame thanks to Samus’ helmet icon!
Part 3 of my WatchMePlay Professor Layton and the Last Specter Let’s Play on the Nintendo DS! Originally posted for VideoGamesBlogger.
In this video, we solve a few puzzles, and eventually reach an impassable bridge! With a story-related puzzle to solve in order to get through it. Brilliant!
Die here in New Super Mario Bros. U and message pop-up from other MiiVerse players.
Achievements in New Super Mario Bros. U and Wii U will come by way of MiiVerse revealed Nintendo at E3 2012 during their Developer Discussion.
How the Achievements work will be specific to that individual game, at least in the case of New Super Mario Bros. U for Wii U. However Nintendo has confirmed that MiiVerse features are innate to the Wii U itself, and thus every game will feature MiiVerse features. That means its very plausible that this Achievement system I will detail here will be THE Achievement system built into all Wii U games.
The Wii U Achievement system works like this. While playing New Super Mario Bros. U, you can gain Achievements by completing certain conditions as you make your way through a level. Conditions explained include collecting all the Star Coins hidden on a level in one go, completing the level without being hit by a single enemy. If you manage one of these conditions, called a “Super Play” by the developers (tentative term I imagine), then you will be prompted to leave a message regarding your awesome performance, that will then be shared with other players online via the MiiVerse, as well as with your own friends who own the game. Nintendo was adamant that there are “A LOT” of different conditions, or Achievements, that players can strive for.
You can hear Nintendo discuss this in the E3 2012 Wii U Developer Discussion Video. Skip to around 6:30.
Messages from other players on the MiiVerse will then be spread throughout the actual game as you are playing, and revealed when you meet or fail to meet these Achievements; alerting you to the fact that these Achievements exist, or dropping hints as to what it may take to fulfill a Super Play.
It is easy to imagine this same Achievements system being applied to other games, in the same manner that it is applied to New Super Mario Bros. U. Will this be the bonafide Achievements system for the Wii U? Seems to me like it will be, but we’ll have to wait and see what else Nintendo reveals regarding an Achievements system for Wii U, and whether or not these games will have Badges or Emblems or Points or Trophies associated with earning these Super Play or Achievement conditions and how they are shared with your online friends and the world at large via MiiVerse.
You can get an idea of how this works in the screenshots above and below.
Fail to earn a Super Play in New Super Mario Bros. U and you’ll see comments from other players.
Want some ketchup, mustard, mayo, relish, etc. painted onto that burger/hot dog of yours?
The Poll Question of the Day for June 12, 2012 is this:
Do Condiments Take Away or Add Flavor To Foods In Your Opinion? That is, are you one who always reaches for the comments to add increased flavor to whatever it is you are eating, or do you leave it be?
Is a hotdog incomplete without condiments? I say YES. I must have chile or mayo, ketchup and mustard on mine!
Do you believe burgers, hotdogs and other foods are incomplete without condiments? Yes or no.
…. Stewie versus the Amish in the Family Guy videogame for Xbox 360 and PS3. Releasing September 25 2012.
Family Guy: Back to the Multiverse for PS3 and Xbox 360 is based on a beloved episode of the animated TV series known as “Road to the Multiverse”, where Stewie and Brian use a device that allows them to travel to alternate dimensions of their town of Quahog… leading them to see “twisted” versions of the towns inhabitants. Among them include an Amish version of the town… 10 different dimensions/levels will be featured in the game. They aren’t based on actual episodes but on the fiction itself.
However it is that “Amish” theme in which this game is majorly-based. Teaming up with the writers of the TV show who have worked hard to bring the token and trademark humor of the series into videogame form, Stewie and Brian must combat the collective Amish who have been convinced by Stewie’s rival, Bertram, that they are the source of all ills and must therefore be destroyed.
This leads to Stewie and Brian taking up arms against the Amish in brutal third-person shooting combat amongst a large world made up of adventure and RPG elements. Including both cooperative play and full-on four-player multiplayer modes (the latter is confirmed as local offline, not sure about the former).
Brian will wield realworld weapons while Stewie is armed with scifi and novelty weapons.
The gameplay is a mix of shooting, action and platforming, where the world is strewn about with portals that allow you to equip your character with various weapons. These weapons come from “Stewie’s bedroom” and include Brian’s Sniper Rifle and laser guns for Stewie, among others. Brian has access to real-world weapons like a 9mm Pistol and a Jack Daniels bottle of liquor for melee attacks, whereas Stewie uses sci-fi and novelty weapons including an exploding diaper that replaces grenades, a melee Golf Club and the aforementioned laser gun.
In single player you will switch between controlling either Stewie or Brian, whereas in coop you and a friend will control each character. Parts of the environment can be destroyed our interacted with as you attempt to take out the Amish, such as the ability to shoot down behives ontop of enemies, or take cover behind trees. Stewie uses Peter Griffin’s nemesis, the Giant Chicken, as a sort of companion attack dog, who can be summoned to combat enemies alongside you; and works as a power-up.
Here is an interview regarding the game (no gameplay footage shown).
Many of the famous inhabitants of the show make appearances in the game, and all of the voice actors seem like they’ve put in their duties to make the game authentic. Some characters on offer include Amish Peter, Herbert, Greased Up Deaf Guy, their controversial elderly neighbor and many others. I’m sure the series regulars will all make an appearance as well. Voice acting is in heavy use as Stewie and Brian comment on what is going on in the game and throw-out one-liners and jokes as you progress depending on the situation. They also throw out lots of pop-culture references. Other characters will apparently also be playable, although who else remains to be seen.
Multiplayer will have you facing off against other humans, and choosing from various costumes and playable characters. Whom you will surely unlock as you go through the single player. Family Guy: Back to the Multiverse will be released on September 25, 2012 for Xbox 360 and PS3.
The Joker and Harley Quinn land on Wii U with Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition.
Batman: Arkham City – Armored Edition for Wii U was one of the biggest games Nintendo was touting for the next-generation console at the E3 2012 Nintendo Press Conference.
The game takes the best game of 2011 and expands on it by making extensive use of the Wii U GamePad’s tablet controller and its touchscreen, allowing the player increased functionality, new moves, and streamlined accessibility to Batman’s weapons and gadgets, all at the touch of a button. This also frees the main screen from clutter and menus, as all menus now take place on the Wii U GamePad controller, meaning you do not need to ever pause the game! This is the same type of streamlining that developers are bringing to other games like ZombieU and Rayman Legends.
Here is the E3 2012 announcement trailer and video for Batman: Arkahm City Armored Edition.
SYNOPSIS
Developed by WB Games Montreal, Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition is the enhanced version of the award-winning blockbuster videogame created by Rocksteady Studios. The Wii U version delivers the same impactful story and gameplay as the original title, this time with enhanced gameplay mechanics and features made possible with the Wii U and the new controller.
Batman: Arkham City is based on DC Comics’ core Batman license and is set in Arkham City, the new maximum security “home” for all of Gotham City’s thugs, gangsters and insane criminal masterminds. Featuring an incredible Rogues Gallery of Gotham City’s most dangerous criminals including Catwoman, The Joker, The Riddler, Two-Face, Harley Quinn, The Penguin, Mr. Freeze and many others, the game allows players to genuinely experience what it feels like to be The Dark Knight delivering justice on the streets of Gotham City.
Here is the E3 2012 Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition Official Trailer.
Key Features of Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition For Wii U Include:
Battle Armored Tech Mode (B.A.T. Mode)
A new upgraded battle suit for both Batman and Catwoman gives players an additional power-up by allowing them to build up kinetic energy during combat. When activated, Batman enters B.A.T. mode, whereby he doles out more damage and has a heightened sense of enemy locations.
Wii U New Controller Functionality
The new controller’s touch screen allows players to truly be The World’s Greatest Detective with the newly designed, wrist-mounted Batcomputer. Players can select their gadget, track evidence, upgrade their gear, set and detonate bombs, and more, all without ever leaving the game.
Reimagined Gadgets
All gadgets have been reimagined to utilize the power of the new controller. For example, players can now use the new Sonar mode that enables Batman to quickly probe his surroundings to develop the tactics needed for success. Players can then select, customize and equip their preferred gadget loadout, as well as access a real-time map of Gotham without ever leaving the action of the game. The new controller also allows for an unprecedented level of accuracy when using the Batarang and scanning for clues.
Batman: Arkham City Game of the Year Edition Content
Included on disc are all previously released downloadable content: Harley Quinn’s Revenge Pack, Catwoman Pack, Nightwing Bundle Pack, Robin Bundle Pack, Challenge Map Pack and Arkham City Skins Pack.
Here is an interview with the developer about Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition.
Artwork for Pit and Magnus from Kid Icarus: Uprising for Nintendo 3DS. He looks like a mean SOB, eh!
Part 4 of my WatchMePlay Kid Icarus: Uprising Let’s Play on the Nintendo 3DS!
After struggling a bit to figure things out in this somewhat complicated handheld title, we dive in to Chapter 2! It is there that we meet one of the all-new Kid Icarus franchise characters, a toughguy named “Magnus” who kind of reminds me of Auron from Final Fantasy X. There is lots of funny banter between our player character, the angel Pit, and his Goddess Palutena, which is an aspect of Kid Icarus: Uprising that differentiates it from any other Nintendo game yet made. It is fully voiced with lots of great voice acting from the characters!
Fans who remembered when Kid Icarus: Uprising was first announced way back, will recall Magnus from one of the earliest gameplay videos of the game. Enjoy. :)
