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Danica Patrick joins Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed; Wii U version announced
Horny teens and auto nuts everywhere can now celebrate the announcement that NASCAR racing hottie Danica Patrick will be a playable character in Sega’s Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed. To promote the game, the driver and model will be racing a “No. 7 Sonic the Hedgehog Chevrolet” in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Challenge on November 3 at the Texas Motor Speedway. Danica herself was bursting with enthusiasm when asked about her being turned into a video game character:
“It’s a very exciting experience since I’ll be sharing the screen with such an iconic character. I cannot wait for gamers to jump into my customized, transformable vehicles and give Sonic a run for his rings this holiday season!”
The sequel to Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing will see the players take to the land, sea and air, similar to the N64’s underappreciated Diddy Kong Racing. Here, however, the vehicles will transform during the race in a triathlon fashion.
Sonic, Danica and the other All Stars will be appearing on the Xbox 360, PS3, 3DS, PS Vita, and PC this winter. The sequel will also race onto the Wii U this winter as well.
Nintendo working on Wii-to-Wii U file transfer system
While in the past, game saves and downloadable content would be lost at the end of a console cycle, Nintendo has revealed that won’t be the case with the Wii U at this year’s Developer Roundtable.
According to Katsuya Eguchi, hardware producer of the Wii U, the company is currently readying a system to transfer game saves, WiiWare and Virtual Console purchases from the Wii to the new Wii U. Considering the fact that file transfers aren’t currently possible from Wii-to-Wii, this is pretty impressive.
It is not known how the file transfer system will be implemented, although there is speculation it will involve the recently rumored cloud storage app for the upcoming console.
[Source: Joystiq]
Nintendo says Wii U version of Aliens: Colonial Marines will ship on February 12
UPDATE: A Sega spokesperson told us “We’re still nailing down the Wii U release date.” So I guess February 12 is only the official date for the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 versions as of now.
When Sega set the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 versions of Aliens: Colonial Marines for release on February 12, 2013, they said that the Wii U launch date would be announced “at a later time.”
That later time appears to be today as Nintendo has gone ahead and revealed, courtesy of their E3 2012 Hub, that the Wii U version of the game will also launch on February 12, 2013.
Of course, it’s not real until Sega says so. So we’ve contacted the publisher for confirmation on the February 12 release date.
Posted in News, Wii U
Tagged Aliens: Colonial Marines, E3 2012
Wii U launch lineup will include at least 17 games
Nintendo’s E3 Hub is an interesting place. In addition to hosting screenshots and video for most of the Wii U’s announced titles, the site also includes an early glimpse at the console’s launch lineup, which currently numbers 17.
There’s even a pair of previously unannounced games:
- Project P-100, a Nintendo-published superhero game from Platinum Games!
- Game & Wario, a WarioWare-like experience for the Wii U.
Nintendo has split the Wii U’s launch lineup into “Launch” titles, “Launch Window” titles, and “Holiday 2012” titles. Hit the jump to see which game landed where and which games will make it out in 2013. (more…)
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Tagged E3 2012, Game & Wario, The Wonderful 101
Agni’s Philosophy gives a glimpse at what Square Enix can do on next-gen systems
Agni’s Philosophy is not a game. Instead, it’s a mini-movie, produced by Square Enix, depicting what is possible on next-generation consoles and PCs. Like the Final Fantasy VII technical demo they created to showcase the PS3’s processing power, Agni’s Philosophy was designed to give gamers their first taste of the Luminous Engine, Square Enix’s multiplatform game creation tool.
Agni’s Philosophy includes many of the hallmarks of the Final Fantasy series inclduing a plucky young protagonist, Summons, crystals, and an ancient order that protects them. New to the series is an almost post-apocalyptic look to the world including modern trucks and terrorists wielding AK-47s.
There’s little chance that Agni’s Philosophy will enter full production for the PS4, Xbox 720 or Wii U (in fact, Square Enix’s history with tech demos almost assures it won’t), but it’s also a stunning piece of video with some nifty smoke, fire, and water effects.
New Super Mario Bros. U trailer features colorful Yoshis and GIANT LAND
Some kind of squirrel acorn (which turns Mario into a flying squirrel) and multiple multi-colored Yoshis highlight the New Super Mario Bros. U E3 trailer. If a pink Yoshi eats a Koopa Troopa, it can turn into a balloon while a blue Yoshi gives Mario and pals the ability to shoot bubbles. Yellow Yoshis shine brightly like a flashlight.
But the highlight of the trailer isn’t the wingsuit or the Yoshis, it’s the return of Giant Land from Super Mario Bros. 3. Welcome back old friend, I’ve missed you.
Posted in News, Wii U
Tagged E3 2012, New Super Mario Bros. U
Nintendo @ E3 12: Nintendo Land will make people believe in Wii U
Reggie Fils-Aime believes that that the way Wii Sports made people understand the Wii is similar to the way people will understand the power of the Wii U GamePad’s touchscreen with Nintendo Land.
Visiting a virtual theme park, your Mii will visit 12 different worlds based on classic Nintendo franchises including The Legend of Zelda, Animal Crossing, Luigi’s Mansion, Donkey Kong, and Takamaru’s Ninja Castle (which involves throwing ninja stars at birds).
If Nintendo is hoping to lure new gamers in with Nintendo Land, it’ll likely be a launch title.
Posted in News, Wii U
Tagged E3 2012, Nintendo Land
Nintendo @ E3 12: ZombiU lurches onto the Wii U
Ubisoft has revealed a new zombie game for the Wii U titled, wait for it, ZombiU. Groan at the pun. Or should it be moan?
Players will battle zombies using the Wii U GamePad to access a sonar tool, your inventory, a scanning tool, a sniper rifle. Shaking the Wii U GamePad will push away a zombie and tapping the touchscreen at the right moment can hack a door or security system.
Using the Wii U’s camera, you can also put yourself in the game as a zombie. Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime had great fun with it.