Gaming news 04/12/11 - 11/12/11

Published on December 11 2011 by painfullybadgamer

Nintendo

- Nintendo really want to take the Zelda series further than ever before on the Wii u

Eiji Aonuma, producer of the legend of Zelda, has told Gameinformer that he would like to take the Zelda series forward. Initially Aonuma was happy making small, individual changes to the series but he now feels it’s time to seriously evolve the franchise.

“I started working on the series not at the beginning but part-way through its history. I think because of that, early on I was more looking objectively at the series and how we could change small, individual elements within it, rather than looking at how the series should evolve. As time has passed – particularly in the last few years – I’ve started to think a lot more about how I can take the series and really make it my own Zelda and evolve it further. As Mr. Miyamoto has allowed me to take the reins on the Zelda series, ultimately that’s what I need to do. Perhaps some people will think it’s a little bit late for me to start thinking about that, but as time goes by, that’s becoming more of a theme in how I’m approaching the series.”

- Game bug found in the legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

Nintendo of America spokesperson Sharon Matheny has confirmed that The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword has as game breaking bug which currently has no fix.

“We have been made aware of the issue that results in being unable to progress in the Song of the Hero quest.”

“If the game has been saved after completing the sequence of events, it will no longer be possible to proceed through the game on that save file. The only options at that point are to either start the game over or to use an earlier save file to continue.”

In order to avoid this game destroying bug Nintendo advises you should avoid Golo the Goron after you obtain the Thunder Dragon’s song.

- Super Mario 3D land out sells Skyward Sword and Call of duty

Enterbrain and Famitsu have revealed that Super Mario 3D Land has managed to shift over half a million copies from October 31st through to November 27th meaning it has outsold both The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 in Japan. See the full list below.

01. [3DS] Super Mario 3D Land (Nintendo, 11/3): 542,842

02. [PSP] Hatsune Miku Project Diva Extend (Sega, 11/10): 234,627

03. [PS3] Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Subtitled Version (Square Enix, 11/17): 227,219

04. [WII] Zelda Skyward Sword (Nintendo, 11/23): 194,894

05. [PSP] Final Fantasy Type-0 (Square Enix, 10/27): 172,756 (total 676,144)

06. [PS3] Battle Field 3 (EA, 11/2): 157,484

07. [PS3] Uncharted 3 (Sony, 11/2): 153,363

08. [PS3] Sengoku Basara 3 Utage (Capcom, 11/10): 138,610

09. [3DS] One Piece Gigant Battle 2 New World (Namco Bandai, 11/17): 134,943

10. [PSP] Ore no Shikabane wo Koete Yuke (Sony, 11/10): 114,548

- Ubisoft is working on a new MMORPG for Wii u

Ubisoft Quebec is working on a Triple-A game for Wii U according to the Ubisoft job listings. While details on the game itself are basically nothing, we do know that the game is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game and Ubisoft Quebec are currently in the process of recruiting staff for the game. Any guesses as to what the game we be like?

- The new 3DS update is available to download now

Nintendo have released a new update for the 3DS allowing 3D video capturing and a lot more. To get the update go to System Settings > Other Settings > System update. The full list of new features is:

1. 3D Video and 3D Stop Motion animation videos.

2. QR code functionality will be improved

3. Transfer game files between Nintendo 3DS systems

4. New puzzles and extra Find Mii Dungeon

5. eShop will be expanded as well, You’ll soon have access to game demos (for both downloadable games and retail games)

6. You’ll be able to download software while your system is in Sleep Mode

7. The eShop will also support Download Codes (which will be used primarily for special promotions) and will enable users to save payment information to their system if they so desire

8. The update will add a new application to your system’s Home Menu: ”Nintendo Zone” active when you’re at a Nintendo 3DS hotspot location. Provides free access to exclusive content, streaming 3D videos (such as gametrailers, tv ads) trivia games, and retail promotions

- Shigeru Miyamoto has announced that a brand new Nintendo game will be revealed within a year

Shigeru Miyamoto has told wired that he hopes to start working on a brand new game early 2012 and that the game will be unveiled in same year. Miyamoto also showed interest in working with smaller teams of younger developers making small projects.

- Skyward sword was over thrown by Skyrim at this year’s VGA awards

The legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword has lost to Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim at tonight Spike video game Awards. Despite this defeat there was still cause for celebration ad Nintendo picked up the hall of fame award, best motion control game, best Wii game and best handheld game, Going to the legend of Zelda, Skyward sword and Super Mario 3D land respectively.

Sony

- PS vitas cannot use the internet browser while gaming

It has been revealed that, unlike the 3DS, the PS vita will not be able to use the internet browser while gaming. According to members of the handheld’s development staff, hitting the PS button will bring up a menu screen similar to PlayStation 3, allowing you to gain access to features including your friends list, music and Twitter.

The web browser, however, won’t be able available while running software, so you’ll have to exit your game in order to boot it up.

- THQ set to reveal an exciting new game this month

THQ’s Danny Bilson has confirmed that the publishing powerhouse is gearing up to unveil a “very exciting” game this month.

Bilson told AusGamers that the game, whatever it turns out to be, will be released in 2012.

“We actually have a game we haven’t announced yet and I can’t announce tonight — but we will be around December — that’ll be coming out next year that is also very exciting,”

- Final fantasy XIII – 2 gets a perfect score from Famitsu

Final fantasy XII – 2 has picked up full marks from the Japanese publication Famitsu in other words scoring 40/40. The reviewers also commented that the game has ironed out all the flaws in its predecessor. FFXIII – 2 is the third game this year to receive 40/40 from Famitsu the other two being The legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

- Sony offer PS3 users a 60-day trial for Music Unlimited

Sony Entertainment Network has announced it will be offering PlayStation 3 users a 60-day free trial of Music Unlimited Premium.

The feature allows for unlimited access to a massive catalogue of songs including the latest releases and all-time classics. What’s more, there are no ads.

Users can also set up a cloud library of favourite tracks, playlists and channels accessible via a number of devices such as PlayStation Portable, Android phone, Sony Tablet, network enabled Blu-ray Disc player/Bravia TV, or a PC

- Doctor who: The eternity clock announced

BBC Worldwide Digital Entertainment and Games has announced a new series of Doctor Who titles for PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita and PC. Developed by Supermassive Games, Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock will be the first title to see the light of day in early 2012, with more games following later. The Eternity Clock pits gamers in the shoes of the Doctor and River Song as they venture across time and space, while solving puzzles throughout the centuries in an effort to save Earth.

- BioWare working on Command & Conquer: generals 2

At the Spike Video game Awards, a new debut trailer for Biowares lastest project Command & Conquer was shown, depicting and large scale battle in a city.

- Sony unveils details on The Last of Us

Sony has just sent a press release providing some details on what we can expect from the developers of franchises like Uncharted and Crash Bandicoot, including a barebones description of the plot.

The “genre-defining experience” blends survival and action to tell a story-driven narrative about a population “decimated by a modern plague.” Cities are abandoned, now reclaimed by nature, and those that survived are fighting each other for food, weapons, and anything else useful. The two main characters, Joel, a ruthless survivor, and Ellie, a brave young teenage girl wise beyond her years, will work together to survive their journey across the United States.

Xbox

- Trine 2 is coming to XBLA 21^st December

While the original side scrolling platformer Trine never made it to the Xbox 360, its sequel, Trine 2, is. The downloadable title has been announced for a December 21st worldwide release via Xbox Live Arcade, and should retail for 1200 MS Points.

- Xbox live iOS App Launched

Microsoft has a similar app prepared for iPhone and iPad users. Like the Windows app, the iOS version is designed to let you interact with Xbox Live and your friends when you're on the go.

Key features include -

Read and send messages to friends

Manage your friends list, invite new friends

Read and Edit your full LIVE profile (name, bio, motto)

Change your avatar features/items with the avatar closet

View and compare your achievement progress with friends

- Poor uDraw Sales result in lower THQ Earnings forecast for Q3

Nintendo Wii owners may have fallen in love with THQ's uDraw gaming tablet peripheral, but "weaker than expected" sales on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 have lead to the publisher having to lower its third-quarter earnings forecast of $510 million to $550 million by 25%.

"Despite uDraw's strong success on the Wii in fiscal 2011 and market research indicating strong demand for uDraw on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, initial sales of our uDraw tablet and software on these high-definition platforms have been weaker than expected”

- Pixar Coming to Kinect In Kinect: Rush

Microsoft has announced what is sure to be a money-making machine with Kinect Rush: Disney Pixar Adventure, due out on March 12th, 2012. The title puts the players in scenarios from The Incredibles, Ratatouille, Toy Story, Up! and Cars, and as the name implies, uses the Kinect to do so. Here's a trailer:

- Spike Video Game Awards Rundown

The Spike Video Game Awards were last night, if the multiple new announcements on the front page didn’t tip you off. A lot of new games were announced including Epic’s Fortnite, Transformer: Fall of Cybertron and a new Command and Conquer. We also got new trailers for some of 2012 & 2013s hottest games like Mass Effect 3 and the next entry in the Rainbow Six franchise.

Follow the links below to each of our new stories from last night’s show. There is something for everyone! We’ve also included a list of all of the winners from the awards at the bottom of this post.

New Game Announcements

Fortnite

Fall of Cybertron

Amazing Spider Man

Command and Conquer Generals 2

Alan Wake: American Nightmare

Tony Hawk HD

Video Game Awards for 2011

Game of the Year - Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Studio of the Year – Bethesda

Character of the Year - The Joker From Arkham City

Best Xbox 360 Game: Batman Arkham City

Best Shooter:Call of Duty Modern Warfare