Ubisoft Gearing Up for AAA Wii U Title
Posted by IGN on Dec 06, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Ubisoft has revealed that it’s beginning development on a new title for Wii U. Listings on Ubisoft Quebec’s official Facbeook page indicate that the studio is currently hiring a Network Programmer and Senior Engine Programmer to develop a “AAA title” for Wii U.
Interestingly, Ubisoft communication coordinator Emile Gauthier posted on Twitter that the studio is also hiring a Tools Programmer for a “AAA MMO.” While there’s no indication that the two projects...
Which Kong is King?
Posted by IGN on Dec 05, 2011 | Leave a Comment
The Kong family is quite large and diverse. As IGN Nintendo continues to celebrate the franchise, which turned the big 3-0 this year, we’d like to task you readers with deciding once and for all which of all the many Kongs is the best. Is it Diddy? Cranky? Funky? The choice is yours.
So take a look at the 12 Kongs we’ve selected below, then cast your vote in the poll and let us know which Kong is king. There can only be one, so decide carefully!
Cranky Kong
The original DK – this...
Rayman Creator ’Doesn’t Enjoy’ Playing Mario Games
Posted by IGN on Dec 05, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Rayman Origins, the newest game from creator Michel Ancel, is often compared to New Super Mario Bros. Wii. In our E3 preview, we called it “the best Nintendo game Nintendo will never make” and said that NSMB was “the largest inspiration for Rayman Origins’ frantic multiplayer platforming action.” But in a new interview with Gamasutra, Ancel calls himself “very different from Miyamoto” and explains why his philosophy is completely different than the Mario...
Mario Kart 7: Your Early Twitter Reviews
Posted by IGN on Dec 05, 2011 | Leave a Comment
After months of waiting, Mario Kart 7 has finally hit store shelves, and many of you lovely readers have already taken Nintendo’s latest kart racer for a ride. You’ve already seen my full review of Mario Kart 7, but I wanted to know what you guys thought.
So I took to Twitter, and asked you folks what your initial reactions are following yesterday’s release. You’ll find a selection of these responses below – special thanks to everyone who participated.
So take a look...
The Many Faces of Donkey Kong
Posted by IGN on Dec 05, 2011 | Leave a Comment
We all know Donkey Kong as Mario’s first real villain. He’s been around since before the plumber got himself a royal girlfriend. But this renaissance ape is so much deeper than that. He’s lived a long and varied life these past two decades, taking on numerous different jobs and roles along the way.
This year marks the furry lug’s 30th anniversary. As such, IGN Nintendo has decided to take a look at the many faces of Donkey Kong. You ready? Good, because it’s on…...
Opinion: The Time for 10s
Posted by IGN on Dec 04, 2011 | Leave a Comment
This is how it is now. Review scores for games are clustering in the high eights and nines. The titles worthy of those scores are appearing more and more frequently as developers produce an ever higher calibre of electronic entertainment.
It’s true also that titles worthy of even higher scores are hitting the market more often. Thankfully, there are journos out there who are not afraid to give credit where credit’s due. If necessary, they will dole out delicious dollops of double digits....
Super Smash Bros. Melee – The Perfect Launch Title
Posted by IGN on Dec 02, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Perfectly echoing the GameCube’s propensity for being Nintendo’s oddest home console, the system’s biggest selling point at launch didn’t even arrive on day one. Super Smash Bros. Melee had everything a Nintendo fan could want – fast and furious multiplayer, more core franchise characters and an addictive trophy collection system that reached to the far corners of Nintendo lore. In every way imaginable, other launch titles like Luigi’s Mansion and Rogue Squadron...
The Madness of Animal Crossing 3DS
Posted by IGN on Dec 02, 2011 | Leave a Comment
After a long stretch of silence, more news on Animal Crossing 3DS has finally surfaced. As posted on the page of YouTube user NintenDaanNC, a new developer roundtable with producer Katsuya Eguchi has been released highlighting some changes fans can expect to see in this new entry. You’ll find the full video below.
Shocking stuff, indeed. To start, the roundtable revealed that you’re now going to be the mayor of your village. No word on what this means for the game’s former mayor,...
Nintendo Voice Chat: Zelda Spoilercast Coming Soon
Posted by IGN on Dec 02, 2011 | Leave a Comment
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword has been out for almost two weeks now, meaning a lot of you folks have probably already made your way to the game’s epic finale. To celebrate this amazing new entry in the Zelda series (check out Rich’s full review of Skyward Sword if you somehow missed it), the Nintendo Voice Chat crew will be holding a special Zelda spoilercast next week.
What exactly is a spoilercast? It basically means we’ll be throwing tact out the window, and talking about...
Which is the Best Mario Kart Ever?
Posted by IGN on Dec 02, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Mario Kart 7 for the Nintendo 3DS marks the (you guessed it) seventh entry in the Mario Kart series, which has been providing gamers with kart-racing goodness for nearly two decades now.
In celebration, IGN Nintendo has decided to hand out seven awards in honor of the plumber’s latest racer (check out our review of Mario Kart 7 if you haven’t already). We’re honoring the best items, tracks, multiplayer, single-player and more, as well as the very best in show.
What follows are...
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