The upcoming Wii U, the next-generation console from Nintendo, is to receive Mass Effect 3. BioWare and EA have released some screenshots for the Wii U version…
With the coming of cloud gaming and Smart TV’s with internet connections, some in the industry have suggested that consoles could be phased out all together in future. Speaking with GamesIndustryBiz 2K Games head, Christoph Hartmann suggested that he is not totally convinced we will see the console become obsolete, and believes we should always have a need for the platform.…
EA Sports is will be bringing two of its leading sports franchises – Fifa Soccer 13 and Madden NFL 13 — to the Nintendo Wii U and both titles will launch with the Wii U. “Our teams have truly delivered creative new football experiences with FIFA Soccer 13 and Madden NFL 13 for the Wii U.” “We challenged our teams to develop innovations designed specifically for the Wii…
2K Games boss Christoph Hartmann believes ‘real-life graphics’ is a very necessary goal in a shooter market that is a bit inundated. Hartmann explained in an interview with GIBiz that in order for the industry to truly reach the next level and expand into new genres, ‘pure photorealism’ is needed. Comparing the games industry with that of film, Hartmann explained that because…
It seems this is the way with gaming franchises nowadays, with publishers not willing to take on smaller projects where the success is not guaranteed. This rings especially true with new IP’s or the smaller franchises, where the success at retail will determine whether a franchise will continue or not. It seems a logical theory, but we could see less…
It will certainly please Nintendo fans to hear that Crytek’s upcoming sci-fi shooter – Crysis 3 – could make its way t0 the Wii U. Crytek producer, Mike Read says Crysis 3 has not been ‘ruled out’ for the Wii U, contrary to what Crytek had previously stated saying that there was “not a fat chance” that the game would launch on…
MCV report that no official statement has been made, but that they can confirm that Konami is opening a new London studio as part of its investment in the Pro Evolution Soccer franchise. The London studio will be the European wing of the PES productions which will handle development duties of the franchise. Job adverts online read: “PES Productions is opening…
Nintendo previously confirmed that the Wii U launch games will run at 720p, and the Nintendo president has previously stated that the Wii U’s graphics will be able to compete with next-generation of consoles. MyNintendoNews are now reporting that Nintendo representatives confirmed during a recent Wii U Experience that third-party Wii U games, Batman: Arkham City – Armored Edition and Assassin’s Creed III will run natively at 1080p. The…
We have previously learned that Gearbox were interested in a Playstation Vita version of Borderlands 2, but were not able to develop it themselves. The Official Nintendo Magazine now report that the studio may also be interested in Borderlands 2 making its way to Nintendo’s upcoming Wii U console. In an interview with Dealspwn, Gearbox co-founder Brian Martel acknowledged that Gearbox…
The well known gaming analyst, Michael Pachter does not seem to be confident in Nintendo’s forthcoming Wii U console. Edge report that Patchet claimed at the recent Develop Conference that the Wii U simply “isn’t going to work.” “I don’t get it,” he said. “I think that essentially this is a solution in search of a problem. I mean, somebody…