Many, many Wii U News: Super Smash, Zelda, Mario, and more

This morning Nintendo Direct releases tons of news on the upcoming games for Wii U.  Not only they let us know what games we should be expecting for this year, we also learn what's coming for this year's E3 conference.  Here is what to expect:

A new Zelda game!

The game, according to Nintendo, is going to be focusing on the HD aspect of the device, but with a new visual approach- we have no idea what that meant at this point.  While the game play is going to be be simpler, as returning to its roots.  As of now, we don't have many details of the game, and Nintendo is not ready to show us the game yet until E3.
As of now, we have no idea what the game is about.  And it seems like we have a long way to go.


Zelda: Wind Waker  HD remake!

Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker, a game originally on Gamecube, is coming to Wii U this fall.  Nintendo states that this game is here to ease the players on the wait for the new Zelda game.  The remake will have a brand new, upgraded graphics, optional to play only on GamePad, and Miiverse integration.
The image up there shows the differences between Wii U graphic and GameCube graphic.  This is going to be an awesome upgrade.


New Smash Bros game, New 3D Mario game, and Wii U Mario Kart!
All three games mentioned above are going to have more news in the E3 conference this June.  I really can't wait for Smash Bros, and Nintendo promises to have the first look in E3.  As of now, they state that both Wii U and 3DS versions are on track.
A new 3D Mario game is coming to Wii U.  They say the game is an "action" game, and as of now no one knows what that means.
Last but not least, A new Mario Kart game is also announced for Wii U.  This is not a surprise to me at all because Nintendo always release a Mario Kart game for all of their systems.
And once again, no further information at this point.  Can't wait for E3 to come.


Fire Emblem crosses-over with Shin Megami Tensei!

A Wii U game that crosses both franchises!!!  The trailer above doesn't show much but it's exciting enough to see characters such as Marth from the first Fire Emblem game.  

Virtual Consoles coming to Wii U!   

I'm really not surprised at this one at all. 

I'm disappointed that Nintendo Direct doesn't have more news on Pikman 3.  Maybe more in the future.   

    

Breaking Bad Figures from Mezco!!!

Mezco is releasing 6" Walter White action figure this June.  The figure features Walter as his alter ego Heisenberg.  He comes with removable hat, glasses, a sack of cash and a bag of blue crystals.
Mezco is releasing 8' plush set of Walter White and Jesse Pinkman as well.
Personally, I don't care too much about the plush, but the figure is a most get.

The Last Of Us Special Edition Revealed!

The above is the Survival Edition and it comes with the Sights and Sounds Pack as well as the full-size hardcover art book, steel-book packaging for the game and the first issue of The Last of Us American Dreams and Naughty Dog sticker sheet.  It will be retail for $79.99.

This one would be the Post-Pandemic Edition.  It comes with everything the Survival Edition comes with along with a 12-inch premium statue of Joel and Ellie.  This will retail for 159.99 and only available at GameStop.

The game is set to release at May 7th.  Personally, I'm planning on getting the game only without any special bonuses.    

ABC cancelled Don't Trust the B...

A sad news.  ABC cancelled Don't Trust the B and it's confirmed through Krysten Ritter's tweet.
I really love this show.  Can't believe they would cancelled it  :(

Project X Zone Coming to America and Europe!!!!

It has been couple of good days on localizing games.  It was announced that Project X Zone is finally getting localized in America and Europe this summer.
For those who don't know what Project X Zone is, it is a cross-over fighting game between Sega, Namco Bandai and Capcom characters.  There are over 200 characters in this game across 29 franchises.  The game was first out in Japan back in October 2012, so yeah, I've been waiting for this game for a while now.

A little video here for what's the game about:

 

Sleeping Dogs Reviews

Sleeping Dogs is Grand Theft Auto in Hong Kong. What more can I say?  But it doesn't mean that this is just another Grand Theft Auto game, no sir.  Despite it being another opening world sand box game you're allowed to roam free and do whatever you want (kill, kill, kill), Sleeping Dog is unique enough for it to be taken seriously.
The game is about a Chinese-American San Francisco cop named Wei Shen, which means "danger" in Chinese, can you smell the cheese?  

No, it's not "danger" zone.  It's "Wei Shen" zone.  Get it?  ;) wink!

Anyway, for some reason, Wei Shen goes undercover in Hong Kong to infiltrate the triad organization- Sun On Yee.  And yeah, I know I said "for some reason."  I guess I wasn't paying attention, huh?  Anyway, as Wei continues to infiltrate the gang, he begins to grow feelings for them.  He begins to see things differently, and notices that the senior officer who asks him to go undercover might be as guilty as the gangsters.  Okay, the story of the game might not be its strongest suit.  It really is one of the most typical story ever.  A cop infiltrates a gang, notices that the gangsters have heart and cannot bear to bring them down or kill them.  It's undercover cop stories 101.  There're also many moments where characters are introduced like they were in the game already but I have no idea who they are.  Funny though, this doesn't make the story confusing at all.  The story carries on just fine, and you learn who those characters are right away.  I think the story narrates like this to allow the players to feel that a long time have passed, and that's how Wei starting to grow feelings for the gang.
The game play is similar to other open world sandbox games.  Things you are allowed to do in other sandbox games, you're allowed to do in this one.  The fact that this place takes place in Hong Kong adds that one additional flavor to the game that makes it unique.  You can have your character running around, trying to figure out what the heck people are talking about in Cantonese, figuring out what exactly is a curry fish ball, or you can just enjoy the fact that Hong Kong people drive on the other side of the street.  Let me tell you, it is really hard to get used to driving on the wrong side of the streets.  Car accidents happen all the time in Sleeping Dogs.  It's all these little details that suck you into the world of Sleeping Dogs.  There're many times in the game that I just wait behind red light, forgetting that it is just a game and I should just run over the red lights.
Overall, I really like Sleeping Dogs.  I'm about to finish the game soon and I can't wait to see the endings.
8.7/10        

Sleeping Dogs...

I'm currently playing this game right now. I have an addicting personality, so I have to finish this game first before I care about anything else.
The blog is going to slow down a bit. Sorry :(
I will post a review after I pretty much finish the game.