With the next-gen console war in full swing and the PS4 in first place, the biggest question is: who’s going to be number 2? Before E3 2014, it was assumed that Xbox One might have a trick up their sleeve to either knock the PS4 off it’s perch or something to solidify 2nd place.
While Nintendo certainly brought their A Game to E3, they took it a step further with this year’s holiday release list and some surprises which truly make me want to pick up a Wii U.
Well let’s start with the surprises first. I already had Smash Bros. on my radar, but both Pokemon and Mario Kart are looking quite interesting.
Mario Kart DLC:
While the first DLC for Mario Kart 8 (better known as the Mercedes Benz DLC) wasn’t that intriguing for me. It was nice to see DLC being free for a change. This DLC will remain free until August 27th.
Though for actual paid content, Nintendo is releasing two packs of DLC for Mario Kart 8. Each set is 7.99 a piece or you can buy them in a bundle at 11.99.
Pack 1: Contains 3 characters. Link, Tanooki Mario and Cat Princess Peach. Along with 4 Vehicles including non other then Blue Falcon from Fzero :) and 8 tracks.
Pack 2: Contains 3 characters. Villager, Isabelle, Dry Bowser. 4 Vehicles and 8 Tracks.
More information can be found on their website:
Pokemon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
I’ve just finished Pokemon X and currently watching the series with my kiddo, so let’s just say I’ve been on a bit of a Pokemon kick. After the announcement of Pokemon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire I was more then a little excited to take it for a spin.
There’s been plenty of news coming out about this game, and the most interesting so far has been with the Cosplay Pickachu. Cosplay Pickachu features a heart-shaped tail and can be dressed up in many different outfits. I know this sounds silly but this is one step closer to getting a Squirtle with sunglasses.
Holiday Game Releases
Wi U
Activision – Skylanders Trap Team – Oct. 5
BANDAI NAMCO Games America, Inc. – PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures 2 – Oct. 14
Disney Interactive – Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes (2.0 Edition) – Sept. 23
Little Orbit – Penguins of Madagascar – Nov. 25
Little Orbit – Disney Planes: Fire & Rescue – Nov. 4
Nintendo – Smash Bros Wii U – Holiday
Nintendo – NES Remix Pack – Dec 5th
Mobot Studios – Paper Monster Recut – September
SEGA – Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric – Nov. 18
Ubisoft – Just Dance 2015 – Oct. 21
Ubisoft – Watch Dogs – 2014
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment – LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham – Nov. 11
WayForward Technologies – Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse – 2014
3DS
Activision – Skylanders Trap Team – Oct. 5
Activision – The Legend of Korra: A New Era Begins – Oct. 28
ATLUS – Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth – Nov. 25
BANDAI NAMCO – PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures 2 – Oct. 14
BANDAI NAMCO – Saban’s Power Rangers Super Megaforce – Oct. 28
BANDAI NAMCO – TENKAI KNIGHTS: Brave Battle – Oct. 7
Cap com – Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate – Early 2015
EA SPORTS -FIFA 15 – September
GameMill – Big Hero 6 – Oct. 28
Little Orbit – Adventure Time: The Secret of the Nameless Kingdom – Nov. 18
Little Orbit – Disney Planes: Fire & Rescue Nov. 4
Little Orbit – Penguins of Madagascar Nov. 25
Little Orbit – Winx Club: Saving Alfea Fall
Majesco – Cooking Mama 5: Bon Appetit! – Sept. 16
Marvelous USA – Story of Seasons Winter
Natsume Inc. – Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley – October
Nintendo – Super Smash Bros 3DS – Oct 3rd
Nintendo – Pokemon Omega Ruby and Pokemon Alpha Sapphire – Nov 21st
SEGA – Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal Nov. 11
Square Enix, – THEATRHYTHM FINAL FANTASY CURTAIN CALL – Sept. 16
Ubisoft – Petz Beach – Oct. 14
Ubisoft – Petz Countryside – Oct. 14
Ubisoft – Poptropica: Forgotten Islands – Oct. 14
Warner Bros. Interactive – LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham – Nov. 11
So what game are you looking forward to this holiday season? Are you planning to Smash it up? Or perhaps catch them all?