Wii U Adds - How different are they globally?

So the Wii U has landed in the wild, well in North America anyway, and soon it shall launch elsewhere.

Of course we are seeing tv ads for the system and some select games. Check below to see a look at the different ad's from the different parts of the world.

North American

Australia

Europe

Japan

So thats the 1st commerical from each region that was showcasing the Wii U to the world. All very different. Which one is your favorite?

NBA 2K13 - Wii U Launch Trailer

So you say playing the game alone can be boring, you want to manage at the same time? Well perhaps you need to look at the trailer below.

Australia gets limited white 3DS XL Bundle this Christmas

Get ready for a white Christmas as Nintendo brings a new limited edition Nintendo 3DS XL White console as the ultimate Christmas gift this festive season. A new limited edition Nintendo 3DS XL White pre-installed with Super Mario 3D Land will be available in stores on the 6th of December.


For any Mario lover, there are now two Nintendo 3DS XL White consoles topping the Christmas wishlist this year. Whether you prefer traditional platforming action or fast-paced, arcade-style racing, the choice is yours. You can pick from either the limited edition Nintendo 3DS XL White pre-installed with Mario Kart 7 or the limited edition Nintendo 3DS XL White pre-installed with Super Mario 3D Land. Both become available in stores on the 6th of December.

Both consoles will only be available in limited quantities, so if you’re a Mario fan, make sure you don’t miss out! 

Adventure Time - Hey Ice King! Why's you steal our garbage?!! Out Now

LOS ANGELES – November 20, 2012 – D3Publisher (D3P) and Cartoon Network Enterprises (CNE) today announced Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why’d you steal our garbage?!! is now available for the Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system and the Nintendo DS™ hand-held system in both a standard edition and a Collector’s Edition.

Based on Cartoon Network’s Emmy® Award-nominated television series, Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why’d you steal our garbage?!! follows best buds Finn and Jake, as they wake up one morning to find their trash stolen by the Ice King! When they find out the Ice King is using their stolen goods to make a Garbage Princess, the heroes embark on a fantastical adventure to teach him a lesson! Journey through the Land of Ooo in an offbeat adventure and discover perilous dungeons and unimaginable treasures, while playing as Finn and Jake in a unique action-adventure experience.

“Through a wonderful collaboration with Adventure Time creator Pendleton Ward and the minds behind the animated series, we’re able to give fans of the show an authentic experience they’ve been asking for,” said Peter Andrew, vice president of production, D3P. “We’ve managed to pack in quite a few surprises that fans of the show are sure to enjoy, bundled with classic action-RPG gameplay, making for an experience that appeals to a wide audience.”

“With a one-of-a-kind brand with universal appeal, a creator who is a self-described ‘gamer,’ and a fantastically-engaged fan base, today’s release of Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why’d you steal our garbage?!! is a major moment in the life of the franchise, and we’re excited to hear fans’ reactions to the game,” said Pete Yoder, vice president of consumer products, North America for CNE. “D3Publisher, WayForward and Pendleton Ward have done a great job to create a game that brings to life the cherished world and characters from the series, and delivers fun and adventure for fans of all ages.”

Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why’d you steal our garbage?!! is available for the Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system and the Nintendo DS™ hand-held system with a suggested retail price of $29.95. The Collector’s Edition is also available for both platforms with a suggested retail price of $39.95 and includes the full game, a custom design of the Enchiridion on a jumbo SteelBook™ case, a limited edition replica stylus of Finn’s gold sword, an exclusive bestiary guide book, and a poster map of the Land of Ooo.

Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why’d you steal our garbage?!! is developed by WayForward in close collaboration with the creators of Adventure Time and is rated “E10+” (Everyone 10+ - Animated Blood, Cartoon Violence and Comic Mischief) for the Nintendo 3DS and DS by the ESRB. For more information about Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why’d you steal our garbage?!!, please visit: www.AdventureTimeVideoGames.com. 

Be James Bond, with the all new Xperia phone from Sony

21 November, 2012 – Sydney, Australia – Sony Mobile Communications (Sony Mobile) today announced the release of the Xperia TX™ smartphone in Australia, the official smartphone of the James Bond movie SKYFALL.  

Xperia TX is the new premium handset from Sony Mobile, providing Sony’s best HD smartphone screen, camera and easy ‘One-touch’ functions enabled by NFC (Near Field Communications). Xperia TX combines Sony’s best screen, camera and connectivity to provide consumers with an outstanding HD experience to enjoy content on any screen, any time.  

“Now, Australians can own the same handset as 007. This product integration strategy for Sony Xperia smartphones is a key element of Sony’s smartphone strategy to demonstrate an outstanding user experience across devices, enabling consumers to easily and quickly access the world of entertainment that Sony delivers,” said John Featherstone, Managing Director of Sony Mobile Communications Australia.  

Xperia TX features a Razor-sharp 4.6” HD Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine, a 13MP HD camera, full 1080p HD video recording capabilities and a 720p HD front camera for highest quality content.
  
Xperia TX will be available with Vodafone Australia on the $50 plan and from Sony Centres for $629 (outright) from 28 November 2012.

More entertainment with Sony’s media applications and Music Unlimited
Sony’s media applications (“WALKMAN®”, Album and Movies) combine the best of Sony’s technologies and connect consumers to a variety of entertainment services. They form an integral part of the UI on Xperia smartphones to deliver a consistent and superior entertainment experience.

•  Through the “WALKMAN” application, consumers can easily enjoy Sony’s recommended sound in ultimate clarity and presence across the entire spectrum of sound by just activating Sony’s ClearAudio+ mode. A wide variety of music can be accessed from this application, including consumers’ music stored in their PC or Mac computer, a list of songs “liked” by a consumer’s Facebook friends and over 15 million of songs through Music Unlimited. 
• The Album application combines an intuitive user interface that enables consumers to view, sort, and share pictures with an ability to consolidate photos posted on social media such as Facebook.  
• Consumers can enjoy video content in high picture and sound quality through the Movies application. It also provides movies synopsis from the rich database of Gracenote.   

Furthermore, with Album and Movies applications, consumers can remotely enjoy their photos and movie content stored in their home digital media servers.
   
Xperia TX will come with a free 60 day trial of Sony Entertainment Network’s** cloud-based digital streaming music service Music Unlimited giving consumers the opportunity to subscribe directly from their Xperia and enjoy access to millions and millions of tracks.  

‘One-touch’ functions for content sharing  Sony is putting NFC at the heart of content sharing through its ‘One-touch’ function, taking NFC beyond the traditional uses such as e-ticketing and payments. Now, consumers can easily and instantaneously enjoy their music and photos across an array of NFC enabled Sony devices, by simply touching one to another to establish a wireless connection without a cumbersome pairing process.

Xperia TX key features

• 4.6” HD Reality Display powered by the Mobile BRAVIA® Engine for razor sharp clarity 
• 13MP fast capture camera that goes from sleep mode to snap in just over a second 
• Full 1080p HD video recording capabilities and a 720p HD front camera for the highest quality content 
• 3G+ handset capability for faster downloads 
• Easy connectivity with ‘One-touch’ function enabled by NFC 
• PlayStation™ Certified, for PlayStation Mobile gaming on the go 
• Latest generation 1.5GHz dual core processor for improved battery life, fast performance and ultra sharp graphics 
• Android version 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) 
• Screen Mirroring for wireless sharing on your HDTV via Miracast 
• MHL connectivity.   

Sony Pictures Motion Picture ‘SKYFALL’ will be released in Australian cinemas from 22nd November.  For more information visit www.JamesBondSkyfall.com.au or www.facebook.com/JamesBondAUS.

Assassin Creed 3 hits PC's November 22nd

If you are a pc owner and have been waiting to get your hands on the latest Assassins Creed, your in luck. The game hits this week. November 22nd to be exact. Check out this new trailer.

BIOWARE BRINGS THE HIGHEST RATED GAME OF 2012* TO THE Wii U WITH MASS EFFECT 3 SPECIAL EDITION

Sydney, Australia – Nov. 20, 2012 – The ultimate Mass Effect™ 3 experience has officially arrived on Nintendo’s newest console! From BioWare, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA), the Mass Effect 3 Special Edition has been enhanced for the Nintendo Wii U™ home console, giving players more tactical control of combat through the Wii U™ GamePad and also adds bonus content, including an interactive comic that gives players the back story to Mass Effect and Mass Effect 2. Adding all of this to a game that has won more than 100 awards and received more than 80 perfect scores makes the Mass Effect 3 Special Edition a must-have launch title for the Wii U.

Mass Effect 3 Special Edition on the Wii U introduces an entirely new way to experience Mass Effect 3 by using the innovative GamePad. Adding a level of control like never before, players can use the touchpad screen on the GamePad to activate and customize the abilities for their team, view enemies on the tactical mini map, and command squad mates to move by pointing and dragging to a new location. Players can also switch the game view from the TV to the GamePad, playing the entire game right on the controller.

The Mass Effect 3 Special Edition also includes six pieces of bonus content. For the first time ever, Genesis II, an interactive motion comic created by Dark Horse Comics, will give players who are new to the franchise the opportunity to experience narrated summaries of the original Mass Effect and Mass Effect 2. Players will be able to make crucial decisions that will impact each player’s story in Mass Effect 3 Special Edition. Also included on disc are Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut and Mass Effect 3: From Ashes single-player DLC packs, as well as three post-release packs for the critically acclaimed multiplayer mode in Mass Effect 3: Mass Effect 3: Resurgence; Mass Effect 3: Rebellion; and Mass Effect 3: Earth.

Mass Effect 3 Special Edition will be available for $89.99(AUD), $99.99(NZD) when the Wii U launches in Australia and New Zealand on November 30, and in Japan on December 8. For more information about Mass Effect 3 Special Edition, please visit the game's official web site at http://MassEffect.com/au Fans can receive Mass Effect updates on Twitter athttp://twitter.com/masseffect, or on Facebook® at http://facebook.com/masseffect