Angry Birds Trilogy coming to Wii and Wii U on August 13th

Rovio has announced that the extremely popular Angry Birds Trilogy will be released on the Wii and Wii U on August 13th. The compilation includes the original game along with Angry Birds Seasons and Angry Birds Rio, plus some extra content. The Wii U version will feature Off-TV Play and can be played with touchscreen controls, much like the mobile versions.

Here's the official description:

Completely recreated in striking HD with refined controls, gamers can play Angry Birds Trilogy with all-new animations and interactive backgrounds through 700+ levels with more than 150 hours of addictive gameplay. Angry Birds Trilogy: Anger Management, the recently released DLC pack, features even more content with 130 fan-favourite puzzles like Wreck the Halls and Birdday Party.

According to publisher Activision, the Xbox 360, PS3, and 3DS versions which were released late last year had sold more than 1 million units by February 2013. Trailer after the break.

Activision announces Call of Duty: Ghosts, no confirmation of Wii U version

Activision has officially announced Call of Duty: Ghosts, this year's entry in the extremely popular series. A live-action teaser trailer has been released which says a live demonstration will be held during the unveiling of the next generation Xbox on May 21st. A press release issued by the company has confirmed it is in development for the Xbox 360, PS3, PC, PS4, and "next gen platforms." Due to the wording, it is unclear if "next gen platforms" includes the Wii U, and retailers are not taking pre-orders for the game on the system.

And yet, it appears that it may be coming after all. When asked by The Examiner if the game is coming to Nintendo's console, an Activision representative gave the following reply:

We don’t have any news for the Wii U at this time, as we aren’t dating next generation platforms yet. Stay tuned.
-Activision representative

While many have debated the status of the Big N's console as a "next generation platform," it looks as though Activision is referring to it as such. It's also worth noting that box art for a Wii U version of Call of Duty: Ghosts was spotted on a Spanish retailer's website a few days ago before being removed after attracting attention. We'll keep you posted. Teaser trailer after the break.

ZombiU patch available in North America

Ubisoft has released a patch for their Wii U launch title ZombiU. According to Coffee With Games, the update fixes a number of issues including a few game-breaking bugs. In addition, the framerate is said to have been improved. Here's the full list of updates:

• On Mission 12, in the Nursery MAP, the interaction with the door in the basement of nursery was missing at rebirth if specific steps were followed.
• On Mission 13, in the Gas Station MAP, a Mission object that is mandatory to complete the objective was missing if specific steps were followed.
• On Mission 14, in the Circus MAP, if the player died right after recovering his Backpack, and rebooted the Wii U console, the objective was not updated.
• On Mission 15, in the Bunker MAP, the Panacea disappeared after the Player died while downloading it. However the objective remained the same (download Panacea).
• On Mission 10, in the Tower MAP, the Objective "Secure landing site" was not validated if specific steps were followed.
• On Mission 15, in the Bunker MAP, if specific steps were followed, the Player might get stuck in the Bunker after he took Doctor's eye / Panacea because a Ladder disappeared.
• On Mission 16, in the MAP Safe House, the iron curtain in the Safe House lacked of collision during Mission 16. This Bug could lead to a scoring exploit on leaderboards.
• In the Safe House MAP, the Player saw a placeholder text when he dragged & dropped an item from the Blue Box to his holsters following certain steps.
• On Mission 12 or 15, in the Nursery MAP, the game crashed if the Player burned the Zombi Nurse while she died.
• Zombies animations transitions.
• Online messages spawned in the first section of the MAPs.
• Scanner's start volume.
• Uplay cricket bat Cast Shadow has been removed.
• Optimizations of the framerate

CWG reports that the patch is 18MB in size, which is smaller than most updates for Wii U titles.

Source: Coffee With Games

The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct - Trailer

The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct was released in North America today, and will be released in Europe on March 22nd. The game is based on the TV series of the same name, and the lead actors were signed on to perform voice acting for their respective characters.

Publisher Activision did not send out review copies to any media outlets, which is usually not a good sign. The Metacritic page for the game does not yet have any critic reviews, and I would advise our readers to wait for some before making a purchase. Here's the link so you can check as time goes by.

The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct - Wii U -Metacritic

 Trailer after the break.

Angry Birds Trilogy coming to Wii and Wii U

Activision and Rovio have announced that Angry Birds Trilogy is coming to the Wii and Wii U in 2013. The trilogy was released in late 2012 on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Nintendo 3DS. The compilation features the original Angry Birds, Angry Birds Seasons, and Angry Birds Rio, along with new content, levels and features.

Here's a brief description of the game from the press release:

Completely recreated in striking HD with refined controls, gamers can play Angry Birds Trilogy with all-new animations and interactive backgrounds through 700+ levels with more than 150 hours of addictive gameplay. Angry Birds Trilogy: Anger Management, the recently released DLC pack, features even more content with 130 fan-favourite puzzles like Wreck the Halls and Birdday Party.

Angry Birds Trilogy has already sold over 1 million units since its release.

Source: Activision via Nintendo Life

More than 100 million Skylanders figures have been sold

Last May, roughly 30 million Skylanders toys had been purchased by kids, parents, and gamers of all ages. While that sounds quite impressive, that number has tripled over the past 9 months. More than 100 million figures were sold through the end of the last quarter of the year, with Skylanders: Giants providing a boost in sales. Activision is said to have made more than $500 million in revenue from the franchise, with the Giants providing 40% of that income.

Source: Joystiq

Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2013 - 10 minutes of Snowstorm level gameplay

One of the lower-profile games for the Wii U is Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2013. We haven't really heard much about it since it was announced but the Xbox 360, PS3, and PC versions are already available. Seeing as how the Wii U version is a port, it will be pretty much the same game. To give you an idea of what it's like, here's a 10-minute gameplay video of the PC version which shows some action from the Snowstorm level. Video after the break.

Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2013 - Prowler AI trailer

Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2013 was released on October 23rd for the Xbox 360, PS3, and Wii, but there is a Wii U version in the works which is listed as a launch window title. This latest entry in the series features a new type of artificial intelligence for the animals in the game called the "Prowler AI." According to the developer, it ensures that "no two scenarios are alike." Trailer after the break.

Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2013 - Trailer

One of the Wii U launch window games we haven't heard much about is Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2013. The Xbox 360, PS3, and Wii versions were just released on October 23rd, and there is a special edition that comes with a light gun called the Fearmaster. The Xbox 360 and PS3 light guns actually have built-in heart rate sensors while the Wii light gun does not. There hasn't been any solid info on the Wii U version, but it should be pretty similar to the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions. No word on whether or not the light gun will be available for Nintendo's new console. Trailer after the break.

Black Ops 2 taking Call of Duty Multiplayer to the next level

So many options, so many modes.

Developer Treyarch has a somewhat dubious reputation as their entries in the popular Call of Duty series have consistently received mixed receptions from critics and gamers alike. It appears that they are about to redeem themselves, as the company is going all out with the multiplayer portion of Black Ops 2. Class customization and skill-based league play are just the tip of the iceberg, evidenced by the fact that the game's Zombie Mode is so massive it has a story of its own. Michael McWhertor of The Verge has written up a lengthy article which details just about everything the title's multiplayer has to offer. You can check it out via the link below.

"Call of Duty: Black Ops 2" multiplayer: but wait, there's more - The Verge

007 Legends will feature mission based on Goldfinger

Straight from the movie.

Activision has been slowly leaking more and more info about their new Bond game, 007 Legends. They have now revealed that there will be a mission based on the classic film Goldfinger, and they have released a new trailer which showcases said mission. Here is the official press announcement:

    In 007 Legends, the Goldfinger mission finds the best undercover agent early in his career investigating Auric Goldfinger – a gold magnate thought to be behind a recent spike in gold prices – only to discover a larger plot to irradiate the entire Fort Knox gold reserve.

    In order to thwart the plot, Bond takes action to infiltrate Goldfinger’s headquarters with help from a questionable acquaintance – Pussy Galore. Upon arrival at Fort Knox, 007 is tasked with defusing a nuclear bomb before it detonates, and the only thing standing between Bond and the bomb is Goldfinger’s henchman – Oddjob – and his notoriously deadly hat. Will Bond be able to defeat Oddjob? Will Goldfinger’s evil plans succeed?

The other films the game will pay tribute to are Moonraker, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Licence to Kill, Die Another Day, and the upcoming Skyfall, which will begin playing in theaters in October. You can see all of the 007 Legends trailers after the break.

Source: 007 Legends Official Website

Activision Wii U games trailer

Activision is one of the larger third-party companies that is supporting the Wii U, and they have a handful of games coming to the new console. As a huge Bond fan, 007 Legends is easily the one I'm most interested in. If you didn't watch Nintendo's press conference, the official Activision trailer can be found after the break.

007 Legends coming to Wii U

Awesome news for Bond fans.

Activision has confirmed that their upcoming James Bond game, 007 Legends, will be coming to the Wii U. The title features missions based on 6 movies from the long running franchise including a finale taken straight from the upcoming 007 flick Skyfall. The release coincides with the release of the newest film as well as the 50th anniversary of the film franchise. You can see all three trailers after the break.

Wii U version of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 appears on QA tester's resume

IGN has reported that that a quality assurance tester for Activision has listed a Wii U version of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 on his LinkedIn resume. The game has only been confirmed for the Xbox 360, PS3, and PC, but there have been more than a few hints the title will be available on Nintendo's new console as well. Just recently, Best Buy employees posted photos of pre-order tags for a Wii U version of the game, pretty much confirming its existence. Come on, Activision, just announce the game already. It's one of the worst kept secrets in the industry.

Source: IGN

Wii U version of 007 Legends hinted at

Amazon's French site has listed 007 Legends to the list of Wii U games available for preorder, indicating the game will very likely come to Nintendo's new platform. It has already been confirmed for Windows, Xbox 360, and Playstation 3. Given the similarities between the three home consoles in terms of tech specs and architecture, I'd say the development of a Wii U version is a given.

007 Legends is being developed by Eurocom and published by Activision. The game's release will coincide with 50th anniversary of the Bond film series, and will also coincide with the release of the latest Bond flick, Skyfall. Activision has revealed that the new title will incorporate the stories of six Bond films, although Daniel Craig's voice and likeness will be used throughout the entirety of the game. Eurocom is no stranger to the series, their previous 007 offerings include 007 Nightfire, the Playstation 2 version of Quantum of Solace, GoldenEye 007 for the Wii, as well the HD remastered version, GoldenEye 007: Reloaded, for the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3.