Gameplay: Wii U finally takes off, Raven’s Cry released

Before I reveal the latest video game releases, let’s share some gamer news. First, have you heard that Nintendo decided not to manufacture any more Wii consoles in Japan? But why? Nintendo doesn’t clarify why they are discontinuing the Japanese manufacturing of the product; they also fail to mention if this dismissal will continue throughout the world.

My hunch is that Nintendo is putting the seven-year-old console on the sideline so they can focus on their latest console. The Wii U has been on the market since 2012 and hasn’t received a lot of attention until recently.

Nintendo claims that Wii U sales in the United Kingdom have increased by 685 percent due to the release of The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD. Will the Wii U expand and see sales continue to rise? Only time will tell. If they continue to produce all-time favourites like The Legend of Zelda for the Wii U, maybe more gamers will buy the product.

On a quick note, there’s some disturbing news for gamers in Brazil. The PlayStation 4 will retail for over $1,500 (which is R$3,999 in Brazil’s currency). In Canada, the PlayStation 4 retails at $399.99, which isn’t even close to Brazil’s ridiculous retail price. The Xbox One will also cost a pretty penny for our Brazilian brethren, over $1,000 Canadian. Yikes.

Now let’s take a look at what was released this month:

Raven’s Cry
Platforms: PS3, Xbox 360, and PC
Released: October 24

This game is about a man named Christopher Raven who becomes bloodthirsty for those who murdered his beloved family. This role-playing adventure game is set in the 17th century and intertwines fictional events and characters with factual historical moments. There’s a dark essence within the game’s storyline. Pirates in the game are ruthless and determined to seize all the treasures of the world, no matter who stands in their way. Players can use different scare tactics to intimidate their enemy, summon their trusty companionŃa black ravenŃto viciously attack rivals, and cast magic spells to increase their power.

Finally, for all those who are a fan of the Assassin’s Creed series, the newest addition, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, is now available in stores.