Year Walk coming to Wii U on September 17th
Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Developer Simogo just announced that their acclaimed indie game Year Walk will be released on Wii U on September 17th. It will launch simultaneously in Europe, Australia and North America on that date.
[Review] Runbow
Posted on 8 years ago by Vincent Ward in Reviews, Wii U eShop | 13 Comments
System: Wii U eShop
Release: August 27, 2015
Developer: 13AM Games
Publisher: 13AM Games
Author: Vincent
It’s not too often that an indie release comes around and blows my expectations out of the water. But with Runbow, it appears that the folks over at 13AM Games have successfully created a title worthy of being the exception. Bringing a new concept to the platformer genre is about as difficult as it gets, and it’s even harder to make it all work. Yet with Runbow, the developer has gracefully created a game filled with as much innovation as there is fun. Also, did I mention you get to play as Shovel Knight and Rusty?
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Wii U eShop charts (8/26/15)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 2 Comments
This week’s Wii U eShop charts are as follows:
Software
1. Splatoon
2. Zelda: Ocarina of Time
3. Super Mario Maker
4. Super Mario 64
5. Super Mario World
6. Cube Life: Island Survival
7. Super Mario Bros. 3
8. Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
9. Super Mario Bros.
10. Paper Mario
11. Woah Dave!
12. Darksiders II
13. Donkey Kong 64
14. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
15. Pandora’s Tower
16. EarthBound
17. Donkey Kong Country
18. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
19. Zelda: A Link to the Past
20. Mario Kart 8
Videos
1. Let’s Watch! Super Mario Maker Overview!
2. Super Mario Maker E3 2015 Trailer
3. Disney Infinity 3.0 Announcement Trailer
4. Super Smash Bros. Mii Fighters Suit Up for Wave One
5. Nintendo@E3 2015 – Super Mario Maker Reactions
6. Splatoon Big Splats Trailer
7. Play Nintendo Introduction Video
8. Splatoon Squid Strats Trailer
9. Cube Life: Island Survival Trailer
10. Splatoon Tower Control Trailer
11. Great Games to Buy with eShop Cards
12. Cube Life: Island Survival Trailer 2
13. Yoshi’s Woolly World E3 2015 Trailer
14. amiibo tap: Nintendo’s Greatest Bits Trailer
15. New Super Mario Bros. U Video
16. Runbow Character Reveal Trailer 2
17. Introducing amiibo
18. The Bridge Trailer
19. Mario Kart 8 New amiibo Racing Suits Trailer
20. Live @ E3 2015 Super Mario Maker with Nintendo Treehouse
Source: Wii U eShop
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44 minutes of Runbow footage
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Runbow will be available on the North American Wii U eShop tomorrow in North America, and September in Europe. 44 minutes of footage from the game can be seen below.
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PixlCross releasing on the Wii U eShop
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 2 Comments
PixlBit Studios has announced its first title “PixlCross”, which will soon be available on the Wii U eShop and other platforms.
PixlBit describes its new title as follows:
“PixlCross is a nonogram-style puzzle game (i.e. Picross) where you use hints to fill in a grid and reveal a hidden picture. Containing more than 150 puzzles across four levels of difficulty, players will start by solving puzzles on simple 5×5 grids, eventually taking on the challenging final puzzles on massive 35×35 grids! Each puzzle, no matter how large, can be solved without guessing – a common frustration for fans of the pen-and-paper puzzles.”
Players can slide along the grid to fill in or cross out grid boxes. Boxes count as you fill, and pop-out hints eliminate unnecessary scrolling. The game also makes use of an auto-scroll feature to make even the toughest challenges a bit easier.
Because PixlCross saves after every move, it’s possible to exit and return to puzzles at any time. There’s also a hint system that allows the game to be as easy or difficult as players see fit.
Aside from puzzles, PixlCross also features a Puzzle Editor. Players will be able to create their own puzzles and share them with the community through online connectivity.
We also have confirmation that the game will support off-TV play as well as Miiverse integration.
PixlCross doesn’t have a release date just yet. However, it’s already with Nintendo for certification, so it will probably be ready sooner rather than later.
Take a look at PixlCross’ trailer below.
Source: PixlBit Studios PR
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Sin & Punishment 1 and 2 officially hitting the North American Wii U Virtual Console tomorrow
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 7 Comments
Update: Another listing just popped up on Nintendo’s website. Looks like we’re getting Sin & Punishment: Star Success tomorrow as well. Pricing is set at $19.99.
And here’s the overview:
Take aim, and blast your way through a postapocalyptic world packed with nonstop arcade-shooter action in Sin & Punishment: Star Successor, the sequel to a Japanese Nintendo 64 cult classic. As Isa or Kachi, you’ll go on the run and on the defensive, shooting everything in sight as you’re bombarded with foes determined to hunt you down.
This intense, adrenaline-soaked thrill ride never lets up from start to finish. Sin & Punishment: Star Successor delivers one-of-a-kind shooter gameplay created by true masters of the genre. Lock and load.
Sin & Punishment is launching on the North American Wii U Virtual Console tomorrow, Nintendo’s website confirms. You’ll be able to purchase the classic N64 game for $11.99.
Here’s an overview from Nintendo’s listing:
The legendary studio Treasure delivers a high-energy thrill ride gamers recognize as one of the finest Nintendo 64 titles. On a future Earth starved for resources, a new species engineered for consumption has mutated into monsters. Run, gun, and slash your energy sword through level after level of nonstop destruction to end their reign of terror.
Not to be outdone by the action, however, the story line lends the game its soul and draws you even further into the mix. Uncover the intriguing mystery of teenagers Saki and Airan as they go head-to-head with rival groups claiming to protect the Earth. A variety of options and a number of different skill levels are all you’ll have to prepare yourself for the full-blown challenge of Turbo Hard mode. Take a deep breath, gather your energy, and feast your senses on this unforgettable high-speed roller coaster of Sin and Punishment.
Sin & Punishment, along with its sequel Star Successor, were rated by the ESRB yesterday. It’s unclear when the latter title will be available in North America.
Runbow reviews roundup
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 6 Comments
Runbow is due out on the North American Wii U eShop tomorrow, but a few reviews are already in. Below you’ll find a roundup of the early verdicts – including ours!
Nintendo Everything – “Thumbs Up”
Nintendo World Report – 9 / 10
Nintendo Life – 9 / 10
Destructoid – 9 / 10
Shacknews – 9 / 10
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Neon Krieger Yamato being made for Wii U
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 3 Comments
LIONPLEX has been hard at work on its debut project Neon Krieger Yamato. The game had been previously announced for PC, but we now have confirmation that a Wii U version is in the works as well.
Neon Krieger Yamato is a 2D platformer with fighting game elements. The developers hope to “to capture a mix of stylish combos, fast paced action, and twitch combat puzzles, presented in a pixel art cyberpunk world harkening to the days of 16 bit.”
An early trailer for Neon Krieger Yamato can be found below.
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Nostalgia: Two Worlds | One Soul in the works for Wii U
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 2 Comments
Indie title Nostalgia: Two Worlds | One Soul is in development for Wii U.
You’ll be taking on the role of Alice, a 22 year-old chemical engineering student. Alice spent twelve years at a facility after being kidnapped as a child, but following the failure of a mysterious project known as “Project Nostalgia”, she and fourteen other children were released. The game appears to take place ten years later with Alice experiencing a state of unconsciousness due to a side effect of the experiments that were performed on her. In her dreams, Alice sees herself locked in a room, and is told that she will die if she can’t escape within ten minutes.
Nostalgia: Two Worlds | One Soul features a mix of visual novel and RPG gameplay. Ace Attorney, Mother, and more are cited as references for inspiration. Here’s a rundown of the game’s features:
– Unique Characters from each worlds – Even though you may interact/play with your alter ego, every character is different. Everyone has different moods, ideas and even different weapon types.
– Beautiful Graphics – We are working extremely hard to bring beautiful, stylized and fully-animated graphics to your screen.
– Full Interaction – In Nostalgia, you will be able to interact with almost everything, and each object will have its own, unique description.
– Unexpected Outcomes – We want cliches out, simple as that. Solid true twists, no sugar coating.
– Decision Making – Each decision has it owns outcome. So re-playability is guarantee
A release date for Nostalgia: Two Worlds | One Soul has not yet been announced.
Shin’en wants to stick with Nintendo platforms, may talk about its next game in 2016
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Wii U eShop | 38 Comments
Shin’en is still working on FAST Racing Neo for the Wii U eShop. But in terms of what the future holds, we could hear about the studio’s next game in 2016. The company, unsurprisingly, will almost certainly be sticking with Nintendo platforms with future titles.
Shin’en’s Martin Sauter told Nintendo World Report in an interview at Gamescom:
“We’re already brainstorming but we can talk about it when we’re ready. Fact is, we don’t know what’s in the future, but we’d love to stick with Nintendo hardware, eShop games and if FAST is a success we’ll keep going. Maybe next year we’ll talk about the next game.”
