Elliot Quest gets version 1.2.2 update, addresses bugs
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
PlayEveryWare issued a new Elliot Quest patch yesterday. Version 1.2.2 addresses various bugs, including a major one in which players were getting stuck in the graveyard after beating one of the game’s bosses.
Thanks to Max for the tip.
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New Yooka-Laylee footage
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 3 Comments
IGN uploaded a new video for Yooka-Laylee that contains additional footage from the 3D platformer. Just beware of the random video glitches in the site’s video!
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Ultratron hitting the Wii U eShop on May 14
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Curve Digital announced today that the twin-stick shooter Ultratron is coming to the Wii U eShop on May 14. Pricing is set at $9.99 / €9.99 / £7.99, and launch discounts will be available.
You’ll find an overview of Ultratron and some screenshots below.
The last human has been slain by evil killer robots. You are the one remaining humanoid battle droid. Your mission: avenge the human race. Boost your battledroid with power-ups, buy cute but deadly pets in the shop. Blast your way through 40-plus glowing neon levels, avoiding Chasers, Turrets, Spawners, Minelayers, bombs, and bullets, and take on the four giant boss ‘bots of the Apocalypse – Ieiunitas, Bellum, Lues and Letum.
Ultratron is a homage to the 80s arcade machines of years past. The game hails from developer Puppygames and combines the captivating experience of an old-school Robotron-esque arcade shooter with a unique retro-futuristic soundtrack and slick, stylised graphics, complete with simulated CRT-curve.
With unique retro-futuristic sound and graphics, player responsive difficulty and a subtle system of tactics combined with classic gameplay, Ultratron is a fun and hypnotic arcade blast which has already thrilled players on Steam – indeed, with its 92 per cent positive user rating, it’s regarded as one of the best examples of the genre.
Source: Curve Digital PR
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Video: Playtonic on leaving Rare and more
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment
Update: Another interview added.
Eurogamer posted a new interview with a couple of folks behind Playtonic Games. There’s talk about why members of the studio left Rare to start fresh at Playtonic, interest in creating a second team, and more. Check out the full interview below.
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Image: Yooka-Laylee’s original designs for Yooka and Laylee
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Wii U eShop | 2 Comments
An image has emerged showing early character designs for Yooka and Laylee, who are the lead characters in Playtonic’s 3D platformer Yooka-Laylee. Check out the image above.
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Defense Dome trailer
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 15 Comments
Following last week’s gameplay video, HullBeach Studios has now shared an official trailer for Defense Dome. Watch it below.
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Rynn’s Adventure: Trouble in the Enchanted Forest hitting the Wii U and 3DS eShops this fall
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 5 Comments
Arcane Four Studios has its indie game Rynn’s Adventure: Trouble in the Enchanted Forest lined up for Nintendo platforms. The game will be hitting both the Wii U and 3DS via the eShop.
Rynn’s Adventure: Trouble in the Enchanted Forest has players taking on the role of a fox. Rynn will need to use her abilities in order to save the King and Queen of the forest after it comes under siege by an army of reptiles. Levels can be tackled in any order, and there will be an emphasis on platforming and magic.
Take a look at some screenshots from Rynn’s Adventure: Trouble in the Enchanted Forest below. The title is due out this fall.
Upcoming Japanese eShop releases (5/13/15)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment
Several new titles are coming to the Japanese eShop on May 13. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital downloads:
Wii U Virtual Console
Mega Man Zero 3 (GBA, 702 yen)
Mappy-Land (NES, 514 yen)
3DS Download
Johnny Dynamite (500 yen)
The Legend of Kusakari (300 yen)
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Another round of Paper Mario Wii U Virtual Console footage
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More footage has come in of Paper Mario’s new Wii U Virtual Console release. The full video is posted below.
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Potential console port of A Hat in Time in the works, technical issues encountered
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 7 Comments
A Hat in Time has long been speculated as a potential game for the Wii U eShop. While Gears for Breakfast has now started work on a console port, the developer is encountering various issues.
All problems are technical related, as A Hat in Time is suffering from elements like a low frame rate and incorrect rendering of geometry. The game is built in Unreal Engine 3 and this is supported on consoles, but the engine hasn’t been updated for quite some time and Gears for Breakfast has needed to apply “some major fixes to even get it running in the first place.”
Gears for Breakfast isn’t dropping the idea of bringing A Hat in Time to consoles, and work will continue on a potential port. There are various options being considered, such as hiring more people/an external team to port the title.
