THQ Nordic acquires Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy IP, says it’s “very well suited for the Nintendo audience”
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THQ Nordic announced today that it acquired three new IPs from Mobile Gaming Studios and Enigma Software. The company now owns Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy, War Leaders: Clash of Nations, and Legends of War.
That first one might be the most interesting to Nintendo fans. Way back in 2003, Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy landed on the GameCube. It’s a third person action-adventure titles that takes inspiration from the mythology of Ancient Egypt.
More: Lars Wingefors, THQ Nordic
First Switch accessories appear at EB Games Australia, system may use USB-C charging
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 27 Comments
Nintendo won’t be launching Switch until March. Still, that hasn’t stopped EB Games Australia from listing a few accessories for the system.
Three @play products are now up on the retailer’s website. These include the Starter Pack and Starter Pack Plus accessories as well as an “Extra-Long 3m Charging Cable”.
The Starter Pack and Starter Pack Plus listings mention a “Go Case”, two screen protectors, and a cleaning cloth. The latter one also contains earbuds. EB Games’ final accessory is a USB-A to USB-C charging cable measuring at 3m. It would seem to indicate (but not confirm) that Switch uses USB-C as its charging method.
USB Type-C is a newer kind of connector. Among other things, it allows for faster charging. We’ll have to see if Nintendo ultimately goes with it for Switch.
Thanks to Stuart for the tip.
Scribble hitting the European Wii U eShop on December 15
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
When Bear Box Media announced Scribble last month, we knew that the title would be arriving soon. Now a date has been shared, but only in Europe. Scribble will be out on the European Wii U eShop beginning December 15.
The eShop listing is as follows:
#Scribble on European #WiiU #eShop https://t.co/CGXYSysEni @BearBoxMedia @GoNintendoTweet @NinEverything #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev pic.twitter.com/jEsHw2kxu1
— Nintendo Hall (@NintendoHall) December 5, 2016
While not confirmed, Scribble will likely be appearing in North America around the same time.
More: Bear Box Media, indie, Scribble
Circle Entertainment dates Kutar series for Europe, releasing Frontier Days Founding Pioneers in the west
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments
Circle Entertainment posted a couple of news updates on its Twitter page earlier today.
First up, the Kutar series has now been dated for Europe. The lineup of ten titles will be heading to the 3DS eShop on December 15.
Circle is also localizing yet another title for 3DS. The publisher said that Frontier Days Founding Pioneers is coming west, but didn’t share any additional details.
Confirmed, 15th Dec. https://t.co/KTXK1FBhYi
— CIRCLE Ent. (@CIRCLE_Ent) December 5, 2016
A new title called "Frontier Days Founding Pioneers" coming to western 3DS eShop. More information will announce soon.
— CIRCLE Ent. (@CIRCLE_Ent) December 5, 2016
Geki Yaba Runner Deluxe hitting the European 3DS eShop on December 22
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments
Geki Yaba Runner Deluxe is due out in Europe on December 22, according to an eShop listing. The game will cost €4.99.
We heard about Geki Yaba Runner recently, as QubicGames confirmed plans to bring it to Switch. It may also look a bit familiar if you’ve played 2 Fast 4 Gnomz previously.
Here’s a look at the eShop listing with additional details:
Gabi Yaba Runner Deluxe on European #eShop https://t.co/CGXYSysEni @QubicGames @GoNintendoTweet @NinEverything #3DS #indiedev #gamedev pic.twitter.com/tlO1aKZS3h
— Nintendo Hall (@NintendoHall) December 5, 2016
More: Europe, Geki Yaba Runner Deluxe, QubicGames
Screenshots of this week’s European Nintendo Downloads (12/8/16)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, New Nintendo 3DS, Screenshots, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
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Excitebike 64 Wii U Virtual Console trailer (Europe)
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Excitebike 64 is out now on the North American Wii U Virtual Console, and launches in Europe on December 8. View the official trailer below.
More: Excitebike 64, Virtual Console
Australian Super Mario Maker for 3DS commercial
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Nintendo has posted a new Australian commercial for Super Mario Maker on 3DS, and it’s arguably more interesting than the North American and Japanese adverts. View it below.
#SuperMarioMaker, the biggest Mario game on handheld ever, is out now for #3DS!
More info: https://t.co/uKSdJoHi0a pic.twitter.com/Rsc8Q76xBd
— Nintendo AU NZ (@NintendoAUNZ) December 2, 2016
Fourth Yo-kai Watch film planned for Winter 2017
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 8 Comments
Level-5 intends to continue the Yo-kai Watch film series. During a stage greeting event in Tokyo on Sunday, it was confirmed that a fourth movie is set for Winter 2017. Details regarding the title and more will be shared in the future.
Let’s not forget that the third Yo-kai Watch film is premiering on December 17 in Japan. It features a mix of animation and live-action segments.
More: Level-5, movie, Yo-kai Watch
Famitsu’s most wanted games (12/4/16)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
It’s time for the latest Famitsu‘s most wanted games chart! Monster Hunter XX is now in the top five.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between November 17 and November 22.