Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 1 Comment

Next week, HORI will be bringing out the “Retro Mario GamePad Protector Set” for Wii U. GameStop has it listed for release on September 2 for $14.99. With a purchase, you’ll get a GamePad protector with retro Mario-themed artwork and stylus.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 1 Comment

The fourth European Splatfest in Splatoon is now up in running. Players have one of two sides to choose from: singing or dancing.

The new Splatfest will last through 5 PM in the UK / 6 PM in Europe. As always, the results will be posted in-game soon after the competition ends.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, General Nintendo, Videos, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

Update (8/29): Bumped to the top. We’ve added in Nintendo’s official video below – quality is a bit better!

Nintendo’s Damon Baker held a presentation at Nindies@Night and made a few announcements with indie developers. You can now watch a recording of the full event below.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 52 Comments

YouTube user “ninten2tv” put together a video comparing Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty on the Wii U and PlayStation 4. Check it out below.

Thanks to salvador for the tip.

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We’ve collected fact sheets for nearly 20 indie games. In the gallery below, you’ll be able to read up on information for the following titles:

– Action Henk from Curve Digital
– Electronic Super Joy from Broken Rules
– FAST Racing Neo from Shin’en
– Freedom Planet from GalaxyTrail, LLC
– HIVE JUMP from BLACK LANTERN STUDIOS
– Kerbal Space Program from Squad
– Mutant Mudds Super Challenge from Renegade Kid
– Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty from Oddworld Inhabitants, Inc.
– Poncho from Rising Star Games
– RIVE from Two Tribes
– Shantae Half-Genie Hero from WayForward
– Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows from Yacht Club Games
– Starwhall from Breakfall
– SteamWorld Heist from Image & Form International AB
– The Next Penelope from Blitworks
– Tumblestone from The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild
– Typoman from Headup Games
– Year Walk from Simogo

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Wii U eShop | 2 Comments

Another round of screenshots from Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty on Wii U are now available. Check them out below.

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Curve Digital has issued some screenshots from the upcoming Wii U eShop game Action Henk. We’ve gathered them up below.

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New screenshots from Hive Jump have come in. View the latest images in the gallery below.

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Broken Rules recently confirmed that the original Electronic Super Joy will be released on the Wii U eShop. For some screenshots of the title, hit up the included gallery.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Wii U eShop | 4 Comments

WayForward has come out with a number of screenshots from Shantae: Half-Genie Hero. We’ve rounded them up below.

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