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Harmonix finally announced Rock Band 4, a game that has long been rumored to be in development. Sadly though, today’s news came with a confirmation that the game won’t be either Wii U (and Wii, which had to have been expected at this point).

Harmonix explained in a forum post that this is because of “shifting production priorities and capabilities of the studio”. The company further added that the team “had to prioritize opportunities on other platforms with historically larger RB audiences.”

The full explanation is as follows:

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This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

Wii U Download

Mario vs. Donkey Kong Tipping Stars
OlliOlli

Wii U Virtual Console

SkyKid

3DS Download

Mario vs. Donkey Kong Tipping Stars
OlliOlli
Proun+
Zombie Incident
Best of Casual Games
Hollywood Fame: Hidden Object Adventure

3DS Demo

Azure Striker Gunvolt

3DS Update

Azure Striker GUNVOLT – Play the demo or an updated full-game version of this 2D side-scrolling action game on Nintendo 3DS. The hero’s agility and control over lightning creates a fresh approach to the genre that gives the player a unique feeling of speed and power. Click here to view a trailer for the game.

3DS Themes

Kirby: Craft-Paper Party
Kirby: Sweet Gourmet Race
Kirby: Stripes and a Smile
Azure Stiker Gunvolt: Sumeragi 7

eShop Sales

Wii U

Tengami is 50 percent off (reduced from $9.99 to $4.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on March 12.
Master Reboot is 50 percent off (reduced from $14.99 to $7.49) until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 1.
Darts Up, Rock Zombie and Spy Chameleon from EnjoyUp are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 2.
PING 1.5+ is 40 percent off (reduced from $4.99 to $2.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 2.
The Letter and Maze from Treefall Studios are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on March 13.

3DS

Space Lift Danger Panic! is 33 percent off (reduced from $2.99 to $1.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on March 20.
Wakedas, Witch & Hero and World Conqueror 3D from Circle Entertainment are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on March 26.
Darts Up 3D is 50 percent off (reduced from $2.99 to $1.49) until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 2.
AeternoBlade is 66 percent off (reduced from $14.99 to $4.99) from March 6 until 8:59 a.m. PT on March 27.

Mii Distribution

Stop by select Best Buy stores from 1 to 4 p.m. (local time) on March 7 to try out the New Nintendo 3DS XL system with amiibo figures in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. You can also play the Nintendo 3DS games everyone is talking about: The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D and Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate. Bring your Nintendo 3DS system with you for the chance to get a special Mii character of The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D producer, Eiji Aonuma, and collect Mii characters to fill puzzle panels in Puzzle Swap and help out in StreetPass Mii Plaza games. Click here to learn more and find the location nearest you.

Source: Nintendo PR

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When publishers don’t step up to the plate and bring their Japanese games to overseas territories, that’s usually when fans start taking action. We’ve seen plenty of fan translations over the years, and one enthusiast is now focusing his efforts on a 3DS RPG that has yet to be localized: Dragon Quest VII.

Reddit user “apassingremark” shared a few screenshots from his work on translating certain content from Dragon Quest VII yesterday. While he’d like to complete a full translation, his efforts will likely be limited to elements such as item names, spell names and monster names. That’s because “the game’s script is locked away”, and he’s unsure how to access it.

apassingremark has no estimate as to when his translation would be available. He’s also unsure how it would be distributed to the public at large. Still, this is an admirable effort, and hopefully Dragon Quest VII fans in the west will eventually be able to play through the RPG.

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Yesterday we received confirmation that 3D Out Run is coming to the North American 3DS eShop next Thursday. Since SEGA’s 3D Classics tend to arrive on the same day worldwide, it was pretty much assumed that the date would apply to Europe as well. Now we now that this will in fact be the case.

The European eShop is listing 3D Out Run for release on March 12. Pricing is set at €4.99.

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This week’s Wii U eShop charts are as follows:

Software

1. Donkey Kong Country
2. Donkey Kong Country 2
3. Super Mario World
4. Donkey Kong Country 3
5. EarthBound
6. Kirby and the Rainbow Curse
7. Super Mario Bros. 3
8. Yoshi’s Island: Super Mario Advance 3
9. NES Remix
10. Super Metroid
11. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
12. Golden Sun
13. Super Mario Bros.
14. Zelda: A Link to the Past
15. The Wonderful 101
16. Mario Kart 8
17. Metroid Prime Trilogy
18. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
19. Zelda: The Wind Waker HD
20. The Legend of Zelda

Videos

1. Mario Party 10 Trailer
2. Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars E3 2014 Video
3. Kirby and the Rainbow Curse Commercial
4. Kirby and the Rainbow Curse Gameplay Trailer
5. Splatoon – Single Player Campaign Trailer
6. Donkey Kong Swings onto the Virtual Console Trailer
7. New 3DS XL Trailer
8. Nintendo Minute – Kirby and the Rainbow Curse Let’s Clay
9. Kirby and the Rainbow Curse Accolades Trailer
10. Kirby and the Rainbow Curse E3 2014 Trailer
11. Great Games to Buy with eShop Cards
12. OlliOlli Trailer
13. amiibo Launch Announcement
14. Introducing amiibo
15. Super Mario World Trailer
16. Blek Trailer
17. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Breaking the Ice
18. Splatoon E3 2014 Trailer
19. Hyrule Warriors amiibo Trailer
20. Linking a Club Nintendo Account Video

Source: Wii U eShop

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This week’s video additions to the Wii U/3DS eShops are as follows:

Wii U

Etrian Mystery Dungeon – Hexer
Mario Party 10 – amiibo Party TV Commercial
Mario Party 10 – Bowser Party TV Commercial
Etrian Mystery Dungeon – Gunner
Affordable Space Adventures Teaser Trailer
Don’t Starve: Giant Edition for Wii U Trailer
Never Alone Wii U Trailer
Runbow GDC 2015 Trailer
Swords & Soldiers II Persian Reveal Trailer
Xenoblade Chronicles 3D – Heir to the Monado Trailer
Nintendo Minute – New 3DS XL first look
OlliOlli Trailer
Donkey Kong Swings onto the Virtual Console Trailer

3DS

Etrian Mystery Dungeon – Hexer
Mario Party 10 – amiibo Party TV Commercial
Mario Party 10 – Bowser Party TV Commercial
Etrian Mystery Dungeon – Gunner
Affordable Space Adventures Teaser Trailer
Don’t Starve: Giant Edition for Wii U Trailer
Never Alone Wii U Trailer
Runbow GDC 2015 Trailer
Swords & Soldiers II Persian Reveal Trailer
Xenoblade Chronicles 3D – Heir to the Monado Trailer
Nintendo Minute – New 3DS XL first look
Zombie Incident Trailer
OlliOlli Trailer
Proun+ Trailer
Donkey Kong Swings onto the Virtual Console Trailer

Source: Wii U/3DS eShops

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