Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker reviews roundup
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 2 Comments
The first wave of Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker reviews have now started to go live. Check out a roundup of the early verdicts below.
IGN – 8.2 / 10
Joystiq – 4 / 5
GameSpot – 8 / 10
USgamer – 4.5 / 5
Nintendo Life – 8 / 10
Destructoid – 8 / 10
Polygon – 8.5 / 10
Shacknews – 9 / 10
Videogamer – 7 / 10
GiantBomb – 3 / 5
GamesRadar – 3 / 5
NintendoWorldReport – 9 / 10
CVG – 7 / 10
GamesBeat – 85 / 100
Austin is currently working on our Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker review, which should be published by the time the game launches.
Wii U Basic trade price reduced by £70 in the UK
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 1 Comment
Wii U’s 8GB Basic Set is still around in the UK, and one retail source told MCV that Nintendo is looking to “clear out” stock. The site reports that in late October, Nintendo reduced the trade price of the white console by £70. This has led to noteworthy discounts at various retailers from Amazon, GAME, and more.
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Gunman Clive 2 submitted to lot check in the US, will cost $3
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 1 Comment
Gunman Clive 2 creator Bertil Hörberg has confirmed that the game has been submitted to lot check in the United States. Whether or not it will launch this year is currently unclear.
Hörberg also shared a price point for Gunman Clive 2 over on Twitter. It will cost $3 – slightly more than the original’s $2, but still very much affordable.
Here’s the full roundup of Hörberg’s recent tweets:
Submitted the US version to lotcheck (still need to wait for the ratings for the EU version)
— Bertil Hörberg (@BertilHrberg) December 1, 2014
may have missed the deadline to get it out this year even if it does pass on the first try though
— Bertil Hörberg (@BertilHrberg) December 1, 2014
I should have the PEGI rating later this week and USK shortly after, but the Australian submission hasn't even been delivered there yet
— Bertil Hörberg (@BertilHrberg) December 1, 2014
It's ridiculous that they won't accept submission digitally, and even more ridiculous how long the post is taking
— Bertil Hörberg (@BertilHrberg) December 1, 2014
Gunman Clive 2 will be $3 in the US eShop.
— Bertil Hörberg (@BertilHrberg) December 1, 2014
I'm a bit conflicted about doing such low prices, but it worked out well for the first game and now that's the reference point
— Bertil Hörberg (@BertilHrberg) December 1, 2014
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Famitsu review scores (12/1/14)
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This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (Wii U) – 9/9/9/10
Nobunaga no Yabou: Souzou – Power-Up Kit (PS4) – 9/9/9/10
Assassin’s Creed: Rogue (PS3) – 9/9/8/8
Shining Resonance (PS3/360) – 8/9/8/8
EA Sports UFC (PS4/XBO) – 8/8/8/8
Hajime no Ippo (PS3) – 8/8/8/8
Earth Defense Force 2 Portable V2 (PSV) – 7/7/7/9
Kadenz fermata//Akkord:fortissimo (PSV) – 7/8/7/7
Simple DL Series Vol. 34 The Misshitsu kara Dashutsu Fushigi Hakken! Hakubutsukan-hen (3DS) – 6/6/7/6
Sengoku Hime 5 ~Senka Tatsu Haou no Keifu~ (PSV) – 6/6/6/6
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SimCity game was apparently in the works for Wii U, but was cancelled in October 2011
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Wii U | 1 Comment
EA is rumored to have been working on a new SimCity console game in recent years that sadly ended up as a cancelled project.
Liam Robertson from Unseen64 – a site known for digging up game information including games that never made it to market – writes on Twitter that the title would have landed on Wii U in addition to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The plug was apparently pulled back in October 2011.
A prototype was created, though EA did not move forward with the new SimCity console project. It would have released alongside the 2013 PC game.
This just in – EA was working on a Sim City game for consoles – PS3, 360 and Wii U. Cancelled in October 2011.
— Wonder Tamaki~ (@Doctor_Cupcakes) December 1, 2014
The game was prototyped, but EA decided not to move forward with it. It would have been released alongside the 2013 game.
— Wonder Tamaki~ (@Doctor_Cupcakes) December 1, 2014
@NintenDaan I have been speaking to someone who worked on it and some other EA projects.
— Wonder Tamaki~ (@Doctor_Cupcakes) December 1, 2014
Screenshots of this week’s Nintendo Downloads (12/4/14, Europe)
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UK software sales (Week ending 11/29) – Wii U/3DS charts
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The latest Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:
Wii U
1. Super Smash Bros. – Nintendo
2. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
3. New Super Mario Bros. U – Nintendo
4. Nintendo Land – Nintendo
5. Disney Infinity 2.0 – Disney Interactive
6. Just Dance 2015 – Ubisoft
7. Just Dance 2014 – Ubisoft
8. LEGO Batman 3 – Warner Bros. Interactive
9. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
10. Hyrule Warriors – Nintendo
3DS
1. Pokemon Omega Ruby – Nintendo
2. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire – Nintendo
3. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
4. Super Smash Bros. – Nintendo
5. Frozen: Olaf’s Quest – GSP/Avanquest
6. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
7. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
8. Persona Q – Atlus
9. Super Mario 3D Land – Nintendo
10. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Nintendo
Source: Chart-Track
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UK software sales (Week ending 11/29)
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Best Buy: Buy 1, get 1 40% Wii U games – Smash, Bayonetta 2, and more
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Best Buy is running a pretty great deal on Wii U games at the moment as part of a new Cyber Monday sale.
If you buy one title with the retailer, you can get a second for 40 percent off. The selection includes Super Smash Bros., Bayonetta 2, Hyrule Warriors, and more.
You can find the deal here. All games are currently available for shipping and in-store pickup, though this may change throughout the day.
Nintendo Download (12/4/14, Europe)
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This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
3DS Download
The Legend of Dark Witch – Chronicle 2D ACT – €3.99 / £3.49 / CHF4.80
WRC FIA World Rally Championship The Official Game – €34.99 / £29.99 / CHF44.90
Riding Star 3D – €29.99 / £24.99 / CHF38.90
Christmas Wonderland 4 – €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF7.00
Mindfeud – €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF6.99
3DS Demo
Urban Trial Freestyle Demo – Free
3DS DLC
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Radiant Equipment – €0.99 / £0.75 / CHF1.20
Shin Megami Tensei IV: For the Past… For the Future – €1.99 / £1.59 / CHF2.40
Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth: Sub-Persona: Thanatos – €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF2.80
Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth: Sub-Persona: Magatsu-Izanagi – €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF2.80
Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth: Sub-Persona: Orpheus Telos – free
Wii U Download
Cake Ninja 3 – €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF6.99
Wii U Demo
Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric demo – free
Wii U Virtual Console
Crash ‘n the Boys Street Challenge – €4.99 / £3.49 / CHF7.00
S.C.A.T. – €4.99 / £3.49 / CHF7.00
Shadow of the Ninja – €4.99 / £3.49 / CHF7.00
3DS Virtual Console
S.C.A.T. – €4.99 / £3.49 / CHF7.00
Shadow of the Ninja – €4.99 / £3.49 / CHF7.00
3DS Themes
Four new Sonic themes for your Nintendo #3DS Home menu speed in on Friday. pic.twitter.com/WeXUvrWcyp
— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) December 1, 2014
[News] Jingle is coming to town very soon! Get into the festive spirit with this theme for your #3DS Home menu! pic.twitter.com/5DL2SLOLMB
— Animal Crossing UK (@AC_Isabelle) December 1, 2014
A Merry Mario Holiday – €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF2.80
Animal Crossing: New Leaf Jingle’s Toy Day – €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF2.80
Amy Rose Theme – €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF2.80
Chao Theme – €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF2.80
Sonic the Hedgehog – €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF2.80
Shadow the Hedgehog – €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF2.80
Special Offers
Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two – €17.49 / £14.99 / CHF21.90 until 11.12.2014, 23:59 UTC. Regular price is €34.99 / £29.99 / CHF49.99
Fit Music for Wii U – €14.90 / £12.40 / CHF19.40 until 30.01.2015, 23:59 UTC. Regular price is €29.90 / £24.90 / CHF38.90
Luv Me Buddies Wonderland – €14.90 / £12.40 / CHF19.40 until 30.01.2015, 23:59 UTC. Regular price is €29.90 / £24.90 / CHF38.90
DuckTales Remastered – €7.49 / £5.99 / CHF10.50 until 11.12.2014, 23:59 UTC. Regular price is €14.99 / £11.99 / CHF21.00
Abyss – €1.49 / £1.34 / CHF2.10 until 25.12.2014, 23:59 UTC. Regular price is €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF2.80
99Seconds – €1.49 / £1.34 / CHF2.10 until 25.12.2014, 23:59 UTC. Regular price is €2.49 / £2.29 / CHF3.50
Crash City Mayhem – €7.99 / £6.99 / CHF11.00 until 18.12.2014, 23:59 UTC. Regular price is €19.99 / £17.99 / CHF28.00
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor Overclocked – €11.99 / £9.99 / CHF16.00 until 18.12.2014, 23:59 UTC. Regular price is €34.99 / £29.99 / CHF44.90
Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion – €9.99 / £8.99 / CHF14.00 until 11.12.2014, 23:59 UTC. Regular price is €19.99 / £17.99 / CHF28.00
Source: Nintendo PR
