Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse doesn’t look like it’ll make its winter release window. On Twitter, WayForward said that the game requires “a couple more months” of development while the team puts on “a few finishing touches.”

The message states:

Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse will be in development for a couple more months while we add a few finishing touches. Almost there!
— WayForward (@WayForward) March 3, 2014

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Pokemon Battle Trozei’s European pricing

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In the US, Pokemon Battle Trozei will cost $7.99. But what about Europe?

Nintendo confirmed pricing today on Twitter through the following tweets:

On 13/3 @Pokemon Link: Battle! will land on Nintendo eShop on Nintendo #3DS for £7.19. See the website for more info: http://t.co/97EICeUFZi
— Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) March 3, 2014

On 13/3 @Pokemon Link: Battle! will land on Nintendo eShop on Nintendo #3DS for €7.99. See the website for more info: http://t.co/UEJy7UJ5eN
— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) March 3, 2014

Pokemon Battle Trozei is hitting Europe on March 13, where it’s known as Pokemon Link Battle.

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Comparing Gunman Clive’s 3DS/Steam sales

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How do sales of Gunman Clive on 3DS stack up to its Steam counterpart? Creator Bertil Hörberg provides the answer in the form of two graphs.

First, let’s take a look at Gunman Clive across all platforms with the first two months of Steam sales:

Hörberg says the 3DS version sold more than the Steam release in the same time even though it’s been out for over a year.

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3DS eShop deals (3/2/14)

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A couple of new deals have hit the North American 3DS eShop. They are as follows:

Brunch Panic – $2.79 (was $3.99) through 3/13
World Conqueror 3D – $3.99 (was $5.99) through 3/13

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Picross e4 coming to North America and Europe in April

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Jupiter has confirmed to Nintendo Everything that Picross e4 will be released overseas at the end of April. That applies to both North America and Europe.

Picross e4 hit the Japanese 3DS eShop last November. All three previous Picross titles are available for purchase in the west.

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Big John Games working on Strike Force Foxx for the 3DS eShop

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Ohno Odyssey developer Big John Games has confirmed its next project, Strike Force Foxx.

The studio tells us that Strike Force Foxx is a side-scrolling chopper attack and rescue game. It mainly focuses on flying an attack helicopter in different missions, ranging from enemy battles to hostage rescues.

Players will be able to upgrade their chopper with new and more powerful weapons. Additionally, they’ll be able to deliver and release a squad into a battle zone to help beat back the enemy while focusing on rescuing hostages.

All of the game’s mission’s are woven into the story, which “harkens back to 80’s action style television shows,” according to Big John Games president Ken Patterson. The plot is “a little over the top but thoroughly enjoyable.”

Big John hopes “people that have enjoyed choplifter style games in the past will find a lot to like in Strike Force Foxx for the 3DS eShop.”

You can find some art from Strike Force Foxx above. Big John is “putting the finishing touches” on the game, so hopefully we’ll be seeing it soon.

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Tappingo dev doesn’t have DLC planned, sequel will happen if sales are good

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DLC is currently unlikely for Tappingo. That’s according to creator Hugo Smits, who said on Twitter today that nothing is planned as of now.

Smits’ tweet is as follows:

@Kolma I don’t have anything planned, but who knows 🙂
— Hugo Smits (@HugoSmits) March 1, 2014

Smits also wrote on Twitter that a sequel could begin development “right away” assuming “sales are good.” A new game would incorporate feedback received and possibly a QR code puzzle option.

@GoNintendoTweet If sales are good. Will start dev #Tappingo2 right away. Use all feedback I got. Maybe include QR code puzzle option.
— Hugo Smits (@HugoSmits) March 1, 2014

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Moon Chronicles takes inspiration from Metroid

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Renegade Kid’s Moon Chronicles was inspired by Metroid, studio co-founder Jools Watsham has said.

Watsham, speaking with Siliconera, pointed out that he looked to Super Metroid for the flow and level design. Metroid Prime: Hunters also helped inspire Moon’s control scheme.

Watsham’s comments in full: