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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

PlayEveryWare has prepared one final patch for Elliot Quest in Wii U. This is available in North America right now, with Europe following on April 7.

Also on April 7, Elliot Quest will be coming to new territories. It’ll be launching in Australia and New Zealand on that day.

Here’s all of the news from PlayEveryWare’s Twitter page:

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

In Europe, Chompy Chomp Chomp Party will be available starting tomorrow (North American version coming soon). Watch a bit of gameplay below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 5 Comments

Mario Party 2 just recently landed on the Japanese Wii U Virtual Console. Take a look at a few minutes of footage below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

We’ve covered the departure of Nintendo employees in the past. We now have news about another staffer leaving the company – specifically from the Treehouse – following an unfortunate situation that has developed over the last few months.

Rapp confirmed that her employment was terminated by Nintendo on Twitter today:

I’m not going to go into any of the specifics, though you can find a bit more on things by visiting Alison’s Twitter page here. You never like to hear about someone losing a job, so I wish her the best of luck in the future.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 7 Comments

A pair of 3DS games have been discounted on GameStop. Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. can be had for just $10 while the Chibi-Robo: Zip-Lash amiibo bundle is down to $20. Both are pretty fair prices, I’d say!

Thanks to Jake for the tip.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 8 Comments

n-Space, a developer with over 20 years of game developing experience, is shutting down.

The news was originally passed along by artist Ben Leary. He shared the following on Twitter yesterday:

n-Space hasn’t done too much with Nintendo platforms as of late, but the company’s work can be seen across several Nintendo platforms. The studio teamed up with the Big N on Geist, created the Call of Duty games on DS, made Heroes of Ruin on 3DS, and more.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 26 Comments

Here’s a bit of a surprise: Mario Super Sluggers is coming to North America tomorrow as a Wii download for Wii U. This marks the game’s debut on the eShop in any region.

Here’s a brief overview:

“Rookies and veterans alike will be hittin’ it home in no time. Simply swing the Wii Remote controller like a bat, or use a pitching motion to test your strike power from the mound! Play ball with up to four players, and select from nine unique stadiums–everything from an ice-filled castle to an urban cityscape!”

Pricing for Mario Super Sluggers will be set at $19.99.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments

In the UK, the Fire Emblem Fates Special Edition will only be available at GAME. That information comes from the retailer’s product page located here. While that may seem like a downer, you might be able to secure a copy at stores outside of the UK since there is no exclusivity in other European territories.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

Tachyon Project is a day away from launching on the European Wii U eShop, with a North American release coming later. Watch the first 19 minutes below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 3 Comments

Another hour of footage has come in for the indie game Slain! Check out the new video below.

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