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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 3 Comments

Back in the WiiWare days, Nintendo implemented a sales threshold. Games needed to sell a certain amount of copies before developers/publishers received any compensation.

Thankfully, that policy is long gone. The eShop does not have a minimum threshold of any kind, Nintendo’s Ed Valiente reconfirmed at the Italian Game Developers Summit today.

He said:

“So we have no minimum threshold. You earn from the first sale you make.”

Valiente also offered the following insight when asked if Nintendo enforces certain price tiers on developers:

“We let developers set the price and release date. So no, there are no thresholds, no limited price – although people still ask us what we think they should sell their game for. My answer is: go on to the eShop, see what other games are selling for, see where your game fits in and set your price accordingly. My one advice would be don’t go too low at the beginning. Because if you go too low at the beginning, you don’t have any room to manoeuvre. Games should be worth something. Out of all the games I play on smart devices, I prefer ones I can pay for – and sometimes I wish I could pay more than 99 cents.”

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, Videos, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

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Today, SEGA announced that Initial D Perfect Shift Online has been downloaded over 500,000 times in Japan. That number was 400,000 only a month ago.

To celebrate the milestone, SEGA is discounting in-game purchases until November 5.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

Tsutaya stores in Japan will be handing out a special Pokemon-themed prepaid eShop card. After buying a download card for Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire, consumers will be provided with the 500 yen item. This promotion is valid between October 29 and November 30.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 2 Comments

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

Wii U Retail

Bayonetta 2 (available Friday)
Bayonetta (available Friday)
Just Dance 2015
The Voice

Wii U Virtual Console

Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow

3DS Retail

Fantasy Life (available Friday)
Pokemon Art Academy (available Friday)
The Legend of Korra: A New Era Begins (available Tuesday)
Big Hero 6 Battle in the Bay (available Tuesday)
Saban’s Power Rangers Super Megaforce (available Tuesday)

3DS Download

Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse
Castle Conqueror EX
KORG DSN-12
Secret Journeys: Cities of the World

DSiWare

Magical Diary: Secrets Sharing

eShop Sales

Sweet Memories: Black Jack is 30 percent off (reduced from $3.99 to $2.79) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Nov. 6.
Wakedas is more than 30 percent off (reduced from $2.99 to $1.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Nov. 6.

Coming Soon

Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land – Oct. 30 (Virtual Console on Wii U)
Demon’s Crest – Oct. 30 (Virtual Console on Wii U)
Gargoyle’s Quest II: The Demon Darkness – Oct. 30 (Virtual Console on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS)

Source: Nintendo PR

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments

Football Up Online is coming to the 3DS, EnjoyUp Games has announced. It will be a souped-up version of Soccer Up 3D, which hit the eShop last year.

Football Up Online, EnjoyUp says, “is a funny soccer game that allows you a total control of any action of your team players”. Available features include the ability to create your own team and online play.

Here’s the full rundown of features from EnjoyUp:

– New online mode.
– Send Football Up Online completely by using the “Download Play” option.
– Create your own teams using your Mii™.
– 2 Players with a single copy of Football Up Online!
– Free Control Ball, the ball has inertial free movement.
– Full 3D Stereoscopic.
– Total control of height, direction and effect in each pass and shoot you make.
– Play the World Cup!

View the gallery above for a few screenshots from Football Up Online.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

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

Wii U

Stealth Inc 2: A Game of Clone Developer Diary #1 Exploratory
Stealth Inc 2: A Game of Clone Developer Diary #2 Gadgets
Shantae Rottytops Character Video
Shantae Ammo Baron Character Video
Just Dance 2015 Launch Trailer
Hyrule Warriors – Master Quest Pack Trailer
IGN Presents: Nintendo – Bayonetta’s New Home
Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance Trailer
Bayonetta 2 – eShop Offer Trailer
Fantasy Life – I Heart Pets Trailer

3DS

Stealth Inc 2: A Game of Clone Developer Diary #1 Exploratory
Stealth Inc 2: A Game of Clone Developer Diary #2 Gadgets
Shantae Rottytops Character Video
Shantae Ammo Baron Character Video
Castle Conqueror EX Trailer
Just Dance 2015 Launch Trailer
Hyrule Warriors – Master Quest Pack Trailer
IGN Presents: Nintendo – Bayonetta’s New Home
Saban’s Power Rangers Super Megaforce Trailer
KORG DSN-12 Trailer
Bayonetta 2 – eShop Offer Trailer
Harvest Moon 2 GBC Trailer
Fantasy Life – I Heart Pets Trailer

Source: Wii U/3DS eShops

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Posted on 10 years ago by Vincent Ward in 3DS eShop, Features, Reviews | 2 Comments

System: Nintendo 3DS
Release Date: October 9th, 2014
Developer: Tom Create
Publisher: Tom Create

Author: Vincent W.

If someone were to write a book on terrible game design, I feel as if Ninja Battle Heroes would be one of the main examples. Aside from its terribly uncreative title, this 3DS eShop game looks pretty appealing on the surface. Boasting a heavily Japanese-inspired universe along with a unique platforming experience, Ninja Battle Heroes seems like it could provide a small but desperately needed breath of fresh air to a genre that’s been long in need of one. Once inside, however, you’ll find a game that takes all of its interesting ideas and executes them poorly.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

Update: Here’s what Yacht Club says about the eShop listing:

The European Wii U eShop has apparently dated several games for Europe.

First up, Shovel Knight will apparently launch on November 6 for €14.99. Yacht Club Games previously confirmed that the game would be launching in Europe and Australia next month, but a specific date wasn’t shared.

Also due out on November 6 is the eShop version of Disney Infinity 2.0. Wii U owners will be able to purchase the title for €29.99.

Last but not least, Picross e5 is slated for November 11 (with a €5.00 price point).

Note that while these dates are likely accurate, they have not been officially announced.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

This week’s Japanese eShop update is as follows:

3DS

Downloadable Titles
?koku no D?guya-san – 800 yen
Kaku-San-Sei Million Arthur (Magnificent Million Arthur) – FREE
Sh?akuma Kokoto no Uch?jin Kuzushi – 500 yen
Puchi Novel – Hadan no J? Gatsu – 200 yen
Tales of the World: Reve Unitia (retail title) – 5,627 yen (from 10/23)
Custom Monsters Demo – FREE
Cooking Mama: Watashi no Sweets Shop Demo – FREE

Virtual Console
NA (no titles since 5/7)

Wii U

Downloadable Titles
Stick It to the Man! – 1,000 yen
Zumba Fitness: World Party (retail title) – 4,320 yen (from 10/23)

Virtual Console
Babel no T? (The Tower of Babel, Famicom) – 514 yen
Moero!! Pro Yakyu (Bases Loaded, Famicom) – 514 yen
Rockman Zero (Mega Man Zero, Game Boy Advance) – 702 yen
Salamander (Life Force, PC Engine) – 617 yen
Power Golf (PC Engine) – 617 yen

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