Update: Solution found, cross-buy for all – 3DS owners of Xeodrifter may not be receiving Wii U version for free as planned
Posted on 10 years ago by Dennis Gagliardotto(@LyonHart_) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 4 Comments
Update from Brian: Bumped to the top. A solution has been found, and Xeodrifter for Wii U will be available for free to those who previously purchased the game on 3DS.
Great News! Nintendo has a solution!! Xeodrifter will be cross-buy for early 3DS adopters and new customers alike! 🙂 pic.twitter.com/MZhc7M9shX
— Jools Watsham (@JoolsWatsham) July 7, 2015
Renegade Kid had originally planned on giving early adopters of Xeodrifter on 3DS a free download code for Wii U owners, however it seems that due to certain limitations, this may no longer be happening according to the co-founder and director of Renegade Kid, Jools Watsham.
Due to technical limitations outside of our control, we may not be able to offer a free Wii U copy of Xeodrifter to current 3DS owners. 🙁
— Jools Watsham (@JoolsWatsham) July 7, 2015
We'll still support cross-buy, but only those who buy 3DS/Wii U after Wii U is launched might get a DL code for other SKU on their receipt.
— Jools Watsham (@JoolsWatsham) July 7, 2015
I am very sorry about this. I want early adopters of Xeodrifter to be rewarded with Wii U for free, but it may not be possible.
— Jools Watsham (@JoolsWatsham) July 7, 2015
It’s unfortunate to see this type of thing happen in the industry. Unfortunately, Jools cannot disclose exactly what’s going on and for what particular reason, but judging from the responses to these tweets, the fans are extremely supportive despite the unfortunate setback, and are still “double dipping” because of their love for the title. For those that don’t have Xeodrifter yet, however, you will get codes for both versions when you buy one as it will be a cross-buy title once the Wii U version releases.
Xeodrifter is currently available in the Nintendo eShop for 3DS, with the Wii U version arriving soon.
More: Renegade Kid, Xeodrifter
Legend of Kay Anniversary out on July 28
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 10 Comments
Nordic Games previously announced that Legend of Kay Anniversary would be available this summer. A specific date has now been pinned down: July 28.
As announced on the Nordic Games Twitter account today:
The return of Kay is just around the corner: http://t.co/k7Gk49xJBi #LegendofKay Anniversary, release July 28 #remake
— Nordic Games (@NordicGamesAT) July 7, 2015
We conducted an extensive interview with the developer behind Legend of Kay Anniversary back in April. For those that missed it, the discussion can be seen here.
Don’t Crash file size
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Don’t Crash arrives on the North American Wii U eShop later this week. Developer RCMADIAX has shared the game’s file size ahead of time, which comes in at about 60 MB.
More: Don't Crash, file size, indie
Extreme Exorcism screenshots
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Ripstone has shared a new batch of screenshots for Extreme Exorcism. Check them out in the gallery below.
More: Extreme Exorcism, Golden Ruby Games, indie, Ripstone
Moving Player releasing LEVEL 22, Gary’s Misadventures on Wii U
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment
Moving Player is bringing LEVEL 22, Gary’s Misadventures to Wii U. The game will be released for the eShop.
LEVEL 22, Gary’s Misadventures previously launched last year. Here’s an overview:
Are You Late For Work? Start Panicking!
Gary is an office worker who oversleeps after a drunken night out on the town. Here’s where it gets tricky, because this isn’t the first time Gary’s been late for work, and he could be fired if he’s spotted arriving at his desk after everyone else yet again. So he’ll have to prove he’s smart and sneaky enough to make his way up all the 22 floors between him and his office without being seen.
Hide in closets, crawl through air vents, slink along the walls… nobody must spot you!
Use everything in your reach to get to the end of the level: hide behind a newspaper, smash a vending machine with a well-aimed kick, or use donuts to lure the security guards away.Want to drive your colleagues crazy, knock them out, poison them or even expose them to harmful radiation?
Want to booby-trap photocopiers, creep around under a cardboard box or give laxatives to your co-workers?
Want to settle the score with your bosses?
From the basement to the boss’s office via the research and development labs, explore the zany little universe of LEVEL 22, Gary’s Misadventures.
If you’d like to see LEVEL 22 in video form, check out the trailer below.
Game Critics Awards “Best of E3 2015” – Mario Maker, Tri Force Heroes pick up wins
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 8 Comments
Nintendo took home a couple of wins from the Game Critics Awards “Best of E3 2015”.
Super Mario Maker was announced today as the best family/social game. Meanwhile, The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes received an award as the best handheld/mobile title.
Super Mario Maker was also nominated as the best console game from E3. Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam received a nomination as the best RPG, but that award went to Fallout 4.
You can find the full list of winners here.
Capcom’s San Diego Comic-Con 2015 lineup and plans
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments
Capcom has announced that it will be attending San Diego Comic-Con 2015 this week. The company is planning signing sessions, panels with special surprises, playable demos, and the sale of collectible merchandise at the Capcom Store.
Capcom’s playable lineup includes Mega Man Legacy Collection, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, Resident Evil 0, Street Fighter V, Resident Evil Revelations 2, and Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition.
In terms of panels, Capcom has two lined up. The only one that may have interest for Nintendo fans is “World of Capcom”, which is taking place on July 9 from 5 PM – 6 PM. This will give the latest updates on the publisher’s games, “plus sneak peeks at all the latest Capcom merchandise and licensing products coming your way soon.” Capcom is also teasing “some exclusive first-looks and reveals just for SDCC.”
Source: Capcom PR
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ESRB rates Mario Tennis (N64) for Wii U Virtual Console release
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 22 Comments
Mario Tennis for the N64 has now been rated for Wii U on the ESRB. Keeping in line with similar listings, this should be a sign that the game is heading to the Virtual Console very soon.
Mario Tennis could be coming to the Wii U eShop as early as this Thursday given previous ESRB ratings. We’ll let you if we come across additional news pertaining to its launch.
More: ESRB, Mario Tennis, Virtual Console
Guitar Hero Live – Hero Powers details and screenshots
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Screenshots, Wii U | 0 comments
With Guitar Hero Live set to make an appearance at San Diego Comic-Con in just a few days, Activision and FreeStyleGames are showing off the game’s Hero Powers.
Here’s the official overview:
If you remember Star Power from previous games in the franchise, Hero Powers in Guitar Hero Live are a lot like that, only much cooler. Hero Powers can be used in GHTV to give you power-ups that affect different areas of gameplay. You can activate a Hero Power to boost your score while playing solo, or to give you a competitive edge during multiplayer. They are activated by the familiar tilt of the guitar, or you can just hit the Hero Power button directly on the guitar controller.
Higher scores allow you to earn even more rewards and level up faster.
Take a look at the gallery below for screenshots of Guitar Hero Live’s Hero Powers along with a fact sheet with additional information.
Source: Activision PR
Online multiplayer still works in most of the Call of Duty Wii games
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Random, Wii | 7 Comments
Here’s some random but interesting news. With the exception of World at War (which used GameSpy servers), the Call of Duty games on Wii still have workable online multiplayer. In this day and age when servers tend to be turned off a little quickly, that’s slightly surprising!









