Stone Shire developer Finger Gun Games is prepping its next Wii U eShop release. With “Ohayou! Beginner’s Japanese”, the indie developer is making an edutainment download which promises to teach users the basics of Japanese Hiragana and Katakana.

Here’s an overview:

While the instructors Asuka and Kenji give you teachings on the TV screen, the player will use the Wii U GamePad to navigate menus and turn around digital flash cards to give them more details on a chosen Japanese character, such as its romaji relation and a vocal pronunciation of it. When you think you’re ready to test your knowledge, you can then participate in the memory games where you will use your finger like a sword to “cut” across the correct cards that match up with an indicated romaji or vocal sound. Master all thirty tests and you will become a Hiragana Samurai and a Katakana Ninja! Release date will be coming soon!

You’ll find some screenshots of Ohayou! Beginner’s Japanese below.

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Sonic games discounted on the North American eShop

Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 4 Comments

Yesterday’s Nintendo Download report noted that some Sonic games are now discounted on the North American eShop. However, it didn’t include any specifics on the titles and prices.

We’ve gathered up that information below:

Sonic Lost World (Wii U) – $19.99 (was $29.95)
Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric (Wii U) – $19.99 (was $29.99)
Sonic Generations (3DS) – $19.99 (was $29.99)
Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble – $2.99 (was $4.99)

These discounts are valid until June 6 at 8:59 AM PT / 11:59 AM ET.

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[Review] Rynn’s Adventure: Trouble in the Enchanted Forest

Posted on 8 years ago by Jakob Vujovic(@jakovujo) in Reviews, Wii U eShop | 3 Comments

System: Wii U (eShop)
Release date: May 26, 2016
Developer: Arcane Four Studios
Publisher Arcane Four Studios

One criticism that’s tough to lob at the Wii U is to say that it’s lacking in good 2D platformers. From its best such as Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze to the more run-of-the-mill New Super Mario Bros. U, there’s consistently solid base-level mechanics and there’s fun to be had in just running and jumping. Unfortunately, I found even the simple act of controlling the character in Rynn’s Adventure miserable. It’s a reminder of how important it is to get basic movement to feel right in a platformer. When other issues are compounded on this basic failure, then the whole of the design feels anything but compelling.

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Yooka-Laylee introduces Dr. Quack and Dr. Puzz

Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 18 Comments

A pair of characters have been introduced for Yooka-Laylee over on the project’s Kickstarter page. This time around, we’re able to see “the hapless, multi-limbed scientist Dr. Puzz and her traitorous former colleague Dr. Quack”.

We have the character art above. You can read about both of them below.

In Yooka-Laylee, Dr. Quack is a ruthless, exosuit-wearing fowl, who’s making the best of a bad situation under the corporate rule of Capital B. The good doctor wasn’t always this unpleasant, but the ruthless takeover of his Quack Corp organisation has persuaded Quack to concoct all manner of crude inventions to satisfy the demands of his new boss – and the shareholders, of course.
Quack’s sweet, naive prodigy, Dr. Puzz proved far more morally rigid than her former colleague, breaking ties with Quack Corp as soon as the exosuits started stirring – and taking her own inventions with her. The tentacled technician – designed by Ed ‘Mumbo Jumbo’ Bryan – is the gateway to all of Yooka-Laylee’s wild and wonderful transformations, which we’ll be revealing in the near future.

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eShop maintenance taking place next week (May 30)

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

On May 30, the eShop will be down for six hours of maintenance. The digital stores on both Wii U and 3DS will both be impacted with downtime.

Here’s when the maintenance is scheduled for:

– 1 PM PT (May 30) – 7 PM PT (May 30)
– 4 PM ET (May 30) – 10 PM ET (May 30)
– 9 PM in the UK (May 30) – 3 AM in the UK (June 1)
– 10 PM in Europe (May 30) – 4 AM in Europe (June 1)

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More Mario Hoops 3-on-3 Wii U Virtual Console footage

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

Another round of footage is in from today’s European Wii U Virtual Console title, Mario Hoops 3-on-3. Here’s the latest gameplay:

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Wii U eShop charts (5/26/16)

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

This week’s Wii U eShop charts are as follows:

Software

1. Minecraft: Wii U Edition
2. Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
3. Runbow
4. Affordable Space Adventures
5. Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse
6. Super Mario 64
7. Swords & Soldiers II
8. Super Mario 3D World
9. Super Mario World
10. Super Mario Maker
11. Freedom Planet
12. Super Meat Boy
13. Zelda: Ocarina of Time
14. Super Mario Bros. 3
15. Super Mario Bros.
16. Minecraft: Story Mode – Episode 1
17. Darksiders II
18. Star Fox Zero
19. Paper Mario
20. 8Bit Hero

Videos

1. Super Mario Mash-Up Pack for Minecraft: Wii U Edition
2. Mini Mario & Friends amiibo Challenge Launch Trailer
3. Super Meat Boy Trailer
4. Play Nintendo Introduction Video
5. Pokken Tournament TV Spot
6. 8Bit Hero Trailer
7. Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE First Beats Trailer
8. Great Games to Buy with eShop Cards
9. Super Mario 3D World Trailer
10. Splatoon – Squid Sisters amiibo
11. Star Fox Zero – Foxy Fox Trailer
12. Super Mario Maker – Key Update Video
13. Super Mario 3D World Trailer 2
14. Super Mario 64 Trailer
15. Minecraft: Story Mode Trailer
16. Lost Reavers Trailer
17. Star Fox Zero: The Battle Begins
18. Super Mario 3D World Accolades Trailer
19. Super Smash Bros. – Final Video Presentation
20. New Super Mario Bros. U Video

Source: Wii U eShop

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StarTropics, Zoda’s Revenge: StarTropics II Wii U Virtual Console footage

Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment

With the two StarTropics games releasing on the North American Wii U Virtual Console today, footage of the downloads is starting to come online. Videos for both titles can be found below.