Hive Jump was last scheduled for launch in Q1 of this year. Sadly though, it’s been pushed back. Graphite Lab is now only committing to a vague 2016 release window.

In its latest Kickstarter update, the studio explained that Hive Jump’s delay came about “simply because the game isn’t as far along as we had hoped when we announced that date.” The team has also “continued to invest in this game well beyond our Kickstarter budget”, but has taken on other client work at the same time. This is slowing down development, but Hive Jump’s actual creation is going smoothly.

Graphite Lab’s full Kickstarter update regarding the delay reads:

Delays suck. We hate to hear of them and hate being the bearer of them even more. Unfortunately, Hive Jump’s release is delayed past Quarter 1 of this year. The cause of the delay is simply because the game isn’t as far along as we had hoped when we announced that date.
We knew the large scope of the game would be challenging to execute on and that is why we listed that up front in our risks and challenges section of the Kickstarter page. We’ve continued to invest in this game well beyond our Kickstarter budget because we believe in the game and we want to deliver the best possible version of this game to you our beloved backers. But developing a game after the budget is exceeded slows things down considerably.

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Paranautical Activity due out soon on the Wii U eShop

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After debuting on platforms such as Steam, Paranautical Activity is now heading to Wii U. There’s actually a trailer for the game on the eShop (no listing yet), which should mean that a release will be happening soon – maybe as soon as this week?

Code Avarice’s first-person shooter Paranautical Activity features procedurally-generated levels with enemies and bosses in each one. The game isn’t easy, as permadeath is included. Paranautical Activity also has upgrades to help you progress further, hidden items, and more.

Check out a trailer for Paranautical Activity below.

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Upcoming Japanese eShop releases (3/16/16)

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Several new titles are coming to the Japanese eShop on March 16. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital downloads:

Wii U Virtual Console

Game & Watch Gallery 4 (GBA, 702 yen)
Densetsu no Starfy 2 (GBA, 702 yen)

3DS Download

N/A

3DS Virtual Console

N/A

3DS Demo

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3

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Japanese Shining Soul II, Contra Advance: The Alien Wars EX Wii U Virtual Console trailers

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Nintendo released official videos for Shining Soul II and Contra Advance: The Alien Wars EX on the Japanese Wii U Virtual Console. Watch them below.

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Video: Another look at Tadpole Treble’s Composition Mode

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Last week, BitFinity published another Tadpole Treble video showing the Composition Mode. You can see various fan creations below.

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Monster Boy still being considered for Wii U

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The Game Atelier ended up cancelling its Kickstarter project Flying Hamsters 2 and morphed it into the Wonder Boy spiritual sequel Monster Boy. The game is finally wrapping up development and should be launching in a few months – but not on Nintendo platforms just yet.

Publisher FDG Entertainment said last year that Wonder Boy would be considered for Wii U. As of now, that’s still the case. The team currently has its hands full with current platforms, though if Wonder Boy sells well, that’ll increase the chances of something like a Wii U version.

FDG Entertainment wrote in a blog post recently:

“We hear you loud and clear! There’s PS Vita, WiiU and even more. We totally agree that these platforms need to get Monster Boy, too! We love Nintendo! However, it’s impossible for us to work on all portings at the same time. Also, the game needs to sell well enough so we’re able to finance the porting work as it can be very time consuming. Since we don’t have any guarantee for success, we just can’t announce additional platforms at the moment.”

Thanks to Dry Bone Koopa for the tip.

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Electronic Super Joy creator’s next game “Go Go Electric Samurai” will be on Wii U

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Michael Todd, creator of Electronic Super Joy, has revealed his next project. Go Go Electric Samurai is in development and will launch on several platforms, including Wii U.

Go Go Electric Samurai is an online-multiplayer team sport experience. Here’s a rundown of features:

– Hard, fast & brutal, set to electronic music
– As if ESJ & Rocket League had an ill-advised one-night stand in a scummy motel
– Yomi gameplay, designed by hockey fans
– Balanced for 2v2, 3v3, and 4v4
– Perk out your skill set, modify your base attacks & super-moves
– Highly mobile dog-fighting style movement, with fast, brutal, combat

Look for Go Go Electric Samurai sometime in Q2 for $9.99. For now, catch the game’s first trailer below.