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Nintendo will once again be participating in the IndieCade festival this year. At the event later this week, fans can try out a number of titles from independent developers.

Here’s the full lineup:

Runbow from 13AM Games: Runbow is a Wii U-exclusive action game for up to nine players. Platforms and obstacles appear and disappear as the background color changes, so players have to think fast, stay alive and make it to victory in Run mode, or take on co-operative challenges in Adventure mode. The full version of Runbow is now available in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U with more modes, more costumes and way more chaos!

FAST Racing Neo from Shin’en: FAST Racing Neo throws players into a futuristic racer with hyper-fast anti-gravity vehicles. Up to four players can race against one another in split-screen local multiplayer mode, with up to eight racers able to participate in online multiplayer mode. FAST Racing Neo will launch exclusively in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U before the end of the year.
Hive Jump from Graphite Lab: Hive Jump is a fast-paced multiplayer action platformer for up to four players. Players engage in run ’n’ gun combat with swarms of aliens, all the while avoiding traps and collecting resources. The game will feature amiibo support when it launches in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U in early 2016.

Shovel Knight from Yacht Club Games: Visitors to the Nintendo booth can play the new “Plague of Shadows” DLC for hit game Shovel Knight, featuring a new playable character, new relics, new systems, new boss battles, level tweaks and a new story to adventure through. The retail versions of Shovel Knight for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U hit store shelves on Nov. 3.

Typoman from Brainseed Factory: Typoman is a puzzle platformer with a unique twist: Players use letters to alter the environment! The beautiful, dark and surreal adventure launches in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U in Q4.

Electronic Super Joy from Michael Todd Games and Broken Rules: Electronic Super Joy is a challenging platformer set in a world of pulse-pounding electronic music. Players run, jump, smash and fly their way through more than 60 quirky and colorful levels with low gravity, world rotation, giant monsters and swarming missiles. Electronic Super Joy launches in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U on Nov. 5.
Shantae Half-Genie Hero from WayForward: Experience Shantae’s first HD big-screen Wii U adventure! In Shantae Half-Genie Hero, players explore action-packed worlds, conquer diabolical bosses and belly dance to transform Shantae into powerful new forms. Shantae Half-Genie Hero launches in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U this winter.

Tumblestone from The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild: Tumblestone is a casual puzzle and competitive multiplayer game with beautiful, hand-drawn artwork. At first glance, Tumblestone may resemble other Match-3 games, but it re-invents the genre into a deep and cerebral puzzle-solving experience that players won’t forget. Tumblestone launches in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U in summer 2016.

Along with the playable titles above, attendees can meet and chat with the independent developers from select games, including Hive Jump, Shovel Knight, Tumblestone and Shantae Half-Genie Hero.

Nintendo’s booth can be found in the IndieCade village at 9300 Culver Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232, and will be open to attendees between the hours of 12-6 p.m. PT on Friday, Oct. 23, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. PT on Saturday, Oct. 24, and 12-6 p.m. PT on Sunday, Oct. 25.

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

Several new titles are coming to the Japanese eShop on October 28. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital downloads:

Wii U Download

Binding of Isaac Rebirth (1500 yen)
Rock ‘N Racing Off Road (800)
Gunman Clive HD Collection (500)

Wii U Virtual Console

Hyper Sports 2 (MSX, 823 yen)
Mario Party Advance (GBA, 702 yen)
Stinger (Famicom, 514 yen)

3DS Download

Atlantic Quest (400 yen)
Binding of Isaac Rebirth (1,500 yen, New 3DS only)

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment

Nintendo released official videos for Chu Chu Rocket, Winds of Thunder, and Ganbare Goemon Gaiden on the Japanese Wii U Virtual Console. Watch them below.

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Frizzy is now in Early Access, which means another trailer is available for the game. We have it below.

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The International Age Rating Coalition is something that we’ve previously spoken about. This system, which is already live on the likes of Google Play and the Firefox Marketplace, allows developers to collect ratings for various territories at no cost. Rather than having to submit games to different classification boards such as the ESRB (U.S.), PEGI (UK), and USK (Germany), they’re only sent in once, and you receive different ratings in return.

Renegade Kid co-founder Jools Watsham was recently advised by his source that he should have Dementium Remastered rated through the IARC system, and that it’s coming “very soon”. Based on that information, it seems as though the system will be up sooner rather than later – likely weeks instead of months.

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It won’t be much longer before Runbow reaches Australia and New Zealand. Actually, the game is scheduled for launch this week. Those of you in both regions can get your hands on Runbow starting on Friday.

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Today, indie developer Matthias Falk opened a Kickstarter for his new platformer “Super Axe Boy”. The project , which features a mix of 2D and 3D gameplay, has players using an axe to defeat enemies and create new pathways.

Super Axe Boy takes place in a colorful low-poly world. Axe Boy and his friend Bebob set off on a quest to save the world from an alien invasion that is led by a sneaky alien beaver race

The Super Axe Boy campaign is seeking €25,000 in funding by November 19. A Wii U stretch goal is further out at €60,000. Check out the official Kickstarter page here for more information.

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This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:

NBA 2K16 (PS4/XBO/PS3/360) – 10/8/8/8
God Eater Resurrection (PS4/PSV) – 9/8/8/9
Yomawari (PSV) – 7/7/8/7
Ittle Dew (Wii U) – 7/7/7/7
Alia’s Carnival! Sacrament (PSV) – 7/7/7/6
Love Revenge (PSV) – 7/7/6/6

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comcept have published a new blog post about Mighty No. 9. The post highlights some of the improvements the game has undergone between last year’s beta version and the special demo version that was recently made available to all backers. Several updates have been made in that time, such as improved lightning effects, updated portraits and fonts new projectile designs. Make sure to read the full blog post here.

Mighty No. 9 will be released in February next year.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Dennis Gagliardotto(@LyonHart_) in Reviews, Wii U eShop | 72 Comments

System: Wii U
Release date: October 22, 2015
Developer: Koei Tecmo
Publisher Nintendo

Author: Dennis

Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water sees the return of a series that has been dormant since Mask of the Lunar Eclipse’s release in 2008 for Wii. Sure, there have been a few spinoffs since then – most notably Spirit Camera on 3DS back in 2012 – but it’s been a while since we’ve seen any mainline entries, especially considering Maiden of Black Water would be the first Fatal Frame released outside of Japan since Fatal Frame III: The Tormented in 2005. Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water takes a different approach mechanically and gameplay-wise than any of the other releases in the franchise, yet it still very much stays true to form delivering a great horror experience that we seldom see on Nintendo consoles.

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