Wii U eShop

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 2 Comments

Dreadlocks has determined a more specific release window for the Wii U version of Dex. In a Kickstarter update, the studio said that the game can be expected on the eShop sometime during Q1 2016.

Dreadlocks spoke very positively about working with Nintendo and the Wii U in general. This version “will feature some unique functionalities”, according to the developer.

Here’s what was shared in the Kickstarter update:

“Both the Wii U and Ouya versions are still very much in development and our target release window is Q1 2016 (possibly Q2 for Ouya). We realize that this is later than first anticipated, and that those of you waiting for these versions to play Dex are getting impatient. The main reason for the delay is that we decided to work of the Enhanced Version of Dex to improve several aspects of the game, based on the feedback we received following the release. The console versions will of course include all those changes (and more), so our development schedule was significantly shifted as a result.

Nintendo has been extremely helpful and delightful to work with, and we’re very excited about the Wii U version, which will feature some unique functionalities, more of which we’ll detail in the coming months.”

Because of the fairly long wait, Kickstarter backers who pledged for the console version will receive a free Steam key so that the game can be played as soon as possible. The console codes will still be distributed next year as well.

You can read up on the full Kickstarter update here.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

With the release of Extreme Exorcism just a few days away, Ripstone has posted a launch trailer for the game. Check it out below.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 3 Comments

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

Wii U Retail

Skylanders SuperChargers Portal Owner’s Pack (available Sunday) – $49.99

Wii U Download

Defense Dome – $2.99
Rock ‘N Racing Off Road DX – $7.99
Year Walk – $6.99
Zombie Defense – $7.99

Wii U Virtual Console

Car Battler Joe – $6.99

Wii U update

Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows

3DS Retail

Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson – $39.99

3DS Demo

The Legend of Legacy – available Sept. 22

3DS update

Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows

3DS Themes

Pokémon: Dancing Pikachu
Pokémon: Pikachu’s Cry
Pikachu Bundle: Dancing & Cry
Pokémon 151: Mewtwo

eShop Sales

Wii U/3DS

– Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition (Wii U and Nintendo 3DS) is on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 24.
– The Swapper (Wii U), OlliOlli (Wii U and Nintendo 3DS) and more games from Curve Digital are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Oct. 1.

Wii U

– TNT Racers – Nitro Machines Edition is 37 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $4.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Oct. 1.
– ZaciSa’s Last Stand is 25 percent off (reduced from $3.99 to $2.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 23.
– Bombing Bastards and Spot the Differences: Party! from Sanuk Games are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 24.

3DS

– ?Xeodrifter and Mutant Mudds from Renegade Kid are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Oct. 1.
– AiRace Speed and AiRace Xeno from Qubic Games are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Oct. 8.
– Glory of Generals, Quell Reflect and Swords & Soldiers 3D from Circle Entertainment are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT Oct. 8.
– Fractured Soul is 75 percent off (reduced from $11.99 to $3.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Oct. 1.
– Jewel Quest The Sapphire Dragon is 33 percent off (reduced from $5.99 to $3.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Oct. 1.
– Aqua Moto Racing is 50 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $3.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 23.

Permanent Price Drop

Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker has been reduced to $39.99 (from $49.99).

Activities

Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. “Red Badge” Tournament – See how your squad stacks up online in Nintendo’s Public Tournaments. Top players earn unique titles that are visible online and earn major bragging rights with your friends and around the world. The new “Red Badge” tournament runs through Sept. 20. Opt in via the SpotPass feature on your Nintendo 3DS system for notifications about future tournaments. Good luck, agents!

Source: Nintendo PR

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Posted on 9 years ago by Travis(@nintentravis) in Reviews, Wii U eShop | 8 Comments

System: Wii U
Release date: September 17, 2015
Developer: Simogo / Dakko Dakko
Publisher Simogo

Author: Travis

When you first pick up Year Walk, “peaceful” and “serene” are two words that may pop into your head. You find yourself in a quaint, Swedish forest in the winter, with snowflakes falling, the wind gently whispering, and ‘barely there’ atmospheric tones.

The odd sense of warm security you feel in a chilly setting is misplaced, however. Despite the calming, ambiguous way Year Walk opens, your character’s goal to eventually see into the future by partaking in a ‘vision quest’ takes a few disconcerting turns.

What I’m trying to say is that this game is going to rustle your jimmies.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Travis(@nintentravis) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

Year Walk made a splash on iOS and Steam, and now it’s coming to the Wii U today. I give a brief overview of the indie adventure/horror game below.

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment

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

Software

1. Super Mario Maker
2. Splatoon
3. Runbow
4. Zelda: Ocarina of Time
5. Super Mario World
6. Super Mario 64
7. Super Mario Bros. 2
8. Super Mario Bros.
9. Cube Life: Island Survival
10. Gunman Clive HD Collection
11. Mario Golf
12. Paper Mario
13. Disney Infinity 3.0
14. Shovel Knight
15. Donkey Kong 64
16. Mario Kart 8
17. Zelda: A Link to the Past
18. Donkey Kong Country
19. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
20. Never Alone

Videos

1. Let’s Watch! Super Mario Maker Overview!
2. Yoshi’s Woolly World E3 2015 Trailer
3. Super Mario Maker – E3 2015 Trailer
4. Super Mario Maker Accolades Trailer
5. Skylanders SuperChargers – E3 Trailer
6. Play Nintendo Introduction Video
7. Runbow Launch Trailer
8. 13AM at Nintendo – Runbow Trailer
9. Splatoon Big Splats Trailer
10. Nintendo@E3 2015 – Super Mario Maker Reactions
11. Disney Infinity 3.0 – Twilight of the Republic Play Set Video
12. Splatoon Squid Strats Trailer
13. Super Mario Maker “The Shift” TV Commercial
14. Great Games to Buy with eShop Cards
15. Disney Infinity 3.0 – Anthem Trailer
16. Disney Infinity 3.0 – Inside Out Trailer
17. Splatoon Tower Control Trailer
18. Cube Life: Island Survival Trailer
19. Yoshi’s Woolly World – PAX Prime 2015 Video
20. Introducing amiibo

Source: Wii U eShop

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 2 Comments

Natsume is bringing another title to the North American Wii U Virtual Console this week. According to Nintendo’s website, Car Battler Joe is due out tomorrow for $6.99.

Here’s the official overview:

Nobody knows why your dad, champion car battler Jim Todoroki, suddenly abandoned the fastest and most popular sport in Galacia. There is a rumor going around that he’s riding around with the most ruthless car-battler gangs in the world. But is it just a rumor, or is there truth behind it?

Play as Joe Todoroki, in his quest to become a car battler—like his father before him. His mother says he has the talent, but hard work will be the payoff. Customize a vehicle in the Garage to enhance or diminish its performance. Sign up for jobs, missions, and even tournaments as Joe explores the dangerous highways and byways that surround his village. Other car battlers fight for money and fame, but Joe has a higher calling: to restore his family’s honor and bring his father home!

Ancient developed Car Battler Joe for the GBA, and it released in Japan through publisher Victor Interactive Software back in 2001. Natsume localized the title for North America a year later.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 2 Comments

Nintendo’s North American YouTube page now has a video interview with Shin’en, which was conducted during PAX Prime 2015 a few weeks ago. Naturally, the discussion focused on FAST Racing Neo. Check out the full video below.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

Nintendo World Report has posted fresh details about Momonga Pinball Adventures. You’ll find a summary of the article’s tidbits below.

– Story is about a small momonga (sort of squirrel) who has quite a task ahead of him
– An evil gang of owls appeared in the momonga village and started to raid every inch of it
– All animals have been taken
– Momo was saved by a panda who took him under his wing
– Momo is taught the basic principles and the panda helps him to start the long road ahead
– Various pinball stages
– Scoring points is an aspect of the game
– Your main objective to reach the top of a stage
– Enemies and obstacles will be in your way
– Life meter
– Taking too many hits forces you to start the stage over
– Plenty of collectibles to improve your final score
– Mixture between pinball and platformer games
– In some levels, you need to use Panda the panda to break the harder blocks in the environment
– Fry the firefly will also help you
– Fry can distract the evil owl troops
– This gives you the chance to defeat the harsher enemies and get ultimately closer to completing a level
-Bonus stages and bosses
– Ex: play a crazy version of pachinko and try to get the best score possible
– At another early point, you are flying to new areas with the squirrel
– You really have to time your gliding and get stars to net yourself some proper points
– Bosses require to really hit at the accurate points and they are stage gimmicks in place to make avoiding attacks possible
– Timing is the key to get anything done
– Use the ZL and ZR buttons

We also have some footage of Momonga Pinball Adventures here:

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

Nintendo released official videos for Bomberman: Panic Bomber, VS. Excitebike, and Exerion on the Japanese Wii U Virtual Console. Watch them below.

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