Wii U eShop

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Bear Box Media has announced an upcoming Wii U eShop title called “U Host”. The game could arrive as early as October, or sooner if creator Andy Ford “can push things forward”.

Here’s a summary of first details:

– Take on the role of a game show quiz host
– Can do “Pretty much anything you can think of involved with quizzes”
– Includes but not limited to having multiple question categories, bonus rounds, penalties, mini games, etc.
– Mini-games have already been designed
– Mini-games involve contestants vs. the host
– Host can set up the game before play begins or simultaneously play alongside the contestants trying to impede their progress
– Others will be all against all, even allowing Hosts to get their own scores
– Question categories cover history, technology, and more
– Users will be able to make their own questions as well
– Players can add their own rules and penalties
– Custom questions support up to 4 different answers (only 1 is correct)
– Hold quizzes and game shows that can be up to 5 rounds of which the host will also be able to name
– Recreate games similar to wheel of fortune, who wants to be a millionaire, and board game style quizzes
– “all of the questions have been (painstakingly) written out, and the menus are almost completed”
– Price and launch windows for other regions are TBA
– The host can set up a quiz prior and save it to the console
– The host can read questions off the GamePad, or display them on the TV
– Players can alert the host that they have an answer by buzzing in with a Wiimote, Pro Controller, or even their own voice
– Can be played entirely on the GamePad
– Free app will let players to use their mobile devices as U Host buzzers
– Will include a single-player mode
– Can send feedback on Twitter (@BearBoxMedia)

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Crystalline Green Ltd. has announced a new Wii U eShop title “Project Colour Park” (tentative title).

Here’s an overview of the first game details

– Fly on a set course and come into contact with brightly coloured cuboids at various intervals
– Every block has its own color
– You can access a spectrum around your character where you can highlight any color within said spectrum by rotating your Wii remote
– The color you select depends on which way and how far your tilt your controller
– Your score depends on how accurately you select the color you pass through on the spectrum
– Rhythm and race modes
– Rhythm: collide with blocks in time with the music and will be rewarded with points based on your accuracy
– Race: like Rhythm, but blocks will issue you with power-ups and speed boosts
– Both modes will support four player simultaneous gameplay
– Game is early in development
– Coming to both North America and Europe
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SteamWorld Dig for Wii U has once again been confirmed for release on August 28.

Compared to the 3DS version from last year, this release has:

• HD graphics: Beautiful, high-resolution (1080p) graphics
• Eye candy: Animated character portraits, bloom filter, tweaks and polish
• Customizable screen interface and controls
• Languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish and Russian
• Clutter-free HD graphics. The map and other interface elements are now displayed on the Wii U GamePad
• Off-TV Play. Continue digging on the Wii U GamePad even when your TV is occupied or turned off
• Support for Wii U Pro Controller
• And maybe there’s an Easter egg somewhere?

You can find screenshots from the Wii U version of SteamWorld Dig above.

Source: Image & Form PR

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RCMADIAX is planning on reducing Poker Dice Solitaire Future’s price in just a few days. On Thursday, the game will be dropped to $0.99.

As tweeted by RCMADIAX:

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Ghost Song ended up reaching its overall target on Kickstarter, but the campaign fell short of its Wii U stretch goal. But since the Kickstarter finished, creator Matt West has continued to express interest in bringing his game to Nintendo’s home system.

West’s interest hasn’t waned in recent months. The only element preventing a release currently involves a code library not supported on Nintendo’s console. That being said, he’s “prepared to move heaven and earth to get this game onto Wii U” – even if it takes the game getting “ported over to another engine”.

West told Nintendo Life:

The long and short of it is — Without getting too long winded or too technical — Ghost Song is built on a code library called “Open FL”. Open FL does not currently export to Wii U, but there is an effort underway to make it do so. Not being involved in this effort, though, I cannot responsibly make guarantees as to whether or when it’ll happen.

I am prepared to move heaven and earth to get this game onto Wii U, however, even if the Open FL export never happens, and will try my best to get the game ported over to another engine if it comes down to it. I am highly motivated, not just because so many Nintendo fans want the game on Wii U, but because I am a Nintendo fan and want it on Wii U.

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

Software

1. Super Mario Kart
2. Super Mario Bros. 2
3. Super Mario Bros.
4. Zelda: The Wind Waker HD
5. EarthBound
6. Zelda II – The Adventure of Link
7. Shovel Knight
8. Game & Wario
9. NES Remix
10. The Letter
11. Super Mario World
12. Super Mario Bros. 3
13. Mega Man Battle Network
14. Zelda: The Minish Cap
15. Kid Icarus
16. Excitebike
17. Dr. Luigi
18. Mega Man 5
19. Pikmin 3
20. Zelda: A Link to the Past

Videos

1. Mercedes-Benz x Mario Kart 8 DLC Trailer
2. Hyrule Warriors Direct 8/4/14
3. Super Mario Kart Trailer
4. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker E3 2014 Trailer
5. Deluxe Digital Promotion Video
6. Hyrule Warriors Features Trailer
7. Mario Party 10 E3 2014 Trailer
8. Hyrule Warriors Trailer with Ganondorf and a Great Sword
9. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS Red, Blue, Yellow
10. Super Smash Bros. – The Crest of Sword, Magic and Flame
11. Yoshi’s Woolly World E3 2014 Trailer
12. Disney Infinity 2.0 Guardians of the Galaxy Play Set Video
13. Mario Maker E3 2014 Trailer
14. IQ Test Trailer
15. Mega Man Battle Network Trailer
16. Kirby and the Rainbow Curse E3 2014 Trailer
17. Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric E3 2014 Trailer
18. Hyrule Warriors Trailer with Lana and a Spear
19. Hyrule Warriors Trailer with Usurper King Zant and Scimitar
20. Pokemon Rumble U Gameplay Trailer

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Circle Entertainment is currently in talks with the developer behind Demon King Box to bring out some sort of Wii U version. By the sound of things, we’ll either end up seeing a port of the 3DS game or a brand new sequel of sorts.

Circle told one fan on Twitter today:

Thanks to Caleb for the tip.

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Midtown Crazy Race is launching on the North American Wii U eShop this Thursday, according to a listing on the digital store. The game is priced at $4.99.

Midtown Crazy Race is already available in Europe. In PAL territories, it released in late July.

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Rawkins Games is planning on releasing “Dolphin Up” on the Wii U eShop. A release date hasn’t been determined, but the developer hopes to have it out next month.

Here’s the official overview of Dolphin Up:

Dolphin Up lets you do amazing tricks with a porpoise. Successful flips, spins and tailslides build speed, allowing you to jump higher and soar into the stars. Perfect your landings and chain your tricks together to form huge combos, discover new possibilities and work your way up the leaderboards.

You can find a trailer for Dolphin Up above.

Source: Rawkins Games PR

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