Hex Heroes will also have Guacamelee, SteamWorld Dig cameos
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 3 Comments
We’ve already heard that Renegade Kid’s Max will be included as a character skin in Hex Heroes. Other cameos were previously teased, and it’s now been made known that the indie title will feature at least two more crossovers.
Juan from Guacamelee and Rusty from SteamWorld Dig will also be featured as cameos in Hex Heroes. And according to developer Prismatic games, “There are more surprises to come”.
Dr. Mario (Wii U), Clu Clu Land (3DS) listed for release on the NA Virtual Console tomorrow
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Two more Virtual Console titles appear to be slated for North America. According to listings on Nintendo’s website, Dr. Mario (Wii U) and Clu Clu Land (3DS) will be available starting tomorrow. Neither title has been officially announced just yet, but we should be given a definitive confirmation when the Nintendo Download report hits.
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GBA Wii U VC games don’t support multiplayer
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GBA, News, Wii U eShop | 11 Comments
This may have been a bit expected, but now we have an official confirmation: Game Boy Advance titles on Wii U will not support multiplayer. The news comes straight from Nintendo, who have labeled all of the upcoming GBA games for Japan as single-player only. I imagine it would have been tough to pull off multiplayer since we’re talking about a console as opposed to a handheld, though some may find this disappointing in any case.
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Renegade Kid launching Kickstarter for new console title on April 2
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 5 Comments
Renegade Kid will launch a Kickstarter next week for a brand new console game, the studio has announced.
Specifics beyond this have not been shared. We should learn more when the campaign launches on April 2.
Renegade Kid’s brief Twitter announcement is as follows:
We are thrilled to announce Renegade Kid is launching a @kickstarter campaign on April 2, 2014 for a console game! http://t.co/CooTqFz5as
— Renegade Kid (@RenegadeKidLLC) March 26, 2014
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Flying Hamster II Kickstarter opening next week, will have Wii U/3DS stretch goals
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Game Atelier intends to launch a Kickstarter next week for Flying Hamster II. Nintendo fans will be pleased to hear that stretch goals will include Wii U and 3DS versions. Additionally, if funding reaches a certain amount, the game will include local two-player co-op.
Flying Hamster II features side-scrolling, action RPG gameplay. That’s a change from the first title – originally released back in 2010 – which was a horizontal shooter.
Flying Hamster II’s Kickstarter will go live on April 4. The project itself will be completed in mid-2015.
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Lots of GBA Wii U Virtual Console screenshots
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Super Mario Bros. 3 finally hitting North America next month
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I wanted to make a separate mention of this, as I know that several of you have been anticipating Super Mario Bros. 3’s Virtual Console release. Yup – the game is finally coming to the states.
Today’s GBA Wii U VC lineup announcement finally confirms that Super Mario Bros. 3 is launching in North America on April 17 for both Wii U and 3DS. It’ll be available for $4.99.
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North American GBA Wii U VC lineup revealed, pricing as well
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 13 Comments
Following the announcements made in Japan and Europe, Nintendo has shared details pertaining to the GBA Wii U Virtual Console for North America.
Three titles will be available when the service begins next week: Advance Wars, Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, and Metroid Fusion. More titles will follow throughout the month. Nintendo’s announcement reveals that GBA titles are priced at $6.99 and $7.99.
For Nintendo’s full announcement with April’s complete GBA Wii U VC lineup, read on below.
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European GBA Wii U VC lineup for April – pricing, trailer
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GBA, News, Wii U eShop | 5 Comments
26th March, 2014 – Back in 2001, Nintendo delivered the next generation of portable entertainment in the shape of Game Boy Advance, a 32-bit handheld console with an intuitive design and a host of memorable titles. To celebrate some of the classic gaming moments delivered by this handheld gem, Nintendo will begin releasing Game Boy Advance titles on Nintendo eShop for Wii U Virtual Console starting next week, allowing fans and newcomers alike to enjoy some of gaming’s greatest highlights on the living room TV or o n their Wii U GamePad. In addition, Restore Points that save progress during gameplay and Miiverse connectivity both offer new features when enjoying these classic games.
A selection of GBA titles will be coming to Wii U from 3rd April, with a few of gaming’s most renowned characters kicking off the roster.
On 3rd April, three very different titles comprise the initial launch line-up:
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Alphadia Genesis hitting the Japanese Wii U eShop next week, screenshots
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 3 Comments
Kemco’s RPG Alphadia Genesis will be available on the Japanese Wii U eShop on April 2. Pricing is set at 1,944 yen.
