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About a month ago, Yacht Club Games said that Shovel Knight would arrive this winter. But it was unclear if the studio was referring to Winter 2013 or Winter 2014. Now we have an answer.

Yacht Club’s Sean Velasco confirmed to Warp Zoned that Shovel Knight is due out next year. No specific date yet, but we should be seeing it within the earlyish part of 2014.

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Mario is the latest character to be featured in various sales on the eShops. Here’s a full lineup of titles available at discounted prices:

3DS

Super Mario Bros. – $3.49 (was $4.99)
Super Mario Bros. 2 – $3.49 (was $4.99)
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins – $2.79 (was $3.99)
Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move – $6.99 (was $9.99)

Wii U

Mario Bros. – $3.49 (was $4.99)
Super Mario Bros. – $3.49 (was $4.99)
Super Mario Bros. 2 – $3.49 (was $4.99)
Super Mario World – $5.59 (was $7.99)

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Wii U is no longer a separate stretch goal on Lobodestroyo’s Kickstarter. If it hits the main $35,000 target, Lobodestroyo will be a sure thing for the system.

There’s a little under two weeks for the campaign to reach the necessary total. Just over $10,000 has been raised thus far.

You can find the official Lobodestroyo Kickstarter here.

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

3DS Retail

Young Justice: Legacy – $29.99

3DS Download

3D Space Harrier – $5.99
3D Super Hang-On – $5.99
Race to the Line – $3.99
My Exotic Farm – $24.99
Nintendo 3DS Guide: Louvre – $19.99 (available Dec. 2)

3DS VC

Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom – $4.99

Wii U VC

Contra III: The Alien Wars – $7.99

Pokémon: BW Rival Destinies Now Available

Starting today, follow the epic journey of fan-favorite Pokémon Trainer Ash in Pokémon: BW Rival Destinies in the Nintendo eShop. Ten episodes of the animated series are now available, with five more episodes coming every week until Dec. 26, so be sure to visit the Nintendo eShop every Thursday to see what new adventures await Ash and his friends.

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Starting today through 9 a.m. PT on Dec. 5, select Mario games are available at 30 percent off. Save big on Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 2 and Super Mario World for Wii U, as well as Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 2, Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move and Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins™ for Nintendo 3DS. Be sure to visit the Nintendo eShop next Thursday to see what’s on sale for the fourth and final week of this special promotion.

Shin Megami Tensei IV – Add this to your list of Thanksgiving weekend sales. Now through 9 a.m. PT on Dec. 2, Shin Megami Tensei IV for Nintendo 3DS is $20 off in the Nintendo eShop. New to the series? Critics call Shin Megami Tensei IV one of the best entry points for the storied RPG franchise.

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Heathcliff: Spot On – $4.99 / 500 points

The Girl and the Robot is officially coming to Wii U after reaching a stretch goal on Kickstarter.

$25,000 was needed in order to ensure a release on Nintendo’s console. That figure was reached just a short while ago.

You can find the Kickstarter for The Girl and the Robot here.


Breakfall’s “STARWHAL: Just The Tip,” a game involving narwhal battles in space, is planned for Wii U. The team has opened up a Kickstarter (located here) in order to introduce additional elements.

Breakfall is seeking $15,000 CAD before the December 27 deadline. Over $2,000 CAD has been raised thus far.


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