Mario vs Donkey Kong will make its way to the North American Wii U Virtual Console this week. That’s according to a listing on Nintendo’s website confirming a release date of February 9.

Here’s an overview:

“Donkey Kong just made off with all the Mini-Mario toys, and now it’s up to Mario to chase his long-time nemesis and retrieve the stolen goods.
Leap and battle through increasingly difficult levels as you use switches, conveyor belts, hammers, and more to overcome the hordes of enemies that block your way.
You need brawn…and brains! Figure out the best path, then break out new Mario moves like the handstand to track down keys, collect gifts, and navigate perilous platforms across barrels of levels.
Before battling Donkey Kong at the end of each world, collect all the Mini-Marios and lead them to safety!”

Mario vs Donkey Kong will cost $6.99.

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Ghost Blade HD hitting the Wii U eShop on February 28

Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 2 Comments

Hucast Games will arrive on the Wii U eShop on February 28, Hucast Games announced today. We previously heard last week that it would be out sometime this month.

Ghost Blade HD’s release date applies to both North America and Europe. It’ll cost $9.99 / €8.99.

Here’s a brief overview:

“Ghost Blade HD is an intense bullet-hell shoot ’em up game, with satisfying and addictive score-based gameplay, with its inspiration going back to the shooting games of the 1990s era, Ghost Blade HD ties old memories to current tones and techniques. Designed with a modern graphic style and special effects, Ghost Blade HD also features an awesome 2-player and TATE mode! Ghost Blade HD is easy to learn, hard to master.”

Source: Hucast Games PR

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Famitsu review scores (2/7/17)

Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:

Sangokushi 13 with Power Up Kit (PS4/PSV) – 9/8/9/9
Diabolic Lovers Lost Eden (PSV) – 8/8/8/9
Kamaitachi no Yoru Rinne Saisei (PSV) – 8/8/8/8
Mercenary Kings (PS4) – 8/7/7/8
Moon Hunters (PS4) – 7/8/8/7
Teslapunk (Wii U) – 7/6/7/7
Emily Wants to Play (PS4) – 7/7/6/6
Nidhogg (PS4/PSV) – 7/7/6/7

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First 25 minutes of Plantera

Posted on 8 years ago by Zack in 3DS eShop, Videos, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

About 25 minutes of footage from the Wii U version of Plantera is now available to watch on YouTube. You can check it out below.

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Non-American credit and debit cards can now be used on the US eShop

Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 23 Comments

In the past, the US eShop hasn’t allowed for the use of non-American credit and debit cards. It looks like that just changed recently, however. These payment options are now fully compatible.

We should note that only the 3DS has been tested so far. There really wouldn’t be much of a reason for the restriction to still be in place on Wii U though. If we hear anything otherwise, we’ll be sure to let you know.

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23 minutes of Nefarious fooage

Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

Nefarious recently debuted on Steam, and footage is beginning to stream in. Watch 23 minutes of gameplay below.

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I C Red hitting the European Wii U eShop next week

Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

I C Red made it to the North American Wii U eShop last week. In Europe, it’s coming out next week. An eShop listing has it down for February 16 for €1.49.

Here’s a closer look:

I C REDD on #EU #WiiUeShop https://t.co/gsd0g5hJa3 @rcmadiax @GoNintendoTweet @NinEverything #indiegame #indie #indies #indiedev #gamedev pic.twitter.com/N0UeLueTVV
— Nintendo Hall (@NintendoHall) February 6, 2017