Wii U eShop

Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Wii U eShop | 22 Comments

Nippon Ichi Software was confirmed as a partner for Switch, but it’s been unclear as to whether or not the company is actually working on projects for the platform. Fortunately, we can now say that the team is “in proper development”.

Speaking to Japanese website 4Gamer about its ambitions for 2017, NIS president Soheii Niikawa said:

“Nippon Ichi Software will deliver various content from Gifu Prefecture to the world. In 2017 as well, we will actively launch new IP in the consumer game market. But it doesn’t end there. We will steadily take on new initiatives. We also have Nintendo Switch project(s), so please look forward to that. (There has been some skepticism about our company’s participation, but…. we’re in proper development!)”

NIS has been primarily been known as a PlayStation developer, though the company did create some games for Wii and DS (plus an obscure 3DS game during the system’s early days). They’re known for the likes of Disgaea and Phantom Brave.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment

This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

3DS Videos

Shin Chan Vol. 4 – €1.99

Shin Chan Vol. 5 – €1.99

3DS Themes

Pokémon Adventure Partner (available December 30th) – €1.99

Pokémon Full-power ZMoves (available December 30th) – €1.99

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 6 Comments

The Wii U eShop is listing Spheroids for a January 5 release in North America. The action-adventure game will set you back $7.99.

Here’s an overview from the listing:

“In Spheroids you take control of Lucas, a jumpy Canadian boy who sets out on an adventure with his crazy scientist companion Otto after it’s discovered that the government has been hiding alternative universes from the cubic world they live in. Unfortunately, these alternative universes contain spheres that wish to turn everything round, so it’s up to Lucas to save the world from these dangerous aliens: the Spheroids.

Throughout Spheroids’ 32 levels, you’ll encounter many different environments, with multiple hazards to avoid and enemies to destroy. Items such as the “Modified Drilling Hoo”k Otto lends Lucas will help you traverse the environment with ease, with many more to find throughout.”

A trailer for Spheroids can be viewed below.

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

Earthlock: Festival of Magic’s Wii U launch is fast approaching. On Twitter, SnowCastle Games CEO Bendik Stang mentioned that the eShop version is planned by the end of January.

The tweet is as follows:

As we recently found out, SnowCastle Games also has interest in a Switch version of Earthlock. The studio would like to have the game ready for the launch of Nintendo’s new console if possible.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Wii U eShop | 2 Comments

Futuridium EP Deluxe made it to the Wii U eShop in May. Then in September, MixedBag Games published a New 3DS release. Strangely, both versions have now disappeared.

Reader TruExtent informed us about the situation this week. Unfortunately, it’s not entirely clear why Futuridium EP Deluxe has been pulled from the eShop.

TruExtent called Nintendo a few days ago, and was told that Futuridium EP Deluxe was taken down from the eShop on November 9. Apparently it had something to do with a license expiring, but specifics weren’t shared. It’s currently unclear if and when Futuridium EP Deluxe will return. We’ve tried reaching out to MixedBag Games, but have not heard back from the studio.

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

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

Software

1. Zelda: Majora’s Mask
2. Shantae: Half-Genie Hero
3. Super Mario World
4. Super Mario 64
5. Super Mario 3D World
6. Super Mario Bros.
7. Super Mario Bros. 3
8. Zelda: Ocarina of Time
9. Minecraft: Wii U Edition
10. Mario Party 10
11. Mario Party 2
12. Zelda: Skyward Sword
13. Super Mario Maker
14. Zelda: Wind Waker HD
15. Super Mario RPG
16. Zelda: A Link to the Past
17. Paper Mario
18. Brain Age
19. The Legend of Zelda
20. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Videos

1. First look at Nintendo’s new home gaming system
2. Super Mario Mash-Up Pack for Minecraft: Wii U Edition
3. Paper Mario: Color Splash – A Splash of Mystery
4. Pokken Tournament TV Spot
5. Paper Mario: Color Splash – Time to Make a Splash!
6. Zelda: Breath of the Wild E3 2016 Trailer
7. Paper Mario: Color Splash TV Spot
8. Just Dance 2017 Trailer
9. Super Mario Maker Key Update Video
10. Super Mario 3D World Trailer
11. New Super Mario Bros. U Video
12. Lost Reavers Trailer
13. Super Mario 3D World Trailer 2
14. Super Mario 3D World Accolades Trailer
15. Super Play Time – Splatoon – Get Kraken with Pro Tips
16. Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games – Heroes Showdown Trailer
17. New Super Luigi U Trailer 6/11/13
18. Super Smash Bros. – Final Video Presentation
19. My Nintendo Introduction Video
20. Nintendo Minute – SUper Mario Maker SUP-tember Fav levels

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 7 Comments

Capcom is running a winter sale on the North American Wii U and 3DS eShops (Europe as well), but there are a ton of other discounts on both digital stores. Legend of Kay Anniversary, Runbow, SteamWorld Dig and SteamWorld Heist, Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures, and Lord of Magna are just a few of the included games.

We’ve rounded up some of the more notable sales across both platforms. The full list can be seen below. 

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, New Nintendo 3DS, Screenshots, Wii U eShop | 0 Comments

Several new games out came out this week on the Wii U and 3DS eShops. If you’re interested in checking out what’s new in screenshot form, take a look at the gallery below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 11 Comments

Update (12/23): The discount is now in place, so you should find that the $2 discount upgrade is live.

Original (12/22): Mario Party 2 launched on Wii U today, though this isn’t the first time the game has seen a Virtual Console release. It also came out on Wii many years ago. Of course, that means those who purchased the original Virtual Console version should be entitled to a $2 upgrade price on Wii U instead of the full $10. But unfortunately, it’s not showing up currently.

Zelda: Majora’s Mask went through something similar a few weeks ago. Soon after the issue was reported, Nintendo corrected the problem. I imagine that will be the case here as well.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 0 Comments

Two new games have received release dates on the European eShop.

On 3DS, Choice Provisions will be publishing Shift DX towards the start of January. The game will be ready on January 12 for €4.99.

Also, on Wii U, we have Toby: The Secret Mine – which we just heard about yesterday. It’s set for January 19 with a €9.99 price point.

We’ve included the eShop listings for both titles below.

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