Wii U eShop

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In Europe yesterday, Nintendo brought Picross 3D to the Wii U Virtual Console. Take a look at several minutes of footage below.

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Yesterday, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword dropped on the Wii U eShop as the latest Wii download. Watch some footage below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Jakob Vujovic(@jakovujo) in Reviews, Wii U eShop | 5 Comments

System: Wii U (eShop)
Release date: September 1, 2016
Developer: Thomas Happ
Publisher Thomas Happ

When I think of the first Metroid on the NES, images of disorienting palette swapped vertical shafts with ascending and interlocking platforms connected into a webwork by horizontally scrolling rooms with enemies waiting in ambush from underground lava pools comes to mind. The imagery is distinct, but without a map it’s all very disorienting. Admittedly, I have never really played more than a few hours of Metroid. It was way before my time, and having first played Super Metroid with all of its advancements, there’s no reason for most people to go back to it beyond nostalgia and historical significance. Even with my relatively limited experience, I can tell that Axiom Verge was made out of a love and understanding of the original Metroid. However, it does more than just pay homage and instead creates mechanics and surprises with its clear admiration and understanding of Metroid as a jumping off point.

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

An official “Tips and Tricks” video is now online for Axiom Verge. We’ve gone ahead and posted it below.

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

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

Wii U Download

140 – $7.99
Alice in Wonderland – $5.00
Axiom Verge – $19.99
Game for Toddlers – $3.99
The First Skunk Bundle – $24.99
Free Balling – $9.99
Panda Love – $1.49
Piano Teacher – $39.99
Skunky B’s Super Slots Saga #1 – $14.95
Super Hero Math – $7.99
Tallowmere – $4.99

Wii Retail on Wii U

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword – $19.99

Wii U Demo

Word Logic by POWGI

3DS Download

Adventure Labyrinth Story – $5.00
Picross 3D: Round 2 – $29.99
Ping Pong Trick Shot – $1.99

StreetPass Mii Plaza

A bustling parade of new games and features is headed to StreetPass Mii Plaza! Boost past the competition in Slot-Car Rivals, slay demons midair in Ninja Launcher, invest millions in Market Crashers, nourish an army in Feed Mii and gather explorers to seek out treasures in Mii Trek. This meet ’n’ greet just turned up the heat! Go to StreetPass Mii Plaza and download either Slot-Car Rivals or Market Crashers for free after performing a simple StreetPass Mii Plaza software update. And then purchase any of the remaining new StreetPass Mii Plaza games individually for $2.99 each or as a bundle for $8.99.

3DS Demos

Picross 3D: Round 2
Word Logic by POWGI

Wii U / 3DS DLC

Play as new character Toon Zelda by purchasing the new DLC Pack for the Hyrule Warriors Legends game that borrows elements from classic hand-held adventures The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass and The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks. You can also purchase a Season Pass for the game for $14.99, which grants you access to all previously released DLC, as well as any additional downloadable content as it launches.

eShop Sales

Wii U / 3DS
– Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, DuckTales: Remastered and more games from Capcom are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 6.
– Angry Bunnies, Color Zen (Wii U and Nintendo 3DS) and more games from Cyrponia are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 25.

Wii U

– Rock ’N Racing Off Road DX is more than 35 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $4.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 22.
– Chubbins and Soon Shine are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 30.
– Run Run and Die, Unepic and more from EnjoyUp Games are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Oct. 6.
– FreezeME is more than 40 percent off (reduced from $13.99 to $7.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 15.
– Test Your Mind is more than 65 percent off (reduced from $2.99 to 99 cents) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 15.
– STEEL LORDS is 50 percent off (reduced from $14.99 to $7.50) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 28.
– Astral Breakers, Emojikara: A Clever Emoji Match Game and more from Intropy Games are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 5.

3DS

– Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan is more than 65 percent off (reduced from $29.99 to $9.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 12.
– Snow Moto Racing 3D is 50 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $3.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 8.
– Fun! Fun! Minigolf TOUCH! is 25 percent off (reduced from $2.99 to $2.24) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 22.
– AiRace Speed, 2 Fast 4 Gnomz and more from Qubic Games are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 22.
– Legend of Dark Witch, Tappingo and more games from CIRCLE Ent. are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 22.

Activities

StreetPass Weekend – Fans are invited to celebrate the new StreetPass Mii Plaza updates and games with a special StreetPass Weekend from Sept. 1 to Sept. 5. Just bring a Nintendo 3DS family system to a Nintendo Zone hotspot near you to collect StreetPass tags. And if you’re headed to PAX West, be sure to take your system along! It will be StreetPass central!

Source: Nintendo PR

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

Europe will have Tetraminos this week, but it won’t take long for it to reach North America. Sanuk Games has confirmed a release date of September 8.

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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword isn’t the only new Wii game on the eShop today. In Europe, New Play Control! Pikmin is also launching. Nintendo has also prepared a special offer, as pictured above.

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Nintendo released a new video today showcasing a few European digital game highlights from August 2016. You can watch it below.

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Drop Dead Interactive has determined a release date for Gear Gauntlet. In both North America and Europe, the game will be out on September 15. Pricing is set at $10 / €10.

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Alice in Wonderland is one of today’s new eShop titles for Wii U. You can watch an official trailer for the indie release below.

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