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PokePark Wii: Pikachu’s Adventure came to the North American Wii U eShop yesterday as a Wii download. View an hour of footage from the game below.

Footage is now in showing off the new Wii U version of. Check out some gameplay in the video below.

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

Software

1. Runbow
2. Affordable Space Adventures
3. Swords & Soldiers II
4. Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse
5. Minecraft: Wii U Edition
6. Freedom Planet
7. Darksiders II
8. Citizens of Earth
9. Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
10. Super Mario World
11. Super Mario 64
12. Super Mario 3D World
13. Super Mario 64
14. Zelda: Ocarina of Time
15. Star Fox Zero
16. Super Mario Bros. 3
17. Super Mario Bros.
18. Xenoblade Chronicles
19. Minecraft: Story Mode – Episode 1
20. Super Meat Boy

Videos

1. Super Mario Mash-Up Pack for Minecraft: Wii U Edition
2. Mini Mario & Friends amiibo Challenge Launch Trailer
3. Pokken Tournament TV Spot
4. Play Nintendo Introduction Video
5. 8Bit Hero Trailer
6. Super Meat Boy Trailer
7. Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE First Beats Trailer
8. Lost Reavers Trailer
9. Splatoon – Squid Sisters amiibo
10. Star Fox Zero – Foxy Fox Trailer
11. Super Mario 3D World Trailer
12. Great Games to Buy with eShop Cards
13. Star Fox Zero: The Battle Begins
14. Super Mario Maker Key Update Video
15. Minecraft: Story Mode Trailer
16. Super Mario 3D World Trailer 2
17. Star Fox Zero Launch Trailer
18. The Beggar’s Ride Trailer
19. Super Mario 64 Trailer
20. Super Smash Bros. – Final Video Presentation

Source: Wii U eShop

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Bloomylight Studio has completely pulled the plug on Lynn and the Spirits of Inao – including the game’s Kickstarter – following some serious accusations.

Interns who were at the company have apparently come forward within the past few days, claiming that they were not paid for their work. Bloomylight can be found in France where it’s illegal not to pay interns when the internship lasts more than two months.

Bloomylight posted a message on Kickstarter to announce the end of its project yesterday. However, it did not specifically address the recent allegations. You can read it in full below.

Dragon Fantasy: The Black Tome of Ice will release for both Wii U and 3DS on May 26, Choice Provisions and Muteki have announced.

The Black Tome of Ice is a follow-up to Dragon Fantasy: The Volumes of Westeria. That RPG came to both of Nintendo’s platforms last July.

Here’s a new trailer for Dragon Fantasy: The Black Tome of Ice:

And an overview:

Join Ogden and the heroes of Westeria in this classic JRPG epic, Dragon Fantasy: The Black Tome of Ice. Travel through the frozen wastelands of Tundaria, experiencing action-packed battles without random encounters, using spatially aware Area-of-Effect attacks and power moves. Travel by pirate ship, defending against enemies in thrilling ship-to-ship rock monster combat! Defeat oncoming hordes of demons and huge bosses that threaten the entire world of Dragon Fantasy!

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

Wii U Download

Chompy Chomp Chomp Party – $11.99
PixelJunk Monsters – $9.99
Sweetest Thing – $6.99

Wii Download for Wii U

PokePark Wii: Pikachu’s Adventure – $19.99

Wii U DLC

Minecraft: Wii U Edition – Super Mario Mash-Up Pack – Nintendo is partnering with Mojang and Microsoft to bring the imaginative worlds of the Super Mario series and Minecraft together as a free update for those who own the Minecraft: Wii U Edition game. For the first time ever, players will be able to fend off blocky Hammer Bros. and Dry Bones the same way they do Creepers and Zombies.

3DS Download

Digger Dan DX – $0.99

New 3DS Virtual Console

Contra III: The Alien Wars – $7.99

3DS DLC

Hyrule Warriors Legends Master Wind Waker Pack – Download this new DLC in the Hyrule Warriors Legends game for only 99 cents to receive 16 new Fairy Costume pieces, the “Master” Wind Waker map for Adventure Mode and one new adventure battle scenario. You can also purchase the Hyrule Warriors Legends Season Pass for $14.99 to receive all DLC packs as they become available.

Fire Emblem Fates – New DLC Maps: III: The Changing Tide – Shiro’s wounded band must seize an opportunity. Part 3 of Heirs of Fate is now available for $1.99.

Fire Emblem Fates – Map Pack 2 DLC – Across dimensions, other versions of the Hoshidan and Nohrian children are under attack. Born and raised in the Deeprealms, these fledgling warriors must now rise up to save themselves and their parents as they unravel the mystery of their adversaries. In this six-map series, units leveled up in the main game cannot lend support. Devise a strategy using a fresh team and reap the rewards, but only if all of your units survive. You can receive all six maps as they are released by purchasing Map Pack 2 for only $7.99.

eShop Sales

Wii U / 3DS

– Funfair Party Games (Nintendo 3DS), Joe’s Diner (Wii U) and more games from JoinDots are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 26.

Wii U

– Shadow Puppeteer is more than 30 percent off (reduced from $14.99 to $9.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 8.
– STEEL RIVALS is more than 25 percent off (reduced from $6.99 to $4.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 26.

3DS

– Sweet Memories-Blackjack, Brunch Panic and more games from CIRCLE Entertainment are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 9.
– Nano Assault EX is 25 percent off (reduced from $9.99 to $7.49) until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 9.
– Epic Word Search Collection is 25 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $5.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 2.
– Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker is more than 35 percent off (reduced from $39.99 to $24.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 30.
– Snow Moto Racing 3D is 50 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $3.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 26.
– Classic Games Overload: Card & Puzzle Edition is 50 percent off (reduced from $29.99 to $14.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 6.
– Tiny Games – Knights & Dragons is more than 30 percent off (reduced from $2.99 to $1.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 2.

Source: Nintendo PR

The new FAST Racing Neo update is now available. As listed in Wii U’s Download Management, it should clock in at 124MB.

In terms of functionality, there’s now a mini map for all tracks. Shin’en has improved loading speed for a number of the courses as well. Online, you can now choose a preferred speed league and stability has been improved.

Thanks to Cameron and NinImpactGaming for the tip.

Another Wii download will be joining the Wii U eShop in North America this week. Starting tomorrow, PokePark Wii: Pikachu’s Adventure will be available.

An overview from Nintendo’s site reads:

Dive into a world of adventure in PokéPark Wii: Pikachu’s Adventure. Compete in a variety of exciting Attractions using the Wii Remote controller. Try to beat your high score in each challenge! Interact with and befriend some Pokémon by defeating them in Skill Games. Once you befriend a Pokémon, you can compete in certain Attractions with them.

PokePark Wii: Pikachu’s Adventure will be priced at $19.99.

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Update: Now confirmed for North America as well with launch discount:



Next week, Futuridium EP Deluxe will be making its way to the Wii U eShop in Europe. A listing on the digital store reveals a May 26 release date and €9.99 price point.

Here’s a trailer:

There’s no word yet on when Futuridium EP Deluxe will be out in North America, but it shouldn’t be too far behind.

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We’re taking one last look at the new Super Mario Mash-Up Pack in Minecraft: Wii U Edition. Here’s the latest gameplay:


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