Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse “likely” hitting the North American eShop in mid-October
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The launch of Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse draws closer. Over on Twitter, developer WayForward stated that a mid-October release is probable for North America.
The studio said:
#Shantae and the Pirate's Curse will likely release in mid-October in the US. We'll announce the date once we have it.
— WayForward (@WayForward) September 15, 2014
U Host officially announced for the Wii U eShop
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Indie developer Bear Box Media has officially announced U Host, its new game show title for the Wii U eShop.
U Host contains over 1,000 questions, ten categories (and two blank custom categories), multiple pre-set Game Show modes, and over 20 mini-games. It will also feature characters/character-related questions from other indies such as Armillo and Twisted Fusion.
Other details include:
– Supports 5 players or 4 teams
– Makes full use of the GamePad
– One player takes on the role of the Host
– All other players join in as contestants
– Multiple choice quiz questions
– Wii Remotes and Pro controllers are supported
– Can go through an entire game with just the GamePad
– Will support a mobile app
– Mini-games can be played with any controllers
– The host can lock a player’s buzzer for the entirety of the quiz, or specifically target one player during all the mini-games
U Host will be available in Q4. Check out the gallery above for screenshots.
Source: Bear Box Media PR
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Armillo patch 1.1 out now in Europe
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The 1.1 patch for Armillo is now out in Europe, developer Fuzzy Wuzzy Games has confirmed.
Earlier today, the studio published the following tweet:
Armillo v1.1 patch is finally out in Europe! Thanks to all our EU players for their patience!
— Fuzzy Wuzzy Games (@FuzzyWuzzyGames) September 15, 2014
Armillo’s 1.1 update also arrived in North America earlier this month. You can find the full list of improvements here.
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More Darts Up Wii U footage
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More Chimpuzzle Pro footage
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Update: Also Kung-Fu Heroes Flying Dragon: The Secret Scroll rated by the OFLC
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Update: Kung-Fu Heroes, another probable VC release, has also been rated.
Over on the OFLC, Flying Dragon: The Secret Scroll received an official rating. This should mean that the game is coming soon to the western Virtual Console. In Japan, Flying Dragon: The Secret Scroll was just released on Wii U last Wednesday.
Update: 99Seconds as well – Darts Up Wii U now approved for North America
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Update: EnjoyUp’s 99Seconds has also been approved:
99Seconds #WiiU approved in America! @NintendoAmerica
— EnjoyUp (@enjoyupgames) September 15, 2014
The Wii U version of Darts Up has now been approved for North America, according to EnjoyUp Games.
The company tweeted earlier today:
Darts Up #WiiU approved in America! @NintendoAmerica
— EnjoyUp (@enjoyupgames) September 15, 2014