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Wii U owners can expect more support from Zen Studios in the future. The company announced that three more tables will be coming to the console next week, and fans can look out for even more content going forward.

Zen Studios’ Mel Kirk told Nintendo Life:

Yes, we are aiming for Wii U parity in the future with updates and new tables. Additionally, KickBeat Special Edition will be released on Wii U in line with other releases on other consoles.

Zen is committed to continuing support of the Wii U eShop in the future. We are really encouraged by the amazing games coming to the platform and we think there will be a boost in Wii U sales that will hopefully translate to players coming to the eShop to discover games. I think Zen might have the most Wii U eShop releases, so we hope players enjoy our games!

Zen Studios has made a few titles for 3DS as well, though the platform isn’t as likely to be supported in the future, which Kirk explained:

At this time we do not have any 3DS plans to share. Our type of game system does not mesh very well with 3DS, so it has been tough to support add-on content. However, the game does play amazing on the 3DS, and I especially love it on the XL.

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A new announcement published by Natsume today shares new details about the game.

First, here’s a quick overview of the game’s story:

Alphadia Year 1092: Fifteen years have passed since the end of the terrible Energi Wars, where clones were used as weapons. Two kingdoms, after nearly destroying each other and the natural resources of Energi, signed an important peace treaty, and have been co-operative neighbors ever since: Augustine and Archleign, where the story of Alphadia Genesis begins.

We also have the following information regarding Alphadia Genesis’ characters:

Fray is a member of the local guild in the Kingdom of Archleign, and a skilled swordsman; though he’s been invited to join the national army, he prefers the freedom of working on his own schedule. He has a younger sister, Aurra. His primary element is Fire.

Aurra, an early addition to the party, is an Energi researcher and an expert on clones from the recent Energi Wars. She worries about her brother, and wants to name clones after food. Her primary element is Light.

Enah, a clone accidentally activated by Fray, is a Model 2000, and more stable than the Model 1000. Wielding a deadly chakra, don’t get between her and her master! Her primary element is Water.

Corone may look meek and demure, but her soft exterior and manners hide a core of steel! From the Kingdom of Augustine, she has been sent by her king to discover the mystery behind clones who have begun murdering their masters – but does she have an ulterior motive? Her primary element is Light.

Walter is the other member of the Augustine Kingdom investigation squad. He looks down on guild members like Fray, believing anyone with real talent should join their nation’s army. He’s very hot tempered and will squabble frequently with other party members. His primary element is Water.

A sixth mystery party member will also be encountered in Alphadia Genesis.

Alphadia Genesis will be released on the North American Wii U eShop this fall. It will be the first game in the Alphadia series to hit consoles in North America.

Source: Natsume PR

Zen Studios is bringing out several new games for Zen Pinball 2 on Wii U next week. Starting on August 28, players can purchase the latest Marvel Pinball tables, including the newly released Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, Deadpool, and Doctor Strange tables, as well as a table based on Telltale Games’ The Walking Dead.

Zen Studios VP of Publishing Mel Kirk said in today’s announcement:

“We’re huge supporters of the Wii U, and have worked to ensure a great pinball experience across the board for our fans on the system. This table update is only a small piece of our ongoing future commitment to the platform, so be ready for more announcements coming soon.”

Pricing for new tables will be set at $2.99 / €2,99 / £2.49.

Source: Zen Studios PR

Nintendo eShop

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

Wii U Download

  • Disney Infinity – For the first time, Disney Infinity is available in the Nintendo eShop – and it’s free to download. Enjoy online multiplayer and more fun ways to play. Use your Wii U GamePad controller to create your own worlds in the Toy Box or activate missions and unlock toys in Play Sets. With Disney Infinity, the possibilities are endless. (A Disney Infinity Figure and Base, sold separately, are required to play the downloadable version of the game.)
  • Midtown Crazy Race

Wii U Virtual Console

  • Mega Man 6
  • Life Force

3DS Download

  • BlazBlue: Clone Phantasma
  • Demon King Box

3DS Virtual Console

  • XtremeSports

eShop Sales

  • Abyss is 25 percent off (reduced from $1.99 to $1.49) until 9 a.m. PT on Sept. 10 in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U.
  • Chasing Aurora is 50 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $3.99) until 9 a.m. PT on Sept. 11 in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U.
  • Nano Assault Neo is 25 percent off (reduced from $9.99 to $7.49) until 9 a.m. PT on Sept. 11 in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U.
  • Boulder Dash-XL 3D is 66 percent off (reduced from $4.99 to $1.69) until 9 a.m. PT on Aug. 27 in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS.
  • European Conqueror 3D is 30 percent off (reduced from $3.99 to $2.79) until 9 a.m. PT on Sept. 4 in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS.
  • Aeternoblade is reduced from $14.99 to $9.99 until 9 a.m. PT on Sept. 7 in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS.
  • Nano Assault Ex is 25 percent off (reduced from $9.99 to $7.49) until 9 a.m. PT on Sept. 11 in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS.
  • Quell Reflect is 30 percent off (reduced from $3.99 to $2.79) until 9 a.m. PT on Sept. 11 in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS.
  • Aqua Moto Racing is 25 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $5.99) until 9 a.m. PT on Sept. 18 in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS.

Coming Soon

  • Donkey Kong Jr. Math – Aug. 28 (Virtual Console on Wii U)
  • Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Aug. 29 (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)

Source: Nintendo PR

On September 4, 2014 Cubemen 2 will release on the Nintendo eshop for The Americas, Europe, and Australia.

Cubemen 2 is a fast-paced 3D strategy game where the player controls an army of Cubemen use to battle various enemies.

“Cubemen 2 is not just a fantastic game, it’s breaking new ground for an indie game on a Nintendo console,” said Nic Watt, Creative Director at Nnooo. “We already know Nintendo players love to create and share amazing artwork and creations in Miiverse. Now they can create levels, share them and battle with other players across multiple platforms! This is great, not only for Nintendo gamers, but for gaming in general.”

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This week’s video additions to the Wii U/3DS eShops are as follows:

Wii U

The Fall Trailer
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call Trailer 6
Fantasy Life Multiplayer Trailer
Mario Kart 8 From the Pit Ep. 2
Mega Man Battle Chip Challenge Trailer
Double Dragon II: The Revenge Trailer
Mario Kart 8 From the Pit Ep. 1
Best Games of Summer on Nintendo 2DS

3DS

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call Trailer 6
Fantasy Life Multiplayer Trailer
Mario Kart 8 From the Pit Ep. 2
Demon King Box Trailer
BlazBlue: Clone Phantasma Trailer
Mario Kart 8 From the Pit Ep. 1
Best Games of Summer on Nintendo 2DS

Source: Wii U/3DS eShops

This week’s Japanese eShop update is as follows:

3DS

Downloadable Titles
3D Thunder Blade – 1,000 yen
Armed Blue Gunvolt (Azure Striker Gunvolt) – 1,960 yen
Kami Hajime Sekai Gurinshia – 1,080 yen
Dokopon Choice Inazuma Eleven Vol. 1 1 – 10-kan Pack – 4,400 yen
Dokopon Choice Lucky Star Vol. 1 1 – 6-kan + Omake Pack – 2,280 yen
Maru Gokaku! Gy?sei Shoshi Shiken Heisei 26-nendo-ban – 2,800 yen
Maru Gokaku! Gy?sei Shoshi Shiken Heisei 26-nendo-ban Demo – FREE
Dasshutsu Adventure Sh?en no Kuroi Kiri Demo – FREE

Virtual Console
NA (no titles since 5/7)

Wii U

Downloadable Titles
Knytt Underground – 1,200 yen

Virtual Console
Fire Emblem Gaiden (Famicom) – 514 yen
Street Fighter Zero 2 (Street Fighter Alpha 2, Super Famicom) – 823 yen
Mr. Driller 2 (Game Boy Advance) – 702 yen

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