SteamWorld Dig Wii U reconfirmed for August 28 – screenshots, features
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 11 Comments
SteamWorld Dig for Wii U has once again been confirmed for release on August 28.
Compared to the 3DS version from last year, this release has:
- HD graphics: Beautiful, high-resolution (1080p) graphics
- Eye candy: Animated character portraits, bloom filter, tweaks and polish
- Customizable screen interface and controls
- Languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish and Russian
- Clutter-free HD graphics. The map and other interface elements are now displayed on the Wii U GamePad
- Off-TV Play. Continue digging on the Wii U GamePad even when your TV is occupied or turned off
- Support for Wii U Pro Controller
- And maybe there’s an Easter egg somewhere?
You can find screenshots from the Wii U version of SteamWorld Dig above.
Source: Image & Form PR
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Poker Dice Solitaire Future getting permanent price drop to $1 on Thursday
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
RCMADIAX is planning on reducing Poker Dice Solitaire Future’s price in just a few days. On Thursday, the game will be dropped to $0.99.
As tweeted by RCMADIAX:
PRICE DROP! Effective 8/21/14, #PokerDiceSolitaireFUTURE will receive a permanent price cut to $0.99/$1.09! EXCITE!
— RCMADIAX (@rcmadiax) August 19, 2014
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Ghost Song creator “prepared to move heaven and earth to get this game onto Wii U”
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment
Ghost Song ended up reaching its overall target on Kickstarter, but the campaign fell short of its Wii U stretch goal. But since the Kickstarter finished, creator Matt West has continued to express interest in bringing his game to Nintendo’s home system.
West’s interest hasn’t waned in recent months. The only element preventing a release currently involves a code library not supported on Nintendo’s console. That being said, he’s “prepared to move heaven and earth to get this game onto Wii U” – even if it takes the game getting “ported over to another engine”.
West told Nintendo Life:
The long and short of it is — Without getting too long winded or too technical — Ghost Song is built on a code library called “Open FL”. Open FL does not currently export to Wii U, but there is an effort underway to make it do so. Not being involved in this effort, though, I cannot responsibly make guarantees as to whether or when it’ll happen.
I am prepared to move heaven and earth to get this game onto Wii U, however, even if the Open FL export never happens, and will try my best to get the game ported over to another engine if it comes down to it. I am highly motivated, not just because so many Nintendo fans want the game on Wii U, but because I am a Nintendo fan and want it on Wii U.
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Wii U eShop charts (8/18/14)
Posted on 9 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. Super Mario Kart
2. Super Mario Bros. 2
3. Super Mario Bros.
4. Zelda: The Wind Waker HD
5. EarthBound
6. Zelda II – The Adventure of Link
7. Shovel Knight
8. Game & Wario
9. NES Remix
10. The Letter
11. Super Mario World
12. Super Mario Bros. 3
13. Mega Man Battle Network
14. Zelda: The Minish Cap
15. Kid Icarus
16. Excitebike
17. Dr. Luigi
18. Mega Man 5
19. Pikmin 3
20. Zelda: A Link to the Past
Videos
1. Mercedes-Benz x Mario Kart 8 DLC Trailer
2. Hyrule Warriors Direct 8/4/14
3. Super Mario Kart Trailer
4. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker E3 2014 Trailer
5. Deluxe Digital Promotion Video
6. Hyrule Warriors Features Trailer
7. Mario Party 10 E3 2014 Trailer
8. Hyrule Warriors Trailer with Ganondorf and a Great Sword
9. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS Red, Blue, Yellow
10. Super Smash Bros. – The Crest of Sword, Magic and Flame
11. Yoshi’s Woolly World E3 2014 Trailer
12. Disney Infinity 2.0 Guardians of the Galaxy Play Set Video
13. Mario Maker E3 2014 Trailer
14. IQ Test Trailer
15. Mega Man Battle Network Trailer
16. Kirby and the Rainbow Curse E3 2014 Trailer
17. Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric E3 2014 Trailer
18. Hyrule Warriors Trailer with Lana and a Spear
19. Hyrule Warriors Trailer with Usurper King Zant and Scimitar
20. Pokemon Rumble U Gameplay Trailer
Source: Wii U eShop
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Circle talking with Demon King Box dev about Wii U version
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Circle Entertainment is currently in talks with the developer behind Demon King Box to bring out some sort of Wii U version. By the sound of things, we’ll either end up seeing a port of the 3DS game or a brand new sequel of sorts.
Circle told one fan on Twitter today:
@StunningStef Probably, we are currenly talking about this idea to the developer.
— CIRCLE Ent. (@CIRCLE_Ent) August 18, 2014
Thanks to Caleb for the tip.
Midtown Crazy Race hitting the North American Wii U eShop this week
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Midtown Crazy Race is launching on the North American Wii U eShop this Thursday, according to a listing on the digital store. The game is priced at $4.99.
Midtown Crazy Race is already available in Europe. In PAL territories, it released in late July.
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Rawkins Games bringing Dolphin Up to the Wii U eShop
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Rawkins Games is planning on releasing “Dolphin Up” on the Wii U eShop. A release date hasn’t been determined, but the developer hopes to have it out next month.
Here’s the official overview of Dolphin Up:
Dolphin Up lets you do amazing tricks with a porpoise. Successful flips, spins and tailslides build speed, allowing you to jump higher and soar into the stars. Perfect your landings and chain your tricks together to form huge combos, discover new possibilities and work your way up the leaderboards.
You can find a trailer for Dolphin Up above.
Source: Rawkins Games PR
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Typoman set for Wii U
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 4 Comments
Typoman is coming to the Wii U, Headup Games confirmed during GDC 2014 last week.
Players will control a little character made of letters in Typoman. You’ll need to use letters at your disposal to form words that have different effects on the stage. You may, for example, have the word “rain”, and place a “d” in front to create the letter “drain”. Doing so will allow you to drain water from a pit and continue onward. Expect to run, jump, push, and pull in Typoman as well.
More: Gamescom 2014, Headup Games, Typoman
Raylight Games bringing Illo: Birth of the Cool to Wii U and 3DS
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment
Italian developer Raylight Games shared an update on Illo: Birth of the Cool at Gamescom 2014 this past week. The game will be coming to Wii U and 3DS in addition to PS Vita and mobile devices.
Illo: Birth of the Cool features action and puzzle gameplay. Players will control Illo, who wakes up in a world inhabited by strange creatures. The game makes use of the touch screen, accelerator, and microphone. There’s also a minimalist graphical style that plays on light, shadows, and colors.
A release date for Illo: Birth of the Cool hasn’t been determined at this time. DLC will be offered sometime down the line, which will include new levels.
Nintendo Download (Europe, 8/21/14)
Posted on 9 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
This week’s Nintendo downloads for Europe are as follows:
3DS
Tomodachi Life (Demo) – free
Bit Boy!! ARCADE (Demo) – free
3DS VC
Mega Man 4 (Gameboy) – €3.99 / £3.59 / CHF5.60
3DS Special Offers
Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL World Duel Carnival – €19.95 / £17.99 / CHF28.00 until05/09/14
Nano Assault EX – €7.49 / £6.35 / CHF9.30 until11/09/14
Aqua Moto Racing 3D – €5.99 / £5.39 / CHF8.39 until18/09/14
VAN HELSING SNIPER ZX100 – €2.69 / £2.69 / CHF4.20 until24/09/14
Wii U VC
Adventures of Lolo (NES) – €4.99 / £3.49 / CHF7.00
Double Dragon II: The Revenge (NES) – €4.99 / £3.49 / CHF7.00
Wii U Special Offers
Nano Assault Neo – €7.49 / £6.70 / CHF10.50 until11/09/14
Chasing Aurora – €3.49 / £2.99 / CHF4.49 until11/09/14