A Diverse Lineup of Indie Games Coming to Both Wii U and Nintendo 3DS
REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nintendo is actively reaching out to indie game developers and offering them a home on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. At this year’s IndieCade, the annual international festival of independent games in Los Angeles, Nintendo will be highlighting a wealth of indie games in its booth, as well as hosting a panel on how independent game developers can bring their creations to the Nintendo eShop.
“The Wii U and Nintendo 3DS games showcased in this year’s Nintendo IndieCade booth represent the cutting edge of creativity and innovation for indie game development,” said Steve Singer, vice president of Licensing at Nintendo of America. “They also represent some of the highest rated and most respected games currently being produced. Nintendo is embracing developers who are extremely passionate, letting them freely harness the tools available on Nintendo platforms to create fantastic and unique experiences. We are helping independent developers bring their creative visions to life and into consumers’ hands to enjoy.”
Visitors to the Nintendo booth will be able to get their hands on the following Wii U and Nintendo 3DS games:
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD Renews an All-Time Great
REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Oct. 4 marks a day of new adventures for fans of The Legend of Zelda franchise with the launch of the packaged version of one of the greatest video games of all time, the remastered The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD for the Wii U home console. The disc comes with distinctive gold-foil packaging and is available at a suggested price of $49.99.
The disc represents another option for shoppers who want to be a part of the adventure. Wii U owners can also download the game from the Nintendo eShop for $49.99. Fans who do not own a Wii U system can opt for the limited-edition bundle, which comes with a black Deluxe Wii U console; a GamePad controller adorned with the gold Hyrule crest and symbols from the game; a download code for the digital version of Hyrule Historia, a book that details the chronology, history and artwork of The Legend of Zelda series; and a code to download The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD from the Nintendo eShop. The bundle is available at a suggested retail price of $299.99.
A report from MCV claims that Capcom Europe is “undergoing a major restructure following a difficult year”, adding that it “understands more than half of the European arm faces redundancy, with a number of jobs set to merge”.
Capcom itself has yet to officially confirm the news. But a representative did note that its European branch is “currently evaluating its structure” following a restructure in the US.
The company’s statement reads:
“Following a restructure at its US operation, Capcom’s European organisation is currently evaluating its structure to ensure it is in the best position to take advantage of the changing market conditions the industry is facing.”
Capcom is thought to have been hard hit after multiple high-profile titles failed to reach sales targets. Both DmC: Devil May Cry and Resident Evil 6 are believed to have undersold, with its latest AAA release Lost Planet 3 failing to break into the UK Top 25 on launch week.
Along with today’s message, Sakurai passed along the following message on Miiverse:
Excuse me, but I didn’t just hear you say “Sonic joins the battle,” did I?
Picross e3 was originally scheduled for launch in North America and Europe last month, but the game has been missing in action. However, we’ve now received confirmation from Jupiter regarding its final release date.
Picross e3 will launch in North America on October 3 – yup, tomorrow. Pricing is set at $5.99.
Europe will be forced to wait for Picross e3’s arrival until November 14.
This week’s 3DS eShop charts are as follows:
Software
1. Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
2. Pokemon Dream Radar
3. Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!
4. SteamWorld Dig
5. Animal Crossing: New Leaf
6. Zelda: Oracle of Ages
7. Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
8. Rune Factory 4
9. Art Academy: First Semester
10. Super Mario Bros. 2
11. Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX
12. Super Mario Bros.
13. Pokedex 3D Pro
14. Scribblenauts Unmasked
15. The Legend of Zelda
16. Shantae
17. Mario & Luigi: Dream Team
18. Wario Land 3
19. Star Wars Pinball
20. Gunman Clive
Videos
1. Super Mario 3D World Trailer 2
2. Pokemon X/Y Mega-Evolved Pokemon Revealed
3. Mario & Luigi: Dream Team TV Bloopers
4. Three New Mega-Evolved Pokemon Revealed
5. Get Excited for Pokemon X/Y
6. Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games Trailer
7. Scribblenauts Unmasked Trailer 6/11/13
8. Pokemon X/Y Developer Roundtable Gameplay
9. Finding Luigi – Legend of Parkour
10. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Trailer 6/11/13
11. Zelda: A Link Between Worlds Trailer
12. StreetPass at PAX Prime 2013
13. Disney Infinity Creating Infinity #1
14. Wii Fit U Direct 9/18/13
15. Wii Fit U Trailer
16. Developer Direct @ E3 2013 Super Smash Bros.
17. Nintendo at PAX Prime 2013
18. Disney Infinity Creating Infinity #2
19. Rayman Legends Accolades Trailer
20. Pokemon Direct 9/4/13
Source: 3DS eShop
This week’s video additions to the Wii U and 3DS eShops are as follows:
Wii U
Bravely Default Character Trailer
Mario & Sonic: Sochi 2014 Gameplay Trailer
Super Mario 3D World Trailer
Wii Party U Trailer
Kirby 3DS Teaser Trailer
Nintendo Direct 10/1/13
3DS
Nintendo Direct 10/1/13
Carps & Dragons Trailer
Family Table Tennis 3D Trailer
Scribblenauts Unmasked Trailer 6/11/13
Wii Fit U Direct 9/18/13
Source: Wii U/3DS eShops
Charts are a bit late this week due to Wii U update/Nintendo Direct craziness. But I digress…
Here’s this week’s Wii U eShop charts:
Software
1. Zelda: Wind Waker HD
2. Super Mario Bros.
3. Pokemon Rumble U
4. EarthBound
5. Super Mario World
6. The Legend of Zelda
7. Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
8. Zelda II – The Adventure of Link
9. Art Academy: SketchPad
10. Super Metroid
11. DuckTales Remastered
12. Mega Man X
13. Kung Fu Rabbit
14. Super Mario Bros. 2
15. Breath of Fire II
16. Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara
17. Toki Tori 2+
18. The Wonderful 101
19. Rayman Legends
20. Donkey Kong 3
Videos
1. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze 6/11/13
2. Zelda: Wind Waker HD 6/11/13
3. Wii Fit U Direct 9/18/13
4. Zelda: Wind Waker HD – Hero Mode Trailer
5. Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games Trailer
6. Nintendo Direct: 10/1/13
7. Sonic Lost World Coming Soon Trailer
8. Pokemon Rumble U Gameplay Trailer
9. Finding Luigi – Legend of Parkour
10. Zelda Fans at PAX Prime 2013
11. Rayman Legends Accolades Trailer
12. Sonic Lost World Trailer
13. Super Mario Bros. Trailer
14. Scribblenauts Unmasked Trailer 6/11/13
15. DuckTales Remastered Trailer 6/11/13
16. Rayman Legends Mariachi Trailer
17. The Wonderful 101 Launch Trailer
18. Scribblenauts Unmasked Hero Creator Trailer
19. Deus Ex: Human Revolution – Director’s Cut Trailer 6/11/13
20. Super Mario 3D World Trailer
Source: Wii U eShop
