Siliconera reports that Nintendo intends to bring MonoGame Framework to Wii U. We’ve previously seen the open source tech of the Microsoft XNA 4.x Framework used in titles such as Bastion, Fez, and Skulls of the Shogon.
MonoGame Framework allows for developers to more easily make cross-platform games while re-using code. Other platforms, including iOS, Android, Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, Windows Phone 8, PlayStation Mobile and Ouya, can already use MonoGame Framework.
Two 3DS eShop games can now be bought at slightly lower prices.
First up, Viking Invasion 2 has been permanently discounted to $6.99. Previously, the game costed $7.99.
Heavy Fire: Special Operations 3D is also on sale through October 17. Originally priced at $4.99, 3DS owners can make a purchase for $3.99.
Jack Skellington will be made available as a new figure for Disney Infinity starting on October 5. It’ll be an exclusive at the retailer until October 29.
All GameStop stores will be selling Jack Skellington, and more than 100 locations will be showing off Disney Infinity in the form of an on-hand demo. The first 50 consumers to make a purchase will receive a free poster.
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate is seeing a second sale on the eShops. The quick discount, which starts now, only lasts for a day. The offer is only valid for US consumers.
New to Monster Hunter? Get 50% off a digital copy of #MH3U on Wii U or Nintendo 3DS, starting 9am PST – 10/3 to 9am PST on 10/4! (US only)
— Monster Hunter (@monsterhunter) October 3, 2013
SEGA revealed a peculiar pre-order bonus for Sonic Lost World earlier this week. Players who reserve the Wii U version from Amazon will receive 25 extra lives.
Kind of odd, isn’t it?
SEGA has since commented on the unconventional pre-order bonus. Associate brand manager Aaron Webber told Kotaku, “The lives are not really the focus”, with the Deadly Six Edition content taking prominence. He added that paying for lives “will never be a thing in a Sonic game” and the bonus is “a way to let you have a bit more fun being reckless if you want to be.”
You can find all of Webber’s comments below.
This week’s Japanese eShop update is as follows:
3DS
Downloadable Titles
Daigasso Band Brothers P Shimobe Tool (Jam with the Band music creation tool) – FREE
@Simple DL Series: Vol. 17 – The Othello – 400 yen
Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai 2 DEMO – FREE
Spec Kan (retail title) – 5,480 yen (from 10/3)
Virtual Console
Atlantis no Nazo (Famicom) – 500 yen
Shining Force Gaiden I – Ensei Jashin no Kuni e (Game Gear) – 500 yen
Wii U
Downloadable Titles
Togabito no Senritsu – 1,000 yen
DLC
Pikmin 3 – Otakara o Atsumero! Stage 7-10 Set (Collect Treasure Pack) – 200 yen
Virtual Console
Gradius (Famicom) – 500 yen
Super Famicom Wars (Super Famicom) – 800 yen
Leaks for Pokemon X/Y have been popping up all over as of late, including evolutions for all three starter Pokemon. There’s a reason for that: some retailers have already started to sell the game much to Nintendo’s disappointment.
To say that Nintendo isn’t happy would be an understatement. One leaker, who obtained an early copy, claims that the company went out of its way to fly out a representative and track down the game shop where the product was sold.
“Nintendo flew a representative out this afternoon and went to the local game shop where I picked up X. The Nintendo rep had said heads were rolling at Nintendo because of the leaks. I gave up my copy of the game to try and help keep the local game shop out of trouble and to keep my friend from losing his job.”
