Here’s how the Japanese boxart compares to its North American counterpart:
Seems that the North American version of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD Limited Edition isn’t quite as good as the European release. No reversible cover, and no dome for the Ganondorf figure.
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.
