Nowhere Studios’ new puzzle platformer Monochroma is planned for the Wii U as well as the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PS Vita, and PC.
Although Nowhere is seeking funding through Kickstarter, the Wii U version appears to be set – the console isn’t a stretch goals, in other words. Though if the initial target of $80,000 isn’t met, the game’s development may be in jeopardy.
If Monochroma does happen, expect to see it on Wii U next May.
You can find more information about Monochroma on the official Kickstarter page here.
Thanks to Matthew for the tip.
Flipnote Studio 3D was originally scheduled to hit the European 3DS eShop this Thursday. This is no longer the case.
In its weekly Nintendo Download report, Nintendo announced that Flipnote Studio 3D has been delayed in Europe as a result of “unexpectedly high levels of user activity since the launch of the application in Japan”.
A new date hasn’t been set, but this information will be provided “as soon as possible.”
“Nintendo of Europe regrets to announce that Flipnote Studio 3D, originally due for a European launch on Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS on 1st August, will be delayed. Due to unexpectedly high levels of user activity since the launch of the application in Japan on 24th July, we decided to postpone our European launch until we can deliver the best possible service to users. We apologise for any inconvenience this delay may cause, and will announce a new launch date as soon as possible.”
Source: Nintendo PR
Shigeru Miyamoto tackled a trio of Pikmin topics in a new interview with Eurogamer. The first? Losing Pikmin when night falls:
“I would love to [save them], but it’s not possible with my skill. So I have given up. But there are some staff who actually accomplished [this]. Personally, I like challenging myself to beat my own score in the mission mode.”
Miyamoto has also once again commented on downloadable content for Pikmin 3. He moved away from recent comments in which he gave strong hints regarding new DLC, but did say that strong player feedback can lead to production of new elements such as additional missions:
“Nothing has been decided yet, but Pikmin 3 puts importance on the player replaying and re-challenging himself, an element that makes the game more and more fun as users play it many times. If we hear players’ desire to play more with add-on content, we would love to consider the possibilities.”
Last but not least, Miyamoto said the following about his involvement with Pikmin 3’s development:
“In this series, I am especially involved in deciding on the basic concept. Another role would be designing the characters, particularly making them appealing and their overall appearance.”
This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Wii U download
Cloudberry Kingdom – €9.99 / £7.99
Wii U VC
Harvest Moon – €7.99 / £5.49
Wii U retail
Turbo: Super Stunt Squad – €44.99
3DS retail
Turbo: Super Stunt Squad – €39.99
3DS download
10-in-1: Arcade Collection – €1.99 / £1.79
Special offers
Nano Assault Neo – €6.99 (£6.29) – was €9.99 (£8.99), until 15/8/13, 23:59 CEST
Nano Assault EX – €9.99 (£8.74) – was €14.99 (£12.49), until 15/8/13, 23:59 local time
Fun! Fun! Minigolf Touch! – €3.49 (£3.14) – was €4.99 (£4.49), until 15/8/13, 23:59 local time
Art of Balance Touch! – €4.89 (£4.40) – was €6.99 (£6.29), until 15/8/13, 23:59 local time
New Art Academy: Additional Lesson Packs – €0.99 (£0.89) – was €1.99 (£1.79), until 11/8/13, 23:59 GMT
3D Game Collection – €9.79 (£8.39) – was €13.99 (£11.99), until 21/8/13, 23:59 local time
Gardenscapes – €10.79 (£10.49) – was €14.99 (£10.49), until 21/8/13, 23:59 local time
Murder on the Titanic €10.79 (£10.49) – was €14.99 (£10.49), until 21/8/13, 23:59 local time
Permanent price drop
Funky Barn – €14.99 / £14.99, was €32.75 / £27.55
Source: Nintendo PR
Shin’en has shared another new Jett Rocket II, showcasing one of the game’s free-roaming levels. You can find it below.
Aksys is releasing Hakuoki: Memories of the Shinsengumi in North America. Over in Europe, Rising Star Games will be handling publishing duties, the company announced today.
IDEA FACTORY games are known for their complexity and difficulty, and this combination of its unique take on game development and Rising Star Games’ mantra of bringing top quality Japanese gaming to western markets maintains the brand faithfulness of both companies. The first title to be released in this deal is Hakuoki: Memories of the Shinsengumi, a romantic visual novel for the Nintendo 3DS. By enjoying the story and following a clever twist of consequences, players will be able to help guide Chizuru, the heroine of the tale, down a path of romance or into a murky world of corruption.
Hakuoki: Memories of the Shinsengumi is one of two Idea Factory games coming to PAL territories. Rising Star plans to announce the second one “in the near future”.
At the moment, Hakuoki: Memories of the Shinsengumi does not have a European release date. You can view some screenshots in the gallery above.
Sanuk Games is working on a new title for the Wii U eShop called “Spot the Differences: Party!”, the studio has revealed to Nintendo Everything. It’s a straightforward “Spot the Differences” game that can be played solo with the GamePad or with a Wiimote.
Two local multiplayer modes are also included:
– A synchronous multiplayer more where everybody plays together, one player using the GamePad and others using Wii Remotes
– A turn-based multiplayer mode on the GamePad, allowing players to compare their performances with a synchronous replay at the end of each turn
Spot the Differences: Party! is currently in lotcheck. If all goes well, the game should be out in late August or September.
