LEGO City: Undercover houses a couple of references to Sherlock Holmes, sparking speculation that the next LEGO game could be based on the classic detective.
The first comes in the form of Chase McCain’s sidekick Watson, who appears in a mission cut-scene. However, it has been known that the Wii U title contains references to all sorts of pop-culture and even Nintendo IP, so this may not be too significant.
LEGO City’s other Sherlock Holmes’ reference is a bit more interesting. There’s a billboard placed in the overworld with a few “???” symbols and an object that seems to be a Warner logo.
Simple references or something more?
Zen Pinball 2 has finally been dated for the North American Wii U eShop. Wii U owners will be able to purchase the game on March 21.
Zen Pinball 2 is already out in Europe and has been January 31. Developer Zen Studios thanked fans for their patience in waiting for the North American version and said that it “had to make 10000% sure the game worked correctly so you all can have fun playing it immediately.”
Nintendo updated the official Game & Wario site today with content about four new games. The Ski, Design, Taxi, and Island activities are covered in the latest update.
Details for each new game can be found below. There are new screenshots to view as well.
Image & Form is working on a new title for the 3DS eShop known as “SteamWorld Dig”. It’s a “hardcore platform mining adventure” that sees players digging tunnels and collecting rare minerals that can be sold for improved equipment.
SteamWorld Dig is scheduled for a mid-2013 launch. Image & Form tells us that development will wrap up in April and will then be submitted to Nintendo. The studio is planning to have the game available in English and Japanese.
The official press release containing story details can be found below. Check out the gallery above for screenshots.
This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Wii U retail
LEGO City: Undercover (available March 18) – $49.99
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate (available March 19) – $59.99
Need for Speed: Most Wanted U (available March 19) – $59.99
The Croods: Prehistoric Party! (available March 19) – $39.99
Wii U VC
Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream (available March 20) – 30 cents
Wii U demo
Chasing Aurora
3DS demo
HarmoKnight
3DS eShop sale
Ketzal’s Corridors – $4.99
3DS retail
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate (available March 19) – $39.99
Rayman Origins
The Croods: Prehistoric Party! (available March 19) – $29.99
3DS VC
Mega Man 3 – $4.99
DSiWare
Forgotten Legions
Goony
3DS eShop coming soon
Flipnote Studio 3D – summer 2013 – free
Source: Nintendo PR
REDMOND, Wash., March 14, 2013 – Pokémon fans will get a jolt of excitement when Nintendo releases the Pikachu Edition Nintendo 3DS XL hand-held system on March 24. This bold yellow Nintendo 3DS XL hardware features a familiar outline of the iconic Pokémon. The system also comes packaged with a 4GB SD memory card and will be available while supplies last at a suggested retail price of $199.99.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity launches the same day as the Pikachu Edition Nintendo 3DS XL system, and draws players in with a deep and compelling story full of unexpected twists. While playing as one of five popular Pokémon, players travel through a near-infinite amount of randomly generated Mystery Dungeons, battle and recruit other Pokémon and collect hidden treasure. The game is available exclusively on the Nintendo 3DS and includes the ability to discover Magnagates – entrances to new dungeons – by scanning everyday circular objects with the Nintendo 3DS Camera. Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity is available at a suggested retail price of $34.99. For more information about the game, visit http://www.pokemon.com/MysteryDungeon.
Those who purchase the Japanese version of Resident Evil: Revelations HD at launch will receive the Samurai Edge Jill Model, Government Parker Model, and G18 Jessica Model. All three are special guns.
Capcom will also provide custom parts that will boost players’ weapons: S.T.A.R.S. (critical hit rate and damage increase), FBC (damage booster while fighting formidable foe or enemy that is really close), and BSAA (increases amount of BP you earn).
