Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate technically isn’t a new game. While it’s new in the sense of the content it provides, the game is built upon the foundations of the original Wii title.
So what’s new? For those who are unclear, view the infographic below.
Mother 2/Earthbound has hit the Japanese Wii U eShop, and creator Shigesato Itoi plans to celebrate with a special event. This Friday, Itoi will be hosting a live-stream playthrough. You’ll be able to watch the event at 7 AM EST / 4 AM PST.
Sadly, Nintendo has no plans to make Mother 2 available through the overseas eShops. We’ve gotten Punch-Out!! instead.
Nintendo has officially launched Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream on the Wii U eShop. It’s out now for just 30 cents. You can get the game through April 18, which will then be replaced by Kirby’s Adventure.
Renegade Kid co-founder Jools Watsham has let one small tidbit loose regarding the studio’s new first-person shooter for the 3DS eShop. Watsham tweeted that the game will support a couple of control schemes including the Circle Pad Pro and stylus/touch screen usage.
He wrote:
BTW – the Circle Pad Pro is just one of the control options for our 3DS FPS. The classic stylus control is also supported (my personal fav).
— Jools Watsham (@JoolsWatsham) March 20, 2013
We haven’t seen the new game in action, but that should change in just a few days. The new FPS will be playable at PAX East later this week.
Nintendo has released an update for Animal Crossing: New Leaf in Japan. Once applied, it’ll fix communication issues and other problems. All players can download the patch for free.
Fast & Furious: Showdown was leaked through a listing on EB Games’ Australian website. While we know that it’s on the way, Activision has yet to officially announce the game.
A statement provided to CVG confirms that news is coming soon. The comment reads:
“We will have more details and information in the coming weeks.”
EB Games’ listing hinted at a mid-May launch for Fast & Furious: Showdown. If true, its release is only a couple of months away. Activision should really begin promoting Showdown at this point!
Two of Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate’s tools are not yet available through the eShop. The Data Transfer Program, which allows users to move saves between the Wii U and 3DS versions, is missing in action. So is the Packet Relay Tools download that makes 3DS online play possible.
Both are coming very soon, Capcom has said. The company “is working closely with Nintendo to make these available for download as soon as possible and apologize for the delay.”
“The Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Packet Relay Tools and the Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Data Transfer Program are not yet live on the Nintendo eShop. Capcom is working closely with Nintendo to make these available for download as soon as possible and apologize for the delay.”
