It isn’t Thursday, but that hasn’t stopped Nintendo from updating the Wii U eShop in Europe. Users will find new content related to ZombiU on the digital store today. At last, the long-awaited demo is now up for download. The demo hasn’t launched on the North American eShop, but perhaps that’ll change on Thursday.
Thanks to joclo for the tip.
In an interview with Game Informer, Pokemon Company director of consumer marketing J.C. Smith commented on why there isn’t a Wii U version of Pokemon X/Y.
Admittedly, the response is predictable. Smith mentioned that Game Freak tends to prefer portables as a result of the communication and trading aspects, and because you can take them with you.
“I can’t speak to the specifics, but traditionally Game Freak has always loved the game to be on a portable device because of the communication, trading, and the experience of taking this adventure with you. That’s why they’ve always prioritized a portable version of the game first. They’ve always liked what you can do in the real world with that.”
Speaking more broadly, Smith discussed the lack of real Pokemon titles on console:
“It comes down to what the creators want to do. Every time I’ve heard them talk about it, it’s been about the portable experience, taking the adventure with you, being able to share it with friends, communicate, trade, battle – really encouraging that interaction.”
Thanks to the 3DS eShop, a few of this week’s “Nintendo Download” releases have been confirmed. A total of four games are due out on the store this week. Prices are posted below (with one exception).
Biorhythm (DSiWare) – $1.99 / 200 DSi points
Hello Kitty Picnic with Sanrio Friends (3DS retail/download) – TBA
101 Dinopets 3D (3DS Download) – $4.99
Wild Adventures: Ultimate Deer Hunt 3D (3DS Download) – $3.99
Source: 3DS eShop
Professor Layton and the Azran Legacies, the latest entry in Level-5’s puzzle-adventure franchise, has received a release date. According to this week’s Famitsu, the game launches on February 28. Pricing is set at 5,500 yen.
Level-5 is readying an interesting promotion for the game. Those who purchase Professor Layton and the Azran Legacies early may find some surprises in their copies, like a bronze statue or 18K gold coin. It’s kind of like a lottery.
A new version of Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask is heading to the Japanese 3DS eShop, Famitsu has revealed.
The download-only title, simply known as Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask – features new elements. There are now three save slots, new tutorials, hints for the “Ruins” mode, extra animations, events, puzzles, and more. If I’m reading this correctly, it also looks like it’ll come with all of the extra puzzles sent out online.
Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask launches on February 6 for 3,000 yen.
Most Assassin’s Creed III players will find a new downloadable content pack waiting for them today. The DLC isn’t available for Wii U, but Ubisoft has confirmed a Wii U release. A representative told Nintendo Everything that it will “have more information regarding a date once we get closer to the launch of the content.”
Battle Hardened provides three new multiplayer maps – Charlestown, Fort St-Mathieu, and Saint Pierre. There’s also three new multiplayer characters – Governor, Highlander, and Coyote Man.
Source: Ubisoft PR
It’s back… again! For a second time, the gold nunchuck has been restocked on Club Nintendo. Get it while you can!
View the rewards page here.
Konami and MercurySteam are planning a demo for Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate. A download will be made available “just before release”, according to producer David Cox. Cox also confirmed on his Twitter account that news and a brand new trailer are on the way.
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate launches on March 5.
Famitsu is reporting – via parent company Enterbrain – that the 3DS has surpassed ten million units sold in Japan. The feat was accomplished as of January 6.
In the graph above, the dotted bars represent weekly sales numbers. Lines are cumulative sales number. The point shown is Animal Crossing: New Leaf’s release date. Note that units are in 10,000 increments.
