Update 2: Bumped to the top. The issues have now been addressed.
The issue with the eShop Zelda Weeks promotion has now been resolved. Thank you for your patience
— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) January 26, 2017
Update: Nintendo has posted on Twitter that they are working to resolve issues relating to the sale:
Unfortunately, some users are having trouble taking part in the eShop Zelda Weeks promotion. We're working on resolving the issue
— Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) January 26, 2017
Original: As part of Europe’s Zelda Weeks 2017 sale, Nintendo has been announcing that all Zelda games would get a 30% discount for My Nintendo users. Now that the sale is live, we have found out that that is partially true.
You’ll be able to choose among a great variety of Zelda games, but choose wisely because the code you will get is single-use.
People on NeoGAF are warning about this because some users have added lots of money to their eShop accounts in hopes of taking advantage of this opportunity, only to find out that all prices go back to their original state after the first purchase.
Apparently, this is not a glitch as Nintendo states how My Nintendo coupons are single-use.
European Wii U owners will soon have access to Koi DX. According to a listing on the eShop, it’s due out next week – specifically February 2.
Here’s a look at the eShop listing:
#KoiDX EU #WiiU #eShop #releasedate https://t.co/BDoTw4N75u @CIRCLE_Ent @GoNintendoTweet @NinEverything #indiegame #indie #indiedev #gamedev pic.twitter.com/wxzp3jygVA
— Nintendo Hall (@NintendoHall) January 26, 2017
It’s well known at this point that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild begins with Link not having memories. In the game world, 100 years have passed by the time you’re able to control the character.
Link’s memory loss appears to have a greater importance to the overall gameplay than some would have initially thought. Since some folks may consider the next bit of information to be spoiler-related, head past the break if you’d like to learn more.
A new Mario Sports Superstars trailer has just been published, which focuses on baseball – one of the five included sports. Watch it below.
Shadow Archer has already been out in North America, but it was added to the European Wii U eShop today. The game’s file size is in for those that are curious. To download the game, 79 MB of free space is needed.
As part of the latest SEGA Raw episode, gameplay footage from Sonic Mania was shown. The official recording can be seen below.
Nintendo Germany has posted to their Facebook page a new ad for Switch with some young adults playing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in different places. This is meant to be a commercial for Europe.
Check it out below:
Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment is a little over a month away from launch, meaning footage continues to appear. Find a few more minutes of gameplay below.
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
Landon Podbielski, creator of Duck Game, has expressed significant interest in bringing the game to Switch. In fact, he’s currently looking into obtaining a dev unit at the moment.
Podbielski told one fan on Twitter:
@lalisilvio really really want to! looking into getting a dev console 🙂
— Landon Podbielski (@superjoebob) January 26, 2017
Duck Game may not be a name that you’re familiar with, yet it’s been looked upon favorably since debuting in 2015. We’ve included an overview and trailer below so that you can get a feel for what the title has to offer.
Enter the futuristic year of 1984, an age where ducks run wild in a frantic battle for glory. Win over the crowd and gain a following by blasting your feathered friends with Shotguns, Net Guns, Mind Control Rays, Saxophones, Magnet Guns, and pretty much anything else a duck could use as a weapon. One hit and you’re roasted. This is DUCK GAME. Don’t blink.
2 to 4 PLAYERS in either Local Multiplayer Couch Combat, or NEW Online Play!
Single Player challenge mode
Easy to pick up, emphasizing strategy over twitch reaction
50+ Levels, 50+ Weapons
Level Editor
Nintendo shared new details about Mario Sports Superstars, which was just confirmed for a March 10 launch in Europe.
To recap, soccer (football in Europe), tennis, golf, baseball and horse racing are included. Single-player tournaments will be included, along with local and online multiplayer modes.
Here’s a rundown of the different sports and features:
“With five fully-fledged sports games included, Mario Sports Superstars offers something for everyone. Football fans will compete in full-on 11-a-side matches, and will need to master both team tactics and individual skills in order to be victorious. Fans of the Mario Golf and Mario Tennis series will be familiar with the classic gameplay on offer in the golf and tennis games here, developed by Camelot Software Planning. Baseball fans will need to work on their batting and pitching techniques, as heavy-hitters such as Bowser are lining up to knock it out of the park in the first Mario-themed baseball title to be released in Europe in over 10 years. In Horse Racing, aspiring jockeys must saddle up, jump over obstacles and gallop to the finish line first to be crowned as champion. Collecting carrots along the way will replenish your stamina, while collecting stars will enable you to use the special Star Dash technique, greatly improving your chances of victory. Players can also show their caring side by visiting their favourite horses in the Stable. By petting, feeding and grooming a horse, players can build a special bond with it which will work to their advantage on the racing track.