Nintendo will release a new update for Splatoon on the evening of June 7 (June 8 in Europe), the company has announced. The patch will be version 2.8.0.
The main highlight of Splatoon’s latest update is the addition of nine new weapon combos through Sheldon’s Picks Vol.2. Additionally, there will be weapon balance adjustments and bug fixes.
Maintenance will also be taking place next week. That’s scheduled for the following times:
– 5:50 PM PT (June 7) – 7 PM PT (June 7)
– 8:50 PM ET (June 7) – 10 PM ET (June 7)
– 1:50 AM in the UK (June 8) – 3 AM in the UK (June 8)
– 2:50 AM in Europe (June 8) – 4 AM in Europe (June 8)
Please note that due to the update, server maintenance is scheduled to occur from 5:50 PM – 7 PM PT on Tue, June 7th.
This week’s Wii U eShop charts are as follows:
Software
1. Minecraft: Wii U Edition
2. Super Mario 64
3. Super Mario Maker
4. Super Mario World
5. Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
6. Super Mario 3D World
7. Zelda: Ocarina of Time
8. Runbow
9. Super Mario Bros. 3
10. Affordable Space Adventures
11. Super Mario Bros.
12. Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse
13. StarTropics
14. Super Meat Boy
15. Swords & Soldiers II
16. Paper Mario
17. Freedom Planet
18. Pokken Tournament
19. Zelda: A Link to the Past
20. Star Fox Zero
Videos
1. Super Mario Mash-Up Pack for Minecraft: Wii U Edition
2. Mini Mario & Friends amiibo Challenge Launch Trailer
3. Super Meat Boy Trailer
4. Play Nintendo Introduction Video
5. Pokken Tournament TV Spot
6. Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE First Beats Trailer
7. Splatoon – Squid Sisters amiibo
8. Great Games to Buy with eShop Cards
9. Starter Pokemon for Pokemon Sun/Moon Revealed
10. Super Mario Maker Key Update Video
11. Super Mario 64 Trailer
12. New Super Mario Bros. U Video
13. Star Fox Zero – Foxy Fox Trailer
14. Super Mario 3D World Trailer
15. Super Smash Bros. – Final Video Presentation
16. Lost Reavers Trailer
17. Yoshi’s Woolly World Adventure Guide Episode 1
18. Super Play Time – Splatoon – Get Kraken with Pro Tips
19. PixelJunk Monsters Trailer
20. 8Bit Hero Trailer
Source: Wii U eShop
Kick & Fennick is out now for Wii U on the eShop in both North America and Europe. Take a look at the launch trailer below.
Big John Games was close to ending development on video games last summer. But thanks to the success of Cube Creator 3D – notably in Japan – the company is now on the rebound. It’s the eighth best-selling 3DS eShop title in Japan, and it sold ten times as many copies as it had in America.
Thanks to Cube Creator 3D, Big John Games is now able to fund its own projects. The studio is starting out with “Racer Creator” which seems like it will end up on 3DS as well.
Interestingly, Big John Games and Arc System Works – who published Cube Creator 3D in Japan – were invited to a meeting with Nintendo to talk about upcoming projects/partnerships. Big John Games may end up receiving early access to NX as a result. While they wait on a development kit, the company is still working on 3DS, so it’d make sense for Racer Creator to be on that platform.
Ezekiel Rage is gearing up to launch a new game for Wii U going by the name “Citadale: Gate of Souls”. The 8-bit action game is already with Nintendo’s lot check, meaning we should be seeing it on the eShop soon.
Here’s an overview:
Step into the hellouse once again. Citadale is a classic retro 8bit action game in the veins of so many NES classics. Vampires, zombies and other creatures of the night await. What a horrible night to have a curse.
You are Sonja Dorleac, a young woman on a mission to stop the local Dark Lord from plunging the lands into the darkness. Armed with the Shadow Blade, a legendary sword given to her by her husband and her wits, she sets out to restore peace to the lands.
Designed for use with the Wii U gamepad, this game gives you total control over your gameplay experience. The full level layout on the TV allows you to see hidden rooms and enemies that attack from above or below while the gamepad shows you the close surroundings of your character. Switch between different viewpoints to always see what you need to in order to survive the journey.
The game supports Off-TV play, the Wii U Pro Controller, The Wii Remote and the Wii Classic Controller as well as Miiverse posting.
And a trailer:
Update 2: Here’s a statement from 13AM Games about the Amazon listings – we’ll have to see what comes from this:
We’re happy that people are excited about the possibility of a 3DS and retail version of Runbow, but we have to make it clear that this leak is not from 13AM Games and unfortunately contains some misinformation. I wish I could elaborate, but all I can say at this point is that we hope everyone can tune in to E3 this year where 13AM Games will be making some cool new Runbow announcements!
Thanks for the passion and the excitement – Runbow fans are the best.
Update: For Amazon Prime members, Runbow Wii U is $14 off. Obviously an error, so you may want to get an order in now before it’s fixed. Same goes for Tumblestone, but it’s unclear if it’s the Wii U or Xbox One version.
Earlier today, we heard that Runbow is in the works for 3DS via an Amazon listing. Nighthawk Interactive will be publishing this version at retail on September 6. On the same day, Runbow will be getting a physical release for Wii U, according to another Amazon listing.
That may not be all. Yet another listing has popped up from Nighthawk Interactive on Amazon – this time for Tumblestone on Wii U. Here’s the thing: Amazon’s product page is for the Xbox One version, but there’s a Wii U boxart. There’s obviously some sort of mistake there. We’ll let you know if we receive a clarification about the situation.
XSEED is starting to get involved with publishing indie titles. Today, the company announced that it will be handling Shantae: Half-Genie Hero (physical and digital) as well as Exile’s End (digital) for Wii U in North America. Both will be playable at E3 later this month.
Here’s the overview of Shantae, which includes the Risky Beats retail release:
In the magical world of Sequin Land lives Shantae, a spirited young half-genie. She has dedicated her life to defending her home of Scuttle Town from evil in all forms, and has been called upon again as pirates attack! Using her trademark Hair-Whip Attack and special ability to transform herself into various kinds of creatures by way of magical belly-dancing, she must fight her way through steamy jungles, ancient ruins, and stormy deserts to topple the villainous Barons behind each criminal caper, preparing for the ultimate showdown against her arch-nemesis: the bodacious buccaneer Risky Boots!
The latest European episode of The Cat Mario Show has gone live on Nintendo’s YouTube channel. You can watch it below.
SteamWorld Heist has been out on 3DS for a few months, but Image & Form has since turned its efforts to other versions of the game. You can see what the HD release – which will be on Wii U – looks like below.
Sneaky Ninja remains in the works, and Starfall Studios provided a substantial update today by going over the game’s second chapter, Bento Plains. This area “is all about farmland, which brings a host of new farm-themed level mechanics”. In Bento Plains, you can hide in grain/rise, use animals to your benefit, and take shelter in barns.
You can read Starfall Studios’ full blog post here. The next update will cover he snow level, Shiro Mountain.
