Nintendo uploaded another two Japanese commercials for Super Mario Maker. Watch them both below.
Runbow will be available on the North American Wii U eShop tomorrow in North America, and September in Europe. 44 minutes of footage from the game can be seen below.
These days, it’s not too often that we see a packaged Wii U title from a Japanese publisher other than Nintendo. But on November 19, Silver Star will be bringing Ginsei Shogi: Kyotendo Toufu Raijin to Japan.
Ginsei Shogi is all about Japanese chess. Two screens are utilized, meaning you can display the game on one screen and situational information on the other. Off-TV play is also supported. Additionally, you can zoom in and out with touch controls on the GamePad.
Players will find the following modes included in Ginsei Shogi:
– Regular match: Play against a human, load match records (save up to 99) and restart a recorded match. Hints are also available during a match, so this mode can be used for practicing.
– Rated match: Your rating changes with wins and losses. It is possible to choose the computer level that is suitable for your skill (rating).
– Challenge match: Start the game from a middle of a match. This is a mode with high difficulty and it is suitable for advanced players.
– Blitz survival match: You only have a short time to make a move. The mode tests how long of a winning streak you can get and tracks the hi-score.
Other features are as follows:
– Playing against a human
– Hints
– Board rotation
– Animation settings for a piece
– Countdown buzzer
– Changing background and piece visuals
– Changing background music
– Checkmate warning
– Changing replay speed of a recorded match
With the standard move function, you can opt to show bad moves and good moves on the board when playing, so even those who don’t know standard moves can still use them. The function is optimal for learning standard moves for real situations.
The game also lets you display the effects of pieces on the board, which makes the situation easy to understand.
Finally, it’s possible to change a number of game settings as well. Players can choose a computer level from 15 levels, who has the first move, and time per move/countdown.
Ginsei Shogi: Kyotendo Toufu Raijin will be sold both in stores and on the eShop in November. Take a look at the boxart above.
Nintendo World Report has put a video together comparing the Walker transformation in Star Fox Zero and Star Fox 2. Check it out below.
Of course, Star Fox 2 never actually made it to market. At least we’re able to see the Walker transformation live on in Zero!
The Nintendo online store has started selling a white refurbished 32GB Wii U console. It also comes with a Nintendo Land game disc along with a digital version of Super Mario 3D World.
If you’re interested, you can place an order here. The console costs $235.
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth will be getting a patch on New 3DS alongside tomorrow’s eShop update. Nicalis’ Tyrone Rodriguez sharing the news on Twitter just a few moments ago, writing:
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth new 3DS patch goes live with this week's eShop update pic.twitter.com/LRtdU77hZf
— Tyrone Rodriguez (@tyronerodriguez) August 26, 2015
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth has been suffering from some technical issues on New 3DS, so hopefully tomorrow’s update will correct things.
PixlBit Studios has announced its first title “PixlCross”, which will soon be available on the Wii U eShop and other platforms.
PixlBit describes its new title as follows:
“PixlCross is a nonogram-style puzzle game (i.e. Picross) where you use hints to fill in a grid and reveal a hidden picture. Containing more than 150 puzzles across four levels of difficulty, players will start by solving puzzles on simple 5×5 grids, eventually taking on the challenging final puzzles on massive 35×35 grids! Each puzzle, no matter how large, can be solved without guessing – a common frustration for fans of the pen-and-paper puzzles.”
Players can slide along the grid to fill in or cross out grid boxes. Boxes count as you fill, and pop-out hints eliminate unnecessary scrolling. The game also makes use of an auto-scroll feature to make even the toughest challenges a bit easier.
Because PixlCross saves after every move, it’s possible to exit and return to puzzles at any time. There’s also a hint system that allows the game to be as easy or difficult as players see fit.
Aside from puzzles, PixlCross also features a Puzzle Editor. Players will be able to create their own puzzles and share them with the community through online connectivity.
We also have confirmation that the game will support off-TV play as well as Miiverse integration.
PixlCross doesn’t have a release date just yet. However, it’s already with Nintendo for certification, so it will probably be ready sooner rather than later.
Take a look at PixlCross’ trailer below.
Source: PixlBit Studios PR
Update: Another listing just popped up on Nintendo’s website. Looks like we’re getting Sin & Punishment: Star Success tomorrow as well. Pricing is set at $19.99.
And here’s the overview:
Take aim, and blast your way through a postapocalyptic world packed with nonstop arcade-shooter action in Sin & Punishment: Star Successor, the sequel to a Japanese Nintendo 64 cult classic. As Isa or Kachi, you’ll go on the run and on the defensive, shooting everything in sight as you’re bombarded with foes determined to hunt you down.
This intense, adrenaline-soaked thrill ride never lets up from start to finish. Sin & Punishment: Star Successor delivers one-of-a-kind shooter gameplay created by true masters of the genre. Lock and load.
Sin & Punishment is launching on the North American Wii U Virtual Console tomorrow, Nintendo’s website confirms. You’ll be able to purchase the classic N64 game for $11.99.
Here’s an overview from Nintendo’s listing:
The legendary studio Treasure delivers a high-energy thrill ride gamers recognize as one of the finest Nintendo 64 titles. On a future Earth starved for resources, a new species engineered for consumption has mutated into monsters. Run, gun, and slash your energy sword through level after level of nonstop destruction to end their reign of terror.
Not to be outdone by the action, however, the story line lends the game its soul and draws you even further into the mix. Uncover the intriguing mystery of teenagers Saki and Airan as they go head-to-head with rival groups claiming to protect the Earth. A variety of options and a number of different skill levels are all you’ll have to prepare yourself for the full-blown challenge of Turbo Hard mode. Take a deep breath, gather your energy, and feast your senses on this unforgettable high-speed roller coaster of Sin and Punishment.
Sin & Punishment, along with its sequel Star Successor, were rated by the ESRB yesterday. It’s unclear when the latter title will be available in North America.
Monster Hunter X and Monster Hunter Diary: Poka Poka Airou Village DX were once again featured during the latest episode of Capcom TV. Recordings of the show are posted below.
