23rd September, 2014 – Nintendo has unveiled details of a more convenient mechanic for selling downloadable versions of Wii U and Nintendo 3DS games at retail across the UK, Ireland and Germany, with further European countries following in the future.
The new distribution platform allows European retailers the opportunity to sell a range of Nintendo digital codes via a tablet-based solution. In turn, customers will be able to visit participating stores to conveniently purchase redemption codes for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS software, including download exclusive titles and add-on content, using this new purchase mechanic. In-store, once a customer has chosen a game to purchase, the retailer will use the tablet-based service to issue and print out a unique code that will allow the purchaser to download the specific content to their Wii U or Nintendo 3DS device via Nintendo eShop.
The new distribution platform is already available at LEGOLAND Germany in Günzburg, Germany, and also recently launched in the UK – on 17th September – at the Reading branch of Smyths Toys Superstore.
Originally released for DSiWare, 99Seconds will be EnjoyUp Games’ next addition to the Wii U eShop. The game will be released on October 2.
EnjoyUp tweeted today:
EnjoyUp today announces that 99Seconds will be released on Thursday 2nd October 2014 on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo #WiiU
— EnjoyUp (@enjoyupgames) September 23, 2014
UK Pokemon fans rejoice, a demo for Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire will be heading your way from October 15th. Demo codes for the game will be distributed from select retailers, either online or through various Nintendo Zones. At present retailers involved in this promo include GAME, Amazon, Smyth Toys Superstores, ShopTo and the Nintendo UK Official store. It’s worth noting that the demo content is a self-contained experience and will have content that is completely separate from the main game, like the ability to Mega Evolve a Pokemon and transfer it over to the main game when it drops shortly after.
Dutch fans will also get a chance to get their hands on the demo during the autumn tour on October 11th and 12th, so it looks like the promotion won’t end there!
Nintendo of Europe and Nintendo UK have announced today some new 2DS deals that might just entice some folks to pick up the 3DS’s younger sibling. First, a couple of new 2DS models have been announced that will be available on November 7th, Transparent Red and Transparent Blue which throw back to the colour scheme we first saw in the Game Boy Pocket days. For those that are happy to wait a little longer, there will be a Transparent Red and Transparent Blue Pokemon bundle, which will include Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire respectively, coming November 28th.
Some new details have emerged regarding Mario Kart 8’s first DLC pack, which is set to release in November. The pack includes 4 extra vehicles that can be used and we now know what one of those vehicles will be – Mario Kart DS’s B Dasher. Here’s the release from Miiverse:
Mario Kart DS’s popular vehicle, “B Dasher” will be available on DLC Pack 1. 4 vehicles will be included in the DLC Pack 1, and “B Dasher” will be one of them. “B Dasher” is a top speed oriented vehicle for circuit. Have fun!
In today’s screenshot Sakurai talks a bit about Master Hand, the Smash Bros. staple waiting for challengers at the end of Classic mode:
This week’s 3DS eShop charts are as follows:
Software
1. Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
2. Zelda: Oracle of Ages
3. The Legend of Zelda
4. Super Mario Bros.
5. Azure Striker Gunvolt
6. Kirby Fighters Deluxe
7. Super Mario Bros. 3
8. Fire Emblem: Awakening
9. Pokemon Battle Trozei
10. Mega Man 2
11. Kid Icarus: Uprising
12. Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
13. Shovel Knight
14. Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call
15. Metroid
16. Mega Man
17. Sonic the Hedgehog
18. Pokemon Dream Radar
19. 10-in-1: Arcade Collection
20. Super Mario 3D Land
Videos
1. Super Smashing Sale: 9/18 – 9/25
2. Super Smash Bros. for 3DS Trailer
3. Super Smash Bros. – Looks like we don’t have a choice
4. Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire E3 2014 Trailer
5. Kirby Fighters Deluxe Trailer
6. Azure Striker Gunvolt Reveal Trailer
7. Mighty Gunvolt Campaign Trailer
8. The Keep Trailer
9. Hyrule Warriors Cucco Trailer
10. Super Smash Bros. – The Crest of Sword, Magic and Flame
11. Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal World Duel Carnival Trailer
12. Nintendo Minute: Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
13. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS Red, Blue, Yellow
14. Super Smash Bros. Challenger from the Shadows
15. Pokemon Art Academy E3 2014 Trailer
16. Street Fighter 2010: The Final Fighter Trailer
17. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS Goddess of Light
18. Super Smash Bros. Champion of the Ring
19. Dedede’s Drum Dash Deluxe Trailer
20. Pokemon Battle Trozei – Announcement Trailer
Source: 3DS eShop
Super Smash Bros. for 3DS managed to sell 944,644 copies at retail for its Japanese launch. According to sales tracker Media Create, that figured resulted in a sell-through rate of 93.45 percent.
Initial sales of Smash Bros. 3DS compare favorably to its predecessor, Super Smash Bros. Brawl. That title sold 819,6467 copies at launch with a 94.37 percent sell-through rate.
