This week’s Wii U eShop charts are as follows:
Software
1. Zelda: Wind Waker HD
2. Super Mario World
3. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
4. Zelda: A Link to the Past
5. Runner2
6. EarthBound
7. Super Mario Bros.
8. Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream
9. BLOK DROP U
10. Art Academy: SketchPad
11. NES Remix
12. The Legend of Zelda
13. Super Mario 3D World
14. Super Metroid
15. Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels
16. Super Mario Bros. 2
17. Trine 2: Director’s Cut
18. Pokemon Rumble U
19. Dr. Luigi
20. Yoshi
Videos
1. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Breaking the Ice
2. Free Pokemon X/Y Digital Download Offer
3. Deluxe Digital Promotion Video
4. Super Mario 3D World Trailer
5. The LEGO Movie Videogame Trailer
6. Super Mario 3D World Trailer 2
7. Mario Kart 8 – Koopalings Trailer
8. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Reviews Video
9. Super Mario 3D World Accolades Trailer
10. Super Smash Bros. Champion of the Ring
11. Nintendo Minute – DKC: Tropical Freeze Favorite Levels
12. Hyrule Warriors Teaser Trailer
13. NES Open Tournament Golf Trailer
14. Zelda: A Link to the Past Trailer
15. New Super Mario Bros. U Video
16. Zelda: Wind Waker HD 6/11/13
17. Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels Trailer
18. Dr. Luigi Trailer
19. Yoshi’s New Island – Egg-otic Locales Trailer
20. Super Mario World Trailer
Source: Wii U eShop
This week’s video additions to the Wii U/3DS eShops are as follows:
Wii U
Free Pokemon X/Y Digital Download Offer
Yoshi’s New Island – Launch Trailer
Star Wars Pinball Trailers 4-6
CastleStorm Trailers 2-3
Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels Trailer
Mario Golf: World Tour – Diving into Cheep Cheep Lagoon
3DS
Yoshi’s New Island – Launch Trailer
Lola’s ABC Party Trailer
Galaga Trailer
Bubble Pop World Trailer
Mario Golf: World Tour – Diving into Cheep Cheep Lagoon
Vacation Adventures: Park Ranger Trailer
This week’s 3DS eShop charts are as follows:
Software
1. Pokemon X
2. Pokemon Y
3. Yoshi’s New Island
4. Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters
5. Pokemon Dream Radar
6. SteamWorld Dig
7. Bravely Default
8. Super Mario Bros.
9. Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
10. Animal Crossing: New Leaf
11. Weapon Shop de Omasse
12. Mario Kart 7
13. Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX
14. Super Mario Bros. 2
15. 3D Classics: Kirby’s Adventure
16. The Legend of Zelda
17. Monster Shooter
18. Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
19. Retro City Rampage: DX
20. Zelda: Oracle of Ages
Videos
1. Yoshi’s New Island – Egg-otic Locales Trailer
2. Pokemon Battle Trozei – Announcement Trailer
3. Yoshi’s New Island – It’s a Shell of a Time Trailer
4. Mario Kart 8 – Koopalings Trailer
5. Kirby Triple Deluxe Trailer
6. Yoshi’s New Island – Launch Trailer
7. Super Smash Bros. Champion of the Ring
8. Yoshi’s New Island – Teaser Trailer
9. Pokemon Bank Trailer
10. Yoshi’s New Island Trailer 6/11/13
11. The LEGO Movie Videogame Trailer
12. Mario Kart 7 Video
13. Mario Golf: World Tour – Teaser Trailer
14. Hyrule Warriors Teaser Trailer
15. Pokemon Dream Radar Video
16. Super Mario 3D World Trailer 3
17. Weapon Shop de Omasse Trailer
18. Adventure Island II Video
19. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Launch Trailer
20. Dr. Luigi Trailer
Source: 3DS eShop
Two new Virtual Console games are on track for the Japanese Wii U eShop next week. Final Fantasy V (Super Famicom) and Ninja Gaiden (Famicom) will be out on March 26. Pricing is set at 900 yen and 500 yen respectively.
“Metroidvania” is a term that’s commonly used in the gaming industry today. Initially though, longtime Castlevania producer Koji Igarashi “was surprised by the name.”
That’s what Igarashi told USGamer while speaking about Metroidvania. He also revealed how he originally set out to make “a Legend of Zelda style game.”
He said:
“I was actually surprised by the name. In my heart, I really wanted to create a Legend of Zelda style game. But I suppose that when you turn Zelda into a 2D platformer, yes, it resembles Metroid. I thought it was because of the game’s super jump, which is very similar to Super Metroid’s.”
“When I left Konami, they told me I couldn’t use the name Castlevania when talking about my plans. So it was actually really handy that the word ‘Metroidvania’ existed!”
