NFC payment coming to Wii U in Japan from July 22
Posted on 9 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in News, Wii U, Wii U eShop | 4 Comments
Popular smart card company Suica is partnering with Nintendo to allow for NFC payment on the GamePad in Japan. Suica are best known as rechargeable non-contact smart cards that can be used to pay fares when travelling on Japanese trains. These cards will work exactly as you would expect, allowing for the NFC capabilities on the device to load funds onto the system without the need to input any code like with traditional eShop cards. There will be a special promotional deal as well, adding 1 reward point for every 200 Yen spent to Suica’s reward program.
Kirby Fighters Z and DeDeDe’s Drum Dash Z coming to Japan
Posted on 9 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in 3DS eShop, Images | 1 Comment
Kirby Fighters Z and DeDeDe’s Drum Dash are coming to the 3DS eShop in Japan later this month. These titles are updated versions of the mini-games from Kirby Triple Deluxe that will be packaged separately, Kirby Fighters Z for 500 yen and DeDeDe’s Drum Dash for 750 yen a piece, with a number of changes and additions to both games. Kirby’s Fighters Z is getting the Bell and Beetle power-up along with additional stages, while Drum Dash has a number of new stages with more masks for DeDeDe to wear based on other characters in the series. Both titles are coming July 23rd to the Japanese 3DS eShop.
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Bravely Default Demo getting update in Japan – Up to Chapter 4 will be available
Posted on 9 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment
Though the game is already out in the West and has been out in Japan for even longer, the demo for Bravely Default was just updated on the Japanese eShop. Up to Chapter 4 of the game is now playable and the full game update is available for purchase for 2000 yen, unlocking the voice acting along with the remaining content.
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Frima Studios debuting new title Chariot on Wii U
Posted on 9 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in 3DS eShop, News, Screenshots | 1 Comment
Co-op platformer Chariot from Canadian indie developer Frima Studios is coming to the Wii U eShop. The game is incredibly co-op centric, only 80% of the complete game is able to be completed in single player alone. Check out some footage below:
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Pokemon Art Academy will cost 3 909 yen in Japan
Posted on 9 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments
Coming to the eShop in just a couple of weeks, it was revealed that Pokemon Art Academy will cost 3909 yen when it launches. No word on the Western pricing has been revealed as of yet.
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Chibi-Robo! Let’s Go, Photo hitting the European eShop July 3rd
Posted on 9 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in 3DS eShop, News | 1 Comment
Coming from a Nintendo of Europe Press Release Chibi-Robo! Let’s Go, Photo is heading to the 3DS eShop on July 3rd. Here are the details that have been confirmed:
- The game will make heavy use of the system’s cameras for Augmented Reality centered mechanics
- Taking photos of real-life objects with in-game silhouettes will transform them into NostalJunk, sending it into the game
- Earn Happy Points by helping a cast of new characters like a sushi-slinging squid or an eccentric pair of chefs who need Chibi’s help. Happy Points are used to buy more silhouettes
- European players can enter NostalJunk Contests through SpotPass to win exclusive Chibi-Robo costumes for use in-game
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[Review] Squids Odyssey (Wii U eShop)
Posted on 9 years ago by Austin(@NE_Austin) in 3DS, 3DS eShop, Features, Reviews | 2 Comments
System: Nintendo Wii U
Release Date: May 22nd, 2014 (NA/EU)
Developer: The Game Bakers
Author: Austin
Almost three thousand years ago, a shy fellow (I don’t know if he was shy) named Homer lived in Greece, and he wrote two really famous epic poems: The first– The Illiad— is thought to be the oldest surviving piece of western literature ever. The second– The Odyssey— is just as famous, and this week, nearly three millennia after its initial writing, The Game Bakers have created a work directly inspired by the work of Homer for the Wii U eShop. It’s called Squids Odyssey.
Most of what is written in the paragraph above isn’t true. Squids Odyssey does exist, but it’s not a game based around Homer’s Odyssey— no, it’s a creative and unique turn-based strategy game set far beneath the surface of the ocean that’s unfortunately marred by a lack of technical polish and attention. Still, it may be worth your time; read on for details.
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Bombing Bastards gets new trailer and press release
Posted on 9 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in News, Videos, Wii U eShop | 5 Comments
Bomberman inspired Bombing Bastards got a new trailer today along with an official press release outlining many of the game’s features:
Have a blast! Bomb oodles of nasty critters in a series of 30 wicked mazes! Defeat hellish bosses in heroic fights! Play solo, or with up to 4 friends in merciless battles! Embark on a hilarious journey with the witty Dr. Wallow to conquer the galaxy in this explosively fun arcade game!
Key features:
- 5 picturesque worlds with 30 wicked mazes.
- A huge bestiary of critters to blast.
- A multitude of items and power ups to collect.
- 5 hellish boss levels whose punishing difficulty will only be matched by the satisfaction you’ll get once you beat them.
- A hilarious single-player adventure where you help the witty Dr. Wallow get rid of all the critters and become the ruler of the galaxy.
- A fully customizable battle mode for 2 to 5 players using the Gamepad, Wii Remotes, Classic Controllers and/or Pro Controllers.
- Over 10 minutes of caustic comments from Dr. Wallow, voiced by David Goldfarb (the voice behind multiple characters in Mario Kart 8).
- 7 famous pieces of classical music electronically butchered by Samuel Safa.
The game is coming to Wii U and PS4.
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Tomodachi Life to come with 2 “Welcome Version” demo codes, offering exclusive item for completing (Europe)
Posted on 9 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
Coming from an official PR email, Nintendo have announced that with every purchase of Tomodachi Life, players will also be given 2 download codes of Tomodachi Life: Welcome Version. This lite version of the game can be gifted to other systems and will allow players to create up to 3 Mii characters with the personality traits and voices that will be used in game. Miis will also have access to an island exclusive to the demo that upon completion will unlock 1 of 8 rare panda suit items for use in the full game.
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4 new titles coming to 3DS LL promotion in Japan
Posted on 9 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
Nintendo of Japan launched a campaign last month allowing users that bought a Nintendo 3DS LL from April 26th onwards to redeem a free title from a small selection. Previously only Animal Crossing: New Leaf and Yokai Watch were on that list, but starting June 1 those who are yet to redeem their vouchers will have a few more options:
- Pokemon X or Y
- Puzzles and Dragons Z
- Pokemon Art Academy (from June 19)
We’ve been seeing a few of these promotions pop up in recent months, the most notable one in the West being the free download available with Mario Kart 8 with its launch later this month.
