Lifespeed launching next Thursday
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, New Nintendo 3DS, News | 4 Comments
We knew Lifespeed was coming soon, but it’s probably releasing sooner than everyone expected. After hearing that the racer would be launching in February just a couple of days ago, Wee Man Studios has now followed up with news about a specific date. Lifespeed will be out worldwide on February 2.
Screenshots and art from the game are in the gallery below. We also have a fact sheet with extra information.
Source: Wee Man Studios PR
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Neera Li returns in Freedom Planet 2, now as a playable character
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 3 Comments
Neera Li acted as one of the bosses in Freedom Planet. For the game’s sequel, she’ll now be one of the playable characters. Developer GalaxyTrail made the announcement on YouTube with a gameplay video, which we have below.
Thanks to Louis J for the tip.
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Earthlock targeted for end of February / early March on Wii U, Switch is “an uncertainty”
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop, Wii U eShop | 8 Comments
Earthlock: Festival of Magic remains on track for Wii U, and the developer is finishing up this release. The team is sorting through some last challenges at the moment. If everything is properly completed, Earthlock could be hitting Wii U at the end of February / start of March.
Now, what about Switch? SnowCastle Games is still interested in the platform, but writes in a Kickstarter update that “Nintendo has not given us a clear response on when we may expect to publish on their new console.”
The full status update for Earthlock on Nintendo platforms reads:
“The Wii U version is giving us some challenges, but we have made great progress. Only the last few scenes remain to be optimised. We hope to enter certification in about 2 weeks. It might be tight, but we are still optimistic about a Wii U launch around the end of February/ beginning of March. I’ll keep you posted once we have more precise dates.
Nintendo Switch is still an uncertainty. Nintendo has not given us a clear response on when we may expect to publish on their new console. Feel free to use social media to let Nintendo know that you want Earthlock on the Switch. (https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica).”
SMG Studio looking into obtaining a Switch dev kit, wants to bring over Death Squared
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 1 Comment
Death Squared may have a future on Switch. Destructoid asked Ashley Ringrose of SMG Studios about porting the project to Nintendo’s new system, to which Ringrose said he’d love to. Ringrose also called Nintendo players “their fanbase.”
SMG Studios has a Wii U dev kit, but by the time the team received it, the console was on its way out. They’re now looking into obtaining a Switch dev kit. Bringing over Death Squared wouldn’t pose much of a challenge since it’s being made in Unity.
As for the actual game, Death Squared “is a cooperative puzzle game where user-controlled bots attempt to reach separate exits without accidentally killing each other, putting friendships and problem-solving skills to the ultimate test”. The premise is that “bots must escape a laboratory without unwittingly triggering traps and sending a companion to the scrapyard in the sky. Both characters must reach their respective portals to complete a stage.”
We’ve included a trailer for Death Squared below.
More: Ashley Ringrose, Death Squared, indie, SMG Studio
Shadow Archer file size
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment
Shadow Archer has already been out in North America, but it was added to the European Wii U eShop today. The game’s file size is in for those that are curious. To download the game, 79 MB of free space is needed.
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More Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Switch eShop, Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment is a little over a month away from launch, meaning footage continues to appear. Find a few more minutes of gameplay below.
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
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Duck Game creator very interested in Switch version
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 2 Comments
Landon Podbielski, creator of Duck Game, has expressed significant interest in bringing the game to Switch. In fact, he’s currently looking into obtaining a dev unit at the moment.
Podbielski told one fan on Twitter:
@lalisilvio really really want to! looking into getting a dev console 🙂
— Landon Podbielski (@superjoebob) January 26, 2017
Duck Game may not be a name that you’re familiar with, yet it’s been looked upon favorably since debuting in 2015. We’ve included an overview and trailer below so that you can get a feel for what the title has to offer.
Enter the futuristic year of 1984, an age where ducks run wild in a frantic battle for glory. Win over the crowd and gain a following by blasting your feathered friends with Shotguns, Net Guns, Mind Control Rays, Saxophones, Magnet Guns, and pretty much anything else a duck could use as a weapon. One hit and you’re roasted. This is DUCK GAME. Don’t blink.
2 to 4 PLAYERS in either Local Multiplayer Couch Combat, or NEW Online Play!
Single Player challenge mode
Easy to pick up, emphasizing strategy over twitch reaction
50+ Levels, 50+ Weapons
Level Editor
Kerbal Space Program might not be coming to Wii U after all
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Wii U eShop | 10 Comments
Back in July of last year, indie developer Squad announced that Wii U version of their game Kerbal Space Program would be available “this Winter”. Well, we are now in the middle of that Winter, but the game is nowhere to be seen on Wii U. In fact, it looks like the Wii U version might be cancelled for good. Here’s what Squad’s community manager had to say on their official forums on the topic:
“The industry landscape changed since we made that announcement. Although we were excited to release this port, external factors are forcing us to reevaluate if it is the right move for Kerbal Space Program. It is still to soon to give you a definite decision, so we’ll give you more detailed information in the future.”
Still a fairly vague answer and no definitive confirmation that the Wii U version has been cancelled, but it’s seems fairly likely that that is what’s going to happen eventually. We will keep you updated on the matter – perhaps Squad will do what many other developers have done and shift their focus towards a Switch version of the game instead.
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Lifespeed out next month, launch trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Videos | 0 comments
Wee Man Studios announced today that Lifespeed is finally coming to the 3DS eShop next month. The game is now officially pinned down for February. Watch the launch trailer below.
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forma.8 will definitely come out in February, according to MixedBag Games
Posted on 7 years ago by Fernando in News, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment
The launch of forma.8, the latest game from Futuridium EP Deluxe developer MixedBag Games, was targeted for February after a development of almost three years.
And now they have just confirmed that forma.8 will definitely meet that launch window, coming out on Wii U sometime next month. Having passed both Nintendo of America and Europe processes, it’s only a matter of time before they divulge the day it will launch on Wii U.
A port of forma.8 for 3DS is also planned for a future date.
We've been quiet lately but we can confirm that forma.8 will definitely come out in February! #WiiU #PS4 #PSVita #XboxOne #Steam! pic.twitter.com/cjimfaKQyf
— Memorable Games (@_MemorableGames) January 25, 2017
