DrinkBox bringing Severed to Wii U and 3DS with cross-buy
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 4 Comments
Guacamelee developer DrinkBox Studios is bringing its next game to Nintendo platforms. Today, the studio revealed that Severed is in the works for both Wii U and 3DS. The announcement was made during a Nindies segment on YouTube’s E3 2016 stream.
Severed will support cross-buy, meaning you’ll only need to purchase one version to get the other version free. It’ll be on the eShop this summer.
Here’s a trailer:
More: DrinkBox Studios, indie, Severed, top
Runbow now official for New 3DS and Wii U with retail versions, Shantae collaboration
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in New Nintendo 3DS, News, Wii U | 6 Comments
Three announcements pertaining to Runbow were just announced during a Nindies segment on YouTube’s E3 stream.
First up, Runbow is officially heading to 3DS – but only on New 3DS. It’ll be getting a retail version later this year along with Wii U.
Shantae will also be added to Runbow as the latest indie collaboration character. She’ll be made available at no extra cost.
Here’s a trailer for Runbow on New 3DS, which carries the “Pocket Deluxe” name:
Head past the break for today’s full announcement with a few additional details.
More: 13AM Games, indie, Nighthawk Interactive, Runbow, top
Just Dance 2017 out in October on Wii U and Wii, next year on NX
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii, Wii U | 27 Comments
Just Dance 2017 is in development and is coming to all Nintendo consoles, Ubisoft announced today.
The general release is slated for October, which includes Wii U and Wii. Somewhat surprisingly, Ubisoft has already confirmed plans to bring Just Dance 2017 to NX next year.
New to this year’s entry is Just Dance Machine, “a frantic new mode that challenges you to perform different kinds of dances (including flamenco, ballet, and the cancan) to help your alien captors return home.” 40 new tracks by diverse acts including Sia, Major Lazer, Hatsune Miku, and Queen will also be featured.
Confirmed tracks thus far include:
“Sorry” – Justin Bieber
“DADDY” – Psy Ft. CL of 2NE1
“Cheap Thrills” – Sia Ft. Sean Paul
“Lean On” – Major Lazer Ft. MØ & DJ Snake
“Worth It” – Fifth Harmony Ft. Kid Ink
“Don’t Stop Me Now” – Queen
“PoPiPo” – Hatsune Miku
“Radical” – Dyro & Dannic
“El Tiki” – Maluma
“September” – Equinox Stars
“What Is Love” – Ultraclub 90
Returning features include:
– Just Dance Unlimited, the dance-on-demand service that features more than 200 tracks
– Sweat + Playlists, the fitness mode that lets you create your own playlists and track your activity
– The worldwide Dance Quest challenge mode
– The improved Just Dance Controller app, which lets up to six players join in by using their smartphones as motion sensors, with no camera required
Here’s the debut trailer:
More: Just Dance 2017, top, Ubisoft
Stardew Valley heading to Wii U, out in Q4 2016
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 13 Comments
The popular indie farming game Stardew Valley is making its way to consoles, including Wii U. ConcernedApe has revealed that we’ll be seeing it on the eShop in Q4 2016. Chucklefish and Sickhead Games are assisting with the port.
In its announcement post, ConcernedApe mentioned “the possibility of utilizing special console features like the Wii U’s second screen”.
For those who haven’t heard of Stardew Valley previously, the trailer below should give you a good idea as to what it’s about.
More: Chucklefish, ConcernedApe, indie, Sickhead Games, Stardew Valley, top
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero launches on September 27
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 13 Comments
Update 2 (6/13): 20% pre-order discount is now live for Shantae on Amazon.
Update (6/10): Pre-orders now live on Amazon. 20% Prime discount isn’t live yet, but we’ll let you know when it is.
Original (6/4): It’s been a huge week for Shantae: Half-Genie Hero news. XSEED announced that they’re working with WayForward on a retail version, and now we have a final release date.
GameStop has started accepting pre-orders here. The listing says that Shantae: Half-Genie Hero will be out on September 27, which WayForward confirmed on Twitter.
There’s also a tentative boxart:
The physical version of Shantae: Half-Genie Hero will go for $29.99. It’s the “Risky Beats” retail release featuring a copy of the game and a musical selections CD containing over 20 songs from the soundtrack.
More: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero, top, WayForward, XSEED Games
Harvest Moon: Skytree Village E3 2016 trailer
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 4 Comments
Natsume has released the very first Harvest Moon: Skytree Village trailer in celebration of E3 2016. Watch it below.
More: E3 2016, Harvest Moon: Skytree Village, Natsume, top
Nintendo Download (06/16/16, Europe): Fire Emblem Fates DLC and tons of sales
Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Wii U Download
Twin Robots – €4.99/ £4.49 / CHF 7.00
3DS Retail
Mike the Knight and The Great Gallop – €24.99/ £19.99 / CHF 29.99
3DS Download
Gunslugs – €1.99/ £1.79 / CHF 2.80
3DS DLC
Fire Emblem Fates: Map 7 Hidden Truths 1 + 2 – €4.49/ £4.09 / CHF 6.30
3DS Themes
BOXBOY! – Qbby & Friends by Starlight – €1.99/ £1.79 / CHF 2.80
eShop Sales
Wii U
Luv Me Buddies – €12.90/ £9.90 / CHF 19.40 until 17/07/2016, regular price €29.90 / £24.90 / CHF 38.90
Color Zen – €2.24/ £2.24 / CHF 2.99 until 15/07/2016, regular price €2.99 / £2.99 / CHF 3.99
Color Zen Kids – €1.79/ £1.79 / CHF 2.39 until 15/07/2016, regular price €2.99 / £2.99 / CHF 3.99
My Style Studio: Hair Salon – €3.74/ £3.35 / CHF 5.24 until 15/07/2016, regular price €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF 6.99
Turtle Tale – €1.49/ £1.24 / CHF 2.10 until 30/06/2016, regular price €2.99 / £2.49 / CHF 4.20
Darksiders II – €12.49/ £9.99 / CHF 16.22 until 30/06/2016, regular price €49.99 / £39.99 / CHF 64.90
Legend of Kay Anniversary – €7.49/ £4.99 / CHF 7.49 until 30/06/2016, regular price €29.99 / £19.99 / CHF 29.99
Baila Latino – €12.90/ £9.90 / CHF 14.90 until 17/07/2016, regular price €29.90 / £24.90 / CHF 38.90
Fit Music for Wii U – €12.90/ £9.90 / CHF 14.90 until 17/07/2016, regular price €29.90 / £24.90 / CHF 38.90
Cake Ninja 3: The Legend Continues – €3.69/ £3.33 / CHF 5.20 until 15/07/2016, regular price €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF 6.99
Canvaleon – €4.95/ £4.49 / CHF 7.00 until 14/07/2016, regular price €6.95 / £6.29 / CHF 9.80
Citizens of Earth – €4.99/ £4.00 / CHF 6.00 until 30/06/2016, regular price €11.99 / £9.99 / CHF 16.80
Funk of Titans – €4.49/ £4.00 / CHF 6.30 until 14/07/2016, regular price €8.99 / £8.09 / CHF 12.60
Grumpy Reaper – €2.49/ £2.19 / CHF 3.50 until 14/07/2016, regular price €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF 7.00
Infinity Runner – €3.85/ £3.50 / CHF 5.40 until 07/07/2016, regular price €6.49 / £5.89 / CHF 9.10
Island Flight Simulator – €7.19/ £5.39 / CHF 7.19 until 30/06/2016, regular price €7.99 / £5.99 / CHF 7.99
My Style Studio: Notebook – €2.39/ £2.15 / CHF 3.35 until 15/07/2016, regular price €2.99 / £2.69 / CHF 4.20
Paranautical Activity – €4.99/ £3.99 / CHF 7.00 until 30/06/2016, regular price €9.99 / £8.99 / CHF 14.00
Run Run and Die – €1.99/ £1.79 / CHF 2.80 until 14/07/2016, regular price €3.99 / £3.59 / CHF 5.60
Spy Chameleon – €2.49/ £2.19 / CHF 3.50 until 14/07/2016, regular price €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF 7.00
Sweetest Thing – €5.59/ £4.39 / CHF 5.59 until 30/06/2016, regular price €6.99 / £5.49 / CHF 6.99
Wicked Monsters Blast! HD PLUS – €2.99/ £2.69 / CHF 4.20 until 30/06/2016, regular price €7.99 / £7.19 / CHF 11.20
3DS
AeternoBlade -€4.99/ £4.49 / CHF 6.99 until 30/06/2016, regular price €14.99 / £13.50 / CHF 21.00
Farming Simulator 14 – €7.49/ £5.00 / CHF 9.99 until 30/06/2016, regular price €29.99 / £19.99 / CHF 39.99
Luv Me Buddies – €7.90/ £7.90 / CHF 14.90 until 17/07/2016, regular price €24.90 / £19.90 / CHF 31.90
Jett Rocket II: The Wrath of Taikai – €6.70/ £5.70 / CHF 8.30 until 07/07/2016, regular price €8.99 / £7.66 / CHF 11.08
Fairune – €1.99/ £1.59 / CHF 2.50 until 07/07/2016, regular price €2.99 / £2.39 / CHF 3.60
World Conqueror 3D – €3.99/ £3.19 / CHF 4.70 until 07/07/2016, regular price €4.99 / £3.99 / CHF 5.90
Castle Conqueror EX – €2.99/ £2.39 / CHF 3.60 until 07/07/2016, regular price €3.99 / £3.19 / CHF 4.80
Adventure Bar Story – €3.99/ £3.19 / CHF 4.70 until 07/07/2016, regular price €4.99 / £3.99 / CHF 5.90
Aqua Moto Racing 3D – €3.99/ £3.59 / CHF 5.59 until 23/06/2016, regular price €7.99 / £7.19 / CHF 11.19
3D Game Collection – €4.99/ £3.59 / CHF 4.99 until 30/06/2016, regular price €6.99 / £4.99 / CHF 6.99
Atlantic Quest – €1.99/ £1.39 / CHF 1.99 until 30/06/2016, regular price €6.99 / £4.99 / CHF 6.99
Crazy Construction – €1.99/ £1.39 / CHF 1.99 until 30/06/2016, regular price €6.99 / £4.99 / CHF 6.99
Secret Agent Files: Miami – €4.99/ £3.75 / CHF 4.99 until 30/06/2016, regular price €7.99 / £5.99 / CHF 7.99
Angry Bunnies – €3.89/ £3.49 / CHF 5.39 until 15/07/2016, regular price €6.49 / £5.99 / CHF 8.99
Bubble Pop World – €2.99/ £2.69 / CHF 3.99 until 15/07/2016, regular price €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF 6.99
Color Zen – €2.39/ £2.39 / CHF 3.19 until 15/07/2016, regular price €2.99 / £2.99 / CHF 3.99
Color Zen Kids – €1.99/ £1.99 / CHF 2.79 until 15/07/2016, regular price €2.99 / £2.99 / CHF 3.99
Fishdom H2O: Hidden Odyssey – €3.48/ £3.14 / CHF 4.89 until 15/07/2016, regular price €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF 6.99
My Style Studio: Hair Salon – €3.48/ £3.14 / CHF 4.89 until 15/07/2016, regular price €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF 6.99
Musicverse: Electronic Keyboard – €3.99/ £3.55 / CHF 5.60 until 17/07/2016, regular price €7.99 / £7.19 / CHF 11.20
Turtle Tale – €1.49/ £1.24 / CHF 2.10 until 30/06/2016, regular price €2.99 / £2.49 / CHF 4.20
Source: Nintendo PR
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New artwork from Zelda Wii U / NX emerges
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 71 Comments
Update: Bumped to the top. Nintendo has now posted the art officially on Facebook, which is now in higher resolution and with some extra detail:
A new piece of artwork from the upcoming Zelda game has been spotted on Amazon. The shot shows Link holding onto a rock formation with some pretty scenery in the background.
Expect to hear a whole bunch about the new Zelda title during Nintendo’s Treehouse stream on Tuesday.
Thanks to Phish for the tip.
More: top, Zelda Wii U
Update: Winners – [Giveaway] Elliot Quest and Hyrule Warriors Legends 3DS theme
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Giveaway | 134 Comments
Update: Here are all of our winners! Congratulations to:
Elliot Quest (North America): César Tribst, windystar, Lauren Ignacio, Nick
Elliot Quest (Europe): Vadim Dzhantyurin, shadowhive, Ricardo Nunes, Mikael Bonnaventura
Hyrule Warriors Legends 3DS theme: MegaFerret777
All codes have been sent out. Check the email associated with your Disqus account!
It’s time for a giveaway – two, actually! We have one right here on the site as well as one running on Twitter.
First, we have a total of eight Elliot Quest codes to hand out. Four are available to those with North American Wii U systems while the other four are for those with European consoles. Since this is a bit of a redux given that we held an Elliot Quest giveaway a year ago, we’ll make this simple: just leave a comment below and tell us which region you’re located in – this is crucial, otherwise we may not be able to count your entry.
We’re also giving out a code for the Hyrule Warriors Legends 3DS theme on Twitter! Follow our account and give this message a re-tweet – that’s all. Unfortunately, this one is limited to North America. Sorry about that!
Both giveaways will end on June 12 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM in the UK / 7 PM in Europe. We’ll pick winners soon after that.
Capcom on Monster Hunter Stories – world, systems, game length, amiibo, and more
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 7 Comments
Last week, Famitsu published an article on Monster Hunter Stories. It included an interview with Ryozo Tsujimoto, producer of the series.
There was quite a bit discussed during the interview. Tsujimoto talked about things like the world, systems, how long it’ll take to complete Monster Hunter Stories, and the brand new amiibo. That’s in addition to a few other topics like the anime.
We’ve gone ahead and translated Famitsu’s interview with Tsujimoto. Head past the break to read it in full.