Virtual Console

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 17 Comments

Nintendo president Satoru Iwata opened up on the company’s handling of the Virtual Console during the latest shareholders meeting.

Iwata explained that creating Virtual Console titles “require detailed manual work, such as testing if the software runs smoothly on each platform, or making sure the content is appropriate under the various standards currently in place.” Although some fans say that Nintendo tends to release classic games slowly, it’s difficult to speed up the process since doing so would take up resources for brand new titles.

Nintendo is “currently researching how we can efficiently develop Virtual Console titles with limited human resources.” Iwata also pointed to one big issue, which is “how to resolve the situation in which we can only release a few Virtual Console titles at a time when we release new platforms.”

Read on below to check out everything Iwata stated about the Virtual Console.

Regarding your question on the scale of Virtual Console title sales, the download sales as a whole for this (75th) fiscal year are 31.3 billion yen, and I have shared publicly that this is a 30 percent increase from the last fiscal year, but we have not disclosed the individual sales of Virtual Console titles only.

Virtual Console itself is a service that began when we developed Wii so that consumers can play past titles on new platforms, and we continue to distribute various titles now. However, back when we started this service, there were some points that we could not sufficiently foresee about how big this business would grow to be and how the business would expand. For example, Virtual Console titles are generally developed based on the original game software, but this does not mean that we can develop numerous Virtual Console titles simply if we have the original game software. Development of Virtual Console titles require detailed manual work, such as testing if the software runs smoothly on each platform, or making sure the content is appropriate under the various standards currently in place. Thus, we occasionally receive opinions that our pace of releasing new Virtual Console titles is slow, but if we use much of our human resources on such detailed manual work, we would not be able to develop new titles, so we are currently researching how we can efficiently develop Virtual Console titles with limited human resources. One of the big issues for our system development is how to resolve the situation in which we can only release a few Virtual Console titles at a time when we release new platforms.

In addition, regarding the possibility of making all titles available on Virtual Console, I can say that it is possible for Nintendo titles with a few exceptions, since we generally have the intellectual property rights for such titles. However, as to third-party software publishers’ titles, if they are producing the software based on a license from another copyright holder, for example, we may not be able to easily use the same title for the system that exists now because we do not have a license from the copyright holder at the time. This often becomes a problem with reruns of TV shows or Internet broadcasting. Therefore, since we can only release Virtual Console titles of third-party software publishers if they come to an agreement with the copyrights holders upon negotiating terms and conditions that were not included in their original contract, please understand that there are some titles that we cannot easily release despite many requests. We will make our best efforts to satisfy our consumers with our Virtual Console title lineup.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 2 Comments

This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

Wii U Download

Roving Rogue – $7.99
Quadcopter Pilot Challenge – $8.99

Wii U Virtual Console

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time – $9.99

3DS Download

Samurai Warriors Chronicles 3 – $39.99
Mercenaries Saga 2 – $4.99

3DS Themes

Ace Attorney: Dual Destinies Mood Matrix
Ace Attorney: Dual Destinies Court Record
Ace Attorney Trilogy Pixel Art
Ace Attorney Trilogy Main Characters
Pokémon: Mega Charizard Y & Mega Rayquaza
Pokémon: Eevee Collection: Espeon & Umbreon

eShop Sales

Wii U

– Bombing Bastards and Spot the Differences: Party! from Sanuk Games are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on July 9.
– Ittle Dew is 50 percent off (reduced from $9.99 to $4.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on July 30.
– Plenty of Fishies is 40 percent off (reduced from $4.99 to $2.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on July 31.

3DS

– Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies from Capcom is 44 percent off (reduced from $29.99 to $16.79) until 8:59 a.m. PT on July 16.
– Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy from Capcom is 25 percent off (reduced from $29.99 to $22.49) until 8:59 a.m. PT on July 16.
– Talking Phrasebook – 7 Languages is 40 percent off (reduced from $4.99 to $2.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on July 9.
– European Conqueror 3D, The Legend of Dark Witch and Tappingo from Circle Entertainment are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on July 23.
– Toy Stunt Bike is 50 percent off (reduced from $4.99 to $2.49) until 8:59 a.m. PT on July 30.
– Mystery Case Files: Dire Grove, 4 Elements and more games from Tulip Games are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Jan. 1.

Activities

Splatoon: New Game Mode and Splatfest – Tower Control, a new game mode that finds Inklings riding a tower into the enemy’s base, has been added to Ranked Battle. In addition, the theme for the first Splatoon Splatfest is “Cats or Dogs” and starts July 4. Learn more here: http://splatoon.nintendo.com.

Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. “Independence” Tournament – See how your Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. squad stacks up online in Nintendo’s Public Tournaments. Top players earn unique titles that are visible online and earn major bragging rights with their friends and around the world. The new “Independence” tournament runs from July 2 to July 6. Opt in via the SpotPass feature for notifications on future tournaments, and click here for more information about multiplayer tournaments. Good luck, agents!

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 2 Comments

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is launching on the North American Wii U eShop tomorrow, a listing on Nintendo’s website confirms. It will be available as a Virtual Console download for $9.99.

Here’s the official overview:

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time – one of the most critically acclaimed games ever made –returns on the Nintendo eShop for Wii U. Set off on a legendary journey to stop Ganondorf, who has plunged Hyrule into darkness. Travel through time as child and adult Link and experience Hyrule in peace and war to save the world and protect the Triforce.

Your quest takes you through dense forests and across wind-whipped deserts. Swim raging rivers, climb treacherous mountains, dash on horseback across rolling hills, and delve into dungeons full of creatures that fight to the finish to put an end to your adventures. As Link, you’ll also travel through time to solve puzzles, save friends, and right Ganondorf’s wrongs with the help from your trusty Ocarina of Time and the mysterious youth, Sheik. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is one of Nintendo’s most epic challenges ever and one of its most touching stories, and is an absolute must-play for Nintendo fans.

Zelda: Ocarina of Time was confirmed as one of Europe’s Virtual Console releases for this week on Monday. Europe is getting Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising tomorrow as well.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment

Several new titles are coming to the Japanese eShop on July 8. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital downloads:

Wii U Virtual Console

Donkey Kong: Jungle Climber (DS VC, 950 yen)
Lode Runner (FC VC, 514)
Demon’s Crest (SF VC, 823)

3DS Download

Ping Pong Trickshot 2 (200 yen)
Chara Pet Tsukutte! Sodatete! Character Shougakkou Light (864 yen)

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 2 Comments

Nintendo released official videos for Super Street FighterⅡ X Revival, Seicross, and Metal Slader Glory on the Japanese Wii U Virtual Console. Watch them below.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time will be available on the European Wii U eShop later this week as a Virtual Console download. Watch the official trailer below.

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Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon is joining the lineup of Virtual Console titles for Wii U when it launches in Europe this Thursday. For the official trailer, check out the video below.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 2 Comments

Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising launches on the European Wii U eShop this Thursday. Watch the official Virtual Console trailer below.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 3 Comments

This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

Wii U Retail

LEGO Jurassic World (available on July 3rd)  – €49.99/ £34.99 / CHF 60.00

Wii U Download

Roving Rogue – €7.99 / £7.19 / CHF 11.20

Wii U Virtual Console

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (N64) – €9.99 / £8.99 / CHF 14.00

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon (DS) – €9.99 / £8.99 / CHF 14.00

Advance Wars 2™: Black Hole Rising (GBA) – €6.99 / £6.29 / CHF 9.80

3DS Retail

The Smurfs – €19.99  / £17.99 / CHF 28.00

Paddington: Adventures in London – €29.99 / £24.99 / CHF 38.90

YAKARI: The Mystery of Four-Seasons – €29.99 / £24.99 / CHF 38.90

3DS Download

Shingeki no Kyojin: Humanity in Chains – €29.99 / £34.99 / CHF 51.90

MIGHTY GUNVOLT – €3.49 / £3.19 / CHF 4.90

Fantasy Pirates – €1.99 / £1.99/ CHF 4.99

Mahjong 3D Warriors of the Emperor – €19.99 / £17.99

Karous – The Beast Of Re:Eden – €5.99 / £4.79/ CHF 7.10

eShop Sales

Wii U

SDK Paint – €3.39 / £2.99 / CHF 4.49 until July 9th (Regular price €4.49 / £3.99 / CHF 5.99)

Ittle Dew – €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF 7.00 until July 30th (Regular price €9.99 / £8.99 / CHF 14.00)

3DS

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies – €13.99 / £11.19 / CHF 17.80 until July 16th (Regular price €24.99 / £19.99 / CHF 31.90)

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy – €22.49 / £18.74 / CHF 28.90 until July 16th (Regular price €29.99 / £24.99 / CHF 38.90)

Secrets of the Titanic 1912-2012 – €2.99 / £1.99 until July 16th (Regular price €10.99 / £9.99)

Hotel Transylvania – €4.99 / £4.99 / CHF 7.50 until July 16th (Regular price €19.99 / £17.99 / CHF 28.00)

Doodle Jump Adventures – €4.99 / £4.99 / CHF 7.50 until July 16th (Regular price €24.99 / £19.99 / CHF 31.90)

Jewel Quest The Sapphire Dragon – €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF 7.00 until July 30th (Regular price €11.99 / £10.79 / CHF 16.80)

Jewel Quest Mysteries 3 – The Seventh Gate – €2.99 / £2.69 / CHF 4.20 until July 30th (Regular price €11.99 / £10.79 / CHF 16.80)

Mystery Case Files Return to Ravenhearst – €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF 7.00 until July 30th (Regular price €11.99 / £10.79 / CHF 16.80)

Mystery Case Files Ravenhearst – €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF 7.00 until July 30th (Regular price €11.99 / £10.79 / CHF 16.80)

Hidden Expedition Titanic – €3.99 / £3.59 / CHF 5.60 until July 30th (Regular price €11.99 / £10.79 / CHF 16.80)

Mystery Case Files Dire Grove – €3.99 / £3.59 / CHF 5.60 until July 30th (Regular price €11.99 / £10.79 / CHF 16.80)

4 Elements – €2.99 / £2.69 / CHF 4.20 until July 30th (Regular price €12.00 / £10.79 / CHF 16.80)

Luxor – €2.99 / £2.69 / CHF 4.20 until July 30th (Regular price €12.00 / £10.79 / CHF 16.80)

Jewel Quest 4 Heritage – €2.99 / £2.69 / CHF 4.20 until July 30th (Regular price €12.00 / £10.79 / CHF 16.80)

Secret Mysteries in London – €2.99 / £2.69 / CHF 4.20 until July 30th (Regular price €12.00 / £10.79 / CHF 16.80

Azada – €2.99 / £2.69 until July 30 (Regular price €11.99 / £10.79)

Toy Stunt Bike – €2.49 / £2.25 until July 30 (Regular price €4.99 / £4.49)

3D Game Collection – €4.99 / £3.69 until July 16 (Regular price €6.99 / £4.99)

Funfair Party Games – €4.99 / £3.69 until July 16 (Regular price €6.99 / £4.99)

Gardenscapes – €5.99 / £4.49 until July 16 (Regular price €7.99 / £5.99)

Jewel Match 3 – €4.99 / £3.99 until July 16 (Regular price €6.99 / £4.99)

Safari Quest – €4.99 / £3.99 until July 16 (Regular price €6.99 / £4.99)

European Conqueror 3D – €2.99/£2.39 until July 23rd (Regular price €3.99/£3.19)

The Legend of Dark Witch – Chronicle 2D ACT – €2.99/£2.39 until July 23rd (Regular price €3.99/£3.19)

Football Up 3D – €1.99/£1.79 until July 30th (Regular price €2.99/£2.36)

Tappingo – €1.99/£1.79 until July 30th (Regular price €2.99/£2.49)

Source: Nintendo PR

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