For Nintendo games? Or for indie games in general? For indies, there is. Hell, I have 2 games that start sale today..
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Nintendo Downloads - December 2016
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For Nintendo games? Or for indie games in general? For indies, there is. Hell, I have 2 games that start sale today..
Yeah, for Nintendo games. I'll gladly check out the indie sale. And I was wrong, no Christmas sale last year, either.
At the least, if tons of indies are on sale this week, the PR could convey that in a way more indicative of special holiday sales.
MissileTrick
Member
I was kinda hoping Atlus would have another one of their sales. Lol I know there's been a billion of them in the past , but I just recently found out that the devil survivor series is right up my alley gameplay wise.
Also bummed that we don't seem to be getting the Fates DLC sale. Also add me on the list for being bummed by NOA not listing sales anymore.
Also bummed that we don't seem to be getting the Fates DLC sale. Also add me on the list for being bummed by NOA not listing sales anymore.
Looks like that Castlevania game isn't releasing this week after all? I guess it's that one (appears in search, but link leads to 404):
http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/NBRuzEoeVvWumJty_KjAtyfrxxOPL4qZ
http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/NBRuzEoeVvWumJty_KjAtyfrxxOPL4qZ
TheMoon
Member
go here, have sales
http://www.perfectly-nintendo.com/nintendo-eshop-sales/
I think that eShop indie site also lists them.
Why would one do that?
El Pescado
Member
MissileTrick
Member
praise to thego here, have sales
http://www.perfectly-nintendo.com/nintendo-eshop-sales/
I think that eShop indie site also lists them.
Hm not really seeing anything that's popping out to me, but I feel like buying something today since I got some eshop bucks.
But thanks again, I always mix up these nintendo sites.
TheMoon
Member
if anyone likes themselves some Aussie prices, remember to check back on vooks.net every week for these:
http://www.vooks.net/aussie-nintendo-download-updates-2312-christmas-deals/
http://www.vooks.net/aussie-nintendo-download-updates-2312-christmas-deals/
ToastyFrog
Inexplicable Treasure Hate
No Dracula X after all? GAF lied, Belmonts died.
frankie_baby
Member
Just seen that Zombie brigade game is free is you own cube life, how is that dev actually making any money? They seem to give out free games like sweets, I've had 2 free games off them so far (colour zen and cube life) not complaining though
I think Cube Life is one of those Minecraft clones that did hilariously well in Japan.
TheMoon
Member
nope, not that I know of. never reentered it. did you format the system at some point or anything?
They finally fixed it.
TheMoon
Member
Not happening. They're not gonna steal the spotlight from third parties during a Holiday sale.
Maybe New Year's at direction from NCL, since New Year's is the big holiday in Japan. Still having hope!
Merry Christmas!
Pokemaniac
Member
Yeah, I got that around when the sale started, and the only serious issue I've seen in the first couple scenarios was the sound dropping out for a few seconds occasionally. The framerate can also get kinda low at times, but that's somewhat mitigated by the point and click adventure style gameplay.
You must be cursed.
Can you go out and physically buy Soul Blazer on SNES for me so it shows up? Lol
The way that has to work is for it to go up and me panic buy it several weeks later.
TheMoon
Member
No chance in hell^^
Nobody's even working to report on them aside from us freaks and hobbyists.
No chance in hell^^
Nobody's even working to report on them aside from us freaks and hobbyists.
You lazy people in Germany
TheMoon
Member
Hey don't blame me, I'm cleaning my place right now!
I know, it isn't your fault. Had Nintendo published the weekly download list, you could have at least nipped all criticism on the lack of good releases or sales in the bud. But without that list, there's no criticism, and so you have nothing to do either.
Got Pirate Pop Plus on sale because it looked kind of cool. Do you like Pang (aka Buster Bros.) but wish it was infinite score-attack style instead of level based, had a gravity switching mechanic, and took up only a tiny part of the screen you're playing it on? Then this is the game for you!
It's not bad, but if the developer's intent was to surpass the game they were taking "inspiration" from then they still have a ways to go. I have to give them props for including cross-buy though.
EDIT: After playing it for a few more hours: the gameplay is much more solid and replayable than similar games attempting to capture that simple arcade feel (coughWhoaDavecough), but at the same time that's not exactly difficult to achieve when you're outright cloning the winning formula of Pang. Also, the attempt at a Game Boy aesthetic is neat but the default screen size is simply way too small, and while you can enlarge it the resolution gets all fuzzy just like when playing a GB Virtual Console game (which is understandable when playing a game from the 90's, but there's really no excuse for a game released in 2016 to not run in native resolution at a decent size on the platform it was designed for).
Despite my complaints, for $2.50 it's a fun little game if you're not looking for anything too ambitious, and definitely not the worthless garbage Destructoid's review would suggest.
It's not bad, but if the developer's intent was to surpass the game they were taking "inspiration" from then they still have a ways to go. I have to give them props for including cross-buy though.
EDIT: After playing it for a few more hours: the gameplay is much more solid and replayable than similar games attempting to capture that simple arcade feel (coughWhoaDavecough), but at the same time that's not exactly difficult to achieve when you're outright cloning the winning formula of Pang. Also, the attempt at a Game Boy aesthetic is neat but the default screen size is simply way too small, and while you can enlarge it the resolution gets all fuzzy just like when playing a GB Virtual Console game (which is understandable when playing a game from the 90's, but there's really no excuse for a game released in 2016 to not run in native resolution at a decent size on the platform it was designed for).
Despite my complaints, for $2.50 it's a fun little game if you're not looking for anything too ambitious, and definitely not the worthless garbage Destructoid's review would suggest.
Truth.tweeter said:
Hum. I didn't take it N-only.
http://www.ntower.de/news/44017-die-nintendo-downloads-der-woche-für-den-29-12-2016/
The Shin Chan videos are pretty bad by the way. The first one is free of charge.
Thank you for posting this terribly underwhelming eShop PR.
Also, please put New Super Luigi U standalone on sale, or back as a MyNintendo Reward, Ninty EU. Pretty please.
So what does 2017 have in store for the 3DS apart from DQ VIII?
And when will Circle bring Mercenaries Saga 3 to EU? :3
Also, please put New Super Luigi U standalone on sale, or back as a MyNintendo Reward, Ninty EU. Pretty please.
So what does 2017 have in store for the 3DS apart from DQ VIII?
And when will Circle bring Mercenaries Saga 3 to EU? :3
I'm surprised there are no new releases.
First party wise:
Box Boy 3, Yoshi, Yokai Watch 2, Mario Sports: Superstars, Miitopia, Ever Oasis, Pikmin,
Oh yes, I completely forgot about EverOasis. And "Pikmin". Not sure what to think of that - looks like what they did with the Chibi Robo platformer. A spinoff no one asked for. At least that includes a chance at Pikmin amiibos I assume?
We really need a Detective Pikachu localisation too - but Miitopia is confirmed for Western Release, or are we just assuming (rightfully so, in my opinion)?
Is there a chance that they'll bring over the new Momotaru Dentetsu game by the way?
Yeah, probably not. :/
We really need a Detective Pikachu localisation too - but Miitopia is confirmed for Western Release, or are we just assuming (rightfully so, in my opinion)?
Is there a chance that they'll bring over the new Momotaru Dentetsu game by the way?
Yeah, probably not. :/
No Luigi's Mansion 2 or Majora's... Nintendo come onnnnnnnnn!!! :|
I fully expect to see Detective Pikachu get a localization closer to the release of the movie for that brand synergy. Plus, since it's episodic they'd be able to bundle a couple of them together to do a retail release as well.
Also at least Pikmin is still getting a real installment alongside the spin-off no one asked for.