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Wii Sports Club : EU retail release on July 11, Boxing and Baseball on June 27

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L~A

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Comes from Nintendo PR:

Wii SPORTS CLUB BASEBALL AND BOXING COMING TO NINTENDO eSHOP FOR Wii U ON 27th JUNE

Packaged version of Wii Sports Club – complete with Baseball, Boxing, Tennis, Bowling and Golf – to release in stores on 11th July

Whether or not you are a veteran of the original Wii Sports series on Wii, step up to the batting plate or into the ring on 27th June when both Baseball and Boxing release on Nintendo eShop for Wii U, rounding off the Wii Sports Club range already comprising Tennis, Bowling and Golf. While for those who want to get their hands on the full roster of five sports on one disc, Wii Sports Club will be launching at retail as a packaged version on 11th July, completing the competitive return to action for the series with HD graphics, new and improved controls, as well as online play and community features supported by Miiverse.

Wii Sports Club kicked off in November 2013 with the Nintendo eShop releases of both Bowling and Tennis, followed by Golf the following month. With the introduction of an online multiplayer versus system, users with broadband Internet access can now compete in a regional club ranking system and represent their local area, with the added ability of Miiverse integration allowing handwritten messages to be posted during gameplay, whether to celebrate a victory or admit defeat!

In Baseball, the use of the Wii Remote Plus controller enables novice hitters and expert sluggers alike greater control and precision when going for that all-important home run. In the field, pitching is performed by holding the GamePad upright, with the action taking place in first-person view. Different types of pitch can be selected to attempt to bamboozle the batsman, but it’s down to you to adjust the power and aim of your throw. If the opponent does manage to return your pitch, try to keep the centre of the GamePad aimed at the ball, as a catching opportunity may even come your way…

With Boxing, bobbing and weaving your way to victory is now more fun and challenging than ever before, with players able to use one Wii Remote Plus controller in each hand to allow for more precise offensive and defensive manoeuvres. Before you enter the ring and represent your regional club online however, don’t forget to hone your technique by taking on Skill Shaper challenges such as Speed Bag, which requires players to keep an eye on an overhead display and pull off the right punches in the order instructed, or Pro Puncher, where players must use speed and accuracy to smash targets that appear in front of them.

To mark the launch of Baseball and Boxing on Nintendo eShop from 27th June, Wii U owners who download Wii Sports Club will get a 48-hour free trial enabling them to play the two sports, as well as Bowling, Tennis and Golf. The trial is open to everyone, even to people who sampled a free trial of Wii Sports Club before. Once the trial period ends, players can purchase a Day Pass on Nintendo eShop for £1.79* to play all available sports for a 24-hour period, or can purchase permanent access to both Boxing and Baseball for £8.99.

Two very different sports lie in store for fans on 27th June when both Baseball and Boxing release on Nintendo eShop for Wii U. For the full package of five sports on one disc, Baseball, Boxing, Tennis, Bowling and Golf, Wii Sports Club will also release at retail as a packaged game on 11th July.
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So Europe also get both sports at 8.99£/9.99€. Oh, and there's 48h trial period.

No pricing for the retail version, including all 5 sports.
 
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marc^o^

Nintendo's Pro Bono PR Firm
I'll probably get boxing, if the online code is good it could be a lot of fun.

Did they add a way to get out of one of the tennis online slideshows eventually? I stopped playing because of this.
 
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Penguin

Member
Not surprising.

Gives em a chance to re-advertise it... and really guess a retail release to follow on Mario Kart 8
 
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AngryKirby

Neo Member
This was one of my Nintendo E3 predictions (retail release) :) well I guess it's only a matter of time before Nintendo of America confirms it as well

I never bought the digital release so if offered at a decent price, I might purchase the retail one instead
 
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L~A

Member
Starwolf_UK said:
I'll await the price with baited breath. I'm expecting it to be much and a retail flop.


When did the zapper demo come out?
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Definitely going to be 39.99€ max... maybe even 29.99€ if we're lucky, since the JP price is basically 26€ without taxes.
 
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L~A

Member
Sorry for the double post, but here's the full PR (with price) :

Wii SPORTS CLUB BASEBALL AND BOXING COMING TO NINTENDO eSHOP FOR Wii U ON 27th JUNE

Packaged version of Wii Sports Club – complete with Baseball, Boxing, Tennis, Bowling and Golf – to release in stores on 11th July

Whether or not you are a veteran of the original Wii Sports series on Wii, step up to the batting plate or into the ring on 27th June when both Baseball and Boxing release on Nintendo eShop for Wii U, rounding off the Wii Sports Club range already comprising Tennis, Bowling and Golf. While for those who want to get their hands on the full roster of five sports on one disc, Wii Sports Club will be launching at retail as a packaged version on 11th July, completing the competitive return to action for the series with HD graphics, new and improved controls, as well as online play and community features supported by Miiverse.

Wii Sports Club kicked off in November 2013 with the Nintendo eShop releases of both Bowling and Tennis, followed by Golf the following month. With the introduction of an online multiplayer versus system, users with broadband Internet access can now compete in a regional club ranking system and represent their local area, with the added ability of Miiverse integration allowing handwritten messages to be posted during gameplay, whether to celebrate a victory or admit defeat!

In Baseball, the use of the Wii Remote Plus controller enables novice hitters and expert sluggers alike greater control and precision when going for that all-important home run. In the field, pitching is performed by holding the GamePad upright, with the action taking place in first-person view. Different types of pitch can be selected to attempt to bamboozle the batsman, but it’s down to you to adjust the power and aim of your throw. If the opponent does manage to return your pitch, try to keep the centre of the GamePad aimed at the ball, as a catching opportunity may even come your way…

With Boxing, bobbing and weaving your way to victory is now more fun and challenging than ever before, with players able to use one Wii Remote Plus controller in each hand to allow for more precise offensive and defensive manoeuvres. Before you enter the ring and represent your regional club online however, don’t forget to hone your technique by taking on Skill Shaper challenges such as Speed Bag, which requires players to keep an eye on an overhead display and pull off the right punches in the order instructed, or Pro Puncher, where players must use speed and accuracy to smash targets that appear in front of them.

To mark the launch of Baseball and Boxing on Nintendo eShop from 27th June, Wii U owners who download Wii Sports Club will get a 48-hour free trial enabling them to play the two sports, as well as Bowling, Tennis and Golf. The trial is open to everyone, even to people who sampled a free trial of Wii Sports Club before. Once the trial period ends, players can purchase a Day Pass on Nintendo eShop for £1.79* to play all available sports for a 24-hour period, or can purchase permanent access to both Boxing and Baseball for £8.99.

Two very different sports lie in store for fans on 27th June when both Baseball and Boxing release on Nintendo eShop for Wii U. For the full package of five sports on one disc, Baseball, Boxing, Tennis, Bowling and Golf, Wii Sports Club will also release at retail as a packaged game on 11th July.
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So Europe also get both sports at 8.99£/9.99€. Oh, and there's 48h trial period.
 
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marc^o^

Nintendo's Pro Bono PR Firm
As disappointing as Tennis is despite Motion+, the golf revision is incredibly good. The putting challenge in close to perfect in terms of challenge/gameplay.

Online Bowling is pretty cool, but not something I'd return to. This game is meant to be played locally (but now we have Mario Kart, who would play bowling instead of it? ;)
 
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L~A

Member
Possible EU boxart:

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Kodaman

Member
marc^o^ said:
As disappointing as Tennis is despite Motion+, the golf revision is incredibly good. The putting challenge in close to perfect in terms of challenge/gameplay.
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Agree with Golf, disagree with Tennis. Tennis is really good.. just lacking in options.
 
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dock

Member
Such a huge step backward after Wii Sports Resort. Guaranteed to be overpriced, too.

It was SO good. Also, they should just included Tennis and Boxing in Wii Sports Resort and retired it (Wii Sports+, like Wii Fit Plus).

I just want my frisbee back. :(
 
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mf luder

Member
They're on the eshop now but they don't show up yet when I go into the game, how do i get them to download so I can start the free trial? I thought it just happened when you started the game with the other sports.
 
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