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Still disappointed DK '94 doesn't at least support its SGB border if nothing else. I know some say that enters the realms of SNES emulation, but for me that is how I always experienced the game.

They might add in that functionality in an update if you are a very good boy and eat all your greens!

Actually, it's less tower defense, and more like Monster Hunter-esq resource gathering infused with the idea of tower defense.

I have never played a tower defence game; it sounded far too stressful for my liking! I enjoyed the resource gathering in Tri though so perhaps I would enjoy this? From the video on the eShop it didn't appear to be fast paced at all; more a question of gathering the necessary resources which would then do the defending for you. Is that a good representation of what the gameplay is like? If so then I think it's my sort of game. I have always imagined tower defence games to be fast paced, having to make really quick decisions to repel waves of enemies; which doesn't sound fun to me.

I posted a swapnote to this effect to people on my friends list but everyone who has Super Mario 3D Land should check out the new videos in the Nintendo Direct section... If you think you're good at this game, watch those and tell me if you still feel as good:

so many things I didn't know you could do

- umpteen ways to get infinite or multiple one ups
- quirky 1-ups: playing koopa shell keepy up with tanooki mario's tail gets you a one up, kicking a rock into a warp pipe does the same
- there is a warp zone I hadn't bothered to find and didn't know about
- incredibly fast speed-runs showing off some really nice short-cuts
- you can kill Thwomps and those flame-thrower things on the airships

There's even a

Spoiler

UFO sighting

you can experience, that I didn't know about.

There are probably other things I'm forgetting. It really made me want to pop in the game and try some of the tricks out.

That is precisely why I haven't watched any of them!

 

[nincompoop]

Remember that Gnomz game for Wiiware which cost 1000 points and basically consisted of a single screen with you trying to jump on your opponent's head more than he jumped on yours? (What? You don't?) Well now it's back - In appropriately priced side-scroller form! It's also a good thing that DSiware is getting another Sokoban clone, since there's hardly enough of those to go around.

NINTENDO DOWNLOAD HIGHLIGHTS NEW DIGITAL CONTENT FOR NINTENDO SYSTEMS - FEB. 23, 2012

Feb. 23, 2012
This week's Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:

Nintendo eShop
Dillon's Rolling Western - Roll, build and fight as you defend the villages of the Wild West from an invasion of earthly proportions. Protect the innocent and live to tell the tale in this unique combination of tower-defense strategy and character-driven action. (For Nintendo 3DS)

Nintendo eShop and Nintendo DSiWare
Box Pusher - This top-notch puzzle game will captivate you. Prove you have the brain power to solve more than 250 missions and master all situations with the correct strategy. Play with friends or make and exchange your own levels. (For Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo DSi)

WiiWare
2 Fast 4 Gnomz - Four brave gnomes venture on a journey so epic, they don't even know where they're going. Join Bumb, Berzerk, Speedster and Uncle Time as they run, fly, bounce, glide and break their way through the magical lands of Gnomia. (For Wii)

Nintendo eShop
nintendogs + cats (demo version) - Take the experience of teaching and caring for a furry friend anywhere you go. In the demo, you can choose to play with dogs from all three versions of nintendogs + cats: Golden Retriever, French Bulldog and Toy Poodle (each sold separately). This demo can be downloaded from the Golden Retriever & New Friends title information page in the Nintendo eShop. (For Nintendo 3DS)

To view this week's Nintendo Download in its full graphical version, please visit: http://www.news2know.net/nintendo/download6w6yH531.php.

In addition to video games available at retail stores, Nintendo also offers a variety of content that people can download directly to their systems. Nintendo adds new titles to the Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo 3DS™ system, to the Nintendo DSi™ Shop for the Nintendo DSi system and to the Wii™ Shop Channel for the Wii console at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Thursdays.

The Nintendo eShop is a cash-based service and features games, applications and videos in both 2D and 3D. Users can add money to their virtual wallets using a credit card or by purchasing a Nintendo 3DS Prepaid Card at a retail store and entering the code from the card.

The Wii Shop Channel offers games and applications and uses Wii Points™, which can be purchased via the Wii Shop Channel. The Nintendo DSi Shop offers games and applications and uses Nintendo DSi Points™, which can be purchased in the Nintendo DSi Shop. A Wii Points Card™ and Nintendo DSi Points Card™ can be purchased at retail locations. All points from one card must be redeemed in either the Wii Shop Channel or the Nintendo DSi Shop, respectively. They are not transferable and cannot be divided between the two systems.

Remember that Wii, Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage some of the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/wii, http://www.nintendo.com/3ds or http://www.nintendo.com/ds/systems/dsi.

 

[MatthewB92]

I'll download the Nintendog's demo I guess. Does it have the thing where if I buy the game the save file will transfer over?

 

[Bullza2o]

I already have nintendogs. Oh well. When is the rhythm thief demo coming?

 

[MatthewB92]

I already have nintendogs. Oh well. When is the rayman demo coming?

I would like to know this too!!!!

Spoiler

 

[Rush2thestart]

So the Nintendogs+cats demo has 10 playtime uses.


Yeah.

 

[hardcastlemccormick]

What demos have been suggested, announced, or released in other countries? Is there a good list of these on a third party site I'm not aware of?

I'm mainly asking for a Kid Icarus Uprising demo, but I want to see others.

 

[Seven Force]

What demos have been suggested, announced, or released in other countries? Is there a good list of these on a third party site I'm not aware of?

I'm mainly asking for a Kid Icarus Uprising demo, but I want to see others.

Released in Japan:

Hatsune Miku and Future Stars Project Mirai
Nintendogs + Cats
Extreme Escape Adventure: Good People Die
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy*
Denpa Ningen RPG
Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater 3D
New Love Plus
Residient Evil Revelations
Rhythm Thief
Ace Combat 3D: Cross Rumble
Nekketsu Koha Kunio-Kun Special
Puyo Puyo 20th Anniversary
Monster Hunter Tri 3G
Cooking Mama 4
Crayon Shin Chan
Nicola Kanshuu: Model * Oshare Audition 2
Hana to Ikimo no Rittai Zukan
One Piece Unlimited Cruise SP
Dead or Alive Dimensions

(* Theatrhythm has two demos.)

Released in NA:

Resident Evil: Revelations
Mario and Sonic at the 2012 Olympics
Metal Gear Solid 3D: Snake Eater
Nintendogs + Cats

Released in EU:

Resident Evil: Revelations
Cooking Mama 4
Crush 3D
Metal Gear Solid 3D: Snake Eater
Nintendogs + Cats

Denos announced but not yet released:

Rayman Origins
Rhythm Thief (EU)

I think that about sums up the state of 3DS demos at the moment.

 

[hardcastlemccormick]

Thank you.

 

[M3d10n]

See, that's what I thought, but Nintendo are such sticklers for authenticity that I didn't think they'd let 'em get away with that. I hope you're right, though.

The sprite limits are actually glitches/defects and are one of the few things they might be lenient about, since no game actually relies on it.

Also, the N64 VC games run at twice the original resolution and have less slow downs, so Nintendo isn't averse to improving things where they make sense.

 

[RedSwirl]

Okay I got a $20 3DS card here and I kinda forgot to make a list of actual good eShop games. I'm gonna be on a road trip in a couple days too.

Already Own:
Tetris Party
Dr. Mario Express
Aura-Aura Climber
X-Scape
Xevious 3D

Thinking About:
Pushmo
Mighty Switch Force
Fortified Zone (personal nostalgia)

Also, is it worth it to own the Virtual Console Game Boy games if you still own most of the really important games on Game Boy? How good do they look?

 

[Roto13]

Okay I got 2000 points here and I kinda forgot to make a list of actual good eShop games. I'm gonna be on a road trip in a couple days too.

Already Own:
Tetris Party
Dr. Mario Express
Aura-Aura Climber
X-Scape
Xevious 3D

Thinking About:
Pushmo
Mighty Switch Force
Fortified Zone (personal nostalgia)

Also, is it worth it to own the Virtual Console Game Boy games if you still own most of the really important games on Game Boy? How good do they look?

Points aren't going to buy you much on the 3DS eShop.

 

[RedSwirl]

Points aren't going to buy you much on the 3DS eShop.

Oh shit they moved to actual money now didn't they. Yeah that's what I meant. I have a $20 3DS card here.

 

[Roto13]

Oh shit they moved to actually money now didn't they. Yeah that's what I meant. I have a $20 3DS card here.

In that case, get Pushmo for sure. Best game on the eShop.

 

[Tyeforce]

There is a distinct lack of Mutant Mudds recommendations in here!

With a $20 eShop card, I'd definitely pick up Mutant Mudds for sure. Then either Pushmo, Freakyforms: Your Creations Alive!, Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword, Dillon's Rolling Western, VVVVVV, or Mighty Switch Force. You can't really go wrong with any of those. And you might have enough left over for a Virtual Console game or a cheap DSiWare game!

 

[jokkir]

Has anyone tried using a prepaid credit card on the eShop? How did that turn out? Does it work?

 

[@MUWANdo]

Denos announced but not yet released:

Rayman Origins

You can add Rhythm Thief to this list, too.

 

[BooJoh]

Pushmo is hands down the best bang for your buck on the eShop right now.

 

[Bullza2o]

I would like to know this too!!!!

Spoiler

I would be interested in a rayman demo, but I have a Vita

 

[StreetsAhead]

You can add Rhythm Thief to this list, too.

Rhythm Thief is in the Japanese section.

Good fun, might pick it up eventually.

 

[Seven Force]

You can add Rhythm Thief to this list, too.

Ah, I do recall a demo for the EU shop being announced. Added it to the list.

 

[SteeloDMZ]

The 3D show is back. <3 that girl.

 

[Hale-XF11]

The 3D show is back. <3 that girl.

I love when she

Spoiler

gets made up into a zombie and her head comes popping out of the screen in 3D.

 

[IrishNinja]

Pushmo is hands down the best bang for your buck on the eShop right now.

just wanted to co-sign this.

 

[Boogiepop]

How long does Pushmo last content-wise BTW? I've been curious about it after all the good word of mouth, but haven't bothered looking into it as I haven't had the money to spend anyway.

 

[AceBandage]

How long does Pushmo last content-wise BTW? I've been curious about it after all the good word of mouth, but haven't bothered looking into it as I haven't had the money to spend anyway.

Technically infinite, since you can download unlimited levels.

 

[nincompoop]

I've played 22 hours of Pushmo (most of which was spent in the levels that were originally included) and I still have 30 or so puzzles left. I did spend some time going back and replaying earlier levels, though.

 

[jgkspsx]

I've played 22 hours of Pushmo and I still have 30 or so puzzles left.

Are you sure? Did you "beat" the game?

 

[nincompoop]

Are you sure? Did you "beat" the game?

Yes, then I beat the first set of Bonus Pushmo and a few more from the second set.

 

[Chopper]

There is? Never knew that. I've done the endings

Spoiler

1 to 6 moneysacks

in my youth


Can you spoiler tag me the ending?

Right. I just completed my second playthrough of the week, this time WITHOUT dying once. I also got max moneybags.

Spoiler

I got the usual moon ending, and the credits roll as normal. After the credits, when Wario is just pacing backwards and forwards in front of his moon, a banner comes up saying "Perfect Game". Upon resetting the game, the file I had just completed (pipe C) now spins and flashes. It's actually a cool effect, and something I've never seen before in all my days of playing this as a kid. Not so much a "new ending" though.

 

[mclem]

Right. I just completed my second playthrough of the week, this time WITHOUT dying once. I also got max moneybags.

Spoiler

I got the usual moon ending, and the credits roll as normal. After the credits, when Wario is just pacing backwards and forwards in front of his moon, a banner comes up saying "Perfect Game". Upon resetting the game, the file I had just completed (pipe C) now spins and flashes. It's actually a cool effect, and something I've never seen before in all my days of playing this as a kid. Not so much a "new ending" though.

Spoiler

Sparkly stars before NSMB!

 

[Neon_Icarus]

Why has Sakura Samurai not been released in Europe yet? It's not on their release schedule either.

I hope it's not due to UK's stupid anti-ninja censorship law.

 

[Stumpokapow]

Why has Sakura Samurai not been released in Europe yet? It's not on their release schedule either.

I hope it's not due to UK's stupid anti-ninja censorship law.

I'll trade NA's Sakurai Samurai for EU's Wario Land

 

[GeekyDad]

I'll trade NA's Sakurai Samurai for EU's Wario Land

Ditto.

Trust me, you're not missing anything with Sakura Samurai. I'm sorry I bought it. That money could have gone toward Mudds or Dillon's. I was taken in by the whole Nippon thing, but the game is pretty boring. This is coming from a guy who loves the Samurai/Dynasty Warriors games. I don't mind repetition if it's basically mindless fun, but this isn't mindless or fun.

 

[tsab]

Right. I just completed my second playthrough of the week, this time WITHOUT dying once. I also got max moneybags.

Spoiler

I got the usual moon ending, and the credits roll as normal. After the credits, when Wario is just pacing backwards and forwards in front of his moon, a banner comes up saying "Perfect Game". Upon resetting the game, the file I had just completed (pipe C) now spins and flashes. It's actually a cool effect, and something I've never seen before in all my days of playing this as a kid. Not so much a "new ending" though.

NICE! I'll do it myself!

 

[MatthewB92]

Stupid eshop maintenance! I want to rate some games!!!

 

[radcliff]

It seems like this is the Japanese Wii VC lineup for March:

Double Dragon II: Revenge- Famicon
Soccer Brawl- Neo Geo
The Last Blade (Romance of the Bakumatsu: The Swordman of Moonlight)- Neo Geo
Renegade (Hot-Blooded Tough Guy Kunio)- Arcade

 

[Neon_Icarus]

Ditto.

Trust me, you're not missing anything with Sakura Samurai. I'm sorry I bought it. That money could have gone toward Mudds or Dillon's. I was taken in by the whole Nippon thing, but the game is pretty boring. This is coming from a guy who loves the Samurai/Dynasty Warriors games. I don't mind repetition if it's basically mindless fun, but this isn't mindless or fun.

I don't know. Sakura seems to have gotten much better reviews than Dillon. Maybe I'd still like it...And I love the art style.

 

[GeekyDad]

I don't know. Sakura seems to have gotten much better reviews than Dillon. Maybe I'd still like it...And I love the art style.

Yeah, I definitely dig the art style too. It's kind of a mix of Wind Waker and Captain Rainbow set in Nippon. And yeah, you could very well enjoy the game. It's not a bad game by any means, but I found it to be boring. I forced myself to play it for a while, but eventually I couldn't justify pushing myself any further.

Dillon's actually looks like it has a lot more going on in terms of gameplay. Seems I wasn't wrong in thinking it's a bit like Lock's Quest, being a TD game with multiple phases. However, it looks like you have RPG-esque battles that take place during the TD phase as well. The controls look fun.

For $7-8 (whatever SS was, I can't remember offhand), it's no big loss if you just want to try it, but it would be nice to have demos for these games.

 

[vitacola]

Has anyone tried using a prepaid credit card on the eShop? How did that turn out? Does it work?

My German prepaid Visa worked without a problem. European eShop of course

 

[jgkspsx]

Yes, then I beat the first set of Bonus Pushmo and a few more from the second set.

Oh, I was trying to avoid spoilers ;P

I was surprised by the number of Bonus Pushmo. The game might actually have too much content. I wish I'd played more downloaded pushmos instead of wasting precious time and attention on the boring concept ones, which don't teach you concepts any better than real pictures do.

 

[DDayton]

Right. I just completed my second playthrough of the week, this time WITHOUT dying once. I also got max moneybags.

Spoiler

I got the usual moon ending, and the credits roll as normal. After the credits, when Wario is just pacing backwards and forwards in front of his moon, a banner comes up saying "Perfect Game". Upon resetting the game, the file I had just completed (pipe C) now spins and flashes. It's actually a cool effect, and something I've never seen before in all my days of playing this as a kid. Not so much a "new ending" though.

I think you're misinterpreting this... what you're describing is the ending/result of beating the game with all of the treasures and the maximum amount of cash. I've gotten exactly the same results even with multiple deaths.

 

[Chopper]

I think you're misinterpreting this... what you're describing is the ending/result of beating the game with all of the treasures and the maximum amount of cash. I've gotten exactly the same results even with multiple deaths.

Aw fuck. Google fail. Apparently there is no extra ending for completing it without dying. I can't even find reference to where I found that now! I must have been drunk. And I honestly don't remember the

Spoiler

flashing pipe and "Perfect Game" notification

from when I was a kid. Oh well. The game is fucking awesome. I'm pleased I played through it twice!

 

[Roto13]

Ha, I knew it.

 

[Postman]

So when did the eshop get upgraded to keep your credit card info? I will def spend a lot more money now.

 

[PixyJunket]

It seems like this is the Japanese Wii VC lineup for March:

Sigh.

 

[Chopper]

So when did the eshop get upgraded to keep your credit card info? I will def spend a lot more money now.

A little while ago. A bit of anecdotal experience for you though: Every time I've tried to use the saved card info, I've had an error message, and had to re-enter my card details anyway to get a result.

 

[Thores]

Sigh.

Is this sigh because it's an underwhelming list, or because they're still getting four times as many Wii VC games next month than we've gotten so far this year?

 

[PixyJunket]

Is this sigh because it's an underwhelming list, or because they're still getting four times as many Wii VC games next month than we've gotten so far this year?

Yeah, the second one.

 

[beelzebozo]

emphatic recommendation for PUSHMO. after i beat VVVVVV, this is where i went, and i am not disappointed. spatial manipulation puzzles forever and ever.