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[Glix]

Is there confirmation that the Free Kid Icarus deal is for the USA as well?

 

[Allan Holdsworth]

That explains why some of us on this forum have 30+h in the game, I guess - we were all trench-fighting the controls.

Probably. I got to the second world before I quit. Maybe if I wasn't trying to get S ranks I could have trudged along, but I can't help being a completionist. Controls are way too inaccurate.

 

[nincompoop]

Probably. I got to the second world before I quit. Maybe if I wasn't trying to get S ranks I could have trudged along, but I can't help being a completionist. Controls are way too inaccurate.

The controls aren't inaccurate, your hands are.

 

[Diomedeskun]

Well, that would instantly make it harder.

I bought it as a GBA launch game, and it got nearly unplayable about halfway through the game. It was a great port technically, but the viewing area was so limited that you were constantly making blind jumps, and the late game was hard enough already. The large, detailed sprites actually worked against the game. I don't know if the DSi version was at all improved, but from impressions it sounded about the same.

 

[DarkWish]

Is there confirmation that the Free Kid Icarus deal is for the USA as well?

As of now, nothing has been announced for the US.

 

[Nuclear Muffin]

EU Nintendo Download lineup revealed (thanks to the Nintendo channel and Nintendo World Report spotting it!)

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/28605

3DS Software: Pullblox (That's Pushmo to you yanks)

3DS VC: Blaster Master Enemy Below (A GBC GAME! And a great one at that!)

DSiWare: Christmas Wonderland, Bloons TD 3

WiiWare: Paper Wars Cannon Fodder

No price yet for Pullblox (though I'd guess €5/£4.50)

 

[rpmurphy]

Nintendo's gotta be trolling with the Pushmo/Pullblox naming.

 

[BGBW]

Nintendo's gotta be trolling with the Pushmo/Pullblox naming.

It's like a push door with a handle. God I hate those.

 

[Exterminieren]

Wow, excellent lineup there. Will buy Pullblox and Blaster Master for sure.

 

[Electivirus]

An actual GBC game? Is this real life? :O

 

[iamaustrian]

Wow, excellent lineup there. Will buy Pullblox and Blaster Master for sure.

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boy, slowly I'm running out of money. urghff

 

[@MUWANdo]

No price yet for Pullblox (though I'd guess €5/£4.50)

It was €6 when they announced it a month or two back, IIRC.

 

[Nuclear Muffin]

It was €6 when they announced it a month or two back, IIRC.

Oh ok, probably £5.40 here in the UK then.

It's still a must buy. Intelligent Systems, nuff said.

 

[besiktas1]

Didn't expect pushmo to beat so soon. Guess I have to buy it

 

[Brazil]

Great stuff.

Nintendo 3DS | eShop Original Software

• Pullbox (Nintendo | €6.00 | £5.40) Upcoming (12/08)

Nintendo 3DS | Virtual Console

• Blaster Master: Enemy Below (SunSoft | Game Boy Color | €? | £?) Upcoming (12/08)

Wii | WiiWare

• Paper Wars: Cannon Fodder (iFun4All | 500 Points) Upcoming (12/08)

Nintendo DSi | DSiWare

• Christmas Wonderland (Microvalue | 800 Points | €8.00 | £7.20) Upcoming (12/08)
• Bloons TD (Digital Goldfish | 500 Points | €5.00 | £4.50) Upcoming (12/08)

 

[Javier]

American eShop lists Pushmo in the "Coming Soon" section at $6.99. It's the first title listed so America will likely get it this week too.

 

[AceBandage]

Woo! Pushmo!

Master Blaster? Hmmm, think I played the NES game.

 

[Toma]

Pushmo looks like a nice little game. Will get that.

 

[Chopper]

Pushmo looks very cool. Looks like it might be a nightmare in 2D.

So, is that Blaster Master sequel any good?

 

[@MUWANdo]

So, is that Blaster Master sequel any good?

It recycles a lot of assets from the NES game (the graphics, some of the music, many of the bosses) but the levels are all new. Level design is just as good as the original, with maybe a little more emphasis on the overhead dungeons; the smaller screen can be an issue occasionally but it's not a big deal. All the old upgrades are back and there are a lot of optional hidden upgrades - some of 'em are brand new, some of 'em are abilities/perks you had by default in the original (mostly on-foot capacity upgrades, iirc). It's quite hard - harder than the original, I'd say - and you don't have the pause trick to cheese the bosses with, either. No saves, just a password system (not that it matters when you have savestates).

I like it quite a lot. It's among my top five favourite third-party GBC games, for sure (alongside Shantae, MGS: Ghost Babel, Lufia: The Legend Returns and Survival/Stranded Kids).

 

[Celine]

I like it quite a lot. It's among my top five favourite third-party GBC games, for sure (alongside Shantae, MGS: Ghost Babel, Lufia: The Legend Returns and Survival/Stranded Kids).

Good top 5 but I would replace Lufia with Dragon Quest III.

Might buy later on ( it will surely priced at more than the 4 euro remained in my account ).
Come on Sunsoft release Trip World!

 

[@MUWANdo]

Yeah, I have a strange soft spot for that Lufia game - there's a ton of music, and the depth of the battle system, amount of gear etc is unmatched by anything else in the GBC's library. If only it had some real, proper dungeons...

 

[Sinthetic]

Pullblox will be bought... as soon as I read some reviews saying people who are shit at puzzles can still enjoy it.

 

[mclem]

I have 5500 Wii points. Think now is a good time to finally spend them? Any releases with potential coming? No chance cost of games is lowered?

What I have gathered are the best. What else should I consider or get instead of these?

Art of Balance - 800
Cave Story - 1200
And Yet It Moves - 1000
Fluidity - 1200
Super Mario RPG - 800

The VC games should be ones that have a cost much higher if you want a physical copy.

What I've played of AYIM on the PC, I've not been impressed with.

Fluidity is *wonderful*. That's definitely a purchase.

Cave Story, YMMV on. You do have to bear in mind the fact that you can pick it up for free, but it *is* worth paying for. That said, I'm plumping for the 3DS version, myself.

 

[jgkspsx]

Cave Story, YMMV on. You do have to bear in mind the fact that you can pick it up for free, but it *is* worth paying for. That said, I'm plumping for the 3DS version, myself.

As somebody who owns both, I'd say the Wii version is superior in every way except portability. Just don't use the new sprites or music. 3DS version is only recommendable to big fans of the game, IMO.

I am all over Pushmi Pullyu and Blaster Master if those are US releases this week.

 

[GeekyDad]

Pullblox will be bought... as soon as I read some reviews saying people who are shit at puzzles can still enjoy it.

LOL Sounds like we have similar gaming sensibilities. Pullblox is the same game as Pushmo, right? It definitely looks quaint and inviting, but yeah, I've gotten burned by games like Boxlife. Some games that are said to be great, just aren't great for me personally.

 

[OMG Aero]

EU Nintendo Download lineup revealed (thanks to the Nintendo channel and Nintendo World Report spotting it!)

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/28605

3DS Software: Pullblox (That's Pushmo to you yanks)

Yesssssss.
I think this is going to be my first 3DS download game.

 

[Sinthetic]

LOL Sounds like we have similar gaming sensibilities. Pullblox is the same game as Pushmo, right? It definitely looks quaint and inviting, but yeah, I've gotten burned by games like Boxlife. Some games that are said to be great, just aren't great for me personally.

Haha! I definitely have seen you talking about many of the games I've been playing this year and you have very similar thoughts on them.

Pushmo is the same game as Pullblox, it's just Pushmo is the better name! ;\

 

[Celine]

I have 5500 Wii points. Think now is a good time to finally spend them? Any releases with potential coming? No chance cost of games is lowered?

What I have gathered are the best. What else should I consider or get instead of these?

Art of Balance - 800
Cave Story - 1200
And Yet It Moves - 1000
Fluidity - 1200
Super Mario RPG - 800

The VC games should be ones that have a cost much higher if you want a physical copy.

I suggest Lost Winds Winter of Melodias (1000 points).
Also for an 800 points RPG I would suggest to check Phantasy Star IV and Ys 1&2 ( but I've already beat most Square RPG on SNES).
Or if you want to try a strange mix between strategy and action rpg you could try Act Raiser.
How i miss you Quintet *sigh*

 

[Oni Link 666]

I like the Pushmo name much better than Pullblox. I mean, he is a little Sumo that pushes things. Push + Sumo = Pushmo.

 

[Roto13]

It seems to be more about pulling than pushing though.

 

[Oni Link 666]

That's true. Maybe they should have named it Pullmo.

 

[Chopper]

That's true. Maybe they should have named it Pullmo.

That's a name I can get behind.

 

[Teknoman]

I suggest Lost Winds Winter of Melodias (1000 points).
Also for an 800 points RPG I would suggest to check Phantasy Star IV and Ys 1&2 ( but I've already beat most Square RPG on SNES).
Or if you want to try a strange mix between strategy and action rpg you could try Act Raiser.
How i miss you Quintet *sigh*

Actraiser is great. Everyone should give Ys 1&2 a shot if only for the soundtrack (once you get used to the combat, its fun).

 

[Sinthetic]

I like the Pushmo name much better than Pullblox. I mean, he is a little Sumo that pushes things. Push + Sumo = Pushmo.

This is another reason to buy the game, support the Sumo.

 

[sfried]

I thought the literal Japanese name was "PushPull"?

 

[Ulthwe]

Nintendo.es Pullblox page:
http://www.nintendo.es/NOE/es_ES/games/nintendo_3ds_download_software/pullblox_46971.html

I suppose it also appears on the rest of european sites.

 

[@MUWANdo]

The Blaster Master page is up, too - £4.50 / €5.00.

 

[Ulthwe]

The Blaster Master page is up, too - £4.50 / €5.00.

Pullblox seems like a steal next to some VC prices, but I don't wanna start the "learn form iOS store Nintendo!" war again.

Heck I'd pay 10€ for Pullblox, I've been eagerly awaiting it since its japanese announcement.

 

[GeekyDad]

Pullblox seems like a steal next to some VC prices, but I don't wanna start the "learn form iOS store Nintendo!" war again.

Heck I'd pay 10€ for Pullblox, I've been eagerly awaiting it since its japanese announcement.

True enough. Just got an iPhone for the first time, and I've been having that great new-toy time with it. But virtual controls just don't compare. I still feel like I have a valid reason to own a 3DS, but I'm not certain this particular game benefits all that much from real controls. Not sure what the conversion is, but I'm guessing it translates to about $7 for the U.S. Considering games like Infinity Blade 1/2, I'd say Nintendo are asking a fair price. Looks like a very good game for what it is.

 

[@MUWANdo]

I think Link's Awakening was €6, wasn't it?

 

[GeekyDad]

Not a Nintendo download, but schwag from my purchases came, unexpectedly, actually:

I know some folks were moaning and groaning about this being the gift (I think it was for Elite status or something like that), but honestly, I love collecting stuff like this.

 

[RelentlessRolento]

Pullblox will be bought... as soon as I read some reviews saying people who are shit at puzzles can still enjoy it.

This.

I really like everything about it, I just don't like hard as nails puzzle games.

 

[Roto13]

It doesn't really look like a hard game.

 

[Oni Link 666]

Just a PSA, the eShop will be down for maintenance before the update is available on Dec 8th. Don't freak out.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/28568

Dear customer,

On account of the upcoming system update, which will be available by 8 December, Nintendo eShop will be unavailable for a limited period while the main server undergoes essential maintenance.

Once work on the server has been completed and you have performed the update on your Nintendo 3DS system, you will be able to visit Nintendo eShop as usual and take advantage of the new features. A SpotPass notification summarising all the improvements to Nintendo eShop will be sent out soon.

Nintendo eShop team

 

[sonikokaruto]

So that clears up the confusion about the eshop update, with the update

 

[zigg]

So that clears up the confusion about the eshop update, with the update

It does?

 

[Sinthetic]

eShop update better have some demo versions of Pictopicts, Shantae and a few others. I'll be sad otherwise. ;\\

 

[zigg]

eShop update better have some demo versions of Pictopicts, Shantae and a few others. I'll be sad otherwise. ;\\

I'd be shocked if DSiWare got any demos.

 

[Murrah]

eShop update better have some demo versions of Pictopicts, Shantae and a few others. I'll be sad otherwise. ;\\

Prepare to be sad