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Nintendo Downloads - March 2014
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So weird seeing first party games being in sale, will take some time to get used to it.
From the pinball games on sale, which offers the most content wise? Interested in getting one.
PS. Everyone who still doesn't own Witch & Hero should buy it now, best 2 Euro I spent on the eShop with Gunman Clive.
From the pinball games on sale, which offers the most content wise? Interested in getting one.
PS. Everyone who still doesn't own Witch & Hero should buy it now, best 2 Euro I spent on the eShop with Gunman Clive.
Surprised at how few people have said they're getting Pokémon.
You all make me sad
Do we need to say it?
It's Pokemon, it will sell tons.
Two VC releases? Wow.
If this is what you read below, it might be a while still. They're only announcing a release date this week:
Ripstone ‏@RipstoneGames Mar 7
Hurray! Pure Chess has been approved on #Nintendo #3DS & #WiiU - we'll let you know release dates next week! #finally
And yeah it has online and it might even have cross-online play, meaning you can play people with the PC version.
If this is what you read below, it might be a while still. They're only announcing a release date this week:
Ripstone ‏@RipstoneGames Mar 7
Hurray! Pure Chess has been approved on #Nintendo #3DS & #WiiU - we'll let you know release dates next week! #finally
And yeah it has online and it might even have cross-online play, meaning you can play people with the PC version.
Robin64
Member
Surprised at how few people have said they're getting Pokémon.
You all make me sad
I'm getting it. Never played the original but it looks fun enough.
I just noticed Shovel Knight is set for release on March 31. It's listed that way on Nintendo's website too. That just has me wondering since eShop games traditionally come out on Thursdays and the 31st is a Monday. Think we'll actually see it on the 31st like the PC version?
Makes sense. Publishers choose their day of release, so they don't need to conform with Nintendo's Thursday release
Starwolf_UK
Member
Great so there is a Luigi encore. I take it SMB 2 is Doki Doki Panic and not lost levels.
Pilotwings Resort and Nintendogs at 3% off.
Are you sure ? This would be the first time for a eShop release...or am i missing something ?
Haha xD
There were a few other games which had a different release date.
Any 3rd Party examples (for the 3DS eShop) ? Maybe i just missed them.
Na, it has happened numerous times. I think Nintendo recommends a set date, but it's not necessary, especially if the game is out on other platforms on the same day.
I think Runner 2 may have, but that was quite a while ago and there's probably other examples of multiplatform games not hitting the Nintendo shops till Thursday. Shovel Knight is a little unusual though in that it's almost exclusive (there is a PC version).
Surprised at how few people have said they're getting Pokémon.
You all make me sad
I'd need to actually enjoy puzzle games to buy this one
eShop traditionally come out on Thursdays because that's when Nintendo "updates" it... and publisher generally go along with that day, because that's when users expect new games, and when they actually check the eShop.
But there's been plenty of games not released on Thursdays, hell, even Nintendo had a couple of them (Dr. Luigi, if I remember correctly).
They didn't do anything in Japan, doubt they'll do anything in Europe... I wouldn't mind a sale on MK7, but it'd probably be a 10% off sale or something
There's some maintenance going on all day, that's why you can't access it.
And don't listen to him, he's a real master of Tales from my Hometown
POWERSPHERE
Banned
Holy moly, Elevator Action! Fucking YES! Loved this on the C64
I hope it isnt like 4 stars for 1 point kind of thing. Spent al my 12.000 stars on wii points because they where expering the next month a couple of years ago i believe.
I really don't think so. Both Club Nintendo are perfectly independent, and they're not updated at the same time... It's actually quite rare for new items to be added the same day. Only time I can remember is that Luigi diaorama, during the Nintendo Direct.
And actually, that'd be the first time there was maintenance before new items were added. And besides, how would he know the amount of stars for an item, but not the item itself?
Guess we'll see in a couple of hours if there's anything new... though personally, I'm not getting my hopes us
I was able to access the catalogue, and as expected, there was nothing new at all. Then again, I reloaded the page and it was back to "maintenance"
Walter Matthau
Member
Looks like a decent week for Euroland.
Starwolf_UK
Member
Ah you edited, I saw the charging stations word. What were the wall stickers of? If it was Paper Mario Luigi and Bowser set and a Link, Peach, Mario tied up by Hammer Bro set those have been there for years.
Oh well then nothing new probably. Btw, the second sticker set (with Mario tied up) is freaking ugly. It looks like a very bad fan drawing.
Oh well then nothing new probably. Btw, the second sticker set (with Mario tied up) is freaking ugly. It looks like a very bad fan drawing.
Yeah, it looks like some rip-off artwork from an iOS game, ha ha. Dat Mario face. Dose Peach eyes. Dem rabbit teeth on Link
Oh, but there's some changes on the CN catalogue : you can't chose how many items are displayed/page anymore, but now you can browse the entire catalogue without changing page. I believe they also changed the star slider filter.
Nintendo also opened a brand new online hub for eShop
http://www.nintendo.com/eshop
This one is specifically for indies
http://www.nintendo.com/eshop/indie
http://www.nintendo.com/eshop
This one is specifically for indies
http://www.nintendo.com/eshop/indie
Lol, I didn't expect that.
Only 15% of the indie page is about indie games, the rest is trash info.
I like the layout, it's quite good to read on a tablet (tried yesterday), I hope they go more into detail, putting more and more indie titles there.
And this makes me wonder...when will we be able to buy downloadable / retail titles on eShop through Web / mobile? I suppose it's one of the first Nintendo apps we're going to see, but still...when?
New Hub + eShop maintenance = ?
If only...
Surprised at how few people have said they're getting Pokémon.
You all make me sad
It looks like you have it in your hands already looking at Serebii? How is it? I'm pretty excited for it (loved the original), but I've still got to wait for the US release.
Whoa, wait - there's a 3D Fantasy Zone? Did we know about this?
Man, I hope we get round 2 of the Sega 3D Classics.
Man, I hope we get round 2 of the Sega 3D Classics.
Welp, no. There won't be any maintenance this week...
I'd love to know why they suddenly decided to postpone the maintenance, after first putting it on Monday instead of Thursday. Really strange.
It's the first time I hear about it. Fantasy Zone is a great choice.
They've got some balls, showcasing Super Mario Bros 3 as the first of the Old School Favorites.
Let it be -this- week!
Next week on Japan eShop
Wii U | Virtual Console
Nintendo 3DS | eShop Original Software, Downloadable Content and Demos
Nintendo 3DS | Virtual Console
Nintendo DSi | DsiWare
Wii U | Virtual Console
- Super Mario USA <Super Mario Bros. 2> (Nintendo | Famicom | ¥500)
- Nekketsu Koukou Dodgeball-bu Soccer-hen <Nintendo World Cup> (Arc System Works | Famicom | ¥500)
- Knightmare: Majou Densetsu (Konami | MSX | ¥800)
Nintendo 3DS | eShop Original Software, Downloadable Content and Demos
- 3D Fantasy Zone: Opa-Opa Bros. (Sega | ¥800)
- Steel Empire (Mechanic Arms | ¥2,940)
- Puchinoberu: Renren no Sangatsu (Flyhigh Works | ¥200)
- Time Avenger <AeternoBlade> (Arc System Works | ¥1,500)
- Crazy Chicken: Director's Cut 3D (Teyon | ¥200)
- Lola no ABC Party <Lola's ABC Party> (D3Publisher | ¥400)
- Game Center CX: 3-Choume no Arino (Namco Bandai Games | ¥5,480) Upcoming 03/20
- Hero Bank (Sega | ¥4,900) Upcoming 03/20
- Mario Party: Island Tour (Nintendo | ¥4,571) Upcoming 03/20
Nintendo 3DS | Virtual Console
- SD Gundam World: Gachapon Senshi - Scramble Wars (Namco Bandai Games | Famicom | ¥500)
Nintendo DSi | DsiWare
- Zakurosu (Mechanic Arms | 500 Nintendo Points)
Ohh...two games I'd really want to have in the West. Sometime...maybe.
Well, make it three with Game Center CX 3, but I doubt that one has a chance.
Yeah, Japanese one came out at 10pm JST on Tuesday
It's great, but unlocking things is a pain. You get no hints so have to guess, which can be a massive pain.
Didn't see your post.
I've spent the last 21 hours (subtracting some for sleep) playing it. It's a great puzzle game, addictive and yet challenging. While I was able to blast through the "narrative" in a few hours, there's lots to do if you wish to catch (or in this case match) them all, which leads me into my grievance.
The game is totally unintuitive in regards to letting you know how to unlock things like Pokémon and stages. There are no hints or indicators. Sometimes, you have to take a specific Pokémon in with you, but you'd never know until you tried it out.
Still, it's a fun, challenging game. Well worth the cash.
Boy Wander
Member
Will launch on both Wii U and 3DS on 20th March.
http://www.ripstone.com/?utm_content=bufferc70d5&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer#teamtalk
Heh, I thought the same thing.
March of the Crabs
Member
I think this gives more and more credibility to the theory that NOA genuinely thinks the game is already on the eShop
AcademicSaucer
Member
I think this gives more and more credibility to the theory that NOA genuinely thinks the game is already on the eShop
http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/PeQ_ntSNglQtKkjOW75aqEVPWHetWZVK