Toadthemushroom
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Yup, though usually Nintendo issues a press release ahead of time, at least for Europe.
But hey, I'm hoping this turns out to be good - out Thursday. And possibly more exciting than Nintendo's E3
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Nintendo eShop 5th year anniversary sale (JP only for now, up to 50% off 100 titles)
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Yup, though usually Nintendo issues a press release ahead of time, at least for Europe.
But hey, I'm hoping this turns out to be good - out Thursday. And possibly more exciting than Nintendo's E3
OrbitalBeard
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At least some good stuff pops up from time to time. I bought both StarTropics games a few days ago!
Beren the Empty-Handed
Member
I have no hope that NoA will match this... But if it happens, it will probably happen on Thursday or during E3.
TheSporkWithin
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The sale page has all the prices now.
Laughed really hard at Persona Q for over 4,000 yen (it's been floating between 1,000 and 1,500 at secondhand retailers for well over a year). EO4 is a decent price but I bought it last time it was on sale a few months back - I think it was about the same then. Most of the things on sale can be gotten for significantly less in secondhand shops, but if people have imported a Japanese unit these are decent enough prices across the board.
I'll probably grab the Box Boy sequel, and maybe Harmoknight, as I've heard it's good. Maybe some VC titles as they're stupid cheap. Eyeing the GBC Zeldas, Wario Land 3, and perhaps a few of the SNES titles (already got Mother 2 or I'd snap that up for sure).
Laughed really hard at Persona Q for over 4,000 yen (it's been floating between 1,000 and 1,500 at secondhand retailers for well over a year). EO4 is a decent price but I bought it last time it was on sale a few months back - I think it was about the same then. Most of the things on sale can be gotten for significantly less in secondhand shops, but if people have imported a Japanese unit these are decent enough prices across the board.
I'll probably grab the Box Boy sequel, and maybe Harmoknight, as I've heard it's good. Maybe some VC titles as they're stupid cheap. Eyeing the GBC Zeldas, Wario Land 3, and perhaps a few of the SNES titles (already got Mother 2 or I'd snap that up for sure).
Toadthemushroom
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Mm, checked the eShop when I woke up and there isn't much I'd consider getting out of the games available at retail. Even Theatrhythm Curtain Call is relatively expensive, moreso given the stronger yen compared with this time last year.
I'm glad Stella Glow has another shot in the spotlight at least, though I'm puzzled that some publishers' games are absent, like Bandai Namco to name one.
I'm glad Stella Glow has another shot in the spotlight at least, though I'm puzzled that some publishers' games are absent, like Bandai Namco to name one.
Yup, though usually Nintendo issues a press release ahead of time, at least for Europe.
But hey, I'm hoping this turns out to be good - out Thursday. And possibly more exciting than Nintendo's E3
Review I found wasn't kind unfortunately. Apparently a very solid game with an exceedingly brief campaign given the price.
Toadthemushroom
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Anniversary sale coming to Europe!
https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope/status/740166984667672576
Nintendo of Europe Verified account 
‏@NintendoEurope
We're celebrating 5 years of #eShop with up to 50% off select #WiiU & #3DS titles from 09/06 http://ntdo.co.uk/iZ
Slim pickings though. Mostly Nintendo titles with a smattering of games from a small selection of third party publishers/self publishing indies. I guess this sale was put together at the last minute?
If a mod could change the topic title to remove "JP only for now" that'd be great, thanks!
https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope/status/740166984667672576
Nintendo of Europe Verified account 
‏@NintendoEurope
We're celebrating 5 years of #eShop with up to 50% off select #WiiU & #3DS titles from 09/06 http://ntdo.co.uk/iZ
Slim pickings though. Mostly Nintendo titles with a smattering of games from a small selection of third party publishers/self publishing indies. I guess this sale was put together at the last minute?
If a mod could change the topic title to remove "JP only for now" that'd be great, thanks!
Hmm, nowhere near as many games as Japan gets. I wonder what NA will get.
tkscz
Member
Agreed. I doubt a single game will hit 50% off.
Lord Ghirahim
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I think I'll get a dozen VC games.
GinoFelino
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EU sale is mostly terrible. The 3DS selection is particularly embarassing.
Guess I'll pick up Metroid Prime Trilogy at least.
Guess I'll pick up Metroid Prime Trilogy at least.
LambdaTeos
Member
I was about to buy games yesterday but I remembered this sale, I hope it comes to NA
.___. and I hope they discount Kirby games (you know, robobot coming this weekend....) and hatsune miku mirai DX (why is it sod damn expensive both digital and physical!?)
.___. and I hope they discount Kirby games (you know, robobot coming this weekend....) and hatsune miku mirai DX (why is it sod damn expensive both digital and physical!?)
blu
Wants the largest console games publisher to avoid Nintendo's platforms.
You've got nothing to be ashamed of.
DiddysKongQuest
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Will definitely buy Link's Awakening since I have 3 left on my account anyway.
Both Nes Remix games for 10 is tempting too.
GinoFelino
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This is the big 5 year anniversary sale for EU.
I'd be laughing if it wasn't so goddamn sad.
I'd be laughing if it wasn't so goddamn sad.
Solid SOAP
Member
If NoA gets on this, I'll definitely buy Star Fox. I've been wanting to for a while now.
Toadthemushroom
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Yeah, I guess we should have expected this from NoE, they've never been good at putting third party stuff in the spotlight.
There are so many unique third party titles from publishers around the world on 3DS and this is all they've managed to sort out? Pathetic. Would it have been hard to give, say, Level-5 a call on the phone and ask if they'd like to put their GUILD01/02 games on sale? How about Namco or Capcom or Sega?
Or Knapnok Games (Spin the Bottle, Affordable Space Adventures), or DakkoDakko (Scram Kitty).
What's meant to be a celebration of the digital libraries on 3DS and Wii U has turned into somewhat of an embarrassment. Even if the discounts are slim this could have been a great opportunity to put some older, forgotten games in the spotlight again.
GinoFelino
Member
It's absolutely mind-boggling, isn't it? I'm assuming the eShop team is doing their absolute best over at NoE, but by God, it really doesn't show.
NOLA_Gaffer
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I've been wanting to get Animal Crossing: New Leaf recently...guess I'll wait for this to pop up and see if its in there...or maybe wait until E3 instead?
frankie_baby
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9 quid for SMT4 might just have buy and see what all the fuss is about
stan423321
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If they don't, that's by virtue of being just two cents too cheap to qualify.
Now, now, now, it can't be that bad. I'll just take a loo...
oh... oh, no... why, God, why?
Phenomenal Flea
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Picked up Final Fantasy III, because I wanted to try the Famicom version, as well as Mario's Picross and Picross 2 for the heck of it.
Forgive me for derailing the Euro sale discussion . . .
Forgive me for derailing the Euro sale discussion . . .
Got the two Boxboy games since they seemed like fun, and am considering whether I should get any VC games as well. Though about getting Stella Glow for a second, but then I remembered I could probably get it used at some BookOff for even cheaper than that.
Too many VC games I don't even recognize, so the only ones I've spotted for now are FFIII and Link's Awakening (or are the Oracle games better than it?). Anyone got any recommendations?
Too many VC games I don't even recognize, so the only ones I've spotted for now are FFIII and Link's Awakening (or are the Oracle games better than it?). Anyone got any recommendations?