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[TheMoon]

Guys can anyone help me with the following..? For my 3DS I still haven't linked my profile to a NNID. If I do it will I get stars points for club Nintendo for digital games that I already have or will this apply only for future purchases?

Linking your Club Nintendo account doesn't retroactively give you stars.

 

[Starwolf_UK]

Guys can anyone help me with the following..? For my 3DS I still haven't linked my profile to a NNID. If I do it will I get stars points for club Nintendo for digital games that I already have or will this apply only for future purchases?

From the post though you might not be aware an NNID and Club Nintendo account are different things and one isn't required to do the other (NNID is a sort of account system* while Club Nintendo is the rewards programme).

Always make sure the Club Nintendo account is linked before purchase if the stars are a worry. Games take up to a day to appear. Also remember the double stars bonus for retail games only applies if you do the survey within a month of buying the game.

*-Not mandatory on 3DS and not using it means you're free to change countries on the 3DS. Using an NNID locks you to a single country which sucks when things like this happen.

 

[terrisus]

yep, they are always trying to do things. They would love to bring DQX to the west. They are considering a DQ7r localization but, you know, reasons... They would like to see DQ11 on a big screen.
So many wishful thinking from Square Enix these days.
They probably won't bring FFVI in the west VC. They already are saying that you can download it through Wii VC. Too bad. I would get it again.

Why must they toy with my emotions like this =(

 

[Boy Wander]

Shovel Knight coming to EU 3ds 6th Nov - is Wii U the same date?

I see Picross E5 is comng 13th Nov which should please EU Picross GAF

 

[@MUWANdo]

Shovel Knight coming to EU 3ds 6th Nov - is Wii U the same date?

I see Picross E5 is comng 13th Nov which should please EU Picross GAF

Just to be clear, someone tweeted that Shovel Knight listing at Yacht Club and they had no idea whether it was correct or no. NOE has erroneously listed thing before, so don't get too excited.

 

[jholmes]

They probably won't bring FFVI in the west VC. They already are saying that you can download it through Wii VC. Too bad. I would get it again.

I would be shocked if they didn't bring it over. Bear in mind that the Wii was well into its lifecycle before Square-Enix brought RPGs over to the service. With that said I'm as impatient about this as anyone so they can hurry up and give 'em to us already.

Maybe in the December-January lull? I assume we're getting DKC through most of November and they won't drop them then.

 

[@MUWANdo]

I would be shocked if they didn't bring it over. Bear in mind that the Wii was well into its lifecycle before Square-Enix brought RPGs over to the service. With that said I'm as impatient about this as anyone so they can hurry up and give 'em to us already.

Maybe in the December-January lull? I assume we're getting DKC through most of November and they won't drop them then.

The difference is that it took Square-Enix ages to release Wii VC games in any region but once they got going they released them everywhere, whereas they've already released a crapload of Wii U/3DS VC games in Japan but haven't even hinted at international releases for any of them.

 

[jholmes]

The difference is that it took Square-Enix ages to release Wii VC games in any region but once they got going they released them everywhere, whereas they've already released a crapload of Wii U/3DS VC games in Japan but haven't even hinted at international releases for any of them.

I refuse to acknowledge your reasonable outlook on this because it means we will likely not get Square-Enix or TurboGrafx games on the Wii U and I simply cannot live like that.

 

[@MUWANdo]

I refuse to acknowledge your reasonable outlook on this because it means we will likely not get Square-Enix or TurboGrafx games on the Wii U and I simply cannot live like that.

That tweet is extra depressing because it's seriously the first time I've ever seen S-E even acknowledge the Wii U VC. I know the US/EU branches probably can't initiate these releases on their own, even if they want to (and I'm not sure they do), but I don't get why games journalists haven't questioned them about it, or questioned Konami about TG16 games, or anyone else.

 

[sörine]

The localized Miiverse titles keep me hopeful that TG16 games will make their way west eventually. MSX too although that's a longer shot.

 

[steveovig]

The localized Miiverse titles keep me hopeful that TG16 games will make their way west eventually. MSX too although that's a longer shot.

Hopefully. I'm beating a dead horse but I don't see why they can't just throw one or two games per week on top of the usual one they put out. Maybe not on days with a major release like tomorrow, but how about when they release Life Force, why not throw on New Adventure Island too? Would that affect Life Force's sales? I tend to think not.

 

[Glass Joe]

So, The Voice comes out digitally on the eShop today at noon. I know, not very interesting. However, it's worth pointing out that it's an Activision published title and they've never put their games in the shop before. Also, both Wii U Skylanders games are listed as Retail/Digital with "TBA," meaning they should be in the eShop soon too. Hoping maybe this means Call of Duty Black Ops and Ghosts finds its way there for an affordable price, I'd like to have them digitally.

Also, I thought Demon's Crest was this week? Maybe I have my dates mixed up, Nintendo's page is only showing Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow for today. Oh well, I'll be able to come home to a Smash Direct and start downloading the Bayonettas at midnight! Woohoo!

Hopefully. I'm beating a dead horse but I don't see why they can't just throw one or two games per week on top of the usual one they put out. Maybe not on days with a major release like tomorrow, but how about when they release Life Force, why not throw on New Adventure Island too? Would that affect Life Force's sales? I tend to think not.

I'm hopeful that their plan for the dry months after Xmas (Jan-July) is to hit the Virtual Console hard to keep the games stream flowing. But I also hoped for that for the last two years too :/ Not sure why they can't seem to get Sega on board with Genesis titles, the Sonic games are obvious omissions. Some 'Turbo or Neo Geo lovin' would be nice too. N64. At least get it up to Wii's standards. Here we were thinking we'd get Dreamcast and Gamecube lol.

 

[L~A]

NA:

Nintendo eShop on Wii U

A bewitching Bayonetta deal! – Anyone who purchases the digital version of Bayonetta or Bayonetta 2 in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U will receive an automatic discount that will be applied to the purchase of the other game, making the total for both games just $59.98.

Bayonetta 2 – Bayonetta’s back and more powerful than ever. Wield wild new weapons and execute deadly new moves – like the powerful Umbran Climax – to take out angels and demons in this breathtaking action game. You can even team up with friends in two-player online co-op fights. Bayonetta 2 will be available on Oct. 24. A free demo for Bayonetta 2 is now available in the Nintendo eShop. Click here to watch a trailer for the game.

Bayonetta – Bayonetta is a butt-kicking, havoc-wreaking witch, and she’ll shoot, whip and slice as she uncovers the truth about her own past. Her weapons and moves are all stylishly over the top, but she can also dodge attacks to slow down time and inflict Torture Attacks on her enemies. Bayonetta will be available on Oct. 24.

Just Dance 2015 – The world’s No. 1 dance game is back with new moves, game modes and more than 40 top tracks, featuring hit songs by Maroon 5, Pharrell Williams and Rihanna. In the new Community Remix, players become a Just Dance coach, while in the new Dance Challenger Mode, everyone can dance along or compete against players around the world. Click here to watch a trailer for the game.

Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS

Fantasy Life – It’s time to get a Life! Embark on the adventure of your dream life as you craft, cast, battle and role-play like never before. With the innovative Life system, your choices don’t just upgrade characters – they help shape your journey! Fantasy Life will be available on Oct. 24. Click here to watch a trailer for the game.

Pokémon Art Academy – Players take on the role of a young aspiring artist who enrolls in the prestigious (and colorful!) Pokémon Art Academy to learn how to draw Pokémon under the tutelage of Professor Andy. Through novice lessons they are taught the basics of art and introduced to various tools and techniques they will use to create a variety of different Pokémon from every known region. Pokémon Art Academy will be available on Oct. 24. Click here to watch a trailer for the game. Get a download code for the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Special Demo Version when purchasing the Pokémon Art Academy game exclusively in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS or Nintendo 2DS (download codes are available while supplies last). Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, the next games in the beloved Pokémon series, both launch on Nov. 21.

Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse – Set sail for adventure with Shantae, the belly-dancing, hair-whipping half-genie. When Shantae loses her genie magic, she must team up with her arch nemesis Risky Boots and become a pirate in order to save Sequin Land from an evil curse. In this new adventure, Shantae travels to mysterious islands, explores daunting labyrinths, masters pirate weapons and slays huge boss monsters with her signature hair-whip attack. Shantae and The Pirate’s Curse is now available exclusively on Nintendo 3DS. Click here to watch a trailer for this game.

Nintendo eShop Sales

Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS
Sweet Memories: Black Jack is 30 percent off (reduced from $3.99 to $2.79) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Nov. 6.
Wakedas is more than 30 percent off (reduced from $2.99 to $1.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Nov. 6.

Also new this week:

Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow (Virtual Console on Wii U)
The Voice (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)
Big Hero 6 Battle in the Bay (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS) – Available Oct. 28
Castle Conqueror EX (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
KORG DSN-12 (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
Saban’s Power Rangers Super Megaforce (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS) – Available Oct. 28
Secret Journeys: Cities of the World (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
The Legend of Korra: A New Era Begins (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS) – Available Oct. 28
Magical Diary: Secrets Sharing (DSiWare on Nintendo DSi / Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)

Coming soon:

Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land – Oct. 30 (Virtual Console on Wii U)
Demon’s Crest – Oct. 30 (Virtual Console on Wii U)
Gargoyle’s Quest II: The Demon Darkness – Oct. 30 (Virtual Console on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS)

 

[brandonh83]

God I can't wait to get a new Wii U next week. All that Castlevania.

 

[zroid]

she’ll shoot, whip and slice

Wish it said "shoot, lash, and slice"

 

[rjc571]

NA:

What the hell happened to Stealth Bastard 2? It was supposed to come out today.

 

[tebunker]

What the hell happened to Stealth Bastard 2? It was supposed to come out today.

Probably still is, the press releases are terrible at telling you everything

 

[@MUWANdo]

What the hell happened to Stealth Bastard 2? It was supposed to come out today.

They pushed it back to next week, they announced that a little while back. Ain't no thang.

 

[Kaibutsu]

Wait, Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse is 3DS only? I could have sworn it was coming to the WiiU also? Hell the website lists it as 3DS and WiiU... https://wayforward.com/games/shantae-and-the-pirates-curse/

 

[@MUWANdo]

Wait, Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse is 3DS only? I could have sworn it was coming to the WiiU also? Hell the website lists it as 3DS and WiiU... https://wayforward.com/games/shantae-and-the-pirates-curse/

It's still Wii U/3DS but the Wii U version got delayed to "winter", no reason given.

 

[Kaibutsu]

It's still Wii U/3DS but the Wii U version got delayed to "winter", no reason given.

Ah, that sucks. That's the version I wanted and I seriously don't know if I want to buy the game twice...

 

[@MUWANdo]

Ah, that sucks. That's the version I wanted and I seriously don't know if I want to buy the game twice...

Well, just so you know, they're pretty much the same game aside from HD character portrats/UI on Wii U; they didn't redraw the game in HD like they did for Mighty Switch Force, it uses the same graphics as the 3DS version.

 

[Kaibutsu]

Well, just so you know, they're pretty much the same game aside from HD character portrats/UI on Wii U; they didn't redraw the game in HD like they did for Mighty Switch Force, it uses the same graphics as the 3DS version.

Hmm, interesting. Didn't know that. So technically it's just a 3DS game that was upscaled?

 

[@MUWANdo]

Hmm, interesting. Didn't know that. So technically it's just a 3DS game that was upscaled?

More or less, yeah. Some of the character portraits and other stuff like HUD elements are in HD but everything else is as-is from the 3DS version. Mighty Switch Force 2 for Wii U is the same way.

 

[ActStriker]

Week is so good that it pushed Aria of Sorrow to the 'also' section

 

[Dee Dee]

Linking your Club Nintendo account doesn't retroactively give you stars.

So I might be a special case, but I had this actually happen to me!
Trying to go for a promo for buying Zelda ALBW on release day on 3DS I booted up my laptop. Shit I forgot my Club Nintendo password! No problem, I'll reset it. I then proceeded to buy ALBW on the 3DS and stared at my laptop for the purchase to show up in my Club Nintendo Account. Now it turns out that because I had reset the password before the purchase, I had unlinked my Club Nintendo Account from the 3DS, since I forgot to also change the password there. So now treasure chest bonus, and no stars!

However, when I got myself an NNID to link with the eshop and my Club Nintendo Account, I suddenly had ALBW pop up there, eligible for stars and all.

So, I don't know. YMMV?

 

[jmizzal]

How much is Pokémon Art Academy?

 

[Javier]

How much is Pokémon Art Academy?

$29.99

 

[SerTapTap]

Really hope that "december" for Shantae on Wii U is "december"

$29.99

Crap, hoped it'd be a cheapie, guess I'll pass. Can't draw for crap and thought it might be good practice if it were ~$15

Hmm, interesting. Didn't know that. So technically it's just a 3DS game that was upscaled?

Sort of but it won't look like ugly upscaled games--pixels should be clean, but it's still pixelart. They did it for MSF 2 on Wii U which is a shame, the first is lovely.

 

[DaSorcerer7]

when is eu gonna get Aria of Sorrow?

 

[PAULINK]

Can't wait to finally play aria of sorrow! Also, finish off downloading all the theatrhythm dlc.

 

[Zonic]

I think we need to add Sweet Memories: Black Jack to the drinking game of "take a shot every time this game goes on sale".

See also Atlus titles.

 

[Crimsonclaw111]

Bayonetta 2 is unlocking at 9 PST tonight, right? That'd be great. And I'm assuming we still can't preload right?

 

[Deleted member 125677]

I got my physical copy of Bayo1/2 today. Sort of suck that we wont have an OT until tomorrow. Where am I supposed to GLOAT like a mofo?

Spoiler

steam thread

 

[TheMoon]

when is eu gonna get Aria of Sorrow?

Definitely not this year.

 

[tolkir]

Week finished

Wii U | eShop Original Software, Downloadable Content and Demos

• Bayonetta 2 (Nintendo | $49.99, if you own Bayonetta $29.99) Upcoming 10/24
• Bayonetta (Nintendo | $29.99, if you own Bayonetta 2 $9.99) Upcoming 10/24
• Just Dance 2015 (Ubisoft | $39.99)
• The Voice (Activision | $39.90)
  
  
  
  
  

Wii U | Virtual Console

• Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow (Konami | Game Boy Advance | $7.99)
  
  

Nintendo 3DS | eShop Original Software, Downloadable Content and Demos

• Shantae and the Pirate's Curse (WayForward | $19.99)
• KORG DSN-12 (Detune Ltd. | $37.00)
• Castle Conqueror EX (Circle Ent. | $3.99)
• Secret Journeys: Cities of the World (Selectsoft | $4.99)
  
  
  
  
  

• Big Hero 6 Battle in the Bay (GameMill Ent. | $29.99) Upcoming 10/28
• The Legend of Korra: A New Era Begins (Activision | $29.99) Upcoming 10/28
• Saban's Power Rangers Super MegaForce (Bandai Namco Games | $29.99) Upcoming 10/28
• Fantasy Life (Nintendo | $39.99) Upcoming 10/24
• Pokémon Art Academy (Nintendo | $29.99) Upcoming 10/24
  
  
  
  
  
  

Nintendo 3DS | Sales

• Sweet Memories Blackjack (Circle Ent. | $2.79 until 11/06, then $3.99)
• Wakedas (Circle Ent. | $1.99 until 11/06, then $2.99)

Nintendo DSi | DSiWare

• Magical Diary: Secrets Sharing (Collavier Corporation | $4.99)
  
  

Wii U | eShop Original Software, Downloadable Content and Demos

• My Style Studio: Hair Salon (Cypronia | €4.99 | £4.49)
  
  

• Bayonetta 2 (Nintendo | €49.99 | £39.99, if you own Bayonetta €29.99 | £24.99) Upcoming 10/24
• Bayonetta (Nintendo | €29.99 | £24.99, if you own Bayonetta 2 €9.99 | £9.99) Upcoming 10/24
• Just Dance 2015 (Ubisoft | €4.99 | £4.49) Upcoming 10/24
  
  
  
  

Wii U | Virtual Console

• Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (Nintendo | SNES *EU Version* | €7.99 | £5.49)
• Namco Museum (Bandai Namco Games | Game Boy Advance | €5.99 | £5.39)
  
  
  

Wii U | Sales

• Master Reboot (Wales Interactive | €5.99 | £4.99 until 11/06, then €11.99 | £9.99)
• Color Zen (Cypronia | €2.24 | £2.24 until 11/30, then €2.99 | £2.99)
• Color Zen Kids (Cypronia | €2.24 | £2.24 until 11/30, then €2.99 | £2.99)
• Angry Bunnies: Colossal Carrot Crusade (Cypronia | Free if you own Angry Bunnies on 3DS until 11/30, then €6.99 | £5.99)

Nintendo 3DS | eShop Original Software, Downloadable Content and Demos

• Crazy Construction (Joindots | €6.99 | £6.29)
• My Style Studio: Hair Salon (Cypronia | €4.99 | £4.49)
  
  
  

• Disney Magical World (Nintendo | €39.99 | £34.99) Upcoming 10/24
• Power Rangers Super Megaforce (Bandai Namco Games | €34.99 | £24.99)
  
  
  

• Disney Magical World (Nintendo)
  Seasonal Set – Halloween (€0.99 | £0.89)
  Witches Pumpkin Lantern (Free)
  Casual Skull T-Shirt (Free)
  Shiny Mickey Headband (Free)
  Shiny Minnie Headband (Free)

Nintendo 3DS | Virtual Console

• Donkey Kong Land 2 (Nintendo | Game Boy | €3.99 | £3.59)
• Legend of the River King 2 (Natsume | Game Boy Color | €4.99 | £4.49)
  
  
  

Nintendo 3DS | Sales

• Color Zen (Cypronia | €2.24 | £2.24 until 11/30, then €2.99 | £2.99)
• Color Zen Kids (Cypronia | €2.24 | £2.24 until 11/30, then €2.99 | £2.99)
• Angry Bunnies (Cypronia | Free if you own Angry Bunnies: Colossal Carrot Crusade on Wii U until 11/30, then €6.99 | £5.99)
• Fishdom H2O: Hidden Odyssey (Cypronia | €3.74 | £3.35 until 11/30, then €4.99 | £4.49)
• Bubble Pop World (Cypronia | €3.74 | £3.35 until 11/30, then €4.99 | £4.49)

Wii U | eShop Original Software, Downloadable Content and Demos

• Stick it to the Man! (Unity Games Japan | ¥1,000)
  
  

• Zumba Fitness World Party (Hamster | ¥4,320)
  
  

Wii U | Virtual Console

• RockMan Zero <Mega Man Zero> (Capcom | Game Boy Advance | ¥702)
• Babel no Tou <The Tower of Babel> (Bandai Namco Games | Famicom | ¥514)
• Salamander <Life Force> (Konami | PC Engine | ¥617)
• Power Golf (Konami | PC Engine | ¥617)
• Moero!! Pro Yakyuu <Bases Loaded> (Hamster | Famicom | ¥514)
  
  
  
  
  
  

Nintendo 3DS | eShop Original Software, Downloadable Content and Demos

• Kaku-San-Sei Million Arthur (Square-Enix | Free)
• Oukoku no Douguya-San (Pumo | ¥800)
• Puchinoberu: Hadan no Juugatsu (Flyhigh Works | ¥200)
• Koakuma Cocoto no Uchuujin Kuzushi <Cocoto: Alien Brick Breaker> (Teyon | ¥500)
  
  
  
  
  

• Tales of the World: Reve Unitia (Bandai Namco Games | ¥5,627)
  
  

 

[GulAtiCa]

Weird to see an Activision title for download.

 

[Jackano]

Don't have time to search more but quickly, NoE just sent me a downlaod code for a 3DS halloween theme. Cool!

 

[tolkir]

Weird to see an Activision title for download.

Two, indeed. The Voice and Korra.

 

[Mpl90]

Two, indeed. The Voice and Korra.

Skylanders: Trap Team is available for download as well, even if just on Wii U but not on 3DS.

I wonder what blocked Activision so far from putting content on the eShop.

 

[RurouniZel]

Awww yeah Castlevania! And Bayonetta tomorrow!

It's a good time to be a Wii U owner

Spoiler

If you like classic games to take up time between retail releases!

XD

 

[astrogamer]

Some updated release dates
Oct 30
Wii U
Pixel Paint ($3.99)
Cosmophony ($3.99)
Tetrobot & Co. ($9.99)

Nov 6
Wii U
Pier Solar ($14.99)

Also apparently Slender: The Arrival is coming to Wii U
http://nintendoeverything.com/slender-the-arrival-coming-to-wii-u/

 

[GameE]

Edit: nvm.

 

[GulAtiCa]

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=774473165953696

Yes!

 

[Mpl90]

Slender coming to Wii U, as well?

Didn't expect that.

 

[oatmeal]

Donkey Fucking Kong, guys.

Come on, get it together.

 

[Chairhome]

My daughter traded in a bunch of her old wii and ds games to get some eShop cards in anticipation for Pokemon Art Academy. I love raising my kids to be Nintendo Kids

 

[Choomp]

Ahhh Pier Solar! the Wii U version is looking very promising. Might still get the Vita version, not sure. Also, Wii U version of Shantae and the Pirate's curse was delayed? Shucks, seems like I've been waiting for that game quite a while.

 

[Colonel Mustard]

Is Slender any good?

Ahhh Pier Solar! the Wii U version is looking very promising. Might still get the Vita version, not sure. Also, Wii U version of Shantae and the Pirate's curse was delayed? Shucks, seems like I've been waiting for that game quite a while.

Wii U version wasn't delayed. It was never announced for an October release.

 

[PixyJunket]

Praise be!!