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Nintendo Downloads - July 2012

cjelly said:
Zero reason to go digital. Thanks Nintendo!
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Some games I would pay full price for digital. Mario Kart I would have if it were available, so I could have it on my system at all times. Animal Crossing when it comes too. A shame there is no cost benefit from going digital.
 
Been waiting for the 3DS to go digital for awhile now. So much more convenient for me and fits into my lifestyle a lot better. Hopefully there will be deal but i'm not too concerned with it I don't buy a lot of games anyways.
 
Javier said:
New Super Mario Bros. 2 is now officially priced in the eShop ($39.99)
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Good luck with that. Crappy ass account system and high-priced games...really, good luck with that.
 
Guys, it's as Nintendo said: on the eShop, the game is priced like normally. But if you want deals, you can buy it digitally through retailers which will decide the price indipendently from Nintendo. It's something we've known since the announcement of the new DD policy.
 
Considering I just preordered NSMB2 for $29.99, I am not buying anything digital for a while, heh.

And Gargoyles Quest is great so far. Definitely a save state abusing game though x_x
 
Mpl90 said:
Guys, it's as Nintendo said: on the eShop, the game is priced like normally. But if you want deals, you can buy it digitally through retailers which will decide the price indipendently from Nintendo. It's something we've known since the announcement of the new DD policy.
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Just like retailers decide the price of Nintendo games independently.


Oh, wait.
 
cjelly said:
Just like retailers decide the price of Nintendo games independently.


Oh, wait.
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The market decides. Retailers won't drop when Nintendo games can hold value over time (Mario Kart, NSMB, etc), but that's hardly a universal. How many $39.99 copies of Steel Diver are on shelves right now?
 
cjelly said:
Zero reason to go digital. Thanks Nintendo!
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Since they will be selling codes at retail I don't see it as a big issue in this case. If you want it day 1 DD, buy at the eshop, otherwise wait for price drops. Although with NSMB2 you might have to wait quite a bit.

I really like that for Steam btw, outside of sales I never buy on Steam, only at (digital) retail.
 
lunchwithyuzo said:
The market decides. Retailers won't drop when Nintendo games can hold value over time (Mario Kart, NSMB, etc), but that's hardly a universal. How many $39.99 copies of Steel Diver are on shelves right now?
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In cases like that though, it's also because they want to get rid of stock that is taking up space and not going anywhere. Codes don't take up space and when they decide they don't want to stock a game any more they can just rip up the card that they have on display and put it in the bin.
 
Shiggy said:
That's a really shitty deal as the game's tied to your system, unlike the card version.
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Consequently it's very useful because it's tied to your system unlike the card version. As Iwata put it, it's a up to personal preference you want the portability or you want resellability/sharability.

Also, generally all DD services sell games at full retail at first. So even if you missed the part where they said this I have no idea why you would expect otherwise. Any deals are up to retailers selling codes and it doesn't mean eShop won't have it's own sales on these titles either.
 
chris3116 said:
I don't know if it was posted but according to this http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/nintendo-to-share-download-data/099016

Nintendo wants to share digital downloads sales in the future. It will begin with New Super Mario Bros 2 on eShop.
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Here's directly the extract from the last Q&A about the matter, from A16

First of all, however, we would like to show the public the number of “New Super Mario Bros. 2” or “Onitore” (temp.) have been sold by download so that those in this industry can make the next move after finding out the consumer behavior toward download versions. When they know the size of the digital distribution market, they might be inclined to accept a certain inventory risk to try the download sales with special features. I am afraid we cannot say anything specific today and we need to carefully manage the download sales with special features because, as I mentioned, they are not a good combination in some aspects. In the distant future, furthermore, it might be a valid business model to deliver physical special features to consumers at home after they have bought something by download. We hope to continue to explore various possibilities.
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http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/stock/meeting/120628qa/04.html
 
OMG Aero said:
In cases like that though, it's also because they want to get rid of stock that is taking up space and not going anywhere. Codes don't take up space and when they decide they don't want to stock a game any more they can just rip up the card that they have on display and put it in the bin.
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Retailers want to sell games, if something isn't selling they'll drop prices if that will sell it. Inventory and stock concerns aren't the sole reason for price reductions.
 
lunchwithyuzo said:
Retailers want to sell games, if something isn't selling they'll drop prices if that will sell it. Inventory and stock concerns aren't the sole reason for price reductions.
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There can even be preorder deals. Like the NSMB2 one at NewEgg. Retailers can decide the price, so. It'd have been nice to have at least a digital price 5 Dollars lower compared to the retail one, but fortunately there are options, and this is the main point of Nintendo's digital + retail policy: having options.
 
Man I wish they would give DD retail games at least a $5 discount or something. This really kills any incentive for those who can conveniently buy retail. Unfortunately for me I will be paying $40 for DD.
 
cw_sasuke said:
Good luck with that. Crappy ass account system and high-priced games...really, good luck with that.
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Not starting console wars here, but do other companies sell DD for less than retain at launch? I know full games for PS3 cost $60 on PSN (I can't comment on Vita as I don't have one) and people regularly trash the prices on Games on Demand on Live. So why does Nintendo get more flack for it?
 
Seems like Nigoro will reveal La-Mulana's release date tomorrow or something?

I wonder if they're talking about the PC version.

Sorry but we did tease you for a long time, the day finally comes.
One promotional video is being released tomorrow.
There is the information that everyone wants to know.

Originally, LA-MULANA was remade in order to release in overseas, so we don’t yet get to even the starting line.
We have experienced a festivity for celebrating WiiWare version’s release in Japan, but overseas people haven’t experienced it.
We kept waiting you for 3 years, so might be not in place to say, but we are going to jump up, too!

Until the release date, we will post an article everyday!
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http://la-mulana.com/en/blog/the-release-date.html/
 
http://www.news2know.net/nintendo/downloadTy4l2rRm.php

NINTENDO DOWNLOAD HIGHLIGHTS NEW DIGITAL CONTENT FOR NINTENDO SYSTEMS - JULY 5, 2012


July 5, 2012

This week's Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:

Nintendo eShop

The Legend of Zelda™ – Celebrate the Nintendo eShop "8-bit Summer" series with this smash-hit adventure, originally released on the NES™ console in 1987. Help Link™ restore the Triforce, rescue the princess and thwart Ganon's evil plans. (For Nintendo 3DS™)

NES Open Tournament Golf™ – This classic NES game from 1991 – now available for Nintendo 3DS as part of the Nintendo eShop "8-bit Summer" series – lets you challenge another player in Stroke, Match and Tournament modes. (For Nintendo 3DS)

Heroes of Ruin™ (demo version) – Enter the Elder Forest using a customized character from one of two classes – Vindicator or Gunslinger. Discover fierce villains, optional side quests and the ability to link up with friends through local or worldwide multiplayer. (For Nintendo 3DS)

Family Tennis 3D – This casual tennis game features eight playable characters and six different courts, all packed with variety. Start with the Tournament mode to unlock everything in the gallery, then try the minigames. (For Nintendo 3DS)

Game of the Weekend

The "Game of the Weekend" program is featuring Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword™. For a limited time this precision sword-fighting game is available at a special price of $4.99. Offer is valid from 9 a.m. Pacific time on Friday, July 6, through 9 p.m. Pacific time on Sunday, July 8. (For Nintendo 3DS)

Also new this week:
• Akari by Nikoli (Nintendo eShop)
• Topoloco (Nintendo eShop / Nintendo DSiWare™)
• 3, 2, 1… WordsUp! (Nintendo eShop / Nintendo DSiWare)
• Let's Create! Pottery (WiiWare™)
• 2020 SUPER BASEBALL (Virtual Console™ for Wii™)
 
EvilMario said:
Some games I would pay full price for digital. Mario Kart I would have if it were available, so I could have it on my system at all times. Animal Crossing when it comes too. A shame there is no cost benefit from going digital.
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This. It would come down to what game it is for me to get a digital version. Something that I think I'll want to play everyday, if only for a few minutes would be okay digitally. Animal Crossing is a great title for example to have always on the system do to the nature of the game. However since I carry my 3DS in my bag when I go out, and mostly play it at home, digital isn't going to be a big deal with me outside of 3DS Download games and games that are only digital like Unchained Blades. When given the choice between a physical copy and digitally I'll almost always go physically unless I have a very specific reason not to and it depends on the game, like Animal Crossing.

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In general thought I'm becoming wary of getting any more downloads from the eShop outside of demos. At least until I'm sure I'll be able to redownload them if my system breaks or is lost. I've already been pretty picky though.
 
From Nintendo UK's Twitter:
Surprise! Scan this QR Code with your Nintendo ‪#3DS‬ and find out what it is…
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It's
the Mario & Sonic Olympic card album they mentioned during the last Nintendo Direct
.
 
Nice. Excited to try out the Heroes of Ruin demo, since we've been looking for more co-op games to play and everyone seems to be on edge about the title.

Not sure about Sakura Samurai, even for $4.99. Reviews are not terrible, but it just looks a bit bland. Opinions?
 
If anyone buys:
3D Family Tennis
Akari by Nikoli
. . . please let us know if either comes with a registration survey. A lot of new 3DS downloadable titles haven't, and it would be nice to know if these do. I'm assuming Akari won't, but 3D Family Tennis -might-.

EvilMario said:
Not sure about Sakura Samurai, even for $4.99. Reviews are not terrible, but it just looks a bit bland. Opinions?
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I liked it very much.

OMG Aero said:
From Nintendo UK's Twitter:
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It's
the Mario & Sonic Olympic card album they mentioned during the last Nintendo Direct
.
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I assume that doesn't work on the North American 3DS... or does it?
 
DavidDayton said:
If anyone buys:
3D Family Tennis
Akari by Nikoli
. . . please let us know if either comes with a registration survey. A lot of new 3DS downloadable titles haven't, and it would be nice to know if these do. I'm assuming Akari won't, but 3D Family Tennis -might-.


I liked it very much.


I assume that doesn't work on the North American 3DS... or does it?
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software not available...
 
DenisQc said:
software not available...
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Doesn't work for Japanese system either. Does anyone have a Japanese QR code or is the
album
not released there?

edit: Oh... it's right on the eShop frontpage! What's this silly teasing with mystery QRs then? Lame.
 
Chopper said:
Pro-tip. Unlock one card with play coins and you will immediately be awarded with another bonus card for collecting 6!

My best starting card was No.42 Sonic. Do we get the same?

I'm never gonna get all of these.
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I started with No.1, No.2, No. 10, No. 32 and No. 42 so if you got all those then yes.
 
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Nintendo 3DS | eShop Original Software, Downloadable Content and Demos



Nintendo 3DS | Virtual Console


Wii | WiiWare


Wii | Virtual Console


Nintendo DSi | DSiWare

  • Topoloco (Abstraction Games | 500 Points | $4.99) Latest release!
  • 3, 2, 1... WordsUp! (EnjoyUp Games | 200 Points | $1.99) Latest release!

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


  • Theatrhythm Final Fantasy DLC (Square Enix)
    Final Fantasy II's "Battle Theme 1" (€1.00 | £0.90) Latest release!
    Final Fantasy IV's "The Final Battle" (€1.00 | £0.90) Latest release!
    Final Fantasy V's "In Search of Light" (€1.00 | £0.90) Latest release!
    Final Fantasy VII's "Cosmo Canyon" (€1.00 | £0.90) Latest release!
    Final Fantasy VIII's "Ride On" (€1.00 | £0.90) Latest release!
    Final Fantasy X's "A Fleeting Dream" (€1.00 | £0.90) Latest release!
    Final Fantasy XI's "Fighters of the Crystal" (€1.00 | £0.90) Latest release!
    Final Fantasy XIII's "Fighting Fate" (€1.00 | £0.90) Latest release!

  • Mutant Mudds (Renegade Kid | Demo Version) Latest release!

Nintendo 3DS | Virtual Console


Nintendo DSi | DSiWare

  • Escape the Virus: Swarm Survival (Teyon | 200 Points | €2.00 | £1.80) Latest release!
 
Wow, packed schedule!

2 eShop games
2 3DS VC games
1 3DS demo
2 DSiWare games
1 WiiWare games
1 Wii VC game
1 3DS discounted game

Keep it coming!
 
Everybody should buy Sakura Samurai. If you like Punch Out, then you should have bought it for a while.

And I don't understand why Europe receives Theatrhytm DLC and Americas don't.
 
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