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[tolkir]

This week (custom PR until now):

Android

- Super Mario Run (Nintendo) - Free-to-start (€9.99)

Nintendo Switch

- World of Goo (Tomorrow Corporation) - €9.99
- Little Inferno (Tomorrow Corporation) - €9.99
- Human Resource Machine (Tomorrow Corporation) - €9.99

Nintendo 3DS

- Bye-Bye Boxboy! (Nintendo) - €4.99
- SubaraCity (Circle Ent.) - €3.99
- Sudoku Party (Lightwood Games) - €5.00

Wii U

- Sudoku Party (Lightwood Games) - €5.00

According to NoE website, Shakedown: Hawaii has a April launch date.

 

[Zonic]

Oh damn, that's right, Boxboy's this week. Still kind of bummed the amiibo isn't coming over, nor that physical collection, but considering how late it is in the 3DS' life span, I'm sure it probably wasn't worth the time/money/effort.

 

[Valkerionseven]

Common Nintendo start putting stuff on sale for Wii U eshop. Let me spend some $$$ now that the system is done.

 

[psyfi]

I might have to bust out my 3DS again sooner than I expected for Boxboy. I played the second one last month and fuggin adored it.

 

[maxcriden]

Oh damn, that's right, Boxboy's this week. Still kind of bummed the amiibo isn't coming over, nor that physical collection, but considering how late it is in the 3DS' life span, I'm sure it probably wasn't worth the time/money/effort.

Was it announced for NA yet?

 

[Zonic]

Was it announced for NA yet?

The game was, but the EU PR said that to unlock the content that was previously received for scanning the Qbby amiibo, now need to have save data from both the first & second game.

 

[Hilarion]

Question for the thread:

Would the Switch be capable of handling 3DS Virtual Console? I've heard mixed things about whether that would be feasible.

(Right now I'm looking for if they could, not if they should)

 

[Pokemaniac]

Question for the thread:

Would the Switch be capable of handling 3DS Virtual Console? I've heard mixed things about whether that would be feasible.

(Right now I'm looking for if they could, not if they should)

It seems relatively likely. The biggest obstacle will likely be the exotic GPU. The rest of the system is pretty straightforward.

 

[Ondore]

Confirmed NA releases this week (so far):

Switch
New Frontier Days: Founding Pioneers
Othello

3DS
Mario Sports Superstars (retail)
Super Destronaut 3D (New 3DS only)

Wii U
Armored ACORNs: Action Squirrel Squad

 

[ramparter]

It worked, bought World of Goo for 5.8€ from mexican eshop with my german N26 card!

 

[Shiggy]

Does anyone know at what time Amazon.de usually get download codes? I would like to buy BYE-BYE BOXBOY! through them as I got some free credit.

 

[ramparter]

Does anyone know at what time Amazon.de usually get download codes? I would like to buy BYE-BYE BOXBOY! through them as I got some free credit.

I remember them having 1 2 Switch digital as well. So I guess it's random, cross your fingers.

 

[maxcriden]

The game was, but the EU PR said that to unlock the content that was previously received for scanning the Qbby amiibo, now need to have save data from both the first & second game.

Thank you! I still really want the Qbby amiibo.

 

[Experien]

Played puyo/tetris from JP eshop as a demo. I am super good at Puyo but Tetris is where fails me. Game is so addicting but I think I'll wait for US version so it is easier to explain to everyone who plays with me.

Though the voices might be fun.

 

[steveovig]

Anyone played Othello? Seeing it on the JP store for a low price has made me interested in the NA version. Does anyone know if it has a tutorial or anything to teach you how to play?

 

[zroid]

Played puyo/tetris from JP eshop as a demo. I am super good at Puyo but Tetris is where fails me. Game is so addicting but I think I'll wait for US version so it is easier to explain to everyone who plays with me.

Though the voices might be fun.

opposite for me...

i am so fucking bad at puyo ;_;

i don't think i'll ever be good but i'm determined to be passable at least

 

[Ondore]

Anyone played Othello? Seeing it on the JP store for a low price has made me interested in the NA version. Does anyone know if it has a tutorial or anything to teach you how to play?

I reviewed it - there's low difficulty CPU options and an option to show what the legal moves are, but no explicit tutorial.

 

[zroid]

After dragging my feet for YEARS, I finally bought Rune Factory 4

YOLOOOOO

 

[chronomac]

Neo Turf Masters (another Neo Geo game) is hitting the NA eShop tomorrow.

 

[Ondore]

So tomorrow for Europe is Neo Turf Masters and the Tomorrow Corp games + Bye-Bye BoxBoy?

 

[evanmisha]

So... Pocket Rumble next week, then? Assuming they're still on schedule.

 

[Thores]

So... Pocket Rumble next week, then? Assuming they're still on schedule.

As someone who's been following their progress since the Kickstarter launched, that might be a pretty bold assumption.

 

[evanmisha]

As someone who's been following their progress since the Kickstarter launched, that might be a pretty bold assumption.

They were saying less than 2 weeks ago on Twitter that they were still on schedule for a March release. I'm hoping for tbe best

 

[Tunesmith]

Neo Turf Masters (another Neo Geo game) is hitting the NA eShop tomorrow.

It's odd how they trickle these NeoGeo games out week by week in NA but elsewhere most were up at launch.

 

[deleted]

It's odd how they trickle these NeoGeo games out week by week in NA but elsewhere most were up at launch.

All regions are on the same Page with NeoGeo releases by now, it was just the first week that went differently for NA,EU and JPN.

 

[Shiggy]

Releasing next week in Europe:
Urban Trial Freestyle 2
Kokopolo 3D

 

[Zonic]

Damn it, is Box Boy not coming out in the US today? I haven't seen it mentioned on the US Nintendo page.

 

[Herb Alpert]

So how is human ressource machine? I like the idea, but is it fun?

 

[Craft]

So how is human ressource machine? I like the idea, but is it fun?

It's great, but as a software developer I found it to be a little bit too easy though.
My only really gripe was loops, counters and comparisons can be a bit fiddly to implement sometimes.
Each task has 2 optimisation challenges, where you have to solve the puzzle in a set number of lines of code or executed lines, I had the most fun doing these.
If you've got no experience programming and enjoy puzzles you're in for a treat.

 

[Ondore]

So unless there's an announcement in the PR, it looks like North America won't get a Wii U VC game this week which would be the first week skipped for at least a new Wii download since September 10, 2015 (79 weeks in a row).

 

[nicoga3000]

Neo Turf Masters (another Neo Geo game) is hitting the NA eShop tomorrow.

I am CRAZY excited for this. Golf Games are my jam, and Neo Turf Masters looks sick as hell.

 

[L~A]

NA:

Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch

Has-Been Heroes – Available on March 28, Has-Been Heroes is a challenging and rewarding rogue-like game of strategy and action, featuring a band of old heroes on a quest to escort the King’s twin princesses to a faraway academy. Randomized regions, enemies and a huge pool of unlockables, including 300+ spells, 200+ items, 14 regions and 12 heroes, makes each run unique.

Nintendo Mobile

Super Mario Run – The Super Mario Run game is now available to download for Android devices on Google Play! What’s more, the game has received a new update for the iOS version, bringing new features to existing and new players alike. New to Super Mario Run? You can download it from the App Store or Google Play at no cost, and you can try elements of the game’s three modes for free. Once the game has been downloaded, a one-time payment will grant unlimited access to each of the three modes in Super Mario Run – World Tour, Toad Rally and Kingdom Builder.

Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS

Mario Sports Superstars – In the Mario Sports Superstars game for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, experience the challenge and depth of five full-on sports – Soccer, Tennis, Golf, Baseball and Horse Racing. Take on friends and rivals in local or online multiplayer, hone skills in training or tackle single-player tournaments. Whether you pick Mario, Waluigi or one of 16 others, you’re on the road to superstardom! (Additional games and systems are required for multiplayer mode; sold separately.)

Nintendo eShop sales:

Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS

Great deals this week include Severed, Runbow and SteamWorld Heist, plus several more! Check out the full list of deals on Nintendo 3DS and Wii U available this week at http://www.nintendo.com/games/sales-and-deals.

Activities:

Splatoon 2 Global Testfire – Starting March 24, Nintendo Switch owners with internet access can download a demo version of the Splatoon 2 game that will allow them to battle against opponents around the world in the Splatoon 2 Global Testfire event. It’s a way for everyone to investigate the latest in cephalopod warfare months before the game launches! The Global Testfire dates and times are as follows:

March 24
12-12:59 p.m. PT / 3-3:59 p.m. ET
8-8:59 p.m. PT / 11-11:59 p.m. ET
March 25
4-4:59 a.m. PT / 7-7:59 a.m. ET
12-12:59 p.m. PT / 3-3:59 p.m. ET
8-8:59 p.m. PT / 11-11:59 p.m. ET
March 26
4-4:59 a.m. PT / 7-7:59 a.m. ET

My Nintendo Rewards – My Nintendo is celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Kid Icarus: Uprising game with Kid Icarus 3D animations and discounts on select Kid Icarus series games, including Kid Icarus: Uprising for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems! Redeem your rewards to enjoy the following:

Animations

Kid Icarus 3D Anime: Medusa’s Revenge
Kid Icarus 3D Anime: Thanatos Rising
Kid Icarus 3D Anime: Palutena’s Revolting Dinner

Games

30 percent off Kid Icarus: Uprising (Nintendo 3DS)
30 percent off 3D Classics: Kid Icarus (Nintendo 3DS)
30 percent off Kid Icarus (Wii U)
30 percent off Kid Icarus – Of Myths and Monsters (Nintendo 3DS)

Theme Shop on Nintendo 3DS:

New themes this week include:

- Pokémon: A Sinister Organization – Team Skull
- Pokémon: Shiny Tapu Koko

Also new this week:

- ACA NeoGeo Turf Masters (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
- New Frontier Days: Founding Pioneers (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
- Othello (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
- Japanese Rail Sim 3D Journey in suburbs #2 (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
- Super Destronaut 3D (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
- Ambition of the Slimes – Demo Version (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
- Plantera – Demo Version (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
- Plantera – Demo Version (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)
- Mahjong Deluxe 3 (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)
- Aqua TV (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)
- Armored ACORNs: Action Squirrel Squad (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)

 

[El Pescado]

Is Metal Slug 1 coming to Switch? Metal Slug 3 is fine and all, but Metal Slug 1 is my favorite game in the series.

 

[Like the hat?]

3d classics kid Icarus is the best version of the game.

 

[Robin64]

Is Metal Slug 1 coming to Switch? Metal Slug 3 is fine and all, but Metal Slug 1 is my favorite game in the series.

It's part of the ACA series so I would say yeah.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arcade_Archives

 

[L~A]

I guess Bye-Bye BoxBoy! is delayed in NA? Or did I dream the March 23rd announcement?

 

[TheBaldEmperor]

Armored ACORNs: ASS, huh?

 

[Ridley327]

I guess Bye-Bye BoxBoy! is delayed in NA? Or did I dream the March 23rd announcement?

That was just for Europe. It is strangely MIA for NA thus far, though I imagine it to be some kind of "available now" fodder for an upcoming Direct that's specific to NA.

 

[DKoops]

No PR yet...

Nintendo eShop (Switch)

ACA NEOGEO NEO TURF MASTERS (Hamster) - €6.99/£6.29
Little Inferno (Tomorrow Corporation) - €9.99/£8.99
Human Resource Machine (Tomorrow Corporation) - €9.99/£8.99
World of Goo (Tomorrow Corporation) - €9.99/£8.99


Nintendo eShop (3DS)

Sudoku Party (Lightwood Games) - €4.99/£4.50
Bye-Bye Boxboy (Nintendo) - €4.99/£4.49
SubaraCity (CIRCLE Ent.) - €3.99/£3.89


Nintendo eShop (Wii U)

Sudoku Party (Lightwood Games) - €4.99/£4.50
Six Sides of the World (Dolores Entertainment) - €4.99/£4.49

 

[Shiggy]

Lots of good indie titles are up for sale in Europe! Too bad I just bought Mutant Mudds and Xeodrifter a few weeks ago. Might buy Crimson Shroud, Picross e7, and Steamworld Heist though.

Capcom sale too.

But now it's time for Boxboy.

 

[Madao]

NoA. dont' shit the bed with BoxBoy. you were doing fine recently and catching up.

 

[bigkrev]

Othello and Frontier Days are up on the US Eshop, but no Neo Turf Masters yet....

 

[L~A]

That was just for Europe. It is strangely MIA for NA thus far, though I imagine it to be some kind of "available now" fodder for an upcoming Direct that's specific to NA.

Nah, they definitely announced it for March 23rd in North America, but it's been stealth-delayed and everything related to it (gamepage, tweet, trailer) deleted.

http://kotaku.com/1793122122

 

[Robin64]

Is the EU PR getting later little by little?

I want to see what this indie and Capcom sale stuff is about!

 

[Shiggy]

Nah, they definitely announced it for March 23rd in North America, but it's been stealth-delayed and everything related to it (gamepage, tweet, trailer) deleted.

http://kotaku.com/1793122122

Looks like an error on Kotaku's side.

Is the EU PR getting later little by little?

I want to see what this indie and Capcom sale stuff is about!

Capcom: The typical discounts - Ace Attorney, Mega Man Collection, Residen Evil (same discounts as always)
Nindies: look here - http://www.nintendo.de/News/2017/Ma...otsaktion-Nindies-Feier-Angebote-1208984.html

 

[tolkir]

Is the EU PR getting later little by little?

I want to see what this indie and Capcom sale stuff is about!

I remember the days when a delayed EU PR meant a coming Nintendo Direct or speculation about it.
Now, it's so sad.

 

[L~A]

Looks like an error on Kotaku's side.

Nope. NoA deleted that tweet (the announcement): https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/839868400167890946

I remember the days when a delayed EU PR meant a coming Nintendo Direct or speculation about it.
Now, it's so sad.

From top-tier PR to crap late PR (and web eShop that doesn't even work properly). Damn NoE.

 

[Like the hat?]

Where's my neo turf masters?

 

[Shiggy]

Nope. NoA deleted that tweet (the announcement): https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/839868400167890946

Oops, missed the link. Odd they delayed it then.

From top-tier PR to crap late PR (and web eShop that doesn't even work properly). Damn NoE.

The PR was actually sent out shortly after 3pm. I got a notification in my email box at 15:16 that it's available. Not sure why nobody has posted it yet.

 

[L~A]

Yeah, I know it's available. But it's still late every week now. The least they could do would be to send it at 10AM in the morning or something. Oh well, not like complaining here will change anything, ha ha.