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[whiterabbit]

I can't decide what to get on my 2DS. I have about 10 bucks in the account right now. Thinking maybe Legend of Dark Witch and Mega Man 5 gameboy. I got Bloo Kid 2 this month, which is the only new thing I was interested in. It was pretty good although it gets really hard in some of the special levels. I was thinking about getting Donkey Kong Land or maybe Fantasy Zone one or two.

I mostly just play eshop games, much more than retail. It's just so cool to have digital downloads on my system.

 

[Zonic]

Legend of Dark Witch has a demo you can try. It's basically Mega Man with a Gradius-style power-up system. I recall it's been on sale for about 50% or 60% off once.

I think the GB Mega Man games have gone on sale as well.

 

[whiterabbit]

Legend of Dark Witch has a demo you can try. It's basically Mega Man with a Gradius-style power-up system. I recall it's been on sale for about 50% or 60% off once.

I think the GB Mega Man games have gone on sale as well.

Yeah, I've played the demo. I liked it. The game also has an OT thread on GAF so that was cool, but I just can't decide if I really want it. I guess it is only 3.99.

I definitely try to pick up things when they're on sale.

 

[Gonzo The Great]

They can't be done with SNES until Super Mario RPG and Chrono Trigger are out

If they managed to program Zapper functionality, I expect the Super Scope games to come out at some point too. I'll gladly purchase Yoshi's Safari and Tin Star.

 

[Zonic]

I wouldn't mind the Super Scope games. Though I'm still happy with the fact I found one still in the box (& hilariously, its $50 price sticker) with its manual a few years ago at a flea market. Haven't tried it out since I know it doesn't work as well with flat screen HD TVs.

 

[terrisus]

Mole Patrol on the Super Scope 6 cartridge is one of the most under-rated games ever.

Heck, the whole Super Scope 6 cartridge itself is terribly underrated.
Many of the games on it are really extremely great, but so few people have ever actually played them.

 

[Zonic]

I just hated that whenever I'd look around, I could only find the Super Scope 6 game & not the actual accessory.

Actually, now that I think about it, what're the chances we could see games that use the SNES Mouse? I wouldn't mind trying Mario & Wario, which was JP-exclusive.

Oh man, now I can't help but imagine Mario Paint coming out around the same time as Mario Maker.

 

[maxcriden]

I can't decide what to get on my 2DS. I have about 10 bucks in the account right now. Thinking maybe Legend of Dark Witch and Mega Man 5 gameboy. I got Bloo Kid 2 this month, which is the only new thing I was interested in. It was pretty good although it gets really hard in some of the special levels. I was thinking about getting Donkey Kong Land or maybe Fantasy Zone one or two.

I mostly just play eshop games, much more than retail. It's just so cool to have digital downloads on my system.

Have you played Pushmo or DK '94? Both amazing.

 

[GulAtiCa]

So, for those in Canada: Since $0.81 USD is just about $1 CA Dollar currently and a lot of eShop games are generally more pricey then their US counterpart (cause of exchange rates). Do you consider it fair? What is a good price point?

I currently have my game set at $1.99 = $1.99 even. But cause of exchange rate, I only earn $1.63 USD for every 1 Canadian game sale. Cause of that and worsening Mexican Peso exchanges, I earned about 27% less then I thought I was going to (which was a kinda big surprise.. lol)

I mostly consider this a hobby, since I have a full time job (which is kinda why I release and focus on 1 game). So when I redo my current prices after my game's patch/Euro launch, I will very much likely keep them even (though fix Pesos price). I am just curious on what others think is fair and not fair.

 

[whiterabbit]

Have you played Pushmo or DK '94? Both amazing.

Yeah, I've played Pushmo. I've watched some videos of Donkey Kong and I'm not sure I want it. Thank you for the suggestions though.

 

[jholmes]

So, for those in Canada: Since $0.81 USD is just about $1 CA Dollar currently and a lot of eShop games are generally more pricey then their US counterpart (cause of exchange rates). Do you consider it fair? What is a good price point?

I currently have my game set at $1.99 = $1.99 even. But cause of exchange rate, I only earn $1.63 USD for every 1 Canadian game sale. Cause of that and worsening Mexican Peso exchanges, I earned about 27% less then I thought I was going to (which was a kinda big surprise.. lol)

I mostly consider this a hobby, since I have a full time job (which is kinda why I release and focus on 1 game). So when I redo my current prices after my game's patch/Euro launch, I will very much likely keep them even (though fix Pesos price). I am just curious on what others think is fair and not fair.

So the Canadian dollar is creeping up to about 82 cents right now after falling really hard for most of 2015. In 2014 when the dollar was near par with the greenback we were getting pretty well gouged and I certainly didn't like that. I know I speak for a lot of Canadian gamers in saying while we understand a weaker dollar means worse prices, what we're concerned about is the dollar getting back near par and having to fight to get good game prices again. (Most of us are the types who grew up unable to afford Final Fantasy III on SNES for $100, for example. The '90s were a tough time for gamers in the Great White North.)

Without going into the politics of the Canadian economy and its effects on currency, a lot of us think the dollar will continue to climb but many economists think with the price of oil it will at least stay at 80 cents, if not fall further. I love that Virtual Console games are still at par and hope that never changes, but I really don't expect that from indies -- I'd buy your game at $2.25 just as I'd buy it at $2. What I think is unfair is when the prices are completely out of whack with the exchange rate, or when they're put to really weird numbers like $9.69 instead of $9.50 or $10.

To make that long story short: at 90 cents and up, I'd like to see it priced the same because really who cares. At 80 cents I just want the numbers to be normal and fair.

 

[Robin64]

Jools also not part of the super secret meetings club.

 

[TheMoon]

Swords & Soldiers II |OT|
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=164668557

posted it already because I gotta leave for classes now and won't be back until after the EU eShop updates.

It's quite barebones so I'll add stuff once we play and learn new things. Unless of course the OT will be dead since few seem to care.

 

[Aostia]

I'm following Affordable Space adventures waiting for it to go on sale...I know, it's worth the 20€ they are asking for, but I have few spare time to play and I have to manage the investments...the same for the new Sword & Soldier: I miss the "launch discount", honestly.
Btw, I've seen that Nihilumbra is on sale this week on the EU eshop, is that right? any feedback for that game?

Edit:
Also Stealth inc 2 is on sale? 7€...what about it?

 

[Xenoboy]

I just bought Revelations yesterday on 3DS. Hopefully it'll be real fun!

 

[Simbabbad]

I'm following Affordable Space adventures waiting for it to go on sale...I know, it's worth the 20€ they are asking for, but I have few spare time to play and I have to manage the investments...

Same, except it's not lack of time, but tons of games to play first.

I'll get Stealth Inc. 2 and The Swapper thanks to promotions, though.

 

[Aostia]

Same, except it's not lack of time, but tons of games to play first.

I'll get Stealth Inc. 2 and The Swapper thanks to promotions, though.

the Swapper is GREAT, really.
I'm probably gonna get Stealth inc 2 thanks to the promo, and probably Nihilumbra with the discounted launch price. Affordable is on the list: at the very least, it will be mine on late July, when I'll be alone at home (working during the day), with the family in vacation ;p

 

[Simbabbad]

the Swapper is GREAT, really.

Thanks for the feedback, I really hesitated to buy that one, I really don't know much about it other that it seems to be very special and very good.

Stealth Inc. 2 is by the fellows who did Hydroventure/Fluidity, so I trust it'll be good.

 

[El Pescado]

Anyone get the PR for today yet?

 

[nicoga3000]

I asked before, but I'm asking a new variant of the question...

Is it worth playing MM Battle Network 1 and 2 before/after BN3? Are the games different enough to merit various playthroughs?

Also, I am SO fucking hyped for PADZ tonight at midnight. :3

 

[terrisus]

Anyone get the PR for today yet?

No, but I did find this:

Nintendo of America Hires Bowser as New VP of Sales

...

Bowser will report to Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing.

...

Bowser comes to Nintendo from Electronic Arts, where he has worked since 2007, most recently as Vice President of Global Business Planning, a role that made him responsible for EA’s console, PC and mobile game forecasting. Prior to EA, he worked at Procter & Gamble in various sales leadership roles in Asia, Latin America and the U.S.

He attended the University of Utah, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in communications.

 

[Colonel Mustard]

I have my masters in organizational communications and work in a sales leadership role for a...well...small, non tech related company. I want Bowser's job. This is my application, Nintendo. Hire me.

 

[terrisus]

I have my masters in organizational communications and work in a sales leadership role for a...well...small, non tech related company. I want Bowser's job. This is my application, Nintendo. Hire me.

Need to change your name to something like Kamek :þ


P.S. If we're getting on Nintendo job applications, I want in too >.>

 

[PixalTheCat]

Need to change your name to something like Kamek :þ


P.S. If we're getting on Nintendo job applications, I want in too >.>

Just what they need. More yes men.

 

[L~A]

NA:

Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS

Puzzle & Dragons Z + Puzzle & Dragons Super Mario Bros. Edition – Two puzzling RPG adventures await you! Rescue Princess Peach from Bowser in Puzzle & Dragons Super Mario Bros. Edition or defeat the evil group Paradox by battling enemies with the awesome power of Orbs in Puzzle & Dragons Z. Drag and match Orbs, and chain together combos to deal massive blows to your enemies. Then bolster your forces with hundreds of unique monsters in this two-in-one game pack.

Nintendo eShop on Wii U

Swords & Soldiers II – Sharpen your beard and groom your axe! The 2D strategy hit is back! Swords & Soldiers II is filled to the brim with gorgeous hand-animated artwork, endless replayability and heaps of good old fun. Command the Vikings, Persians and Demons as you conquer the epic campaign or face off with your friends in local multiplayer. Click here to view a trailer for the game.
Virtual Console on Wii U
Mega Man Zero 2 – Mega May continues with this Game Boy Advance classic! Zero must rejoin Ciel and the other Resistance fighters to stand a chance against Neo Arcadia. But when a commander decides that unsealing a dark, evil entity is the only option left, Zero will have to equip powerful abilities and weapons to turn the tides of war.
SUPER E.D.F. Earth Defense Force – In this Super NES shoot-’em-up, guide your special mechanized fighter, the XA-1, against the mysterious alien forces known as AGYMA. Protect the earth from the enemy invasion by using various high-tech weapons. Dodge enemy attacks as you fly through six areas of super-fast, side-scrolling action and intense firepower.

Nintendo eShop Sales:

Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS

SpongeBob SquarePants: Plankton’s Robotic Revenge on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS is 50 percent off until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 28.

Nintendo eShop on Wii U

Bombing Bastards is 28 percent off (reduced from $6.99 to $4.99) beginning at 9 a.m. PT on May 25 until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 1.
Master Reboot is 50 percent off (reduced from $14.99 to $7.49) until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 18.
Shiny the Firefly is 30 percent off (reduced from $9.99 to $6.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 20.

Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS

Retro City Rampage: DX is 50 percent off (reduced from $9.99 to $4.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 28.
SpongeBob HeroPants is 33 percent off (reduced from $29.99 to $19.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 28.
Yumi’s Odd Odyssey, Harvest Moon 3D: A New Beginning and more Natsume games are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 31.
Hello Kitty Picnic with Sanrio Friends and Hello Kitty and Sanrio Friends 3D Racing from Majesco are on sale beginning at 9 a.m. PT on May 25 until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 1.
I Love My Little Boy and I Love My Little Girl from BigBen Interactive are 40 percent off (reduced from $24.99 to $14.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 4.
3D MahJongg, Gardenscapes and other games from Joindots are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 4.
Battleminer is 50 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $3.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 18.

Theme Shop on Nintendo 3DS:

New themes this week include:
Swapnote: Nikki and Friends

Also new this week:

Blocky Bot (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)
Journey of a Special Average Balloon (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)
Shapes of Gray (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)
Shiny The Firefly – Demo Version (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)
Stone Shire (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)
Vector Assault (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)
Samurai Defender (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)

 

[El Pescado]

SWAPNOTE THEME?!

;_;

 

[terrisus]

Just what they need. More yes men.

Hey, I still want various things to be different as well :þ

SWAPNOTE THEME?!

;_;

The glorious return of Nikki! :3

 

[donny2112]

Might get the Swapnote Theme just to pour one out for Nikki.

 

[Zonic]

Oh cool, Swapnote theme made it over.

Kind of wish there was more free themes. I've long stopped using the Sonic Boom one mainly because of the music & of course EU & Japan get themes that you can get on Club Nintendo but not the US.

 

[Zeeman]

Oh cool, Swapnote theme made it over.

Kind of wish there was more free themes. I've long stopped using the Sonic Boom one mainly because of the music & of course EU & Japan get themes that you can get on Club Nintendo but not the US.

Use the free Monster Hunter theme

 

[PixalTheCat]

Good week, but nothing for me.

 

[Zonic]

Use the free Monster Hunter theme

Oh right, forgot I downloaded that.

...........*continues using Famicom Memories theme from Ultimate NES Remix kindly donated by user*

Actually, now that I think about it, I would love to see stuff like "Super Famicom Memories" or "Game Boy Memories". Sega seems to be trying to figure out if they can release their hardware themes (Saturn, Dreamcast, Game Gear, etc.) in the US with licensing & such, which I would gladly buy if it happens & then have them on Favorites to rotate around.

 

[L~A]

Video of the Swapnote theme, for those interested: https://youtu.be/G0YLxq_z_N8

 

[GulAtiCa]

Wow, today is busy day for NOA Wii U eShop.

 

[cyba89]

Are there any Castlevania fans here?

I have little over 8€ funds on the eshop and I'm in the mood to get into the series. I only played two of the DS games.

So which one of the GBA- or SNES-games available can you recommend the most.

 

[Robin64]

Super Castlevania IV!

 

[terrisus]

Are there any Castlevania fans here?

Yup

I have little over 8€ funds on the eshop and I'm in the mood to get into the series. I only played two of the DS games.

So which one of the GBA- or SNES-games available can you recommend the most.

If you're choosing from only GBA or SNES, go with Super Castlevania IV for SNES
Otherwise, go with Castlevania 1 for NES.

 

[YianGaruga]

Are there any Castlevania fans here?

I have little over 8€ funds on the eshop and I'm in the mood to get into the series. I only played two of the DS games.

So which one of the GBA- or SNES-games available can you recommend the most.

Well, there's two types of Castlevania.
For the classic titles you should try Castlevania IV
For the metroidvania titles I think Aria of Sorrow is the best one on Nintendo platforms. It's my second favourite Castlevania after SOTN.

Both should be available

 

[GulAtiCa]

I had a dream last night that my game was releasing today in Europe. So close, I can feel it.

 

[Robin64]

I had a dream last night that my game was releasing today in Europe. So close, I can feel it.

Just hope it's not May 28th or June 25th.

 

[GulAtiCa]

Prob won't be till July/August if passes.

What releases on those dates?

 

[cyba89]

Thanks for the quick recommendations. I'll go with Super Castlevania for now and get Aria of Sorrow later.

 

[The Lamonster]

Thanks for the quick recommendations. I'll go with Super Castlevania for now and get Aria of Sorrow later.

Aria of Sorrow is a hundred times better than Super Castlevania.

 

[YianGaruga]

Aria of Sorrow is a hundred times better than Super Castlevania.

Yep. I'm not a big fan of the classic Castlevanias myself. They're okay, but Aria of Sorrow offers SO much more

 

[TheMoon]

I'm following Affordable Space adventures waiting for it to go on sale...I know, it's worth the 20€ they are asking for, but I have few spare time to play and I have to manage the investments...the same for the new Sword & Soldier: I miss the "launch discount", honestly.
Btw, I've seen that Nihilumbra is on sale this week on the EU eshop, is that right? any feedback for that game?

Edit:
Also Stealth inc 2 is on sale? 7€...what about it?

Nihilumbra isn't on sale as it just came out last week. But it's running a launch discount.

ASA won't go on sale for quite a while, they've said as much (similar to Axiom Verge).

Prob won't be till July/August if passes.

What releases on those dates?

Umm... Splatoon and Yoshi?

 

[terrisus]

Just hope it's not May 28th or June 25th.

Prob won't be till July/August if passes.

What releases on those dates?

Robin64's games!

Spoiler

BELIEVE

 

[Robin64]

Prob won't be till July/August if passes.

What releases on those dates?

Splatoon on the first, Yoshi's Wooly World and Art Academy on the second. Plus we've just had Rainbow Paintbrush, too, so damn it's a busy time for Wii U stuff.

 

[@MUWANdo]

Heads up: there's an off-tv patch for 1001 Spikes on Wii U but it adds several new bugs including a bug that makes it impossible to walk to the right using the d-pad, so, uh, don't update.

 

[Robin64]

Heads up: there's an off-tv patch for 1001 Spikes on Wii U but it adds several new bugs including a bug that makes it impossible to walk to the right using the d-pad, so, uh, don't update.

That's a pretty big bug to just miss, haha. Oh dear.

 

[terrisus]

Heads up: there's an off-tv patch for 1001 Spikes on Wii U but it adds several new bugs including a bug that makes it impossible to walk to the right using the d-pad, so, uh, don't update.

How does that sort of bug even arise? >.>