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[astrogamer]

Next Week's games for Japan
Wii U
Sky Jaguar (Konami)(MSX) - 823 yen
Ganbare Goemon Gaiden 2 (Konami)(FC) - 514 yen
Taikou Risshiden V (Koei Tecmo)(SFC) - 823 yen

3DS
Gekidoui Arbeiter KOJI (Office Create) - 500 yen - 5/20
Tetsudou Nippon! Rosen Tabi: Oumino Tetsudou Hen(Sonic Powered) - 6,264 yen - 5/21

 

[Tizoc]

I find it interesting that Konami is releasing its classic games on JP eShop.

Speaking of which, the 3DS eShop doesn't have a download list like what PSN does right?

 

[calc84maniac]

I find it interesting that Konami is releasing its classic games on JP eShop.

Speaking of which, the 3DS eShop doesn't have a download list like what PSN does right?

It does. It's at least as bad, too.

 

[deadfolk]

Let's play it together!

Sorry - I decided to go with the Bayonetta games for now. SSB is a bit of a risk for me, so I'm going to grab a used copy at some point. That way, I can trade it if it's not my thing.

I'll try and remember to give you a holler if I managed to get it at some point in the future.

 

[TheMoon]

Aaaaaannnd the new Pushmo game was downgraded to 30 fps for no apparent reason whatsoever. Deleted!

more graphical effects going on.

->

Fallblox/Crashmo switched the framerate to 30 fps for levels that were wide in scope with massive structures and larger playing fields.

Just downloading this new game now, but nothing in the trailer makes it seem like Intelligent Systems should lock it to 30fps everywhere on the older hardware.

Edit: Just started playing the new game -- compared first stage side by side. There's more going on in this (more clouds in the background, a whale-shaped balloon, more objects around the playing field.

My guess is Intelligent System targeted 60fps on N3DS with the extra power, and regular 3DS was probably only going between 30 and 60. Since an unlocked framerate would result in stuttering they probably went for 30. Big shame, it just doesn't feel as fluid, but on the other hand it's nice to see them target the more powerful hardware for once.

So ...there is your reason.

 

[zroid]

it is good to know that games can be programmed to take advantage of the N3DS specs

looking forward to more 60fps games in the future!

 

[ramparter]

Next Week's games for Japan
Wii U
Sky Jaguar (Konami)(MSX) - 823 yen
Ganbare Goemon Gaiden 2 (Konami)(FC) - 514 yen
Taikou Risshiden V (Koei Tecmo)(SFC) - 823 yen

3DS
Gekidoui Arbeiter KOJI (Office Create) - 500 yen - 5/20
Tetsudou Nippon! Rosen Tabi: Oumino Tetsudou Hen(Sonic Powered) - 6,264 yen - 5/21

So what is the chance we see Mystical Ninja on N64 vc?

 

[TheMoon]

it is good to know that games can be programmed to take advantage of the N3DS specs

looking forward to more 60fps games in the future!

Well we've known that since Smash and MH4G last October^^

 

[zroid]

Well we've known that since Smash and MH4G last October^^

it is good to have more evidence then!

wait what did Smash do differently? I thought it was just the not having to restart the system thing

 

[Man God]

It does. It's at least as bad, too.

No, it's way better. It lists everything you own that's not currently downloaded to the system right now.

 

[TheMoon]

it is good to have more evidence then!

wait what did Smash do differently? I thought it was just the not having to restart the system thing

Yes, and its extra RAM lets Smash run normally so you could access Miiverse, etc. Old 3DS has all of that turned off, hence the forced reboot.

 

[zroid]

Yes, and its extra RAM lets Smash run normally so you could access Miiverse, etc. Old 3DS has all of that turned off, hence the forced reboot.

oh yeah. I wasn't counting that since I was just thinking of in-game effects due to the N3DS. anyhoo.

 

[rjc571]

more graphical effects going on.

->



So ...there is your reason.

The New 3DS has the same GPU as the Old 3DS, so if it's 60 fps on the New 3DS the graphical effects shouldn't matter. The only reason they would have to downgrade the old 3DS version's framerate is if its CPU couldn't handle the new gameplay mechanics (like moving enemies, rotatable stages etc.) at 60 fps. Which is really sad if you think about it.

 

[Zonic]

So what is the chance we see Mystical Ninja on N64 vc?

From what I recall, there was some issue with games that required the Memory Pak or whatever in order to save. Hopefully it's fixed now, as I remember playing the two N64 games more (especially the giant robot battles) and would rebuy them if they were added.

 

[calc84maniac]

No, it's way better. It lists everything you own that's not currently downloaded to the system right now.

Oh yeah, I forgot that detail. And it also doesn't go back to the top of the list every time you download something. I guess it is a little better, but there's still no sort or search feature, and it's slower to scroll through the titles (especially since they're separated into pages).

 

[Plinko]

NSMB DS out tomorrow

 

[Ondore]

New Super Mario Bros tomorrow on DS VC: $7.99

GAF thread

 

[Zonic]

NSMB Wii out tomorrow

Yes, please!

Actually, it's the original DS one.

 

[maxcriden]

NSMB Wii out tomorrow

Yes, please!

Bad news for you, homie. You're getting a great NSMB game tomorrow. Just not that one. ;__;

 

[steveovig]

$7.99 sounds good fo NSMB. Now, I'll have to try and sell my cart, any takers lol!

 

[daydream]

NSMB is unfairly maligned for playing it too safe, I think. It's still a damn good platformer that's definitely worth your time.

 

[maxcriden]

NSMB is unfairly maligned for playing it too safe, I think. It's still a damn good platformer that's definitely worth your time.

Absolutely. It's also got some fun secrets!

 

[steveovig]

I hated how they hid the secret areas. There are still 1 or 2 that I've never unlocked.

I remember being in love with that game when it released. I was dying for some 2D platforming fun. Nowadays, they're a dime a design and it wouldn't have had the same impact these days.

 

[Shahadan]

Still no date for Paper Mario in EU? ;(

 

[Robin64]

Still no date for Paper Mario in EU? ;(

May 21st or May 28th.

 

[terrisus]

Journey of a Special Average Balloon by Treefall Studios (Maze, The Letter) launching Next Thursday, the 21st. NA.

"special average?"

I mean, that kind of stuff was already played out in the 1990s (Boo, the "miniature giant" space hamster), and they're 15 years late to that.


I know people have criticised me for passing on games by name alone in the past...
But, seriously, a name like that guarantees I wouldn't even be looking at it.

 

[Plinko]

Bad news for you, homie. You're getting a great NSMB game tomorrow. Just not that one. ;__;

Actually, it's the original DS one.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

 

[Tizoc]

It does. It's at least as bad, too.

Interesting, then permit me to ask:
Does anyone here still have the Megaman Legends 3 demo in their download list?
If so are you still able to download and play it?

I recall there being a demo for it.

 

[jholmes]

So what is the chance we see Mystical Ninja on N64 vc?

If there's Memory Pak support I'd say pretty good but we still don't know.

Even if not you can save-state or suspend N64 games now, which you couldn't on Wii, so I'd say it's a non-zero figure either way.

 

[Refyref]

Interesting, then permit me to ask:
Does anyone here still have the Megaman Legends 3 demo in their download list?
If so are you still able to download and play it?

I recall there being a demo for it.

There isn't. They cancelled it just before it released.

 

[Simbabbad]

NSMB is unfairly maligned for playing it too safe, I think.

I think it's mostly that it doesn't really play like a SMB game: it's slow, Mario is heavy, and it has tons of pseudo puzzles. Not really Mario Maker.

 

[Ondore]

And now NSMB is listed at $9.99.

Why'd they give the range again?

 

[NamikazeBurst]

And now NSMB is listed at $9.99.

Why'd they give the range again?

I was wondering why it was $8 when previously released, lower quality (in terms of brand name) titles are $10. I bet hardly anything will be $8, except for stuff like Brain Age (Europe and Japan got it for free).

 

[PixalTheCat]

So Mega Man and NSMB will be today I assume

 

[Zonic]

Yup, today is Battle Network 3 (both versions) & New Super Mario Bros. on DS....oh, & 3D Thunder Blade.

I wonder when NSMB Wii will get re-released. Also can't wait for the new Pushmo game (think it'll be called Stretchmo, based on the thread) to come here.

 

[L~A]

Fullblox available in EU! Yup, the new Pullblox/Pushmo game.

***

NA:

Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS
3D Thunder Blade – Blast through the skies in this re-mastered classic from SEGA. Control your helicopter and destroy enemies while navigating skylines, treacherous caves and enemy bases. Click here to view a trailer for the game.
Attack on Titan: Humanity in Chains – Join Eren, Mikasa and the Scout Regiment as they defend the Walls in Attack on Titan: Humanity in Chains, exclusively on the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. If you can’t do it alone, recruit your friends and go Titan hunting through the online co-op mode. As the footsteps of the Titans grow closer, will you hide in fear or become humanity’s last hope? Click here to view a trailer for the game.
Nintendo eShop on Wii U
Nihilumbra – Nihilumbra is a puzzle platformer that tells the story of Born, a being from the Void that wants to find the meaning of its own existence. Each color you find in the game will allow you to paint the landscape with your hands, altering its properties. Purchase Nihilumbra for the introductory price of $7.99 until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 28. Click here to view a trailer for the game.
Ultratron – Experience the fun game play of this old-school arcade favorite, updated for the 21st century, with unique upgrades, player-responsive difficulty and a subtle tactics system. Purchase Ultratron for the introductory price of $8.49 until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 26. Click here to view a trailer for the game.
Virtual Console on Wii U
Mega Man Battle Network 3 White & Mega Man Battle Network 3 Blue – Lan and Mega Man are ready to prove they’re the strongest in the next tournament! But there seems to be a more sinister plan behind the event. Game content is the same for Mega Man Battle Network 3 White and Mega Man Battle Network 3 Blue, but NetNavi chips and other items may differ.
New Super Mario Bros. – This Nintendo DS game introduced the now-classic New Super Mario Bros. series! Princess Peach has been kidnapped by Bowser Jr. … again! Run, jump and stomp your way across eight worlds as you smash through your foes and save the day. And then take a break from the adventure to play mini-games in four fun-filled categories.

Nintendo eShop Sales:

Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS
Capcom sale! Check out great deals on select Capcom games in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS and Wii U beginning at 9 a.m. PT on May 14 until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 28. Visit http://www.nintendo.com/eshop/offers for more details.
Nintendo eShop on Wii U
Wooden Sen’Sey is 70 percent off (reduced from $9.99 to $2.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 21.
Midnight and Toon Tanks from Petite Games are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 28.
Arrow Time U is 25 percent off (reduced from $1.99 to $1.49) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 28.
GetClose: A game for RIVALS is 33 percent off (reduced from $2.99 to $1.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 28.
Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS
Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars, Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers and other games from ATLUS are on sale beginning at 9 a.m. PT on May 18 until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 25.
Cooking Mama 4: Kitchen Magic, Cooking Mama 5: Bon Appétit! and Gardening Mama 2: Forest Friends from Majesco are on sale beginning at 9 a.m. PT on May 18 until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 25.
Big Hero 6 Battle in the Bay is 33 percent off (reduced from $29.99 to $19.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 15.

Theme Shop on Nintendo 3DS:

New themes this week include:
Attack on Titan: Humanity in Chains (free with digital game purchase)
Pushmo: Mallo & Friends
SEGA 3D Classics Fantasy Zone
SEGA 3D Classics Space Harrier

Price reduction:

Nintendo eShop on Wii U
Snake Den has been reduced to $1.25 (from $3.99).
Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS
Vacation Adventures: Park Ranger and Vacation Adventures: Park Ranger 2 from Filematch Ltd. are reduced to $4.99 beginning at 9 a.m. PT on May 15.

Also new this week:

Funk of Titans (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)

 

[Ondore]

Just got a PR email, "Fullblox" is out in Europe.

 

[BooJoh]

Odd that it suddenly pops up in EU and the NA PR mentions the Pushmo theme but no mention of Stretchmo. I wonder if they'll drop it later today out of nowhere or if they're making us wait til E3.

 

[PixalTheCat]

Despite no Metroid Zero Mission; it is a good week

 

[Zonic]

Nooooooooooooooooooo, EU gets the new Pushmo game but not NA?!

Hmm, hoping the Capcom eShop sale will include VC titles.

Also yeesss, Sega finally releasing 3DS themes. Now release those hardware ones on the Saturn, Dreamcast, & such.

 

[JoeM86]

Prices

Mallo's Playtime Plaza: £4.49
Poppu's Sculpture Square: £2.69
Corin's Fortress of Fun: £2.69
Papa Blox's NES Expo: £2.69

Bundle for all: £8.99

 

[ramparter]

Prices

Mallo's Playtime Plaza: £4.49
Poppu's Sculpture Square: £2.69
Corin's Fortress of Fun: £2.69
Papa Blox's NES Expo: £2.69

Bundle for all: £8.99

Guess I'll try it for free and go for the full bundle when I want to play the rest.

 

[zroid]

So no Stretchmo for us NA plebs this week?

 

[PixalTheCat]

So no Stretchmo for us NA plebs this week?

Don't worry. It'll arrive in two years.

 

[TheMoon]

So no Stretchmo for us NA plebs this week?

Wait 2.5 more hours...

We didn't know we were getting this today until after it was out.

Crashmo came out a week later in NA but Pushmo World came out everywhere at the same time.

 

[Experien]

Thunder Blade is intriguing, wonder if it is any good.

 

[Zonic]

Thunder Blade is intriguing, wonder if it is any good.

I'm sure people will post their opinions in the 3D Classics OT, so perhaps keep an eye on that.

I only played the one that was on Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection, but from what I understand, that one was based on the Genesis one while the 3D Classics version is more on the arcade, so I don't know if my opinion of the one I played can transfer over to the one coming out today.

 

[Tizoc]

Can someone compile a list of what games Konami has put on the Japanese Wii (U) VC please?

Also as I don't have a Wii U YET, I take it it doesn't function like a PS3/PS4 hwere you can have multi region accounts right?

There isn't. They cancelled it just before it released.

You sure? I could've sworn there was a prototype at least put on the 3DS eShop?

 

[Zonic]

Can someone compile a list of what games Konami has put on the Japanese Wii (U) VC please?

Also as I don't have a Wii U YET, I take it it doesn't function like a PS3/PS4 hwere you can have multi region accounts right?

No, you cannot. You'd have to import a Wii U from Japan in order to access the Japanese eShop.

As for games Konami has on the Japanese VC but not in the US:

NES/Famicom:

- Twinbee
- Princess Tomato of the Salad Land
- Antarctic Adventure
- Ganbare Goemon! Karakuri Dōchū
- Yie Ar Kung-Fu
- Nuts & Milk
- Ganbare Goemon 2
- Getsu Fūma Den

SNES/Super Famicom:

- Ganbare Goemon 2: Kiteretsu Shōgun Magginesu
- Ganbare Goemon 3: Shishijūrokubē no Karakuri Manji Gatame
- Pop'n TwinBee
- TwinBee: Rainbow Bell Adventure

& then ALL the MSX games (we don't have it here) and the PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16 stuff since we also don't have that.

Pretty sure that list is correct. Might have missed one or two, but I compared Wiki lists.

 

[zigg]

Just got a PR email, "Fullblox" is out in Europe.

…that's a terrible name.

(would still buy)