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[Mileena]

I have no problem with slow trickle VC.

I just wish the slow trickle were with games that have substance and content in them.

I don't think many people would be pissed if they were releasing 1-2 good games a week. It's the 0-1-2 awful games every week that's making this service the biggest joke in gaming.

 

[Seven Force]

I love how the GB Megaman games were announced for VC in the US first, yet Japan has gotten II and III in the span of three weeks with IV following this upcoming week, while US hasn't gotten anything yet.

 

[Ceej]

I love how SEGA 3D Classics was announced for NA and it is almost November with no release or a peep heard.

 

[Zee-Row]

VC in the US is a disaster again. NOA does not have any idea how to do proper releases.

 

[Colonel Mustard]

Just a heads up, Microsoft still has that asinine 'no ports' rule on Xbox One, even with indie games.

NL: Do you have a target release window for FORCED?

SG: Not really, and that’s extremely annoying. It’s actually because of Microsoft, the Xbox One requirement is that you’ve not released on another platform before, so what we’re doing is that we have to port it for PS4, Wii U and Xbox One simultaneously, and release it on all three platforms at the same time; that’s annoying because we could in theory release it on Wii U in January or something like that. But now it might be later because we have to do all the porting work on all of them at the same time instead of doing them one by one.

http://www.nintendolife.com/news/20..._to_the_wii_u_eshop_and_working_with_nintendo

Like a fat kid at lunch time, Microsoft is holding up the damn line for everyone else.

 

[D-e-f-]

VC in the US is a disaster again. NOA does not have any idea how to do proper releases.

That's all NCL.

Just a heads up, Microsoft still has that asinine 'no ports' rule on Xbox One, even with indie games.



Like a fat kid at lunch time, Microsoft is holding up the damn line for everyone else.

This is why I hate their practices. Rayman Legends and Deus Ex say hi.

 

[Weng]

That's all NCL.



This is why I hate their practices. Rayman Legends and Deus Ex say hi.

But what about DuckTales Remastered?

 

[D-e-f-]

But what about DuckTales Remastered?

No clue how that could go through without trouble. Maybe they don't care about XBLA anymore. Or it was due to a mishap on their part?

 

[Katsuragi]

This week's European downloads:

Nintendo eShop (Wii U)

Mighty Switch Force! 2 (WayForward) - €5.00/£5.00
The sequel to the universally acclaimed Mighty Switch Force, and the newest game in the Mighty series! It's a Code Red from the Galactic Fire Brigade! Planet Land is combusting and everything is ablaze! Return to HQ immediately and pick up your Infinity Dousing Apparatus; your Siren Helmet is still authorized and up to code! The mission: to fight the inferno and extricate the reformed Hooligan sisters! Now, suit up and start soaking some scenery!

Deus Ex Human Revolution Director's Cut (Square Enix) - €39.99/£29.99
Critically injured after a deadly attack, Adam Jensen undergoes a life-saving operation augmenting him with powerful cybernetics. Caught in the middle of a vast conspiracy, Adam's choices will affect both himself and all of humanity as he seeks answers across the globe.

Just Dance Kids 2014 (Ubisoft) - €39.99/£29.99
Just Dance Kids 2014 brings the fun of the Just Dance franchise to younger children. With 31 all-new songs from kids' favourite pop stars, TV shows and movies, the game includes awesome hits such as, "Hit the Lights" by Selena Gomez & The Scene, "One Thing" by One Direction, "Give Your Heart A Break" by Demi Lovato, and "Get Ready to Wiggle" by The Wiggles. Discover new modes specially designed for Kids aged 3 to 6 such as the Dance Director mode exclusive on Wii U.

Donkey Kong 3 (Nintendo, NES VC) - €4.99/£3.49
Unique to the classic series, Donkey Kong 3 is a frantic action game starring newcomer Stanley, whose greenhouse has been invaded by the troublesome ape and swarms of angry insects. Armed with a spray can, you must push Donkey Kong up the screen while fending off the swarms of bugs intent on stealing Stanley's precious flowers. Avoid the coconuts that DK throws at you, and try to grab the power spray can for a few seconds of supercharged spraying as you aim for a high score! This is the US version of the game.

Baseball (Nintendo, NES VC) - €4.99/£3.49
It's the bottom of the ninth. You're at the plate. Here comes the pitch. You swing... It's a smash deep into centre-field. A home run! In the NES classic BASEBALL, you control every action. The swing of the bat. The speed of the pitch. The hits, the steals, the double plays. Pit your skills against the computer or challenge a friend. All it's missing is the smell of hotdogs! This is the US version of the game

Pinball (Nintendo, NES VC) - €4.99/£3.49
The NES version of PINBALL was one of the first video game recreations of the classic game, and is still as crowd-pleasing as ever. Use the flippers to keep the ball in play for as long as possible, and rack up a winning score. There are two difficulty settings, and modes for one or two players so you and a friend can battle for the highest score. Mario also makes an appearance in the bonus stage in which you must save Pauline, the damsel in distress from Donkey Kong, with your pinball prowess! This is the US version of this game.


Nintendo eShop (3DS)

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies (Capcom) - €24.99/£19.99
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies sees the return of courtroom hero Phoenix Wright. The much-loved gameplay and features from previous titles in the Ace Attorney series are back, but for the first time in stunning 3D graphics, bringing the courtroom and characters to life and putting players directly in the heart of the action.

Crazy Chicken: Director's Cut 3D (Teyon) - €1.99/£1.79
Chickens have invaded a movie studio starting a hilariously messy rampage around the film sets and properties! It's time to take position in the director's seat, reload the shotgun and aim with precision at these winged intruders! Shoot down the right amount of chickens and stage props in order to progress to the next take and solve tons of brain teasing riddles for bonus points. Movie fans and action lovers will have a blast playing this game. The lights are on, the cameras are rolling and now it's time for some feathery shooting action!

Snow Moto Racing 3D (Zordix) - €5.99/£5.39 (Launch offer, will be €7.99/£7.19 as from November 8)
Experience the thrill of high-speed snowmobile racing across wildly varied beautiful winter vistas in a game perfectly suited for the Nintendo 3DS. Challenge your friends and foes in local multiplayer races via Download Play. Progress through challenging tournaments for high scores and medals to unlock better, faster and more fun snowmobiles.

Gummy Bears - Mini Golf (Enjoy Gaming) - €2.99/£2.50 (Launch offer, will be €3.99/£3.30 as from November 14)
Gummy Bear Mini Golf is an entertaining 3D mini golf game which immerses everyone into the world of crazy golf. This party style game is ideal for all age groups and can be played up to 4 players simultaneously. The simple tap and flick interface is ideal for all level of gamers, so whether you are a professional golfer or just an amateur, this game is for you!

Gummy Bears Magical Medallion (Enjoy Gaming) - €2.99/£2.50 (Launch offer, will be €3.99/£3.30 as from November 14)
The hidden Kingdom of the Gummy Bears is a tantalizing, colourful world overflowing with mouth-watering sweets! For years King Sour Berry searched for a magical artefact called the Gummy Bear Medallion, which kept the Gummy Bears hidden from him. The king finally found it and removed the three mystical gems making the Gummy Bears visible. The kings Crazy Candy Army chased and captured them setting traps for those that avoided capture. The kingdom is now under the rule of King Sour berry. You are the Gummy Bears only hope to save them from a life of unhappiness. You must accept the quest to find the gems and return them to the Gummy Bears Medallion. Only then can the magic of the medallion hide the Gummy Bears once more from the evil King Sour Berry and his Crazy Candy Army.

Bowling Bonanza (Enjoy Gaming) - €2.99/£2.50 (Launch offer, will be €3.99/£3.30 as from November 14)
For both the casual and the serious gamer Bowling Bonanza boasts full 3D rigid body physics. Create any kind of shot by adjusting your stance, direction or ball spin or for the more serious, position the ball and shape the shot as required.

Beyblade Evolution (Rising Star Games) - €29.99/£29.99
Prepare to get closer to the battling action than ever before - it's time to let it rip with Beyblade Evolution on Nintendo 3DS! Use the motion controls of Nintendo 3DS and get closer to playing for real than ever before! Experience an exciting story in the world of Beyblade as you face off against familiar heroes and villains to become a champion Blader. Collect a huge number of unique Bey parts and combine them to build the perfect Bey, then use it to smash the opposition! Face off against your friends using Local Play, or collect StreetPass data to battle other players! Use the AR Card packaged with the game and do battle in a virtual arena! Get a sneak peek at the future by unlocking the all-powerful Samurai Ifrit W145CF Beyblade from Beyblade: Shogun Steel! The Collector's Edition of Beyblade Evolution comes with an exclusive Winged Pegasus 90WF Beyblade, which will never be available to buy anywhere else!

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (Avanquest) - €24.99/£19.99
Prepare to jump into food-filled fun in Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2, the tastiest treat to ever hit the Nintendo 3DS. Satisfying hungry appetites in time for Sony Picture Animation's movie of the same name, join Flint Lockwood and his friends on their journey to save Swallow Falls and discover new friends, 'Foodimals', along the way. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 is packed with fast and energetic puzzle-based gameplay that players and moviegoers of all ages will love.

Hakuoki: Memories of the Shinsengumi (Rising Star Games) - €29.99/£29.99
The world of Otome games comes to Europe for the first time! At the time when shogunate and imperial forces clashed for supremacy over Japan, Chizuru travels to Kyoto in search of her missing father. She runs into the Shinsengumi, a band of samurai warriors sworn to protect the shogun. Chizuru soon learns that they too are looking for her father. What awaits them is more than just a missing persons case, as they face off against not just imperial soldiers, but the supernatural as well! In the midst of all this madness, will the sweet and innocent Chizuru find true love? Only you can decide!

Animal Hospital (Bigben Interactive) - €24.99/£19.99
The sick animals need you! Live the dream life of a true veterinarian. Improve and expand your surgery to accommodate more patients. Dogs, cats, horses, birds... they all need your care!

Reel Fishing Paradise 3D (Funbox Media) - €13.99/£12.59
Travel to over a dozen stunning locales in your quest to become a master angler. Fish in tranquil lakes, rocky coastal waters, and more, all in 3D that brings every leaping fish and splash of water to life. A huge variety of fish will test the expertise of even the most seasoned fishing veterans, from wily bass to powerful Bluefin tuna.

Gabrielle's Ghostly Groove 3D (Funbox Media) - €13.99/£12.59
Terror Up the Dance Floor! Poor Gabrielle sneezed her soul right out of her body, and only the ghouls and ghosts of Monsterville can help! She'll need to bust out her best dance moves to get herself back into her body.

Wario's Woods (Nintendo, NES VC) - €3.99/£3.59
The Peaceful Woods were once a safe haven for all gentle creatures...until Wario turned up. Now the place is swarming with monsters, and only Toad can clear up the mess! Wario's Woods is a fast-paced puzzle game in which Toad must line up bombs and enemies into rows of matching colours. Clear enough sections of the forest to go up against the mighty Wario himself! This version also features Download Play allowing you to connect to another player's Nintendo 3DS and compete in a VS battle, with just one copy of the game.

Treasures of the World (Barcelona, Paris, Rome) (D4D Ingenieria visual, download video) - €1.99/£1.79
Take a 3D excursion to some of the most interesting places in the world, including the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the Coliseum in Rome.

Special offers
Urban Trial Freestyle (Tate Multimedia) - €4.89/£4.29 (Offer ends October 31, normally €6.99/£6.29)
MYST (Funbox Media) - €9.99/£8.99 (Offer ends October 31, normally €19.99/£17.99)


Nintendo DSiWare

Crazy Chicken: Director's Cut (Teyon) - 200 Points
Chickens have invaded a movie studio starting a hilariously messy rampage around the film sets and properties! It's time to take position in the director's seat, reload the shotgun and aim with precision at these winged intruders! Shoot down the right amount of chickens and stage props in order to progress to the next take and solve tons of brain teasing riddles for bonus points. Movie fans and action lovers will have a blast playing this game. The lights are on, the cameras are rolling and now it's time for some feathery shooting action!

 

[Jucksalbe]

I really hope they're done soon with those early NES games.

 

[L~A]

Holy crap, that's a ton of games. Definitely getting Ace Attorney 5, probably Hakuoki too, though I have no idea when I'll be able to play it.

 

[Deleted member 125677]

meh
meh
meh
meh
HOLY SHIT ACE ATTORNEY!!
meh
meh
meh
meh
...

Spoiler

MSF2 and Deus X are great, but already have em

 

[SpoonyBard]

Phoenix Wright is of course a must-buy, but Mighty Switch Force! 2 seems interesting at that price.

 

[Katsuragi]

I really hope they're done soon with those early NES games.

There's still Donkey Kong Jr. Math!

 

[Sendou]

I really hope they're done soon with those early NES games.

No kidding.

Tons of games this week but tons of crap too.

 

[Jucksalbe]

There's still Donkey Kong Jr. Math!

Fully expect that next week.

 

[KingSnake]

Wii Party U is not on the list ...

 

[Robin64]

Wii Party U is not on the list ...

Doesn't the retail version come with a Wiimote+? That might be why.

 

[Chrom]

Wii Party U is not on the list ...

I think the reason behind that may be because Wii Party U doesn't seem like it's going to release as a digital download outside of Japan. Not entire sure about this, but there hasn't been anything suggesting NOA/NOE will be releasing it digitally.

 

[KingSnake]

Doesn't the retail version come with a Wiimote+? That might be why.

Yeah, but I have plenty of wiimotes and I prefer the comfort of having it on HDD.

 

[BowieZ]

Wii Party U is not on the list ...

Doesn't the retail version come with a Wiimote+? That might be why.

I think the reason behind that may be because Wii Party U doesn't seem like it's going to release as a digital download outside of Japan. Not entire sure about this, but there hasn't been anything suggesting NOA/NOE will be releasing it digitally.

What the fuck?

Of all games, this type of casual party game is exactly what benefits from a touch-of-a-button download version. I mean, hardcore games you stick in your system and play through and then never play again. But this game will be played for years to come. I don't want to have to take the disc in and out every single time for the next few years.

 

[Mpl90]

Wasn't Deus Ex going to be 49.99 at retail? Or that was just for US, with no news at all for Europe?

 

[KingSnake]

What the fuck?

Of all games, this type of casual party game is exactly what benefits from a touch-of-a-button download version. I mean, hardcore games you stick in your system and play through and then never play again. But this game will be played for years to come. I don't want to have to take the disc in and out every single time for the next few years.

Exactly, if you have party with some friends you want to have all the party games easily accessible, switching from one to another

Wasn't Deus Ex going to be 49.99 at retail? Or that was just for US, with no news at all for Europe?

Only the US price was discussed. 39 is not that outrageous in the end. Without Watch Dogs this year I might pick it up.

 

[Sendou]

Wasn't Deus Ex going to be 49.99 at retail? Or that was just for US, with no news at all for Europe?

I don't know but if that's the case then there are some heavy discounts already. Ordered mine for £24.

 

[cacildo]

Wasn't Deus Ex going to be 49.99 at retail? Or that was just for US, with no news at all for Europe?

49,99 on the US eShop. Really cant buy at this price.

 

[Danneee]

Yaaay, another totally uninteresting VC update for the 3DS...

 

[L~A]

I think the reason behind that may be because Wii Party U doesn't seem like it's going to release as a digital download outside of Japan. Not entire sure about this, but there hasn't been anything suggesting NOA/NOE will be releasing it digitally.

Hmm... that's really strange... and doesn't make much sense!

Wasn't Deus Ex going to be 49.99 at retail? Or that was just for US, with no news at all for Europe?

Nope, just the US. Still about 5-10€ more expansive than the other consoles though.

 

[Javier]

I may be misremembering, but I think Club Nintendo only had one version of Intend To Buy for Wii Party U.

It's really odd they're not planning on releasing Wii Party U digital, considering having a mandatory non-Gamepad controller isn't a restriction for a game not to be on the eShop (as evidenced by the two Just Dance games already available and the upcoming Wii Fit U.

 

[liger05]

Yaaay, another totally uninteresting VC update for the 3DS...

Its been a joke from day 1. Pretty much given up on it.

The fact there are no snes games on the 3DS is simply beyond absurd.

 

[Chopper]

Yaaay, another totally uninteresting VC update for the 3DS...

At least it's something. And it appears to have been optimised for multiplayer!

 

[JavyOO7]

AA5 is mine.

I just have to beat AA3, AAI, and AA4 before I even start AA5, tho.

 

[Starwolf_UK]

When were NES games 4 Euro on the 3DS VC?

At least Wario's Woods is a late NES game (IIRC the top loading NES launched in Japan with it...and a cartridge re-release of Zelda 1).

 

[Ein Bear]

Nintendo really love junk NES games, don't they?

 

[L~A]

Nintendo really love junk NES games, don't they?

It's really strange. There's drip-drip-drip, and there's crap-crap-crap. It's really fishy in my opinion, and I'm convinced there's something happening soon. They released a bunch of cool stuff during the first few weeks then the quality really went down the gutter.

Well, the good news is we haven't seen a 50Hz VC game in ages in Europe

AA5 is mine.

I just have to beat AA3, AAI, and AA4 before I even start AA5, tho.

Don't worry and take your time. Ace Attorney are games to savour, not rush through. Don't hesitate to play other games in-between, so as not to get burned out.

Enjoy this wonderful series!

 

[cacildo]

It's really strange. There's drip-drip-drip, and there's crap-crap-crap. It's really fishy in my opinion, and I'm convinced there's something happening soon. They released a bunch of cool stuff during the first few weeks then the quality really went down the gutter.

Maybe these incredibly old NES games will be offered as rewards on club nintendo

 

[Javier]

It's really strange. There's drip-drip-drip, and there's crap-crap-crap. It's really fishy in my opinion, and I'm convinced there's something happening soon.

3DS Miiverse with unified accounts and crossbuy VC. BELIEVE.

Spoiler

Oh who am I kidding

 

[Zonic]

I won't lie, after discovering it on Animal Crossing, I wouldn't mind Clu Clu Land...

Spoiler

on the 3DS....

Spoiler

...if it's a Club Nintendo reward...

Still waiting on SMB3. Still a shame they didn't do a 3D Classics version of that.

 

[Khaz]

I will probably never get to buy Cave Story + on my 3DS. I'll have to resort to illegal means once they are available, thanks to the incompetency of Nicalis.

3DS Miiverse with unified accounts and crossbuy VC. BELIEVE.

Spoiler

Oh who am I kidding

And cloud saving. Don't forget cloud saving.

 

[joedick]

To each his own, but I actually like having some of these old games on VC. Being able to save high scores is a good reason to upgrade from carts.

 

[Brewster's Wallet]

meh
meh
meh
meh
HOLY SHIT ACE ATTORNEY!!
meh
meh
meh
meh
...

Yeah, that's it. And sadly, that'll do for me!

 

[Infernal Monkey]

Hakuoki: Memories of the Shinsengumi (Rising Star Games) - €29.99/£29.99

Huh, so did Rising Star quietly cancel the physical retail version of this, or is that still coming at a later date?

 

[Phife Dawg]

meh
meh
meh
meh
HOLY SHIT ACE ATTORNEY!!
meh
meh
meh
meh
...

Spoiler

MSF2 and Deus X are great, but already have em

My reaction, right down to the spoiler :-D.

 

[cyberheater]

So is no one outside of JPN getting the Sonic demo?

 

[Roto13]

When were NES games 4 Euro on the 3DS VC?

At least Wario's Woods is a late NES game (IIRC the top loading NES launched in Japan with it...and a cartridge re-release of Zelda 1).

It was the final licensed NES game released in North America.

 

[L~A]

Maybe these incredibly old NES games will be offered as rewards on club nintendo

Gasp. Now you've done it. Since you've uncovered Reggie's secret master plan to enslave us all, I'm gonna have to silence you.... forever!...

3DS Miiverse with unified accounts and crossbuy VC. BELIEVE.

Spoiler

Oh who am I kidding

I hope it's something along those lines, but I know it's more wishful thinking than anything.

So is no one outside of JPN getting the Sonic demo?

Guess not. *sigh*

 

[Deleted member 125677]

I would really have liked to test a demo before deciding on Sonic

 

[zigg]

I would really have liked to test a demo before deciding on Sonic

You don't have to buy it on release day, you know. You can wait and see if a demo surfaces.

 

[OrbitalBeard]

The Wii U VC. Oh my god. I cannot believe it. I honestly don't even know why Nintendo launched it. Other than Earthbound, absolutely no effort has been put into it. None. GBA games were announced back in January. N64 games were announced shortly after. Are they ever coming? Ever? What is going on? Why did the Wii VC launch with five consoles represented and the Wii U VC only has NES and SNES games a year into the system's life?

I....just....uggghhh....why.

 

[peanutbutterlatte]

Ace Attorney makes up for another mercilessly shite week, but next week we won't have a big release, and the sparsity and pathetic nature of this download service shall once again be laid bare.

 

[Somnid]

The Wii U VC. Oh my god. I cannot believe it. I honestly don't even know why Nintendo launched it. Other than Earthbound, absolutely no effort has been put into it. None. GBA games were announced back in January. N64 games were announced shortly after. Are they ever coming? Ever? What is going on? Why did the Wii VC launch with five consoles represented and the Wii U VC only has NES and SNES games a year into the system's life?

I....just....uggghhh....why.

Sega is MIA and Konami is making damn sure it erases all evidence Hudson was a thing.