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Friday26th Jan 2024
News Shantae And The Pirate's Curse Reprint Revealed As Limited Run's "Final 3DS Release"
Update: Pre-orders now open
Update [Fri 26th Jan, 2024 15:40 GMT]: Pre-orders for the physical editions of Shantae and the Pirate's Curse are now available on Limited Run Games' website. The Collector's Editions are already sold out, unfortunately, but you can still snap up a physical standard edition for $34.99. Original article [Thu 18th Jan,...
Wednesday8th Mar 2023
News Shantae Goes Half Price In WayForward's 'Last Chance' 3DS And Wii U eShop Sale
Mighty Switch Force 1 & 2 also discounted
With the 3DS and Wii U eShops closing in less than a month, WayForward has joined a growing list of publishers discounting their games for one last sale before the end. There are a number of games across both platforms to go over here, including the likes of Shantae and the Pirate's Curse and Mighty Switch...
Wednesday28th Sep 2016
News Shantae and the Pirate's Curse Physical Edition Has Been Delayed to 18th October
But, at least we get a new theme this week
Earlier this summer, a Gamefly listing outed the existence of a boxed 3DS edition of Shantae and the Pirate's Curse. A few days later, it was confirmed that the game would indeed be receiving a physical release with some extra content, and that it would be arriving roughly at the same time that Shantae:...
Friday29th Jul 2016
Rumour Shantae and the Pirate's Curse is Getting a Physical 3DS Release
Better late than never
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero comes out in just a couple months, and it will be available in both physical and digital formats. The past two Shantae games haven't had the same treatment, at least in the West, but a recent listing suggests that 2014's Shantae and the Pirate's Curse will be getting a cartridge release on 3DS for...
Monday30th Mar 2015
News Shantae Premium 3DS HOME Themes are Hitting North America on 2nd April
The heroine and Rottytops take centre stage
Shantae And The Pirate's Curse has been the latest hit for WayForward, released on both the Wii U and 3DS eShop. The third franchise entry, it featured much of the IP's popular cast and was critically acclaimed. It arrived last October in North America and relatively recently in Europe, but WayForward has...
Tuesday3rd Mar 2015
News WayForward to Celebrate 25th Anniversary With eShop Discounts
Mighty and Shantae sales on the way
WayForward celebrates it 25th Anniversary this year; the company has established a reputation for high-class first-party games such as the Mighty and Shantae IPs, and has also produced some excellent licensed titles. It's got quite a track record. The company will likely be celebrating the landmark for much of...
Monday2nd Feb 2015
Nintendo Download 5th February (Europe)
Shantae's back, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate demo, Zero 2 and more
It's the morning after the late night watching the Super Bowl, or just a normal Monday depending on your preferences, but nevertheless Nintendo of Europe's been so kind as to issue its Download Update details. It's an enticing week, with WayForward's third Shantae game finally hitting...
Sunday25th Jan 2015
News Key WayForward Director is Bringing His Solo Project to Wii U
Risky move?
It's not uncommon for creative minds at studios to strike out on their own. With limited budgets and resources, companies are sometimes hesitant to take big risks on games that don't necessarily sound like a profitable idea. If the developer really believes that the game is special, he or she may take a chance and shoulder the...
Wednesday21st Jan 2015
Exclusive cross-buy discount offer also announced
The last we heard from WayForward about the PAL localisation of Shantae And The Pirate’s Curse was in December with the announcement that the title had been delayed until early 2015. With the New Year now here, WayForward has delivered on its promise, announcing that the latest entry in the...
Saturday20th Dec 2014
Feature 12 Days of Nintendo Christmas - Day Nine
On the ninth day...
In this completely silly run of bite-sized features, we're going to write a new version of '12 Days of Christmas' with a Nintendo twist that will, hopefully, be good enough to sing. Nine Shantaes Dancing: We were thinking of ditching the practice of matching up with the original song's 'activities', in this case dancing. Yet a...
Wednesday10th Dec 2014
News Shantae And The Pirate's Curse Delayed Into 2015 For Europe
Wii U version also set for late January / early February
WayForward's Shantae And The Pirate's Curse is already out in North America on the 3DS eShop, and we think it's fantastic, but it's been a frustrating wait for localisation in PAL countries. Unfortunately, it's been confirmed that the previous goal to get the 2D action adventure game out this...
Thursday23rd Oct 2014
Nintendo Download 23rd October (North America)
Double Bayonetta, Aria of Sorrow, Fantasy Life, Pokémon, Shantae and more
It's Nintendo Download news time, North America, and this week has some seriously tempting options on both Wii U and 3DS to test your eShop funds to the limit. There's intense action on Wii U, retro Castlevania goodness, along with retail and download goodness on the 3DS...
Monday20th Oct 2014
News Shantae and the Pirate's Curse Launch Trailer Whips Into Action
Wii U version coming this Winter
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse arrives in the 3DS eShop in North America this week for $19.99 — it's due in Europe "as soon as possible" — and WayForward is gearing up for the long awaited release. The IP is still very much the studio's main event, with this third entry having endured a number of delays; it's now...
Wednesday8th Oct 2014
News Shantae and the Pirate's Curse Finally Shakes its Release Delay Hex
3DS version coming to North America on 23rd October
Fans of WayForward's half-genie have been wishing for Shantae and the Pirate's Curse for some time, with the game getting pushed back more than once through 2014. The light at the end of the tunnel is finally nearing, though, and the game is scheduled to first materialize in the North American 3DS...
Monday9th Jun 2014
Exclusive Shantae And The Pirate's Curse Is Also Coming to Wii U
Mini interview, screens and details galore to enjoy
Shantae And The Pirate's Curse is currently one of the most eagerly-awaited 3DS titles in the Nintendo Life office, but this is an adventure so epic that it simply couldn't be contained to a single system. We're pleased to share the exclusive early news that WayForward is also bringing Shantae's...
Monday3rd Mar 2014
News Shantae and the Pirate's Curse Taking a Couple More Months for "Finishing Touches"
Winter's no weather for her getup, anyway
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse is a jaunty number many fans have been wishing patiently for, but that patience might have to hold out just a little bit longer. Although developer WayForward originally delayed the game into a Q1 timeframe, a tweet from the company's account today points toward a post-March...
Monday16th Dec 2013
News Shantae and the Pirate's Curse Delayed Into 2014
Darn
We suspect that a number of 3DS download enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating Shantae And The Pirate's Curse from WayForward, the third portable entry in a series that's cultivated a loyal following. Its release date has been gradually pushed back, however, and the studio's Matt Bozon has now confirmed what was becoming increasingly obvious...
Wednesday13th Nov 2013
News Nintendo Delivers Another eShop Sizzle Reel to Hype Some Download Treats
Wii U and 3DS eShop releases featured
During its August Nintendo Direct broadcast Nintendo of Europe released a rather awesome eShop sizzle reel. Such is the nature of development that plenty of those titles are yet to grace the download platforms, but today's Nintendo Direct broadcasts did include a fresh video that highlighted upcoming releases...
Thursday12th Sep 2013
News WayForward Fought "Many, Many Battles" to Keep Shantae as a Lead Character
More back-story to be explored in Pirate's Curse and Half-Genie Hero
WayForward seems to be having a rather busy year, producing the much-anticipated DuckTales: Remastered with Capcom, while the studio's name has popped up on some licensed titles. While those projects are part of what keeps the company in business, it's best known for its own IP;...
Friday6th Sep 2013
Video The New Shantae And The Pirate's Curse Trailer Shows That Pixels Are Gorgeous
Prepare yourselves, 3DS gamers
Update: Nintendo UK has published a video interview with Matt Bozon and Voldi Way of WayForward; they explain more about the game, stating that it's more "guided" but with scope for exploration, while also outlining the general plot. Bozon does drop a spoiler from the ending of Shantae: Risky's Revenge, so bear that...
Tuesday6th Nov 2012
News Shantae And The Pirate's Curse Announced For 3DS
Your wish has been granted
Brace yourselves, WayForward fans - the latest edition of Nintendo Power magazine (second to last, we should say) features the announcement of the 3DSWare title Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse on the front cover of the magazine, and is a direct sequel to Shantae: Risky's Revenge. Not too much information has been given...
