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Thursday28th May 2015
News Curve Digital Discounts Wii U Titles By 50% in Europe
As some compensation for the lack of a Humble Nindie Bundle
Since the Humble Nindie Bundle prompted some grumbling about its Americas-only availability, gamers in other regions such as Europe have simply had to gaze on enviously at the deal on offer. Curve Digital, which has three games in the promotion, has therefore launched discounts on some of...
Tuesday26th May 2015
News Humble Nindie Bundle Allows Wii U and 3DS eShop Gamers in North America to Pay What They Want
It's happened
Well, it's happened, and it's quite a landmark for the Wii U and 3DS eShop and a few key developers. The latest Humble Bundle - which groups games together and allows you to pay what you want to unlock some or all of what's on offer - is currently offering up the Humble Nindie Bundle in the Americas; unfortunately gamers in other...
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...
Thursday27th Nov 2014
Video Curve Studios Demonstrates Stealth Inc 2's Level Editor
Do your worst (by which we mean best)
In recent weeks we've been sharing a series of videos from Curve Studios which show off the various features of Stealth Inc 2: A Game of Clones. It's a title that we rate very highly, not least because it includes a lot of excellent features that flesh out the experience. One of these features is the Level...
Friday7th Nov 2014
Video Take a Closer Look at the Awesome GamePad and Co-Op Features of Stealth Inc 2
Be stealthy together
We're big fans of Stealth Inc 2: A Game of Clones here at Nintendo Life, a Wii U eShop exclusive that combines solid platforming, a Metroidvania world and terrific level design; we awarded it a handsome 9 out of 10 in our review. A key feature that we appreciated in that review is the local co-op, which utilises the GamePad...
Thursday30th Oct 2014
Nintendo Download 30th October (North America)
Stealth Inc 2 and lots of spooktacular download goodies
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. Let's find out more! Missed the European Nintendo Download update earlier in the week? You must be crazy! Still, don't worry, the full...
News Curve Digital Talks Over Stealth Inc 2, Wii U Releases and Fluidity
A Fluidity Wii U title was pitched, but never happened
Curve Digital — or Curve Studios in its development guise — is particularly busy with the Wii U at the moment. This week it releases Stealth Inc 2: A Game of Clones as an exclusive on the home console, while it's publishing a range of enticing ports on the system, with Lone Survivor: The...
Monday27th Oct 2014
Nintendo Download 30th October (Europe)
Stealth Inc 2, Shin Megami Tensei IV, Rare DK treats and much more
With this coming weekend being the spookiest of the year, the latest Nintendo Download Update details for Europe show us that the big N's keen to keep us all entertained in the safety of our own homes, avoiding the ghouls outside. This week is packed with new titles on Wii U and 3DS,...
Friday17th Oct 2014
Video Curve Studios Shows Off Some Stealth Inc 2 Gadgets
Delightfully tricky
Stealth Inc 2 is due for release on 30th October, bringing its blend of tough Test Chambers that are well known from the first title, and a sizeable 'Metroidvania' world, exclusively to the Wii U. Last week we brought you a developer commentary video showing off that overworld, and now we can share the second video — along...
Thursday16th Oct 2014
News Curve Studios Outlines Release Details of Four Wii U Titles
All before December
Curve Studios has a strong history of working on Nintendo hardware, perhaps most notably with Nintendo-published titles Hydroventure / Fluidity on WiiWare and Hydroventure / Fluidity: Spin Cycle on the 3DS eShop. The development studio's work goes way beyond those two games, of course, and it's been responsible for a range of...
Wednesday8th Oct 2014
Video Join Curve Studios On An Exploration Of Stealth Inc 2's Overworld
Developer gives us an exclusive video commentary
Stealth Inc 2 is coming to the Wii U eShop very soon, and to mark this event we've teamed up with developer Curve Studios (the guys who are officially the best at Mario Kart 8, don't you know) to bring you a series of videos which focus on different elements of the title. The first video — shown...
Friday26th Sep 2014
News You'll Definitely Want to Try Out Stealth Inc 2's Level Editor
Editing for the masses
Stealth Inc 2 is a puzzle platformer of a different kind coming to Wii U later this year, and it's been known for a while that the game would feature a level editor, but the level of freedom is probably greater than you expected. Speaking to us at EGX, Rob Clarke gives a deeper look into the editor's capabilities: The tools...
Thursday11th Sep 2014
News Stealth Inc 2 Sneaking Onto the Wii U eShop on 23rd October
Curve Studios' Wii U exclusive creeps closer
Stealth Inc 2 was a slightly surprising announcement as a Wii U eShop-exclusive title earlier this year, especially as its predecessor has never been available on Nintendo hardware. On the other hand developer Curve Studios has recently confirmed more titles — The Swapper and Lone Survivor — for the...
Wednesday2nd Jul 2014
Video Curve's Jonathan Biddle Takes Us Through Stealth Inc 2 On Wii U
Sneaky stuff
Last week, Nintendo UK held a post E3 event in London where the gaming press that didn't make it to LA were able to sample some of the latest games for the Wii U and 3DS. We were in attendance and got a chance to chat with Jonathan Biddle of Curve Studios — the man behind the brilliant Stealth Inc: A Clone in the Dark and its...
News The eShop Is "A Great Place To Be" And Packed With Unique Experiences, Say Curve Studios
Stealth Inc 2 expected to arrive around October
While the Wii U and 3DS eShops may not have the depth of content seen on the likes of the iOS App Store and Android Google Play market, they're still home to some amazing titles which simply cannot be experienced elsewhere — and that is part of the reason why Curve Studios is bringing Stealth Inc 2...
Thursday26th Jun 2014
Curve Studios shows us its upcoming exclusive
Stealth Inc 2 was announced not so long ago, and was surprising as it was confirmed to be a Wii U exclusive. It'll certainly be a welcome addition to the eShop, and an intriguing one in light of the fact that the original title never made it to Nintendo hardware. We've just recently had a look at the...
Sunday4th May 2014
News Curve Studios And Dakko Dakko Heap Praise On The "Inspirational" Wii U
"The Wii U is a perfect system for indie development right now"
While big-name publishers such as EA, 2K Games and Bethesda are happy to ignore the Wii U, Nintendo's console isn't short of support from indie developers. Smaller studios are usually faster and keener to pounce on new ideas, and the concept of second-screen play has clearly captured...
Thursday1st May 2014
News Curve Studios Announces Wii U Exclusive Stealth Inc 2
Tactically Excellent Announcement
Curve Studios has revealed that it is working on a sequel to its popular download title Stealth Inc: A Clone in the Dark, and that it is being developed exclusively for the Wii U. The original game — which was launched on PC under the name Stealth B*****d Deluxe: Tactical Espionage A**ehole — has been...
