Wii U eShop News
February2013
News Rayman Legends Challenge Mode Coming Exclusively To Wii U This April
And it's free, too
As we all know Rayman Legends has now been delayed until September to accommodate a now mutiplatform release. To ease Wii U owners' pains, Ubisoft said it would be bringing a second demo to the Wii U eShop. However, it turns out that instead of a demo, it will be releasing the game's full online challenge mode for free in April
News BIT.TRIP Presents: RUNNER 2 Should Be Available Before The End of February
Running into the Wii U eShop soon
The BIT.TRIP series has been a big hit for Gaijin Games. Originally a WiiWare exclusive. the franchise has now appeared on PC, iOS and, of course, 3DS with BIT.TRIP SAGA, a compilation of all six WiiWare games. The next instalment, BIT.TRIP Presents: RUNNER 2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien, takes the series into...
Review Travelling the World with Wii Street U
Quality streets
Wii U Panorama View remains one of the most impressive demonstrations of Wii U's potential: a collection of videos filmed with a special camera array so that you can look around 360 degrees and see the film from every possible angle by moving the GamePad. It's coming to the Wii U eShop at some point this year – at least in Japan...
Developer Interview Ambient Studios On The Possibility Of Bringing Death Inc. To Wii U
"Vote with your wallets!"
Last week, we reported that Ambient Studios — the team behind Kickstarter title Death Inc. — were considering bringing the game to the Wii U eShop. Soon after the story went live, Ambient director and co-founder Jonny Hopper got in touch with us to explain a bit more about his company and the long-term aspirat
Review Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage 2 (Wii U eShop)
This game is already dead
The Fist of the North Star manga series turns thirty this year, which is certainly cause for celebration. It also seems to be the sole reason for the creation of Fist of the North Star: Ken’s Rage 2, because when placed alongside its predecessor from 2010, it offers precious little in the way of fresh and original...
Nintendo Download 14th February 2013 (North America)
Hitting the streets with Wii U, going digging, time travelling and more
It may be the most loved up day of the year and an occasion for Nintendo Direct madness, but we still have a download update to deal with. Nintendo delayed the details slightly while Reggie Fils-Aime and company did their thing, but now we know about a Wii U app and a mixture of...
News New Super Luigi U Confirmed as Future DLC for New Super Mario Bros. U
Will be a "large scale" download for the Wii U title
In both the North American and European Nintendo Direct broadcasts, Satoru Iwata appeared — wearing a snazzy green hat — to declare this the "Year of Luigi". After Mario has hogged the line-up in recent years, Luigi will have a starring role in some new titles, one of which will actually be an...
News Mighty Switch Force! Hyper Drive Edition Is Heading Down Under At Last
Classification finally comes through
Mighty Switch Force! Hyper Drive Edition has been available almost everywhere since the launch of the Wii U, but poor old Australia has been missing out. Thankfully, the wait is almost over — the Australian Classification Board has just rated the game, meaning that it'
News Neko Entertainment Working On A New Game
Puddle 2 or something new?
Neko Entertainment currently has one game submerged in the Wii U eShop with Puddle. Fortunately for us the creative flow is still streaming at the Paris-based studio, as the developer has revealed it has another Wii U title in the pipeline. In an interview with Nintendo Chronicle, the developer drizzled in some...
Talking Point Early Flirtations With Wii U "Free to Play" Are Just the Start
Blasting away some kinks
While Europeans have endured a rather frustrating trend of late, waiting for various games to arrive that have already graced North America, the region has enjoyed first dibs on the Wii U eShop's dalliances with free-to-play download models. We're referring to Zen Pinball 2 and today's arrival, a downloadable tweaked version...
News Zelda-Inspired Action RPG Cryamore Could Be Coming To Wii U
Kickstarter stretch goal added
Kickstarter-funded action RPG Cryamore could be coming to the Wii U according to its development team. The title has already smashed through its initial goal of $60,000 and currently sits at $142,673 with twelve days to go. If it reaches $250,000 by that point, ports to the Wii U, Xbox 360 and PS3 will be secure...
News Tank! Tank! Tank! Available Now in European Wii U eShop
KABOOM
As some no doubt saw in our weekly Nintendo Download update for Europe, Namco Bandai's Tank! Tank! Tank! is bringing the retail title onto the Wii U eShop with a free-to-play model. The good news is that Europeans don't need to wait for the rest of the updates on Valentines Day — this one's available right now. To start with, you'll need...
News Dakko Dakko Reveals Wii U Exclusive Scram Kitty And His Buddy On Rails
Former Q-Games developer working on Wii U debut
UK-based studio Dakko Dakko has confirmed it is working on an exclusive Wii U title by the name of Scram Kitty And His Buddy On Rails. Dakko Dakko is based in Cardiff and is run by Rhodri Broadbent, who worked at Q-Games on Star Fox Command and is a lifelong Nintendo fan. The studio's previous games...
News Maestro Working On New Titles For The Wii U eShop
Keep 'em coming
At the end of last month, we reported that developer Maestro Interactive Games announced it was bringing Super Ubi Land to the Wii U eShop this Spring, as well as hinting at other projects in the pipeline. It's now revealed two new titles — Fade into Darkness and Cosmic Highway — for the platform. From last month's report, we...
News Renegade Kid "Certain The Wii U Will Have an Excellent Future"
Mutant Mudds 2 looks like it "will be a 2014 release"
Renegade Kid may be a developer best known for Mutant Mudds on the 3DS eShop, but it's a studio with a lot of experience in the industry, with team members working in game development long before the company was formed. As its increasing output on Nintendo's download platforms is also showing —...
Developer Interview Why The 90's Arcade Racer Is The Ultimate Love Letter To Sega's Daytona USA
Antonis Pelekanos talks exclusively about the hottest racer on the Wii U eShop
The news that The 90's Arcade Racer is coming to the Wii U eShop courtesy of Nicalis has pretty much made our week — this colourful love letter to Sega's arcade racers is shaping up to be one of our most eagerly-awaited download releases of 2013. We spoke to the game's...
Nintendo Download 14th February 2013 (Europe)
Tank! Tank! Tank! goes free to play, Wii U discounts, Dracula slaying and more
Nintendo seems to revel in surprising us, and details of this week's download update in Europe have struck to keep us on our toes. We have a Wii U launch title going free-to-play on the Wii U eShop — with paid DLC, of course — as well as permanent price reductions and...
News Pokémon Scramble U Confirmed For Spring Arrival in Japan
Download-only follow up to Pokémon Rumble
When it comes to the Pokémon industry, it's about more than the main series releases, with a variety of off-shoots and alternatives regularly gracing our gaming machines. One series that made its début on WiiWare was Pokémon Rumble, which we rather liked for its boggling premise and simple fun, and that...
News The 90's Arcade Racer Confirmed For Wii U eShop
Take a trip down nostalgia lane
Earlier this month we reported that The 90's Arcade Racer was speeding closer to the Wii U, as developer Pelikan13 had taken to Kickstarter in the hope that his project would make it past its $10,000 target, and re-create a classic arcade racing experience for the gamers of today. He had also strongly hinted in an...
News Frozenbyte Considers Bringing Splot to Wii U
"A modern-era fairytale in a playable form"
Frozenbyte is a developer that's likely to have earned credit from a lot of Wii U gamers for its release of Trine 2: Director's Cut, with a subsequent — albeit delayed — update improving the graphics while adding voice chat and Pro Controller support. As a developer well known to gamers across...
News Wind Waker Lookalike A Hat In Time Could Be Coming To The Wii U
Should be an easy Cel
Indie title A Hat In Time could be coming to the Wii U, according to its developer Jonas Kærlev, also known as Mecha the Slag. The game is a homage to the N64 adventures of old, such as Donkey Kong 64 and Conker's Bad Fur Day. It's currently slated for a release on PC and Mac, and is expected to provide around five hours of...
News Zen Studios Announces New Star Wars Pinball DLC
The force is strong with Wii U
Zen Studios has announced on its blog that it will be bringing new Star Wars themed pinball tables as DLC for Xbox Live Arcade's Pinball FX2 and PSN's Zen Pinball 2. There was no mention of Wii U, but fortunately it seems it will be coming to Nintendo's eShop after all as DLC for Zen Pinball 2. As you would expect,...
News Wii U To Get An "Exclusive" Rayman Legends Demo Soon
Ubisoft makes a peace offering to Wii U owners
As you may have heard, Rayman Legends is no longer a Wii U exclusive and has now been pushed back to the faraway land of September. Ubisoft has confirmed that the Wii U version of the game is finished, but has insisted it will be releasing it with the other versions of the game rather than putting it on...
News Scribblenauts Unlimited Was Briefly Available On The European Wii U eShop
And it's been downloaded
Earlier this week we told you about the delay to the European release of Scribblenauts Unlimited on Wii U and 3DS, due to "changes" that needed to be made — no real details were given. It appears as if someone forgot to tell the team that manages content on the Wii U eShop, as it made a brief appearance on the platform;...
Nintendo Download 7th February 2013 (North America)
Ken is raging, the Blue Bomber returns, concentration testing and more
Nintendo has confirmed what download delights are coming to North America this week, and it's certainly a diverse range. We have a download-only retail game on Wii U — if you can tolerate the term — some retro goodness and a long-awaited demo joining a major retail release on...
Developer Interview WaterMelon On Kickstarter, Nintendo And Bringing Pier Solar To The Wii U
"Working with Nintendo is much easier than one would think"
We reported last year that WaterMelon's 16-bit RPG Pier Solar would be gracing the Wii U in the near future, having secured funding for a HD remake via Kickstarter. The team is busy working on the HD version as we speak, so we thought it would be a good time to get in touch and talk about...
News Wii Street U App Finds Its Way to Wii U eShop in Japan
Nosiness from the comfort of the living room
Last year Satoru Iwata confirmed that the Google Maps Street View functionality would be coming to Wii U, an app that makes sense given the GamePad's screen and motion sensors. It may not be a big hit or a system seller, but this potentially fun app — called Wii Street U — has now arrived in Japan...
News Mutant Mudds Deluxe Suffers A Delay
It's now down for a Q2 release
We've known about Renegade Kid's upcoming Wii U eShop title Mutant Mudds Deluxe for a while now. As you may have guessed, the fun little game is an enhanced version of the 3DS eShop title Mutant Mudds. The "Deluxe" version of the game features all of the levels and DLC from the 3DS version, and throws in 20 new...
Interview Two Tribes on the Toki Tori 2 Delay and Improvements
"The game is much better on all fronts"
Late last week developer Two Tribes published a blog post with some explanation for the delayed release of Toki Tori 2 on the Wii U eShop. We've followed up with one of the studio's key figures and the blog's author, Collin van Ginkel, to get a few more details. In the mini-interview below he reveals a little...
News This Gruesome Plague-Spreading Strategy Title Could Be Infecting The Wii U
Team made up of former Media Molecule, Lionhead and Criterion developers is open to the idea
Death Inc. is a strategy title with a difference - instead of fighting for the forces of good, you take on the role of the Grim Reaper as he seeks to spread the bubonic plague in 1660's England and enhance his own grisly reputation. The game is up on...
News Ackkstudios Working On Earthbound-Inspired Wii U RPG
Project Y2K is the next project from Two Brothers developer
Two Brothers developer Ackkstudios has revealed a few details regarding its next project, currently known as Project Y2K. The game is a 3D RPG for the Wii U — presumably the eShop. The title comes from the fact that the game is set at the conclusion of the year 1999. Talking on NeoGAF,...
Review Zen Pinball 2 (Wii U eShop)
Not always a zen experience
Zen Pinball 2 is a title that's seen its Wii U eShop release delayed from an original December target, as a result of its free download/paid DLC model requiring extra attention for publication. While the actual pinball is polished, fun and generally first-class, the infrastructure behind it is the exact opposite. With 26...
News Two Tribes Explains Toki Tori 2 Delay
All for a greater good
Originally planned to accompany the launch of the system, pushed back to 20th December and now with a release date to be confirmed, the arrival of Toki Tori 2 on the Wii U eShop has been a protracted business. With plans for a larger game world and the inclusion of a level creation tool, the delay perhaps isn't a surprise, but...
News Full Mojo Rampage Could Bring Voodoo to Wii U
From the developers of Nyxquest: Kindred Spirits
For those with better memories and an enthusiasm for WiiWare, NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits may be a title that is regarded with some fondness. A sedate puzzle platformer that made natural use of the Wii Remote, it had such a positive impact on us that we awarded it an impressive 9/10 in our NyxQuest...
News BIT.TRIP Presents: Runner 2 Submitted To Nintendo For Approval
Playing the waiting game
Gaijin Games has announced that BIT.TRIP Presents: Runner 2 Future Legend of Rhythm Alien has been submitted to Nintendo for final approval - which means the release can't be far away. The Wii U edition of the game - which is also coming to PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade - was the third to be submitted. Posting...
News Trine 2: Director's Cut Update Hits North America
Grab it now.
Following hot on the heels of the European release, the patch for Trine 2: Director's Cut has arrived in North America. All you need to do to download and install it is open up Trine 2 on your Wii U console. For those of you that don't know, the update adds Wii U Pro Controller support, voice chat, improved visuals, a German voice...
January2013
Nintendo Download 31st January 2013 (North America)
An awakening, a puddle, underwater exploration and more
While this week's Nintendo download update for Europe is rather modest, albeit with a long-awaited Wii U release, you lucky North Americans have a broad range of content across every platform. There are demos, retail downloads and some interesting new and retro options, so let's get right to...
News NBA 2K13 Demo Now Available In The Euro Wii U eShop
Hoopin' and hollerin'
NBA 2K13 has been available in North America since the very start of the Wii U's existence. Europe had to wait a little longer to shoot some hoops, with the game being released earlier this month. Europe has also had to wait longer for a demo, something that's been in the North American Wii U eShop for a while. Well worry not...
News Oliver and Spike: Dimension Jumpers Pencilled In For Wii U
"Ratchet & Clank meets Zelda meets Uncharted"
Norwegian developer Rock Pocket Games is working on a new project called Oliver and Spike: Dimension Jumpers, and it intends to bring it to Wii U as well as PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The colourful 3D exploration puzzler features a world full of dimensions, and the happenings in each one influences...
News Zen Studios Confirms Zen Pinball 2 Launch Tables
25 either bundled or on individual sale
Ahead of its release in Europe this week and its arrival "very soon" in North America, Zen Studios has published the list of day one content for Zen Pinball 2 on the Wii U eShop. As expected, with the format following that seen on other consoles — a free download with demos of tables and DLC packages —...
News The 90's Arcade Racer Speeds Closer to Wii U
Update hints at exciting developments ahead
A little over a week ago we told you about The 90's Arcade Racer, a project from one-man Greek developer Pelikan13 with the goal of creating a new experience inspired by classic arcade racers such as Daytona USA and Sega Rally. In order to get the project over the finishing line for a release this year the...
News Pinball Games Contribute to a Revival of Real Tables
A new generation is getting interested
While it's often easy for veteran gamers — some of which are part of the Nintendo Life team — to bemoan the loss of some video game traditions, there are occasions where modern trends are good for those with old-fashioned sensibilities. We see old titles given new life on download platforms, for example,...
Review Balloon Fight (Wii U eShop / NES)
Float on
To mark the arrival of the Virtual Console on the Wii U, Nintendo has launched a very generous promotion to mark the 30th anniversary of the Famicom (the Japanese version of the NES, in case you were wondering). What this promotion entails is the release of seven classic Nintendo games on the Wii U over a period of seven months for the...
Nintendo Download 31st January 2013 (Europe)
Pinball at last, downloadable Batman and a video
While there's a common saying — at least in the rainy old UK — that "when it rains, it pours", we're not sure that can be applied to the Nintendo Download this week. There's an eagerly anticipated release on the Wii U eShop — making it the second download-only release on the console in as many...
News Puddle Given Release Date In North America
It'll be in the eShop before February
Water-based puzzle game Puddle has been making a splash in the Wii U eShop in Europe since the day the new system launched way back in November. North Americans, meanwhile, had their spirits dampened as they were forced to wait a little while longer for it. Information seemed to be drying up, but fortunately...
News Nintendo Reveals Specific Dates For Wii U Virtual Console Trial Campaign
Each of the seven games dated
During last week's information-packed Wii U Nintendo Direct, Satoru Iwata revealed there would be a special promotion coming to the Wii U eShop to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Famicon - the Nintendo Entertainment System in the West - called the Wii U Virtual Console Trial Campaign. The promotion will release a...
News Zen Pinball 2 Release Date Arriving "Any Day Now"
Don't panic, it's still coming
Zen Pinball 2 developer Zen Studios has taken steps to assure fans that the Wii U version of the game is still on course for release. Originally expected back in December, the launch slipped to January - but there's still no sign of the game as yet. We know what you're thinking - delays of this kind can only mean one...
News Trine 2: Director's Cut Update Now Live In Europe
Download it while it's hot
Trine 2: The Director's Cut has been updated in Europe by developer Frozenbyte. Frozenbyte confirmed the update was coming when we spoke to them last year, and more recently stated that it should be arriving this month. We can confirm that the update is now live in Europe, as we've just downloaded it to our
Talking Point The Wii U Virtual Console Trial Campaign's Advertising Role
Simple but effective
Among the many announcements in yesterday's Wii U Direct, only one had an immediate impact on console owners, with the Wii U Virtual Console Trial Campaign launching right after the broadcast. Balloon Fight is now available to download with some Wii U-exclusive features — which we'll get to later — and the release schedule...
News Balloon Fight On Wii U Reportedly Running At 50Hz in Europe
Oh, Nintendo
So, Balloon Fight is available in exchange for some loose change right now on the Wii U eShop. That's good. The download in Europe is apparently continuing the trend seen on Wii and is running at 50 Hz. That's most definitely bad. For those of you outside of Europe and unaware, back in the old days — prior to the GameCube era —...
Nintendo Download 24th January 2013 (North America)
Fighting with balloons and guns, cave exploration, getting funky and more
It's Nintendo download time, North America, and this week brings you various goodies for your latest systems. The Wii U eShop features a new downloadable title that you probably spotted two days ago, the first Virtual Console release — sort of — on the system, and 3DS has...
News Wii U Virtual Console Games Support Wii Classic Controller And Pro Controller
Also supports the use of two GamePads
Details of the Wii U Virtual Console were finally announced during yesterday's Nintendo Direct, revealing that it will be up and running after a system update in Spring. Games purchased from the Wii U Virtual Console will be playable on the GamePad and Pro Controller as well as the Wii Classic Controller. You...
Rumour Flashback Remake Coming To Wii U eShop
1992 classic is getting a lick of paint
French action platformer Flashback is being remade for modern consoles, and rumour has it that a Wii U eShop edition is also on the cards. Originally developed for the Commodore Amiga by Delphine Software in 1992, the game combined 3D visuals with 2D platforming and quickly gained a cult following. Console...
It sure is dark in here...
We've been anticipating The Cave here at Nintendo Life Towers ever since it was announced. After all, it's a collaboration between two genuine legends of the industry. Firstly there's Ron Gilbert, whose work includes classics such as Maniac Mansion, the first two Secret of Monkey Island games, and 2010's repetitive but...
News Wii U Virtual Console Trial Campaign Schedule Released
Seven classic games incoming over the next seven months
During today's Wii U Direct Satoru Iwata announced the Wii U Virtual Console Trial Campaign, which has been devised to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the original Famicom. Eagle-eyed readers will note that the Virtual Console doesn't officially launch until after Spring, when the system...
News Nintendo Launches Wii U Virtual Console Trial Campaign Today
In celebration of the Famicom's 30th Anniversary
Following the announcement of the Wii U Virtual Console in today's Wii U Direct, Satoru Iwata went on to announce the Trial Campaign, which is to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the original Famicom. Although the full Virtual Console doesn't officially launch until after the Spring system update,...
News Broken Rules "Had Higher Hopes" For Chasing Aurora
Next game should be coming to Wii U eShop, however
The dust has now settled on the Wii U launch, and it's the ideal time to take stock of what's happened and how software has performed in terms of sales. With this in mind, Chasing Aurora developer Broken Rules has admitted in an interview with Wii U Daily that the performance of the game didn't...
Out Now The Cave's Exploration Begins on North American Wii U eShop
You have to wait until Wednesday, Europe
It's the first new download-only release on the Wii U eShop in 2013, so we thought we'd remind those of you in North America that The Cave is now available for download in your region — no need to wait for the download update on Thursday. The full game is $14.99, while Europeans will have to pay €12.99 /...
News This Homage To Sega's Classic Racers Could Be Speeding To The Wii U eShop
Rolling start?
During the '90s, Sega was the undisputed king of arcade racers. The Japanese coin-op veteran produced a string of solid-gold classics, such as Virtua Racing, Daytona USA, Sega Rally and Scud Race. Sadly, as interest in arcade hardware has dipped, the need for these attention-grabbing experiences has lessened - but there are few who...
News Maestro Interactive Games Bringing Super Ubi Land To Wii U eShop
Other projects also on the way
Notion Games, the developer behind Super Ubi Land, has teamed up with Maestro Interactive Games to bring the game to the Wii U eShop. Super Ubi Land is a fun little platformer that takes a lot of influence from such old-school titles as Donkey Kong Country and Super Mario World. Notion Games itself calls the game "a...
Nintendo Download 24th January 2013 (Europe)
Update: The Cave arrives on 23rd January
It's time for news of this week's download updates in Europe and, at long last, it's time for Wii U owners to rejoice. There's a shiny new download-only game available on the Wii U eShop, along with a discount and retail release. A welcome and puzzling sequel arrives on 3DS, while DSi and Wii also receive new...
Rumour eShop Developers No Longer Required To Have A Physical Office
Dan Adelman drops a hint on Twitter
One of the early rules put in place by Nintendo for developers on its digital platforms was the need for a physical office - a move which was no doubt intended to ensure a certain "quality" of developer. However, since the days of WiiWare the playing field has shifted - the number of professional coders migrating...
News Neko Entertainment Discusses The Possibility Of Further Wii U Support
Games for 3DS not ruled out, either
Neko Entertainment released Puddle on the Wii U eShop in time for the launch of the the next generation console across Europe, and since then has been making quite a splash with gamers. It's only been over a month since its release, but that hasn't stopped Neko's QA Manager Sébastien Chipot-Delys discussing...
News Zen Pinball 2 Wii U Pricing to Match Other Platforms
$3 per table, or $10 for a four pack
Despite its delay from an original December release, Zen Pinball 2 is still very much on the radar for those eager for a new download on the Wii U eShop. It'll also be the first game on a Nintendo system to follow a structure of a free download accompanied by paid content. Naturally with a multi-platform...
News Nano Assault Neo Update Now Available
Fixes online ranking flags and GamePad disconnection issues
Arcade-style blaster Nano Assault Neo has been in the Wii U eShop since the console launched, and has been keeping plenty of people entertained ever since. The game wasn't perfect, however, as it had a few niggling issues that needed to be fixed; fortunately Shin'en Multimedia, the game's...
News Frozenbyte - Boxed Retail Release Of Trine 2: Director's Cut Is "A Possibility"
Seems unlikely, however
One problem with the Nintendo Network ID system is that you cannot currently transfer them between consoles. This of course means you can't nip over to your friend's house and sign in to your own NNID, and more crucially should anything happen to your Wii U you'll be reliant on Nintendo customer services to retrieve the...
News Frozenbyte Hopes To Release Trine 2 Update This Month
The Australia and New Zealand release, too
Late last year Frozenbyte told us that an update for Trine 2: Director's Cut would arrive before the Holidays, providing improved graphics, Wii U Pro Controller support and voice chat. As the eagle-eyed among you undoubtedly noticed a while ago, that didn't happen. The developer has now published a video...
News Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Getting A Demo In February
Monster Hunter Try
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate will be released on Wii U and 3DS in North America and Europe on 19th March and 22nd March respectively. The full game is expected to be available in the eShop at around the same time. Capcom has also revealed that a demo for the game will also be available to download for both the 3DS and Wii U versions...
Developer Interview Fuzzy Wuzzy Games Talks Armillo And Developing For The Wii U eShop
Rolling ever onwards
Yesterday we exclusively broke the news that Fuzzy Wuzzy Games' Armillo is coming to the Wii U eShop. Keen to know more about the development and history of this interesting title, we sat down with James Saito and Yanni Fyssas for a little chat. Nintendo Life: Can you give us a bit of information on your respective backgrounds...
News Fuzzy Wuzzy Games Is Rolling Armillo Onto The Wii U eShop
Former XNA title now heading to Nintendo's machine
Fuzzy Wuzzy Games has exclusively revealed to us that it is bringing Armillo to the Wii U eShop this year. The game was previously in development for the XNA platform with a view to release on Xbox Live Arcade, but Fuzzy Wuzzy Games has now shifted focus to the Wii U, having created a very...
News Two New Assassin's Creed III DLC Packs Available Now
The Tyranny of King Washington on the way
Assassin's Creed III has been out on Wii U since the day the console launched. It represented the first time a game from the Assassin's Creed franchise made it onto a Nintendo home console alongside the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions. Ubisoft was quick to make it known that the Wii U version would be...
News Zen Pinball 3D DLC Still In The Works
Wii U version will get a release date soon
Zen Pinball 3D has been out for over a year in both North America and Europe, and the game's developer, Zen Studios, has been working on some additional DLC for it - however it hasn't been mentioned in a number of months. Those worried that the DLC has been cancelled can now breathe a large sigh of relief,...
News Nintendo of America Outlines Upcoming Q1 eShop Releases
There are even dated Wii U eShop titles
Nintendo of America has issued details on a number of upcoming games on the way to North America in the next few months. While there aren't necessarily any real surprises, we have a few solid dates. The headline news for the Wii U eShop is the confirmed release date of Ron Gilbert's The Cave, a platform...
News Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage 2 Is Download-Only In North America, Too
Following Europe into digital realms
Last week, we revealed that Wii U slugfest Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage 2 would be only available as a digital download in Europe. Today, we've been told that the game will adopt the same distribution platform for North America. That means that Japan is only region to get a physical copy of the game -...
Feature A Tour of the Two Tribes HQ
Going behind the scenes
With its upcoming Wii U eShop release of Toki Tori 2, as well as plans to port a couple of existing titles to the console's download platform, developer Two Tribes has a lot of work on its plate. Despite that the team has been kind enough to produce the following exclusive tour of its HQ, giving an insight into the size of...
