It's little secret to Nintendo gamers that the eShop platforms on Wii U and 3DS — particularly the former — have picked up a lot of steam in 2014. Both Nintendo of America and Europe (in their respective Direct broadcasts) took the opportunity to highlight just that, showing off games out now and on the way. In Europe there's the welcome arrival of Shovel Knight right now on both eShop stores, too.
To kick off, Nintendo of America has released a substantial list of updated release windows for download games, mostly on Wii U. You can see this below.
- Runbow from 13AM Games (Wii U) – 2015
- Chromophore: The Two Brothers Director’s Cut from Ackk Studios LLC (Wii U) – Winter
- Citizens of Earth from ATLUS (Wii U, Nintendo 3DS) – Winter
- Nihilumbra from BeautiFun Games (Wii U) – Winter
- The Swapper from Curve Digital (Wii U) – Nov. 6
- Thomas Was Alone from Curve Digital (Wii U) – Nov. 25
- Proun+ from Engine Software (Wii U) – Winter
- Trine Enchanted Edition from Frozenbyte (Wii U) – Winter
- Chariot from Frima Studio Inc. (Wii U) – Winter
- A.N.N.E. from Gamesbymo (Wii U) – Winter
- Gunman Clive 2 from Hörberg Productions (3DS) – Winter
- SteamWorld Heist from Image & Form (Wii U & 3DS) – Spring 2015
- Affordable Space Adventures from KnapNok Games (Wii U) – Q1 2015
- Gone Home from Midnight City (Wii U) – Winter
- High Strangeness from Midnight City (Wii U) – Winter
- forma.8 from MixedBag (Wii U) – Winter
- A World of Keflings from NinjaBee (Wii U) – Nov. 13
- Tengami from Nyamyam Ltd. (Wii U) – Nov. 13
- Treasurenauts from Renegade Kid (Nintendo 3DS) – Q1 2015
- Xeodrifter from Renegade Kid (Nintendo 3DS) – Q4
- Swords & Soldiers II from Ronimo Games BV (Wii U) – Winter
- Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians from THREAKS (Wii U) – Q1 2015
- Sportsball from TOO DX (Wii U) – Nov. 6
- 6180 the moon from Turtle Cream (Wii U) – Winter
- RIVE from Two Tribes (Wii U) – 2015
That's certainly an impressive list of titles, with the majority due over the next 3-4 months. In addition, Nintendo of America has released a host of developer interviews from Indiecade over on its official YouTube channel; if you're a little short on time, however, the European sizzle reel below may get you in the mood.
Are you excited by the range of content coming to the Wii U eShop, in particular? Let us know in the comments below.
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Gunman Clive 2 is not for the Wii U.
I'm interested in Gunman Clive 2 and Xenodrifter
I counted 6 that I'm looking forward to. Not a bad number.
Gunman Clive!
Oh dear, that is.. quite a list of indie games! Glad to see so much support.
This list reminds me, no mention of the DDP promotion tonight. Since ALL of these games are DL only purchases tieing DDP into this would seem a perfect fit.
Though since DDP ends Dec 31 I'm still expecting something from Nintendo very late Dec. Maybe Jan.
@Undead_terror Indeed, serves me right for trusting, erm, Nintendo!
Also added 3DS to Wii U for SteamWorld Heist.
Woah well Nintendo may have lost Triple AAA third party games, but at least they have plenty of Indie's supporting them.
I'm happy so much indie stuff arrives on Wii U now! I enjoy playing that system considerably more than PC and mobile devices.
Affordable Space Adventures and Chariot for sure!
I'm counting 9 I'd be down for, with A.N.NE., RIVE, Chromophore and Nihilumbra topping that list.
Obviously, Pier Solar HD, Hyper Light Drifter, Mighty No. 9 and Assault Android Cactus are still very much on my purchase list too.
It'll be interesting to see how titles like Runbow, ASA and Xeodrifter play out, but there's a ton of quality stuff here. And if you don't think so, you've spoiled yourself on retail releases.
I am always happy to support good indie games.
While I do wish nintendo would get more major 3rd party support i kinda don't mind too much having 1st party nintendo games and a slew of top notch indie games I'm completely satified there so many indie games already out I still been meaning to grab. Grabbing a handfull of great indie games for $60 just sounds more attractive then buying some of these 3rd title that probably watered down compared to other consoles and expect to pay the same price.
I have way too many unplayed games to be jumping in this indie pool, but without a doubt ill be up at midnight, or whenever it releases, for Gunman Clive 2. That is assuming the game doesn't slap me with a hefty price tag.
Can't wait for Treasurenauts and Xeodrifter! I just wish Renegade Kid would try not to take on too many projects at one time. And seriously...finish releasing the 3DS episodes of Moon Chronicles.
I was hoping for Rogue Legacy...
Excellent lineup of indie games.
Yay, Nihilumbra! Yay, Gunman Clive! Yay, Tengami!
GUNMAN CLIVE 2! THAT SWEDE IS AWESOME!
This is a great list but I would really like a real account system please Nintendo.
Then you can have my money (which at the moment is all going to Sony!)
@SahashraLA what about 'Affordable Space Adventures"!? That looks incredible.
@Hero-of-WiiU I like the way you think.
Where is 90s Arcade Racer and the 2 Road Rash clones?
Only five 3DS games on that list. It kind of feels like the 3DS eShop scene is dying down a little bit. Just me? The majority of my downloads these days are VC titles.
I want most of them in a worst way.
Gunman Clive (3DS?) and S&S2, depending on the platforms it'll be on, and to which it is most suitable, also definitely the new Steamworld game.
The rest I either already have, don't care for, or don't yet know
Affordable Space Adventures looks like a game for me!
The number of great indie releases has really exploded during the last half year. Currently playing Stealth Inc 2, which is just an incredibly good game.
Good to see that NoA focuses on the indie developers that make an effort. (Unfortunately, not all of them are.)
I want Gunman Clive 2. That's all really. Hopefully it'll be a similar price to the first.
That's actually quite a good list of upcoming titles, and adds to the titles that started coming out in May to make the Wii U library quite impressive from an Indie perspective
Great list, some gems there I reckon. Anything steamworld is a must for me since dig was such fun!
Well, this seems pretty legit. I count 5 from just the top list. Tengami and Affordable Space Adventures are up first. Also am waiting for Shantae on Wii U and need to get Pier Solar HD.
Proun+ is for the 3DS.
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