Update:
13AM Games has given us an update on this Amazon listing:
We're happy that people are excited about the possibility of a 3DS and retail version of Runbow, but we have to make it clear that this leak is not from 13AM Games and unfortunately contains some misinformation. I wish I could elaborate, but all I can say at this point is that we hope everyone can tune in to E3 this year where 13AM Games will be making some cool new Runbow announcements!
Thanks for the passion and the excitement - Runbow fans are the best.
So there you have it, the listing isn't entirely accurate, but the studio has plans for E3 - we'll certainly stay tuned.
Original Article:
Amazon, the retail giant, is a source of more leaks than a sketchy plumber that doesn't know what they're doing. It seems that the retailer's US site has leaked an utterly fascinating physical retail release for 3DS.
13AM Games hasn't revealed it yet, but Amazon's listing is for Runbow on 3DS (hat tip to @Wario64 for the spot); it's priced at $29.99 (or $23.99 via Prime) for a release date of 6th September in the US, with Nighthawk Interactive listed as the publisher.
Intriguingly, and perhaps reflecting the price, it's described as a 'Deluxe Edition' which includes all DLC:
The Runbow Deluxe Edition includes the critically acclaimed Wii U party game with all the DLC. New DLCincludes new levels, costumes/ characters, game modes and more! Runbow is a fast, frantic game for 1-9 players that will keep you running back for more. The world changes with each swipe of the background, so you'll have to stay on your toes as platforms and obstacles disappear. If you can't see something, it doesn't exist. Play with up to 9 friends locally or online. With hundreds of levels, dozens of costumes, and more indie guest characters than you can handle, you better get ready to Runbow!
It's certainly pleasing if the Wii U game is indeed getting ported, and we'll also be curious to see whether an equivalent boxed version for the home console will arrive; none have been listed at the time of writing.
Would you be tempted to pick this up on 3DS, assuming it's not an elaborate falsehood on Amazon's part? Let us know in the comments.
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Comments (44)
Sounds great, as I enjoyed the original. Unless anything new is added, though, I may have to refrain from purchasing.
If it's true DAY 1. I have it on my U, but I don't play it much because I mainly only play on 3DS nowaday.
I like more physical games.
Doesn't Runbow utilise Unity? I guess it could be tricky to port it to 3DS.
Kinda surprised that this isn't a New 3DS exclusive. I understand why they would't want it to be from a business perspective, but I hope they didn't have to scale the game back too much to get it to work. Will buy regardless though because RUNBOOOOOOOW.
If it hadnt been for Humble Bu dle I might have picked this up. If its real then I SO want cross-platform online...online on Runbow is a wasteland...
@TheDavyStar Really? There is always some players when I'm playing Runbow online.
@KoopaTheGamer Yeah, would think it could be New 3DS exclusive, or there's a lot of clever coding. To be fair, the old 3DS can do Unity, just not as well as the newer model.
il be getting it lol
1-9 players? On 3DS? I'm skeptical there.
This is good news! I hope this was meant to be revealed in some sort of top-secret E3 3DS direct.
Please have Download Play!!!
That box art is pretty cool, but I don't don't think it properly represents the game or appeals to the right demographic.
I'll get it if owners of the Wii U version can get it for a smaller price and if it has Download Play.
On the off chance this is real and workable on the not-new 3DS it's a day 1 buy.
One of my favorite Wii U games. Tons of content. Great multiplayer/online( when you can find a group) Really hope for a cross platform online
It looked like a lot of fun on Wii U, so if the price is right I may pick this up (assuming it'll come to Europe too)
That's odd. Not for me since I have the WiiU version, but it's been a long time coming it seems.
$30 for the game with all the DLC (namely the Satura campaign) in physical form seems like a good deal to me, provided the performance is good. I've seen some minor hiccups while playing, but maybe that will remain a small thing on the 3DS too. Also curious to see how color master works. I'd assume pretty much the same way since using the gamepad isn't too much different from using a 3DS.
Great news! I might to pick this up when it's released as I never got the Wii U version and it would be nice to play it on the go.
I haven't fired this one up on the U (got it as part of the Humble Bundle), but man if there is a 3DS version (and at retail to boot!) I am sooooo there! I've heard great things about Runbow, so I look forward to playing it.
Hype!
Oh man this game will rock on the portable side! Day one! Please come to Europe
Awesome news! But since I just got it from the humble bundle, and I'm usually on my Wii U more, I probably won't buy this. Cool to see more costumes coming, but I'm fine with being Gunvolt.
Good, fum game on Wii U! But I barely have played single player. Maybe I should....usually only ay this one with my wife and another (local) friend.
"(...) but we have to make it clear that this leak is not from 13AM Games and unfortunately contains some misinformation."
Paragraph is worth analyzing because of its phrasing:
1: "leak"? So it's a leak, not from 13AM, but likely from a publishing or marketing partner, thus Amazon's listing most likely contain facts?
2: "some misinformation"? So some is not true, but it also has actual and true information?
I can't imagine what it would be like playing this on such a small screen.
Just 3DS no Wii U or even maybe coming too the NX.
@johnodaz this is already out on Wii U...
Ooh, I may get that, it looks really good from what I've seen on Youtube, like Hyrule Warriors to Legends
@Whopper744 fum?
are you from the chum bucket?
@Uberchu I am really starting to beleive I am with this phone. Rumbow is fum.
Do want
@MysteryAozz Retail version?
Amazon is also showing a listing for a Wii U retail release:
http://www.amazon.com/Runbow-Wii-U/dp/B01GIGSP42/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1464911603&sr=8-5&keywords=Runbow
Good for those that like it. I played a fair amount of it on Wii U since I got the Humble Bundle, but wasn't able to enjoy it.
Well they clearly aren't denying it, so it's coming, it's all in the deets.
Day 1 pickup. Love this game.
@johnodaz oh i though you meant the game itself, my bad
I will buy this Day 1. I had a blast playing with some friends playing Color Master!
Bet 80% of people buy it just because its physical. Nintendo gamers and collecting seems the norm.
@KoopaTheGamer Depends...what country do you live? I'm in Europe. I wonder if this game's region-locked, but I really hope not
@MysteryAozz that's cool lol.
If this has netplay/single cart multiplayer, I'll consider double dipping.
Runbow no longer exists on Amazon. I guess we'll have to wait for E3.
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