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PAL update (week of December 19):quote:WII U eSHOP A whole ton of eShop sales for both Wii U and 3DS starting this week. Wii U owners, pay particular attention to the Toki Tori 2+ sale: there's a base 40% discount, and owning Toki Tori, EDGE and/or RUSH will grant you an additional 10% discount for each game. 3D Shinobi III's big new feature is the ability to map specific actions (melee strike, parry, etc) to individual buttons; not a huge deal, but kinda neat all the same, and the core game is so great it doesn't even matter. 3D Streets of Rage features an additional one-hit kill mode, I think, plus local multiplayer. Knytt Underground was highly anticipated before its original release, but I don't think it got a great reception, did it? Whatever, the Wii U version's finally here, so that's something, I suppose.
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Ahahaha, those Nintendogs prices. I mean Nintendogs is great for what it is, and I could see the benefit of digital as a "load up now and again" title for people that don't like switching carts but those were launch games, no? Carts are around for much less than that nowadays.
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Dec 16, 2013 11:10
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Pilotwings Resort is the same, and Steel Diver probably would be if they weren't rejigging it as a free-to-play game.
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Dec 16, 2013 11:17
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So other day I took a punt and eBay purchased an eShop code for a game at about a third of the price it is by default, and it worked. How did they get hold of codes cheaply enough to sell them at such a cut price?
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Dec 16, 2013 11:20
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AngryCaterpillar posted:Strictly true can now mean loosely strictly true. Perfect. It's a sad day when words no longer mean what they mean. R.I.P. English The only difference between words like "decadent", "awful" and "literally" is that the change to literally's definition occurred during our lifetimes.
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Dec 16, 2013 11:22
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Nintendo has a stated policy of wanting to keep digital copies at the same price as RRP and not wanting them to "deflate". It's the reason I think NOA removed Nintendoland from the eShop after the price cut, as they didn't want to be seen cutting digital prices at all (Reminder: Nintendo is bad at internet).
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Dec 16, 2013 11:23
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Babby Sathanas posted:So other day I took a punt and eBay purchased an eShop code for a game at about a third of the price it is by default, and it worked. How did they get hold of codes cheaply enough to sell them at such a cut price? Some codes come with hardware bundles, and you can buy codes for specific eShop/VC games from a few different retailers, so maybe they were gifted the code or it came with their 3DS or whatever. I've seen a lot of people flipping their codes for the new Zelda game in particular, probably because they bought the limited-edition Triforce 3DS but didn't want the game (or wanted to get a physical version instead).
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Dec 16, 2013 11:26
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Champeenship posted:Nintendo has a stated policy of wanting to keep digital copies at the same price as RRP and not wanting them to "deflate". It's the reason I think NOA removed Nintendoland from the eShop after the price cut, as they didn't want to be seen cutting digital prices at all (Reminder: Nintendo is bad at internet). The other more understandable reason is that they don't want to annoy retailers by cutting under their prices. So expect nothing to happen until they can somehow make digital purchases work with retailers, too.
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Dec 16, 2013 11:58
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Champeenship posted:Nintendo has a stated policy of wanting to keep digital copies at the same price as RRP and not wanting them to "deflate". It's the reason I think NOA removed Nintendoland from the eShop after the price cut, as they didn't want to be seen cutting digital prices at all (Reminder: Nintendo is bad at internet). Yeah, I get that, and I've often said as such to people complaining about stuff being sold at RRP. That makes sense for simultaneous digital releases or things hitting the eShop not long after it hits shelves. But Nintendogs + Cats is the better part of three years old and basically nowhere is still selling it for RRP. It's just nuts.
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Dec 16, 2013 12:40
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Box of Bunnies posted:Yeah, I get that, and I've often said as such to people complaining about stuff being sold at RRP. That makes sense for simultaneous digital releases or things hitting the eShop not long after it hits shelves. But Nintendogs + Cats is the better part of three years old and basically nowhere is still selling it for RRP. Nintendogs' strength is selling throughout the lifetime of a system.
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Dec 16, 2013 12:55
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http://www.nintendo.com/eshop/offers You can get Mega Man: Dr. Wily's Revenge for 3DS or Mega Man X for Wii U for only $2 from now until Wednesday. Probably just a North American deal.
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Dec 16, 2013 20:55
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PaletteSwappedNinja posted:Knytt Underground was highly anticipated before its original release, but I don't think it got a great reception, did it? Whatever, the Wii U version's finally here, so that's something, I suppose. I quite like the Knytt games, so I'll probably check it out on Wii U I guess! They're nice little ambient platform romps; I think you can play a bunch of earlier games in the series here. Is Cave Story available in PAL regions yet? I got super excited when I saw it listed in the 3DS store but couldn't download it. Blah.
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Dec 16, 2013 23:55
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PaletteSwappedNinja posted:Knytt Underground was highly anticipated before its original release, but I don't think it got a great reception, did it?
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Paper Jam Dipper posted:http://www.nintendo.com/eshop/offers I'm not a big Mega Man fan but that was a good enough deal to get me to buy.
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Paper Jam Dipper posted:http://www.nintendo.com/eshop/offers Fitting time considering its Megaman's birthday tomorrow.
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Oh mannn I hope US gets 3DS Life Force this week vvv bah meatpath fucked around with this message at 02:28 on Dec 17, 2013 |
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Dec 17, 2013 02:03
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68k posted:Oh mannn I hope US gets 3DS Life Force this week No guarantees, but it seems like NA is getting Crash 'n The Boys; Street Challenge instead.
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Dec 17, 2013 02:05
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Paper Jam Dipper posted:http://www.nintendo.com/eshop/offers The deal isn't showing up on my Canadian Wii U account. You're Canadian, right? Is it showing up for you?
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Dec 17, 2013 04:46
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Was there a port of Life Force to 8-bit home computers? I think I remember playing a game with that name for the C-64.
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Dec 17, 2013 11:24
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irlZaphod posted:Was there a port of Life Force to 8-bit home computers? I think I remember playing a game with that name for the C-64.
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Dec 17, 2013 11:28
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^^Yeah, there were versions for most of the big European computers of the day; most of 'em were junk, but the C64 version was allegedly pretty good. It's a space shooter and a sorta-sequel to Gradius that went through a few confusing revisions (Salamander is different to Life Force USA which is different to Life Force JP, and then there are the home versions...)alf_pogs posted:Is Cave Story available in PAL regions yet? I got super excited when I saw it listed in the 3DS store but couldn't download it. Blah. Nope, still NA-only for the foreseeable future. PaletteSwappedNinja fucked around with this message at 11:43 on Dec 17, 2013 |
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Dec 17, 2013 11:33
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irlZaphod posted:Was there a port of Life Force to 8-bit home computers? I think I remember playing a game with that name for the C-64. There is a Commodore 64 game called Life Force, but it's a weird overhead tank driving game (video). The Konami game was released as Salamander, and is arguably one of the best ports of it's time (video).
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Dec 17, 2013 11:39
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PaletteSwappedNinja posted:^^Yeah, there were versions for most of the big European computers of the day; most of 'em were junk, but the C64 version was allegedly pretty good. It's a space shooter and a sorta-sequel to Gradius that went through a few confusing revisions (Salamander is different to Life Force USA which is different to Life Force JP, and then there are the home versions...)
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Dec 17, 2013 11:49
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Paper Jam Dipper posted:http://www.nintendo.com/eshop/offers You're supposed to just go to the respective stores and buy them there, right? Looks like it's U.S. only, as Canada is still showing full price. 
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Yeah, I checked last night and it was full-price. Bummer.
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Dec 17, 2013 16:23
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Has anyone else had trouble getting into the eshop after that last big update? I keep getting a 007-2705 error every time I try to get on the drat thing. All the online stuff seems to work except for anything eshop related.
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Zoo06 posted:Has anyone else had trouble getting into the eshop after that last big update? I keep getting a 007-2705 error every time I try to get on the drat thing. All the online stuff seems to work except for anything eshop related. Have you tried it lately? It wasn't working for me for like 3 days following the update but it's been smooth sailing ever since.
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univbee posted:Have you tried it lately? It wasn't working for me for like 3 days following the update but it's been smooth sailing ever since. Several times just before I posted here, actually. Maybe it'll work itself out. Probably just a waiting game.
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I recently purchased Sonic The Hedgehog in the eShop, and I must say they did a terrific job going above and beyond just a simple port. I'm not much of a Sonic fan, but the 3D that's included is fantastic. I'm having one problem though, and I haven't had much luck looking it up. I can't get the sound to work any longer. The menu sounds are present, but the game sounds are not. I checked the volume level in the options and it's up. I've also tried quitting out of the game entirely. edit: Turned on and off the 3DS, started a new game and then loaded my saved game. I don't know if starting a new game is required if it happens to anyone else. LP0 ON FIRE fucked around with this message at 00:58 on Dec 18, 2013 |
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Dec 18, 2013 00:54
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Zoo06 posted:Several times just before I posted here, actually. Maybe it'll work itself out. Probably just a waiting game. You went to Nintendo Network Settings and set up a NNID, yeah?
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Dec 18, 2013 02:59
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Over two years after its initial reveal, the 3DS is getting PC Engine titles (in Japan). (Also PC Engine + MSX VC on Wii U)
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Dec 18, 2013 03:37
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They've also listed SMB3 for release on the Wii U VC next week, so I'd imagine the rest of the world will probably get it on Xmas day, too (or maybe even after the upcoming Direct).
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Here's all the eShop-related news from the latest Direct: -EU-only: Anyone who registers/links a NNID to their 3DS before January 31 gets a free download code for Super Mario Bros. Deluxe (GBC) on 3DS VC! The codes will be mailed to the email address used to register your NNID, and will go out in February. -NES Remix, available on the Wii U eShop right now! Mashup of 16 different scenes from 8-bit Nintendo games, includes Miiverse/stamp stuff, etc. $14.99. -Sonic Lost World (Wii U) is getting free Yoshi-themed stage. Out now, free! (Zelda-themed stage coming next year.) -Dr. Luigi! (Wii U) Exactly what it sounds like. Includes online play, touch controls via the gamepad, Germ Buster mode, yada yada. Out December 31, $14.99. -Golf has been added to Wii Sports Club (Wii U); it includes the original nine holes plus a new set of nine holes based off Golf US Course for Famicom. $9.99, launches with free 24-hour day pass, just like the others. (Baseball/boxing out 2014.) -Bravely Default (3DS) demo out in NA on January 2. -Chibi Robo: Photo Finder (3DS); Chibi Robo game with an AR mechanic that utilises the 3DS' camera. Out January 9 in NA, demo coming "soon". (Wasn't mentioned on the NOE press release.) -Pokemon Bank/Transporter (3DS) launch December 27; initial download includes a free one-month trial, but it's a paid service beyond that ($5/yr). Access the bank between now and September for a free Celebi.
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PaletteSwappedNinja posted:-EU-only: Anyone who registers/links a NNID to their 3DS before January 31 gets a free download code for Super Mario Bros. Deluxe (GBC) on 3DS VC! The codes will be mailed to the email address used to register your NNID, and will go out in February. Deluxe is kinda unnecessary when the NES VC already allows us to play Super Mario Bros. while seeing more than three pixels past Mazza's nose but I guess it has the race and challenge stuff (and the reworked Lost Levels) so there's still some merit to it. Plus free is free, so I can't complain. NES Remix actually looks pretty darn cool. Just depends on how many scenes from each game and how many variations there are to see if there's enough to justify the price I guess. Box of Bunnies fucked around with this message at 16:50 on Dec 18, 2013 |
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Blackbelt Bobman posted:You went to Nintendo Network Settings and set up a NNID, yeah? Yeah, I did. I get the notification about deleting credit card info and such when signing into it for the first time...unfortunately I have yet to sign in so it keeps popping up and then I get an error. I only set that up yesterday so maybe it'll take a while to work. I'll try again in a couple days.
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I foolishly expected a new 2 day sale right after Mega Man went back to the normal price this morning.
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PaletteSwappedNinja posted:-EU-only: Anyone who registers/links a NNID to their 3DS before January 31 gets a free download code for Super Mario Bros. Deluxe (GBC) on 3DS VC! The codes will be mailed to the email address used to register your NNID, and will go out in February. God drat, why I love that game. I just want some free nostalgia too NOA! I actually played the crap out of that game, while it left the base game mostly intact it added random fun distractions as well as that amazing* map screen! *Please note this may be clouded by nostalgia
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PaletteSwappedNinja posted:-Chibi Robo: Photo Finder (3DS); Chibi Robo game with an AR mechanic that utilises the 3DS' camera. Out January 9 in NA, demo coming "soon". (Wasn't mentioned on the NOE press release.)
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I missed this last night, but NOE posted this on their Twitter:
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Jesus if they did the equivalent in America I'd buy Rayman, Splinter Cell, and Ducktales for sure
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