eShop Release List (Updated Every Thursday)

Myrddin

I'd much rather they open up the Wii Virtual Console library to the Wii U. They just have it sitting there, a raft of great games which would be so cool to play on the Wii Pad, but the selection at the mo is paltry

Banjo

in case you're planning on picking up an Ubisoft (an oobi.. or a yoobi?) title in the eShop sale at the last second, make sure you have enough space to install it or you can't purchase - Assassin's Creed III needs a whopping 21GB. (though it says 17gb once you get past the purchase point)

there are tables out there, such as this one : http://www.cubed3.com/news/17547/1/media-bionicle-maze-of-shadows.html

Also, if you decide to use a USB key as a lifeboat for you demos and VC titles to make room for an install, take it out before you hit the eShop - it defaults to USB storage for installation and seems to ignore built-in space when evaluating installability.

Making Nintendo mistakes so you don't have to since 1996

Star Lord

Banjo wrote: »

...Also, if you decide to use a USB key...

Quick addition to your post Banjo:

Better to NOT use a USB key/pen/stick/whatever-you-may-call-them, and use a full external hard disk. The USB keys are flash memory, and as such, tend to essentially have a finite number of read/write actions on them, using them to store/play from is a bad idea, as it'll burn the key out much faster than you'd expect.

Banjo

I said Lifeboat! I had to frantically dump as many games as I could on to the USB key (8GB, but Monster Hunter, at a shade under 7GB, refused to go) so I could complete the transaction on ACIII- I intend to free up a hard drive for ACIII and put all the games from the key back on to the system memory. I should point out, the eShop says this offer is good till the 7th, but I had it in my head that it expired on the 4th, which is why I was panic-deleting.

Begs the question - what magical solid state storage have they put inside the WiiU that doesn't burn out like billy-o if you're playing games off of it?

machiavellianme

Where'd you pull normal retail price for AC3 as 69.99?
Its 18.29 delivered from Zavvi and you can sell it on when you're done.

Deano7788

machiavellianme wrote: »

Where'd you pull normal retail price for AC3 as 69.99?
Its 18.29 delivered from Zavvi and you can sell it on when you're done.

That's its normal price on the eshop.

nitromaster

Nintendo eShop (Wii U)

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (Nintendo, SNES VC) - €7.99/£5.49
On a dark and stormy night, young Link embarks on an adventure he - and you - will never forget! Princess Zelda has been taken prisoner and an evil wizard is attempting to unleash Ganon, the king of darkness. Only Link has the courage to save Hyrule! A Link to the Past is the critically-acclaimed Super NESTM chapter in the Legend of Zelda saga; famous for its atmospheric graphics and sound, ingenious dungeons, and for introducing now-classic items such as the Hookshot, Pegasus Boots and Master Sword. This is the European version of the game.

Wii Party U (Nintendo) - €44.99/£34.99
Wii Party U is a new party game using the best features of the Wii U GamePad and Wii Remote! These include good old dice games, along with games designed specifically for the Wii U GamePad and 80 new and exciting minigames to enjoy! With all these new games on the Wii U GamePad, Wii Party U is the ultimate party entertainment for people of all ages - regardless of how good you are at games!

Adventure Time: Explore the Dungeon Because I DON'T KNOW! (Namco Bandai) - €44.99/£36.99
Princess Bubblegum summons Finn and Jake to the Candy Kingdom to investigate a rash of thefts and kidnappings that have plagued her kingdom. She thinks the cause lies within her Secret Royal Dungeon, where only the nastiest monsters and criminals are locked up. If they've found a way to escape, the Land of Ooo will be in danger!

RUSH (Two Tribes) - €1.99/£1.79 (Ends January 9, normally €3.99/£3.59)
RUSH is the third and last of the Two Tribes classics to arrive on Nintendo eShop. Other games in this range include 2D puzzle platformer Toki Tori and retro inspired platformer EDGE. In RUSH's fully three dimensional levels, players need to guide cubes to colour coded exit points using Conveyor belts, Warps, Stops Signs, Splits and more! The game can be easily controlled with the stylus on your Wii U GamePad allowing your brain to fully focus on the solutions!

Wii Fit U Quick Check (Nintendo) - Free
To launch Wii Fit U Quick Check, you must already have Wii FitTM U save data. You do not need to download Wii Fit U Quick Check if you have the paid download version of Wii Fit U. If you have the retail version of Wii Fit U, Wii Fit U Quick Check lets you easily transfer Fit Meter data, do the Body Test, and check your graphs without using the Wii Fit U disc.


Nintendo eShop (3DS)

Adventure Time: Explore the Dungeon Because I DON'T KNOW! (Namco Bandai) - €34.99/£28.49
Princess Bubblegum summons Finn and Jake to the Candy Kingdom to investigate a rash of thefts and kidnappings that have plagued her kingdom. She thinks the cause lies within her Secret Royal Dungeon, where only the nastiest monsters and criminals are locked up. If they've found a way to escape, the Land of Ooo will be in danger!

3D Ecco the Dolphin (SEGA) - €4.49/£4.09
After a mysterious storm sweeps your family from the sea, it's up to you to find them and uncover the mystery behind the forces that took them. The search to find them will take you through vast underwater realms of treachery, beauty and adventure. Use your sonar to discover hidden caverns and unlock the secrets of crystal glyphs, but beware of packs of bloodthirsty sharks that search the ocean for unwitting prey!

3D Galaxy Force II (SEGA) - €4.99/£4.49
Halcyon, ruler of the invading Fourth Empire, has marked Junos as his final target in a galaxy wide campaign for dominance. Sending the bulk of his forces, he attacks with a single purpose - to eliminate all life forms in the system in order to build the seat of his power on the ashes of each of its five planets. As the star pilot of the governing Space Federation, it's up to you to strap yourself into your TRY-X and turn the tables on Halcyon.

Cocoto Alien Brick Breaker (Big Ben Interactive) - €19.99/£17.99
The brick breaker that revolutionises the genre! Travel through the 5 planets of Cocoto's universe to protect them from alien fire by firing back their projectiles with your magic shield. Progress through the game confronting waves of more and more enemies with increasingly amusing weapons, and unlock new powers for your shield.

Girl's Fashion Shoot (Rising Star Games) - €29.99/£29.99
Girls' Fashion Shoot lets you enter the world of fashion and become the newest star on the scene! Become a top fashion model and the editor of your own successful style magazine, using thousands of customisation options to propel yourself to the top of the fashion world. Choose your look with make-up, hair and nail art, then create outfits from hundreds of clothing items and go on photoshoots choreographed entirely by you!

Nano Assault EX Demo (Shin'en Multimedia) - Free
Stop the deadly Nanostray virus in Nano Assault EX. Experience a fast-paced action shooter, set within a visually stunning cellular system that leaps off the screen in full 3D.

AeternoBlade Demo (Corecell) - Free
In the region of Awelsia, vengeful Freya travels with an unknown weapon called "AeternoBlade" to take revenge from Beladim, the Lord of the Mist who destroyed her village, Ridgerode, and killed her tribe. Her vengeance is helped by Vernia , who has as much merit as Beladim. Vernia taught Freya about the ability of AeternoBlade.

Donkey Kong 3 (Nintendo, NES VC) - €4.99/£4.49
Unique to the classic series, Donkey Kong 3 is a frantic action game starring newcomer Stanley, whose greenhouse has been invaded by the troublesome ape and swarms of angry insects. Armed with a spray can, you must push Donkey Kong up the screen while fending off the swarms of bugs intent on stealing Stanley's precious flowers. Avoid the coconuts that DK throws at you, and try to grab the power spray can for a few seconds of supercharged spraying as you aim for a high score!

Special offers
Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns (Rising Star Games) - €19.99/£14.99 (Ends January 9, normally €29.99/£24.99)
Snow Moto Racing 3D (Zordix) - €5.99/£5.39 (Ends January 9, normally €7.99/£7.19)
Attack of the Friday Monsters! A Tokyo Tale (Level-5) - €4.99/£4.49 (Ends January 2, normally €7.99/£7.19)
Bugs vs. Tanks (Level-5) - €4.99/£4.49 (Ends January 2, normally €7.99/£7.19)
Crimson Shroud (Level-5) - €4.99/£4.49 (Ends January 2, normally €7.99/£7.19)
Liberation Maiden (Level-5) - €4.99/£4.49 (Ends January 2, normally €7.99/£7.19)
The Starship Damrey (Level-5) - €4.99/£4.49 (Ends January 2, normally €7.99/£7.19)
Nano Assault EX (Shin'en Multimedia) - €9.99/£8.74 (Permanent, was €14.99/£12.49)

Good week, had A Link to the Past (for free) on my Wii which I transferred so will pick up the upgrade for €1.50 and actually play it this time

murphyebass

nitromaster wrote: »

Good week, had A Link to the Past (for free) on my Wii which I transferred so will pick up the upgrade for €1.50 and actually play it this time

So I heard that all games purchased on the original Wii were tied to the console itself.

So with the usernames etc on Wii U I assume it's linked to your username like the 360 or ps3 am I right?

I just dont want to buy games that I know are tied to the console incase for some reason the Wii U does fail.

Would like to know I can bring forward my games to the next machine.

Star Lord

murphyebass wrote: »

So I heard that all games purchased on the original Wii were tied to the console itself.

So with the usernames etc on Wii U I assume it's linked to your username like the 360 or ps3 am I right?

I just dont want to buy games that I know are tied to the console incase for some reason the Wii U does fail.

Would like to know I can bring forward my games to the next machine.

Stuff on the Wii can be transferred to the Wii U.
Purchases are still tied to the hardware, but it looks like it's heading in the right direction now with the NNID.

murphyebass

DamoElDiablo wrote: »

Stuff on the Wii can be transferred to the Wii U.
Purchases are still tied to the hardware, but it looks like it's heading in the right direction now with the NNID.

ok so if I download something lets say Street Fighter 2 for arguements sake I should be able to transfer it in theory anyway to the next Nintendo console.

Thats what I assume when I looked at the Nintendo Network thing, seemed to be the same as PS plus membership to me.

Star Lord

If you'd downloaded it on the Wii, sure you can transfer it to the Wii U. This is a one-off thing though, wipes the source Wii.

There are of course no guarantees as to how Nintendo will handle Wii U to the next console!

murphyebass

DamoElDiablo wrote: »

If you'd downloaded it on the Wii, sure you can transfer it to the Wii U. This is a one-off thing though, wipes the source Wii.

There are of course no guarantees as to how Nintendo will handle Wii U to the next console!

Sorry I dont want to come across stupid here but it was only to do with new downloads.

ie I have no wii downloads from previous systems.

I am considering downloading games likes of nes or snes titles on the wii u but dont like the idea unless they're attached to a username/account as apposed to a system.

Anyway I've only got the machine yesterday so will look into it more probably this weekend when I manage to stop play Rayman for 5 mins.

thanks for the help though Damo.

nitromaster

murphyebass wrote: »

Sorry I dont want to come across stupid here but it was only to do with new downloads.

ie I have no wii downloads from previous systems.

I am considering downloading games likes of nes or snes titles on the wii u but dont like the idea unless they're attached to a username/account as apposed to a system.

Anyway I've only got the machine yesterday so will look into it more probably this weekend when I manage to stop play Rayman for 5 mins.

thanks for the help though Damo.

They haven't said content will transfer forward, but Wii Shop purchases transferred to WiiU, and DSi Shop purchases to 3DS. So if the next Nintendo console happens to be backwards compatible (Nintendo actually seem pretty good in this regard) I'd say they'll transfer. Enjoy the new console anyway!

chrislad

Do Nintendo tend to do 3DS eShop sales at or after Christmas? I'm getting a 3DS for Christmas with Zelda and the free Super Mario Land 3D, but there are some others games that I have played before, like Super Mario Bros. 2 that I wouldn't mind getting again, but that I'm not willing to pay full whack for!

slongwill

chrislad wrote: »

Do Nintendo tend to do 3DS eShop sales at or after Christmas? I'm getting a 3DS for Christmas with Zelda and the free Super Mario Land 3D, but there are some others games that I have played before, like Super Mario Bros. 2 that I wouldn't mind getting again, but that I'm not willing to pay full whack for!

you'd likely pick it up cheaper on physical format 2nd hand.

Banjo

Eshop does not have a great record with regard to sales except on third party titles (and even that is a recent development) . There's no traditional deep discount seasonal sale. This isn't steam!

Ubisoft may drop some prices, and the eshop exclusive indies might shed a few quid but I doubt you'll find a Mario or Zelda game for less than RRP.

GTR63

Just downloaded the Ace Attorney demo there and am wondering if there are any real good value demos. In particular something like Bravely Default or Monster Hunter

Banjo

GTR63 wrote: »

Just downloaded the Ace Attorney demo there and am wondering if there are any real good value demos. In particular something like Bravely Default or Monster Hunter

The demos are free! Do you want them to pay you for playing them?

I've found all the eShop demos to be short and lacking context. Mh3 is a particularly bad one, in that it exemplifies all that is bad in the game while studiously avoiding the good. Fire Emblem is decent and Harmoknight was big enough by comparison but there's no demo that gives you so much gameplay you'd use up all your 10 or 15 limited goes.

GTR63

Banjo wrote: »

The demos are free! Do you want them to pay you for playing them?

No just want something to play in between Zelda & am a bit skint. Want to try Monster Hunter but you & others said the demo is a poor reflection of the game. Might try Etrian Odyssey and Sonic Lost Worlds a go

Corholio

Contra 3: The Alien Wars on eShop now.

One of the first games I thought of when Nintendo announced the Virtual Console. Classic game.

Banjo

ooooh! WiiShop eShop or 3Shop eShop?

Corholio

Banjo wrote: »

ooooh! WiiShop eShop or 3Shop eShop?

Wii U

Myrddin

Corholio wrote: »

Contra 3: The Alien Wars on eShop now.

One of the first games I thought of when Nintendo announced the Virtual Console. Classic game.

A real 16bit gem that one, well, well worth the money.

GTR63

Probably been asked before but if I buy eShop games now on a regular 3DS can I transfer them over to am 3DS XL when I buy one? Really want to buy Ace Attorney

Banjo

GTR63 wrote: »

Probably been asked before but if I buy eShop games now on a regular 3DS can I transfer them over to am 3DS XL when I buy one? Really want to buy Ace Attorney

Your account is currently hardware tied, but if you have both 3dses and an Internet connection you can transfer the account from one to another

GTR63

Banjo wrote: »

Your account is currently hardware tied, but if you have both 3dses and an Internet connection you can transfer the account from one to another

So I am free to buy Pushblox, Ace Attorney & others. Thats good thanks.

Mr E

Zelda: Four Swords is free this weekend on the 3DS in the US. Hopefully free in Europe too.

http://www.joystiq.com/2014/01/30/zelda-four-swords-free-on-3ds-eshop-this-weekend/

Banjo

Isn't that already free? Or was that a limited offer?

chrislad

Banjo wrote: »

Isn't that already free? Or was that a limited offer?

I couldn't even find it on the eshop.

Star Lord

It was a limited time availability. Just as it is this time. Free for four days I believe!