Ripstone has confirmed that Pure Chess will be available on the Nintendo eShop later this month. The game launches on the Wii U and 3DS digital stores on March 20th with a price tag of 4.99. The title also features a cross-platform play system that allows 3DS and Wii U …
Read More »Nintendo launches indie-centric eShop hub
The Nintendo website has been updated with a new section looking to emphasize the company’s indie credentials. Carrying the strap line Get the games you want, when you want them – over 1,000 new, classic, and indie titles to choose from”, the page leads with titles such as Steamworld Dig, …
Read More »PS4 dominates Japan charts
PS4 games made up half of the Top 20 in Japan last week. The No.1 game of the week was Knack, which was bundled with the console. The highest charting new ‘non-bundle’ title is Yakuza: Ishin on PS3, with the PS4 version at No.3. 3DS still factors strongly in the …
Read More »Smartphone games account for 75% of app store spending
Google Play and iOS games accounted for 75 per cent of app store spending last year. It was a year of major growth for the smartphone sector as areport by IDC and App Annie foundconsumer spend on Google’s Android games store increased by over four times in Q4 2013 compared …
Read More »Mutant Mudds finds most success on Nintendo platforms
Developer Renegade Kid has revealed a surprising statistic about its action platformer Mutant Mudds Deluxe. The game, which is available on 3DS, Wii U, PSN and Steam has enjoyed its strongest sales on Nintendo’s machines. NintendoEverything reports that the Wii U sales better the combined sales of both PSN and …
Read More »Nintendo reveals football management game, sets release dates for Mario Golf and Kirby
Nintendo tonight made a number of 3DS announcements – including news it is developing a football management title. Entitled Nintendo Pocket Football Club, the game lets 3DS owners build their own football team and train up the team using cards. Think of a stripped down, cutesy Football Manager. It is …
Read More »Resident Evil: Revelations surpasses 1m sales on consoles, PC
Resident Evil: Revelations has sold more than 1m copies on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360, Capcom has announced. Originally launching in January 2012 as a 3DS offering, RE: Revelations PC/console port has reached 1.1m in sales since it launched last May. Capcom Unity states the title joins Dead Rising 3 …
Read More »Sonic receives a makeover as series is handed to Western dev
Sega has lifted the curtain on a brand new look for iconic mascot Sonic the Hedgehog. The makeover comes as the publisher reveals new cartoon Sonic Boom, which is also to receive an associated game (a prequel, no less) on Wii U and 3DS. Interesting it’s being developed by US …
Read More »Pokemon Bank 3DS app launches across multiple regions
The Pokemon Bank 3DS app for Pokemon X & Y has arrived in several territories, including Europe and North America. The app is available now on the Nintendo 3DS eShop in Australia, Europe, New Zealand, and North America. It had previously been exclusive to Japan and a few other countries …
Read More »Iwata: Nintendo console development should be like mobile
Standardised programming between systems and generation leaps could increase amount of software on new hardware
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