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We recently launched the Humble Nindie Bundle, a digital bundle for the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U systems. For many of you, the bundle is region-locked, and we apologize if the games are unavailable in your country.

One of the reasons we launched the first Humble Bundle was to bring indie games to more people. We agree that region-locking is not ideal. But without it, we may not have had this opportunity to promote these great indie games on dedicated video game platforms.

Our goal is to make games as universally accessible as can be. That’s why, while we strive to sell DRM-free games when possible, we also explore services like Steam, Origin, uPlay, and now the Nintendo eShop. These services allow us to offer more games at pay-what-you-want prices while raising more money for charity and reaching more gamers.

Your feedback helps us craft our bundles, so we thank you for your input and your continued support! We will continue to strive to be as inclusive as possible to all platforms, regions, and players in the future.

Source: Humble Bundle Blog

Humble Bundle is a site that developers use to provide game bundles where you pay what you want for them (usually starting at a $1 minimum payment). The amount you pay is then split between the devs, their chosen charity, and the humble bundle site itself.

When making your payment, you decide what percentage of it goes to which area. If you pay at least X amount of money, such as $10 for example, then you unlock extra games that you get to own as well. Also, paying more than the average price will usually unlock even more games for you to keep.

A group of independent game developers have partnered with Nintendo to create the first ever Humble Nindie Bundle for their fans. This is a first not only for Nintendo fans, but for console gamers everywhere. Normally Humble Bundle game deals have been for PC only and not console gamers.

The Charity that they have chosen to support is Code.org, which is a non-profit dedicated to making computer science available in more schools, along with increasing participation by women and underrepresented students of color.

If you pay at least $1 USD, you will get the following fun games: Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition, Woah Dave!, and Mighty Switch Force.

Paying more than the average price (~$9.25 right now) will also get you The Fall, OlliOlli, and Moon Chronicles – Episode 1.

If you pay at least $10, Stealth Inc 2 and SteamWorld Dig will be added to your gaming bundle on top of the games already listed above.

Buying all these great games separately would cost you over $80 USD. Heck, Guacamelee STCE by itself is over $10 on the Nintendo eShop, same with Stealth Inc 2.

Even though $10 currently unlocks all these titles for you to play, I’d encourage you to donate more if you can.

This incredible bundle ends Tuesday, June 9th, at 11am PST. So, go visit Humble Bundle and show your support!

Some games for the Nintendo 3DS utilize / require Streetpass functionality to get the most enjoyment out of them. Unfortunately not everyone is in a position to actually utilize the Streetpass ability due to some people living in an area where there is no local Nintendo Hotspot available to them.

One of the ways to get streetpass visitors over the past couple of years has been to setup a Home Relay Station using a router capable of having custom software added to it. You would then clone your MAC address to one that another person also used for their Home Relay Station. Nintendo would think that you are near the same router that also has the same MAC address and would send you Streetpass data from random people who’s connected through that same MAC address in the past.

Now there is another way to setup a Home Relay Station. A software developer by the name of Matthew Hsu has released a program called PiPass, allowing you to turn your Raspberry Pi into a Nintendo Homepass Relay Station. The program is currently being hosted by GitHub and can be downloaded by visiting this link.

It may just be a pre-rendered teaser, but this new trailer from Wee Man Studios is sparking some interest. Lifespeed is a futuristic, flying, racing game which is headed to the 3DS eShop this summer. The game features 11 playable characters and online leaderboards. Lifespeed also features a story mode in which you will fight for the survival of your planet. In this futuristic world, galactic disputes are settled on the track, with each racer fighting for their planets dominance. The developer says we should expect to see more of the game, including screenshots of actual gameplay, soon.

Source: 8-Worlds News

The teaser looks quite spectacular. I can’t wait to see how the gameplay is going to look.

CIRCLE Ent. is releasing Link Kit, Inc. / FLYHIGH WORKS developed Samurai Defender on the 3DS eShop next week on May 21st for $3.99.

Previously only available in North America as a mobile game, Samurai Defender is described as a, “simple defense type action game set in the Warring States period of Japan.” In the game the player defends a castle from oncoming waves of enemies by attacking them with various weapons and schemes controlled via the touch screen. The trailer also teases 5 “participated famous warlords of the warring states period,” which seem to be challenging boss fights of some sort.

Source: 8-Worlds News

NA Released date: 30th April 2015 ($6.99)
EU Released date: TBD

Two sisters escape their fate as research subjects and fight to survive using aircrafts of war.

Karous -The Beast of Re:Eden- is a 3D vertical shoot ’em up game. This game allows players to design their own aircraft by letting them choose which weapons and items they take with them into battle.

The player’s aircraft can use shields, different shots, bombs, and swords. Each of these will also level up the more they’re used and increase in power. Additional weapons and items will unlock as the player progresses, as well.

Karous -The Beast of Re:Eden- features over 100 missions to complete along with a number of achievements in addition to boss battles.

Unlike other, traditional shooting games, Karous’ mission system gives the player the freedom to follow multiple, branching paths which can lead to different endings.

Spotlighting Saturnine Games’ indie game, Turtle Tale, for the Nintendo Wii U!

If you’d like to see us play more of this game, let us know in the comments below.

Terraria has been rated by the German USK board, indicating an imminent release announcement in the future. The ratings board rated both a Wii U and 3DS version of the title, and revealed that both titles are in development by 505 Games.

This is not the first time that Terraria has been spotted in relation to the Wii U and 3DS. Earlier this year, listings popped up on Gamefly for both versions of Terraria. There is still no official confirmation from 505 Games on the existence of these ports; however, the German USK board is very reliable due to the fact that all games cost a fee to be evaluated and cannot appear without the payment of the publisher.

Source: Nintendo Enthusiast

Forget the world. Fall in love with this enchanting zen puzzler.

Quell Memento is the sequel of the simple and easy to pick up puzzle
game, Quell Reflect. More mechanics are introduced and will be mixed with
its’ former ones.

Set within an old abandoned house as a precious guest, you must restore
order to the jumbled memories of the last occupant, and in doing so,
embarks you on a haunting journey of self-discovery and reflection.

* Over 150 cunningly freshly crafted puzzles!
* Perfectly balanced difficulty curve!
* Imaginative gimmick that never been seen before
* Achievement challenges also included
* New soundtrack by composer Steven Cravis

Suitable for all ages. This is an experience that will stay with you
long after you put it down.

Source: PR Email