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Nintendo has been doing some interesting marketing to help promote their upcoming release of Splatoon for the Wii U.

A couple of weekends back, Nintendo hosted a Global Test-fire event. The event consisted of 3 separate play sessions consisting of 1 hour each. This allowed Wii U owners from across the globe who downloaded a special demo of Splatoon to compete against eachother online.

It appears this has gone over quite well because Splatoon is currently ranked #1 on Amazon Canada’s Best Sellers list. Nintendo is also planning to host another Global Test-fire this upcoming Saturday for players to give the game another run before it launches on May 29th.

Considering the game has only been on the Top 100 Best Sellers list for 11 days, hitting #1 already is quite impressive. Here’s hoping for continued success after launch as well.

UPDATE
Splatoon is also currently #1 on Amazon Japan’s Best Sellers list. With Splatoon taking the world by storm, will you be one of the many Wii U owners playing Splatoon when it comes out?

Hey guys,

I’m finally getting around to making a finished projects thread for my Wii U Laptop, thanks to a little push by Progmetalman.

Specs:

17″ 1080p screen from a Dell XPS M1730
Fully Functioning Wii U all in one unit
Driver board from NJYtouch
Built in power regulator
Stereo audio
1080p picture
Built in Sensor

Link 1, Link 2

This is a pretty cool project! The modder just needs to install a powerful battery now to use it while on a plane or somewhere without a power outlet.

It appears Amazon UK has dropped their Mario Kart 8 Wii U bundle price to £209.00. Sources say the old price was approximately ~£229.00.

This is a pretty decent price considering the Super Mario U + Luigi U bundle is £229.85 and the Wind Waker bundle is £249.89.

The big decision is really the cost of those games by themselves. Wind Waker sells for £42.99 and Mario Kart 8 sells for £38.00.

Based on those numbers, the MK8 bundle is definitely the most cost-effective purchase at this point in time!

UPDATE

Amazon UK has reversed the MK8 bundle back to £229.00. This is still a good deal compared to the Wind Waker bundle.

Source: Nintendo Wii U 32GB Premium Pack with Mario Kart 8

Sharpen your beard and groom your Axe! The 2D strategy hit is back, exclusively for Wii U™!

The all-new Swords & Soldiers II is filled to the brim with gorgeous hand-animated artwork, endless replayability and heaps of good old fun!

Command the rowdy Vikings, ingenious Persians and infernal Demons as you conquer the epic campaign or face off with your friends in local multiplayer!

Join Chief Redbeard as he explores a beautiful new world and gets dragged into a globe-spanning evil plot involving a mysterious lamp, lots of roasted sheep and some delicious hot sauce.

Every skirmish along the way will present a fresh challenge. So if you want to win this war you’ll have to devise devious tactics using an ever-growing arsenal of powerful units and earth-shaking spells.

Master the chill of the army-freezing Snowstorm, the dread of the skeleton-raising Crypt and the surprise of the invisible Desert Stalker to rule the world, in Swords & Soldiers II!

Source: Nintendo

According to the Nintendo website, Swords & Soldiers 2 comes out on the 21st. If you enjoyed playing the first game, I’m sure you’ll probably enjoy this one even more!

In the meantime, out the introduction trailer below.

Nintendo will deliver another round of the Splatoon Global Testfire next week, the company announced on Twitter today. If you missed out on the first few hours that the Testfire had to offer, now is the perfect time to jump in before Splatoon launches on May 29th!

Round 2 of Splatoon Global Testfire is taking place on May 23rd, and again lasts for just one hour. From 3 to 4pm PT (6 to 7pm EST), players can experience Splatoon’s 4-on-4 Turf War mode on the demo’s two maps, using a variety of four weapon sets to aggressively annihilate foes and paint the map with their blood… sorry, I meant using your ink! That roller has gotten to me, it seems. If you haven’t played the Testfire yet, or if you’ll be missing out this time as well, you can check out Nintendo Treehouse’s hands-on time with the game to get an idea of what you will be getting into later this month.

Nintendo’s answer to third-person shooters, Splatoon is an absolute contrast to what we expect from that type of game. A colorful, Nickelodeon-style squid-based ink shooter, Splatoon is a refreshing take on a seemingly stagnant genre. But what else can we expect? We’ll find out on May 29th when Splatoon officially launches for Wii U.

Source: 8-Worlds News

Canvaleon is a stealth platformer that has players using the environment and their skills to slip past enemies and threats. It’s possible to use “Camouflages” (or “Camo”) to mimic elements of scenery. The more similar the colors are, the more “Camo Percentage” will be granted. You’ll go undetected depending on the percentage.

Players can obtain camouflages in two ways. They can either purchase them from a store, or paint them using a paint tool. Both options require the game’s collectible: color butterflies.

Source: Nintendo Everything

If you like stealth games, then make sure to check this out on the Nintendo eShop when it launches on June 18th!

Finger Gun Games recently updated their twitter account regarding the release of Stone Shire for the Wii U.

The game will be released on May 21st and will be priced at $7.99 USD.

Website: Finger Gun Games

Super Paperman casts you as the titular Paperman, a literal paper man who delivers dreams from one person to the other. Naturally, the dream world where Paperman resides is in danger, as it begins to drift apart and leave our leading (paper) man lost in a broken land. As the sole Paperman, it’s up to you to fix the world and once again deliver dreams to the people. But maybe one isn’t enough? That’s where Super Paperman’s defining feature comes in. Four player local co-op creates an entirely different experience, adding another dimension to Super Paperman’s 2D exterior, with foreground and background elements adding an immersive depth as players race through 35 levels over 7 worlds.

Super Paperman features non-linear platforming, players can choose through multiple routes, switching between different layers to bypass enemies, use different environmental tricks, and discovering hidden areas. The game encourages to experiment with the level design, and expands on platforming from route A to B in a fun, unique way.

Source: 8-Worlds News

Secret Items Games is looking for backers to help achieve their goal of €35 000. Super Paperman is currently being planned for multiple platforms such as the Wii U. If the Kickstarter is successfully funded, the game should release sometime in March 2016.

Developer WizByte Games’ upcoming dual stick shooter Vector Assault is hitting the Wii U eShop soon. The shooter, which looks very similar to Activision’s Geometry Wars, will be available on May 21, 2015 for $4.99.

Vector Assault boasts several features as it will support online leaderboards and cooperative local multiplayer. The arcade-style game will also feature several game modes and different levels to shoot and evade enemies on.

Vector Assault is the first game developed by one man studio WizByte Games.

Source: 8-Worlds News

The game looks quite fun from the trailer. Can’t wait to try it out!

Pelikan13 has released Wii U footage for 90’s Arcade Racer. He’s currently working with Nicalis to bring the title to the Wii U.