Earlier in the week, a number of DSiware titles were removed from the Nintendo eShop, including games such as Shantae: Risky's Revenge and Mighty Flip If you were hoping to one day buy a copy, though, you'll now need to resort to tracking down a used physical version. I have LEGO CITY Wii U, 3DS and Switch version in physical. Are any other services or functions of Wii U or the Nintendo 3DS family of systems going to be discontinued, such as online play? If you're referring to Funky Barn Download, that is available in EUR. He has written about these topics for his own blog as well as for sites like GameSkinny and Parallax Media. As long as it can be re-downloaded by people who already bought it. They shut down all the Wii stuff in 2019, why can't my boy Wii U get the same amount of time fam? I just think that the mature games should be played by mature individuals and not 10 and 12 year olds, but I'm not their parents, it's their parents responsibility. If the Switch version disappeared then that would cause me to raise an eyebrow. Surely the cited message about December 22 wasn't released by Nintendo on January 6? The Wii Shop Channel and DSi Shop were only the beginning of digital armageddon this is what we physical only peeps were afraid of and this is why we prefer physical best. Well, i only play rated Everyone, Everyone 10+, CERO A, PEGI 3, PEGI 7 games by majority with a few of Teen, CERO B, PEGI 12 games. In addition to these older games, there are hundreds of digital 3DS and Wii U games designed for these consoles which will become unavailable to purchase - in total accounting for more than 1,000 games. Anyone who had any interest in buying this game digitally on a Wii-U did so several years ago. ), Jumpy Cat [000500001018F600] (Stolen art) [, Chromophore The Two Brothers Director's Cut -> (Still being worked on) [, Kerbal Space Program -> (Under re-evaluation) [, RIVE -> Event Preview version was released [00050000101CBF00], but (Cancelled) in favor of Switch 60fps port. WebRemoved from eShop Games - Giant Bomb Concept Forum (0) News Games Duel Princess January 13, 2022 PC NSW A Rogue-lite tower defense from qureate Development in Japan. But now the game is gone from the European eShop. And a key feature of that connectivity is getting RGBY/GSC Pokmon into Sword & Shield via the Virtual Console Pokmon Games. In North America and Japan, Etrian Mystery Dungeon was published by Atlus, while in Europe and Australia, it was published by NIS America, which may help explain why it never returned in those regions. . The game is on Russian PS Store, for chrissake - what did the Switch port possibly get on top to drive the rating boards crazy? Fans, particularly, still find it odd that Nintendo made the decision to sell these items especially the games for a limited period of time. 2023 BBC. This But sometimes these age rating snafus happen and no blame is needed. people need to be informed about a game. Step 1: Tap or select the Nintendo eShop icon. I actually own every Nintendo system, including virtual boy, and the Wii U is the only system I own two of Because I moved overseas and got one that was compatible with the region I moved to. Upon learning the news that games likeShantae: Risky's RevengeandMighty Flip Champs! If you have an unused balance in the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS or Wii U, linking your Nintendo Network ID to your Nintendo Account and merging your wallets will allow you to continue to use your balance to purchase digital download titles, DLC, content passes, and other similar items for Nintendo Switch. The fact that it took over 2 weeks to report on this speaks volumes about how much this really means. Many are still a blast if you get a group of 3-5 people together. I am sure its down to costing them money on a dead store. The series has grown to be an iconic name in the industry after being popularized on the Nintendo DS. As of March 27, 2023 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time, it is no longer possible to make purchases in Nintendo eShop for the Wii U system and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. But yeah I recently played them all and the out of I believe 12 games only 2 or 3 were bad for me. It needed just a bit more "grunt" for the price (or a price cut like 3DS had)another processor core and 10 more watts and it wouldn't have been so hamstrung. I am hoping Metroid Prime 4 really changes that situation, or perhaps Bay 3 and No More heroes 3. It's why Ubisoft and some others don't use real car brands and models in The Crew and Watch_Dogs. The final game in Level-5's Professor Layton series to launch on the Nintendo 3DS, Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle And The Millionaire's Conspiracy, launched in 2017 but was delisted in February 2021, nearly two years after the Deluxe Edition of the game had launched on Nintendo Switch. @AndyC_MK84 i totally understood the flak it got, Nintendo dropped the ball. It's a U.K one though with the power cable that killed people. In an interview with Polygon, Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser said its simple: These Mario games were added as part of a celebration. Since October last year, even the JP eShop has started showing IARC ratings for some games.Unlike other regions, the IARC ratings are completely separate from the local CERO ones, so the JP eShop now has a mix of two different rating systems. @AbejaGrande Like someone else said in here, the Switch (and Wii) have both outdone the Wii U, so the Wii U services will start shutting down sooner than they will for Wii (or Switch even). WebControl the inexperienced Pronty and Bront the Javelin, a weaponized robotic swordfish that can fend off the sea creatures corrupted by toxic waste. I was talking about Limited Run Games and how their prices are definitely more than the digital price. We thank you for supporting Nintendo eShop on Wii U and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, and we hope that you will continue to enjoy using these systems. I could be wrong though. Can you still re-download the games, if bought previously? The fact that a crossover like this could happen at all, let alone get a sequel with both being able to launch internationally, is nothing short of a miracle. Nintendo. Those games are not on that title key site. In summary, there were multiple ratings agencies, and some had fees and requirements that simply weren't worth it for smaller Indies. Glad I have Lego City on physical. Like the 70 other GBA games available on the platform, it is not available on Nintendo Switch Online - so after March 2023 would-be players can only legally play the game if they are willing to pay in the second-hand market. In which case, yeah, you have to feel bad for the kids just wanting to play Terraria with their friends. But they do still license music for games. WiiU has always been a highly flawed product in search of an audience rather than a solid machine with "bad marketing" as its core problem. Once the game has been deleted, you will find it available for "redownload" at the Nintendo eShop. If it says nudity, I don't need to look it up. This happens on other platforms too. Poll: Who's Your Favourite Champion In Zelda: Breath Of T Xenoblade Developer Monolith Soft Raises Staff Salaries A Join 1,396,631 people following Nintendo Life: 2023 Hookshot Media, partner of ReedPop. If you only care about the number of games available you should just stick to PC gaming. Just put R/18 on every game and be done with it! As you mentioned, most Wii U games are being ported over to the Switch. Games get delisted all the Get ready to fall head over heels in love with the unique characters in the fully-voiced romantic visual novel game, "Dormitory Love." There are still plenty of kids playing rated 18 games regardless. I always I found it amusing that both FE Echoes and 3H have the bad language rating when Echoes cusses ever other sentence, and 3H censors the word hell. I guess it's a sign that more 3DS and Wii U stuff will soon be gone. They even designed the Wii U to encourage digital gaming, compatible with older HDD and big discounts on digital games the first year of launch. WebTo redownload the game, launch the Nintendo eShop using the Nintendo Account that originally purchased the game, select your user icon in the top-right corner to access the shop settings, and highlight Redownload. Captured on Nintendo Switch (Docked) As you explore the world, you collect shards of power that can be used to unlock or upgrade your characters abilities. LEGO City: Undercover's newer Switch port will remain available, as explained in this statement from Nintendo which confirms that the two titles were actually taken down last month. Well, I guess it had to be someone's favorite. Could you please share the link? I'll have to buy a few last games before they close the service for good. Furthermore, related services also ceased to function at various dates: After March 27, 2023, users who link their Nintendo Network ID wallet (used with Wii U and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems) with their Nintendo Account wallet (used with the Nintendo Switch family of systems) can use the shared balance to purchase content on the Nintendo Switch family of systems. It looks like a total mess up to my eyes. This is just the digital version of games no longer going to print (if that is the right term for physical). Plus, if your friends play in the respective online environments, you are probably going to flock together. There are no plans to make any further changes at this time. There are still Nintendo eShop Cards at retailers that show the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS logos. It's the digital version of going out of print, and is a basic feature of commerce. Apparently under "indefinite" terms of some sort the car mfrs won't offer. Ive played a bit on Game Pass PC and enjoyed what little bit Ive played. @HeadPirate We do lol. You are only able to generate tickets for titles for which the legit title key is known (from having been originally purchased and dumped.). (Image credit: iMore) Select Delete when asked to confirm that They only have to pay themselves. Hosted by 44 Bytes. Not a shock, especially for a console as dead as the Wii U. It can take 1-3 weeks, and if a game is freshly launched and had a relatively high profile release (Darkside Detective 2 had its trailer posted on the official Nintendo YouTube channel, for example) it is no doubt a blow to lose early momentum while you wait for gears to grind and a new rating to apply. WebSpring has arrived, and love is in the air! Cooking Mama: Cookstar March 31, 2020 PS4 NSW Cooking Mama: Cookstar was the sixth main title in the series. As a thank you for supporting Wii U and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, we created a website where you could look back on your time with them via various play statistics. The IARC questionnaire is thorough and well constructed, but occasionally changes can feel like they're subjective, rather than objective. If it had done 360 games better than a 360 AND provided gamepad features, it would have stormed it. Wii U version requires Gamepad to play and touch screen feature to quick travel.