By Paolo Succi on August 29, 2013 at 8:37am
In addition to the recent announcement of the 2DS, Nintendo released details concerning their fall lineup and WiiU price drop.
The WiiU price drop is likely a response to the criticisms levied at Nintendo from outlets (Player Theory included) for the unreasonable price point of $349. Nintendo North America president and CEO Reggie Fils-Aime also expressed wishes to increase the install base of the WiiU to incentivize third-party development.
The WiiU Deluxe Model will see a $50 drop this fall to $299. This package will include the added bonus of “The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD,” a digital copy of the “Hyrule Historia” book, and a "Zelda"-themed GamePad.
Nintendo kept the good-news-train rolling by announcing details of their lineup for first- and third-party games coming this Fall. Nintendo confirmed the release dates for most of the titles but have kept quiet on “WiiU Fit” and “Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games,” surely keeping active moms and 10-year-olds restless with anticipation.
The following are Nintendo’s release dates this Fall:
WiiU (first-party titles)
• “The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD:" Sept. 20th (Digital), Oct. 4th (Physical)
• “Wii Party U:” Oct. 25
• “Super Mario 3D World:" Nov. 22
• “Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze:" Dec. 6
• “Wii Fit U:” Holiday 2013
• “Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games:” Holiday 2013
WiiU (third-party titles)
• “Rayman Legends”: Sept. 3
• “Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure:” Sept. 24
• “Just Dance 2014:” Oct. 8
• “Skylanders SWAP Force:” Oct. 13
• “Sonic Lost World:” Oct. 22
• “Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag:” Oct. 29
• “Call of Duty: Ghosts:” Nov. 5
• “Watch Dogs:” Nov. 19
• “LEGO Marvel Super Heroes:” Fall 2013
3DS (first-party titles)
• “The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds:” Nov. 22
• “Mario Party: Island Tour:” Nov. 22
3DS (third-party titles)
• “Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure:” Sept. 24
• “Skylanders SWAP Force:” Oct. 13
• “Arkham Origins Blackgate:” Oct. 25
• “Adventure Time: Explore the Dungeon Because I DON’T KNOW!” Nov. 19
• “LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Universe in Peril”: Fall 2013
What are you most excited for?
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