Nintendo president Satoru Iwata delivered a ton of game news during yesterday's Nintendo Direct broadcast - and surprisingly, none of it was an April Fools. The company is not letting the lack of Zelda, or Fire Emblem - or any AAA title to be honest - get them down and has revealed a huge list of upcoming new content for its many games.
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Lost in the shuffle amongst your Smashes, Karts and Splatoons are the indie titles that were announced. The Nintendo eShop has long been a supporter of small developer titles and the accessible platform, especially on the much loved 3DS, has allowed a different style of game to find an audience.
Let's see what the House of Mario has planned for the future! Most have been announced before, but a few have gotten some adjusted release dates as well. We've scoured the internet to tell you all about these 'Nindies' (so you don't have to).
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Adventures of Pip from Tic Toc Games launches in May on the Wii U. Pip is just that - a single pixel, but he can defeat his enemies and absorb their powers like some sort of retro Kirby. Looks pretty great.
Mutant Mudds Super Challenge from Renegade Kid: People who purchase the Nintendo 3DS version of this beloved muddy platforming sequel will receive the Wii U version for free (and vice versa!). Anyone that owns the original Mutant Mudds game will also receive a loyalty discount when buying Mutant Mudds Super Challenge. The game launches exclusively in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS this June.
Don't Starve: Giant Edition from Klei Entertainment: This acclaimed survival indie will launch this May with exclusive Wii U GamePad functionality and a special promotion - anyone that purchases the Wii U game will receive a free download code for the game that he or she can give to a friend!
Octodad: Dadliest Catch from Young Horses, Inc.: Experience Octodad's wobbly journey with family and friends in co-op mode, with two to four players controlling different tentacles. Octodad: Dadliest Catch flops his way into the Nintendo eShop on Wii U this summer.
As well as...
Runbow - (Q3 2015) - if you thought 8 player Smash was crazy, let's add one more player and see what happens. 1-9 people can sprint against each other in Run, or go head-to-head in one of Runbow's six additional modes, including Arena, King of the Hill, ColourMaster and The Bowhemoth.
Shutshim: Seriously Swolei (Q2 2015) - 3DS - 4 players, 10 seconds, infinite action. Or, to put it in other words: fish with arms carrying guns. Can't wait to play.
Slain! (Q3 2015) - Kickstarter success and homage to the gory hack n slash sidescrollers of the 80s. Can't wait.
Space Hulk (5/2/2015) - the epic and bloody Warhammer turn-based strategy adaptation
STARWHAL: Just The Tip (Q2 2015) - The local multi-player space narwhal fighting game that has rocked the internet is finally ready for its big debut in a fully loaded release.
Sword & Soldiers II - (May) - 2D side-scrolling strategy game for Wii U that allows players to acquire units, cast spells and build structures to overwhelm or outsmart opponents. In this sequel, players can play as three factions - The Viking Legion, the Demon Horde and the new Army of the Persian Empire! Wii U exclusive.
Toto Temple Deluxe (Summer 2015) - no idea what I just saw, a sort of maniac Pac Man/Donkey Kong mash up? Either way, it looks absurd and glorious. And goats. Or is that a ram? I never know the difference. To the Wii U.
Windup Knight 2 (April) - platforming sequel, currently on smartphones!
