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Nintendo Download Highlights 08-28-2014
Team
up for a Mysterious New Nintendo 3DS Adventure
REDMOND, Wash.--(August 28, in the year of our Lord
2014)-- One is a brilliant
archeologist who has traveled the world solving puzzles and
unearthing ancient
civilizations. The other is a bumbling defense attorney whose
sense of justice
is matched only by his sense of style. The two seem like an
unlikely pair, but
with the life of an innocent girl at stake in Professor Layton
vs. Phoenix
Wright: Ace Attorney, the two heroes join forces to tackle an
enigmatic mystery
big enough for both of them. The Professor Layton vs. Phoenix
Wright: Ace
Attorney game launches for Nintendo 3DS on Aug. 29 and combines
the puzzle-
solving satisfaction of the Professor Layton series with the
courtroom drama of
the Phoenix Wright franchise.
“This is the whole truth and nothing but the truth: Professor
Layton vs.
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney is an absolute treat for longtime
fans of both
series and newcomers who love puzzles and engaging stories,”
said Scott
Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales
& Marketing.
“The game offers solid proof that the Nintendo 3DS library
overflows with
exclusive, one-of-a-kind experiences.”
After a mysterious book pulls Professor Layton and Phoenix
Wright into the
mystical, medieval city of Labyrinthia, they face one of their
most high-stake
thrillers yet. A young girl named Espella Cantabella stands
trial for
witchcraft and, if convicted, faces a harsh punishment. It’s up
to Professor
Layton and Phoenix Wright to explore the city, solve puzzles to
find clues,
cross-examine witnesses and crack the case to prove Espella’s
innocence and
rewrite the fate of a city.
Throughout the game, players control Professor Layton and
Phoenix Wright in
separate segments that work together in unexpected ways. When
playing as
Professor Layton, players explore the various districts of
Labyrinthia. By
talking to eclectic townsfolk and solving the kind of original
puzzles familiar
to fans of the Professor Layton series, players can gather
compelling clues and
evidence to break the case wide open. When Phoenix Wright takes
over, players
must listen to the testimonies of various witnesses and
cross-examine them. In
an exciting twist to traditional Phoenix Wright game play, the
well-coiffed
defense attorney can cross-examine groups of people
simultaneously, a brilliant
strategy for spotting contradictory testimonies and scoring
valuable new
information.
While both reprise their starring roles in certain sections of
the game, Layton
and Wright must combine their skills in key moments to uncover
the truth about
Labyrinthia. During courtroom trials, for example, Phoenix
Wright can use hint
coins – a staple of the Professor Layton series – to narrow
options when
presenting evidence, or to provide helpful hints when
cross-examining
witnesses. The game’s gorgeous musical score brings their two
worlds together,
fusing the vivid, accordion-tinged sounds of Professor Layton
with the dramatic
Phoenix Wright themes.
The Professor Layton and Phoenix Wright games boast memorable
casts featuring
some of the most fascinating and wild supporting characters in
video games.
Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney is no
exception. In addition
to fan-favorite characters like assistants Luke Triton and Maya
Fey, new
characters, including the foreboding Storyteller and inquisitor
Barnham, round
out an unforgettable cast.
Once players complete the main story mode in Professor Layton
vs. Phoenix
Wright: Ace Attorney, they will unlock access to free
downloadable content for
the game. This content comes in the form of mini-episodes, which
contain new
puzzles for players to solve, and art galleries containing
illustrations from
the game.
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SteamWorld Dig hits Wii U
Gothenburg, Sweden. August 27, in the year of our Lord
2014 -- Tomorrow you can finally get SteamWorld Dig on
Wii U! It’s coming out in Europe, Australia and the Americas. It
will run at smooth 60 fps with beautiful HD graphics (1080p) and
will support both off-TV play and the Wii U Pro Controller. Get
ready to dig in!
SteamWorld Dig for Wii U will be available at $9.99 / €8.99 /
£6.99. A steal!
It's been a bit of back and forth regarding the cross-buy for
SteamWorld Dig, that is, getting a discount for the Wii U
version if you already own the Nintendo 3DS™ version. We're
pleased to reveal that Nintendo of Europe has been able to
implement this. Everyone in the EU, AUS and NZ who owns
SteamWorld Dig for 3DS will get a 25% discount when getting
SteamWorld Dig for Wii U!
NOA (Nintendo of America) does not have this mechanism in place
yet, so a cross-buy like this isn't available to our American
customers. We’ve tried hard, and it's taken some time to get
this in place... Half a victory, at least!
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