Hey guys Nintendo is running a promotion if you register the code you get with your copy of mario kart 8 you get to download a free version of one of ten games. (Link is to UK but nintendo Aus/NZ has tweeted and confirmed). Games included are
Zelda - Windwaker HD
New super mario bros U
Wii party U
Pikmin 3
Wonderful 101
Sonic and Mario Olympics
Sonic Lost world
Nintendo Land
Monster Hunter
Game and Wario
Edit link to Aussie site now it is up thanks guys
yep that's right
But then can you redeem UK code into AU console?
If you live in Sydney we are Pre-Ordering Mario Kart 8 (AU Stock) at $64.00 and you can collect it in store on launch day (31st May) - otherwise for delivery +$4.90 and we dispatch it Friday 30th May for Delivery early the following week.
https://www.gamesmen.com.au/catalog/wiiu-mario-kart-8-p-3301…
Aus stock?
Yes, I believe so. If it is anything like how the 3ds free games were, I remember those codes were region locked.
wouldn't be easier to ask EBgames etc to price match to be sure getting the free game?
already got mario bros and zelda. so its between pikmin, 101 and monster hunter. i think monster hunting is the way to go!
I believe there is a Monster Hunter demo so you can test it first.
The demo doesn't really do the game justice though.
The demo is just confusing for first time MH players.
Tried the demo and it was pretty dull. You have a map, armor and massive weapon. It was one monster running between the "rooms" and you had to chase it down. No story, minions or character and equipment development… My first time playing MH. Is the full game a lot more interesting?
You either like the genre or you don't. I suggest you check out videos but be aware that these games are very difficult as they progress and not for the casual gamer.
It's like Dark Souls if it didn't punch you in the dick quite so often.
Early fights are easy, and their difficulty is based around your skill as a player with your selected weapon style.
Mid-game is about learning the moves, movement patterns, and items to use on specific enemies. A lot of the bosses turn into epic struggles of endurance between you and the monster. There's a lot of interesting preparation and thought going into items and inventory to take that other games don't have.
Then late game happens. Good luck with that shit.
It's pretty rad.
Dark souls with multiplayer that actually work and yeah it does a better job of ramping up the difficulty.
hmm, actually undecided on which of the 3 games now. they are all pretty good in their own right :S
Hmm, I preordered for $57 at Blockbuster. Not sure if I should cancel or risk not getting this free code.
Getting my code, selling it and buying a retail copy of Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate. Need to keep that retail collection going! :)
thanks
I have a Club Nintendo account but no Wii-U. I'm guessing I can purchase the game and redeem the code online, but actually need a Wii-U to claim the free game? I'm still fence-sitting on the Wii-U until the next Zelda.
You'll be waiting a while.
What does it mean by this on the Nintendo Site -
This offer also applies to Club Nintendo PIN codes included in the Mario Kart 8 Limited Edition software offering and Mario Kart 8 Premium Pack hardware bundle.
Mario Kart 8 with Wii U Bundle I get but Limited Edition? Is that with the Blue Shell? Does this mean the normal Mario Kart game on its own doesn't come with a Free game?
Yeah the limited includes the blue shell. Since they say "also applies" i assume this offer is for the standard normal edition as well.
Does this mean the normal Mario Kart game on its own doesn't come with a Free game?
Why wouldn't it come come with the free game… ?
It just said Limited Edition and Bundle Edition -
This offer also applies to Club Nintendo PIN codes included in the Mario Kart 8 Limited Edition software offering and Mario Kart 8 Premium Pack hardware bundle.
"also applies" is the word.
Whether Mario Kart 8 is purchased at retail or via Nintendo eShop
and you can't buy the console or limited edition on the eShop
True
But then you would have to make a UK account correct?