Nintendo eShop: Wii U, 3DS, 3DS XL VIDEO GAME NEWS & UPDATE
About Nintendo eShop:
Nintendo eShop on Wii U or Nintendo 3DS/Nintendo 3DS XL offers a variety of free and paid for software, as well as videos, user reviews and more information about Wii U and Nintendo 3DS software. On Wii U, users can download free game demos and Wii U Download Software or watch videos. On Nintendo 3DS/Nintendo 3DS XL users can download free game demos, Nintendo 3DS Download Software, classic games for Virtual Console, Downloadable Videos and Nintendo DSiWare. Download versions of selected Wii U Disc software or Nintendo 3DS Card software are also now available. Funds to purchase software can be added using a credit card or through Nintendo eShop cards which can be found at retail stores.
About Wii Shop Channel & Nintendo DSi Shop:
The Wii Shop Channel & Nintendo DSi Shop offers games and applications and uses Nintendo Points which can be purchased via the Wii Shop Channel & Nintendo DSi Shop, as well as in selected retail stores. All points from one card must be redeemed in either the Wii Shop Channel or the Nintendo DSi Shop, respectively. They are not transferable and cannot be divided between the two systems.
About Nintendo:
The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii U™ and Wii™ home consoles, Nintendo 3DS™ and Nintendo DS™ family of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System™, Nintendo has sold more than 4 billion video games and more than 651 million hardware units globally, including the current-generation Wii U, Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi™ and Nintendo DSi XL™, as well as the Game Boy™, Game Boy Advance™, Super NES™, Nintendo 64™ and Nintendo GameCube™ systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names such as Mario™, Donkey Kong™, Metroid™, Zelda™ and Pokémon™. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of Europe, based in Grossostheim, Germany, was established in 1990 and serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in Europe.
| Title | Platform | Available on | Price Point | Further Info Contact |
| Rayman® Legends Challenges App (Ubisoft) |
Wii U (Disc/Download) |
Nintendo eShop from 25/4/13 | Free | Michael Ferron michael.ferron@ubisoft.com |
| Game Description: Rayman Legends Online Challenges are a unique opportunity for players to compete against each other to climb up the leaderboards. You’ll see 4 different paintings which take the player to specific daily and weekly challenges. | ||||
| Injustice: Gods Among Us (Warner Bros.) |
Wii U (Disc/Download) |
Nintendo eShop from 26/4/13 | €59.99 (£49.99) |
Charlie Fortescue Charlie.Fortescue@warnerbros.com |
| Game Description: What if our greatest heroes became our greatest threat? Injustice: Gods Among Us introduces a bold new franchise to the fighting game genre from NetherRealm Studios, creators of the definitive fighting game Mortal Kombat. Featuring DC Comics icons such as Batman, The Flash, Harley Quinn, Solomon Grundy, Superman and Wonder Woman, the latest title from the award-winning studio presents a deep original story. Heroes and villains will engage in epic battles on a massive scale in a world where the line between good and evil has been blurred. | ||||
| Real Bout Fatal Fury (D4 Enterprise) |
Wii (Virtual Console) |
Wii Shop Channel from 25/4/13 | 900 Points | Shinta Ogura ogura@d4e.co.jp |
| Game Description: Real Bout Fatal Fury was first released in 1995, and is the 5th instalment in the fighting game series. While based on the previous games, this version saw the incorporation of an independent Sway Button, and the introduction of a more evolved Combination Attack system and the Ring Out component, making for speedier and more enjoyable gameplay. Real Bout Fatal Fury features 16 playable fighters including, the Qin brothers (the boss characters from the previous instalment), as well as user-favourites Billy Cane and Duck King. Cut through the ruthless competition and aim for the top! | ||||
| Pokémon™ Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity Demo (Nintendo) |
Nintendo 3DS (Demo) |
Nintendo eShop from 25/4/13 | Free | Nintendo PR PR@nintendo.co.uk |
| Game Description: Get ready for an infinite adventure! Become one of five popular Pokémon and then step into a world where amazing experiences are always nearby. Explore more than 20 exciting dungeons, each one filled with all kinds of Pokémon, treasures and surprises! Not only does each dungeon have its own unique characteristics – the Pokémon found within it, the type of terrain and the number of floors to explore – but the layout changes every time you enter, meaning an infinite number of dungeons await you! | ||||
| LEGO® City Undercover: The Chase Begins (Nintendo) |
Nintendo 3DS (Card/Download) |
Nintendo eShop from 26/4/13 | €39.99 (£34.99) |
Nintendo PR PR@nintendo.co.uk |
| Game Description: Step into the shoes of rookie cop Chase McCain and take him from zero to hero in LEGO® CITY Undercover: The Chase Begins. Chase is the new boy in town and is out to impress his formidable boss, Chief Gleeson, head of the LEGO CITY Police Department. His first missions will see him hunting down hoodlums in his neighbourhood area, but it’s not long before he realises there’s more to the LEGO CITY crime underworld than meets the eye and embarks on an epic quest to bring justice to the whole city! | ||||
| BIT.TRIP SAGA (Rising Star Games) |
Nintendo 3DS (Card/Download) |
Nintendo eShop from 25/4/13 | €19.99 (£17.99) |
Tyrone Walcott tyrone.walcott@risingstargames.com |
| Game Description: BIT.TRIP SAGA is a collection of all six highly regarded games in the BIT.TRIP series, combining retro arcade action with smashing rhythm gameplay. All six games document the life of Commander Video as he undertakes a journey of the soul. A cult series remastered in stunning 3D, perfect for the entire family. | ||||
| Mega Man™ 4 (CAPCOM) |
Nintendo 3DS (Virtual Console) |
Nintendo eShop from 25/4/13 | €4.99 (£4.49) |
Nintendo PR PR@nintendo.co.uk |
| Game Description: A year after the events of Mega Man™ 3, the world is still at peace. However, mysterious scientist Dr. Cossack announces his plan to eliminate Mega Man, and prove himself to be the greatest robot designer of all time. It’s up to Mega Man to save the day once again! Mega Man 4 provides even more fiendish platform-action gameplay and eight new robot masters to defeat. Mega Man now also has his Mega Buster to charge up energy, allowing him to fire larger and more damaging blasts. | ||||
| Lola’s Math Train (BeiZ) |
Nintendo 3DS (Download Software) |
Nintendo eShop from 25/4/13 | €2.99 (£2.69) |
Mika Heikinheimo mika@beiz.com |
| Game Description: Join Lola on her journey as she makes her way through a fun filled environment of bright colours and creative problem solving to get all of her friends to a party! Specifically designed for children 3-7 years old, Lola’s Math Train encourages children to learn key skills like adding and puzzle solving all while having fun! | ||||
| Riding Stables 3D (Treva Entertainment) |
Nintendo 3DS (Card/Download) |
Nintendo eShop from 25/4/13 | €29.99 (£24.99) |
Sofie Dittmer s.dittmer@treva-entertainment.com |
| Game Description: An exciting 3D horse adventure awaits you! Which family will win the coveted pasture? Immerse yourself in this gripping tale of true friendship and sinister plots. Train the ranch horses, take good care of them, and prepare for the final deciding tournament. | ||||
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