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June 10th, 2013 
Geno 
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 (additional storage devices may be required to download these games from Nintendo eShop). 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.
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| Animal Crossing™: New Leaf (Nintendo) |
Nintendo 3DS (Card/Download) |
Nintendo eShop from 14/6/13 (0:00 local time) |
€39.99 (£34.99) |
pr@nintendo.co.uk | |||||||
| Game Description: Moving to a new town and making new friends is a big step… but it’s even bigger when you’re the mayor! Get ready to enjoy a whole new life in a town shaped entirely by you as Animal Crossing: New Leaf comes to Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 3DS XL. Continuing the much-loved freeform gameplay from previous Animal Crossing titles, Animal Crossing: New Leaf is a game without any restrictions. There are no goals, no story, not even an ending – instead, you can enjoy life in your new town in any way you choose. And since time in the game moves at the same pace as in the real world, every day brings new experiences! | |||||||||||
| Sonic™ the Hedgehog (SEGA) |
Nintendo 3DS (Virtual Console – Game Gear) |
Nintendo eShop from 13/6/13 | €4.99 (£4.49) |
Sarah Head shead@sega.co.uk |
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| Game Description: Get into gear with Sonic the Hedgehog! Originally released for the Game Gear, play as Sonic as he speeds through zones and frees animals from their mechanical prisons with his devastating spin attacks! Blaze through five super challenging zones and defeat all of Dr. Eggman’s (AKA Dr. Robotnik) machines in order to put an end to his evil schemes! |
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| Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine™ (SEGA) |
Nintendo 3DS (Virtual Console – Game Gear) |
Nintendo eShop from 13/6/13 | €2.99 (£2.69) |
Sarah Head shead@sega.co.uk |
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| Game Description: The evil Dr. Eggman (AKA Dr. Robotnik) has built a machine that will turn the poor people of Beanville into machines, but there’s safety in numbers! In this colourful puzzle game, help them out by pairing them into groups of four matching colours so they can stick together and escape certain doom! | |||||||||||
| Shining Force™: Sword of Hajya (SEGA) |
Nintendo 3DS (Virtual Console – Game Gear) |
Nintendo eShop from 13/6/13 | €3.99 (£3.59) |
Sarah Head shead@sega.co.uk |
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| Game Description: The peaceful Kingdom of Cypress has been disrupted by the corrupt ambition of the evil King Iom. Terror rampages across the land as the Castle of Cypress is invaded and the magical Sword of Hajya is taken! It will take strength, courage, agility and your keen sense of strategy to defy this ominous power and bring peace back to the land. | |||||||||||
| Columns™ (SEGA) | Nintendo 3DS (Virtual Console – Game Gear) |
Nintendo eShop from 13/6/13 | €3.99 (£3.59) |
Sarah Head shead@sega.co.uk |
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| Game Description: Drift back in time to a bygone civilisation, the ancient world of Phoenicia. Play a game that originated among the Phoenician merchants. It’s incredibly captivating, yet easy to pick up. You’ll find yourself losing track of time! | |||||||||||
| Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns (Rising Star Games) |
Nintendo 3DS (Card/Download) |
Nintendo eShop from 13/6/13 | €29.99 (£24.99) |
Tyrone Walcott tyrone.walcott@risingstargames.com |
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| Game Description: Years ago, a tunnel connected the livestock-loving Bluebell Village with the crop-growing town of Konohana, but boisterous bickering between the burgs created a cave-in and collapsed the tunnel! Build a bustling farm, befriend the villagers and maybe you can find a way to bring these towns together once again! |
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| 4 Elements (MSL) |
Nintendo 3DS (Card/Download) |
Nintendo eShop from 13/6/13 | €12.00 (£10.79) |
Sanderijn Teunissen sanderijn@mslbenelux.com |
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| Game Description: The ancient kingdom is in trouble! The magic of the four elements that kept it running for centuries has been corrupted by evil powers and the altars no longer yield the energy of life. It is up to you to unlock the 4 ancient books of magic and collect 16 mysterious cards that will help you restore the kingdom to life. An adorable little fairy will be your aide in this perilous journey as you encounter elementals, dragons, knights, and various magic creatures. | |||||||||||
| Petz Fantasy 3D (Ubisoft) |
Nintendo 3DS (Card/Download) |
Nintendo eShop from 13/6/13 | €19.99 (£17.99) |
Julie Levasseur julie.levasseur@ubisoft.com |
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| Game Description: Hatch magic eggs into adorable fantasy creatures. Nurture them and watch their magical powers grow in 3D! | |||||||||||
| The Path of the Warrior Art of Fighting 3 (D4 Enterprise) |
Wii (Virtual Console – NEOGEO) |
Wii Shop Channel from 13/6/13 | 900 Points | Shinta Ogura � ogura@d4e.co.jp |
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| Game Description: Released in 1996, Art of Fighting 3: The Path of the Warrior is a fighting game set in Grasshill Valley, where drama and battles unfold among various fighters. Aside from the protagonists Ryo and Robert, this instalment has all-new characters. Art of Fighting 3: The Path of the Warrior features powerful airborne combos, more efficient parrying manoeuvers, the ability to inflict damage to downed opponents, and the Ultimate K.O., which allows characters to win a match in just one round. Furthermore, the graphics are based off of motion capture technology rendering them smoother than ever before, making it one of the most innovative 2D fighting games at the time. | |||||||||||
Special offers
| Title | Platform | Available on | Price* | Further Info Contact | ||
| Mario & Yoshi™ (Nintendo) | Wii U (Virtual Console, Super Nintendo) |
Nintendo eShop from 13/6/13 | €0.30 (£0.30) until 12/7/13, 23:59 CEST. Will be €4.99 (£3.49) |
pr@nintendo.co.uk | ||
| Game Description: Part of the Family Computer 30th Anniversary Campaign.
Mario & Yoshi is a fast-paced NES puzzle game in which you must mix and match falling characters and piece together eggshells to free the Yoshi trapped inside. Simply move Mario back and forth to catch the falling Little Goombas, Boo Buddies, Bloopers and Piranha Plants. Capture creatures between two eggshell halves and you’ll release a Yoshi; the more creatures you capture, the larger the Yoshi and the bigger the bonus! Mario & Yoshi also features a split-screen, simultaneous two-player mode that brings Luigi into play. This is the US version of the game with the European title screen. |
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