Nintendo Video Game Download News: 3DS, Wii U, 3DS XL & More – VIDEO GAME NEWS
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 4.1 billion video games and more than 654 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.
Check out this week’s newest downloadable offerings on Nintendo platforms:
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| Shaun the Sheep (Episode 1-5) (Nintendo) |
Nintendo 3DS (Download Video) |
Nintendo eShop from 11/7/13 | €2.99 (£2.69) |
Nintendo UK PR pr@nintendo.co.uk |
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| Videos Description: Five episodes (1-5) of Shaun the Sheep in 3D: The Picnic, Penalty!, Babysitting Timmy, Bitzer Over Easy, The Art Class. | |||||||||||||||
| Shaun the Sheep (Episode 6-10) (Nintendo) |
Nintendo 3DS (Download Video) |
Nintendo eShop from 11/7/13 | €2.99 (£2.69) |
Nintendo UK PR pr@nintendo.co.uk |
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| Videos Description: Five episodes (6-10) of Shaun the Sheep in 3D: Sprout-Shooters, Members Only, Down the Loo, Story Time, Kite. | |||||||||||||||
| Shaun the Sheep (Episode 11-15) (Nintendo) |
Nintendo 3DS (Download Video) |
Nintendo eShop from 11/7/13 | €2.99 (£2.69) |
Nintendo UK PR pr@nintendo.co.uk |
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| Videos Description: Five episodes (11-15) of Shaun the Sheep in 3D: Shaun Goes Old School, Shaun’s Bale Out, Sheep Shoot Hoops, Beware! Sheep Crossing, Lamb Salsa. | |||||||||||||||
| Shaun the Sheep (Episode 1-15) (Nintendo) |
Nintendo 3DS (Download Video) |
Nintendo eShop from 11/7/13 | €6.99 (£6.29) |
Nintendo UK PR pr@nintendo.co.uk |
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| Videos Description: All episodes (1-15) of Shaun the Sheep in 3D plus the “Making of”: The Picnic, Penalty!, Babysitting Timmy, Bitzer Over Easy, The Art Class, Sprout-Shooters, Members Only, Down the Loo, Story Time, Kite, Shaun Goes Old School, Shaun’s Bale Out, Sheep Shoot Hoops, Beware! Sheep Crossing, Lamb Salsa + Making of. | |||||||||||||||
| Mario and Luigi™: Dream Team Bros. (Nintendo) |
Nintendo 3DS (Card/Download) |
Nintendo eShop from 12/7/13 | €39.99 (£34.99) |
Nintendo UK PR pr@nintendo.co.uk |
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| Game Description: In this fourth instalment of the popular RPG series Mario & Luigi, the story opens with Princess Peach and her staff, plus brothers Mario and Luigi in tow, being invited for a sightseeing trip to the mysterious Pi’illo Island by its equally mysterious proprietor, Dr Snoozemore. But after an initially hospitable welcoming to the island – albeit with Dr Snoozemore noticeably absent – things take a turn for the worse when Princess Peach is kidnapped and pulled into a Dream World by a new enemy in the series, the ghostly bat king Antasma. | |||||||||||||||
| Murder on the Titanic (Joindots) |
Nintendo 3DS (Download) |
Nintendo eShop from 11/7/13 | €14.99 (£14.99) |
Thorsten Vogt t.vogt@joindots.de |
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| Game Description: It is 1912, and a fabulous voyage on the Titanic awaits you. As assistant to globetrotter Professor Jacob Larsson, you board that breathtaking ship to experience a wonderful passage to New York. Yet early in the evening of April 14th, Captain Smith unexpectedly requests Larsson’s help. Deep within the bowels of the mighty Titanic, the body of a stoker had been discovered. Now it is up to you to solve this murder. | |||||||||||||||
| Kokuga (G.rev) |
Nintendo 3DS (Download) |
Nintendo eShop from 11/7/13 | €14.99 (£13.49) |
Sidney Boquiren overseas@grev.co.jp |
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| Game Description: Highly-reputed boutique game studio G.rev is pleased to offer Kokuga – an old-school strategic shooter for the Nintendo 3DS. In this top-down, 360-degree free-scrolling shooter, players start at one of 12 stages, destroying drones, enemy tanks, gun towers and other mecha as they progress. Each stage culminates with a boss fight, pitting the players’ compact tank against massive heavily-armed bosses. Clear the game by defeating one of the three challenging final stages. | |||||||||||||||
| My Farm 3D (Big Ben) |
Nintendo 3DS (Download) |
Nintendo eShop from 11/7/13 | €7.99 (£6.99) |
Regis Fontenay rfontenay@bigben.fr |
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| Game Description: Calves, cows, pigs, poultry… make your farm prosper like a real farmer! Buy new animals, feed them, care for them and make your farmyard a happy one to unlock lots of bonuses. Sell your chicken’s eggs at the market, get new colours for your animals and exchange them with your friends!
Note: This game differs from the retail version of My Farm 3D and contains 6 animals and 10 unlockable bonuses. |
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| Lost Treasures of Alexandria (MSL) |
Nintendo 3DS (DSiWare) |
Nintendo eShop from 11/7/13 | €4.99 (£4.49) |
Sanderijn Teunissen sanderijn@mslbenelux.com |
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| Nintendo DSi (DSiWare) |
DSi Shop from 11/7/13 | 500 Points | |||||||||||||
| Game Description: In “Lost Treasures of Alexandria” you play Christine, an archaeologist/geologist who stumbles across an unexplained archaeological secret. Few are aware, and mainstream science seems to ignore the fact, that some almost perfectly spherical metal spheres were found buried deep in various mines in Africa. The spheres have three concentric rings etched around their circumference, which appear to be neither natural nor man-made. So what are these anachronisms doing in rock strata dating back over a million years? Is it possible that the first civilisations could be millions of years old? | |||||||||||||||
| Stars Wars Pinball (Zen Studios) |
Wii U (Download) |
Nintendo eShop from 11/7/13 | €9.99 (£7.99) |
Mel Kirk mel@zenstudios.com |
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| Game Description: Feel the power of the Force in Star Wars Pinball! Set in a galaxy far, far away, each of the tables in this brand new pack lets you interact with the most iconic characters, and relive the greatest moments of the Star Wars universe: Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and Boba Fett. May the Force be with you! | |||||||||||||||
Special offers
| Platform | Price* | Available on | Further Info Contact | |
| Donkey Kong™ (Nintendo) | Wii U (Virtual Console – NES) |
€0.30 (£0.30) until 13/8/13, 23:59 CEST. Will be €4.99 (£3.49) |
Nintendo eShop from 15/7/13 | Nintendo UK PR pr@nintendo.co.uk |
| Game Description: Part of the Family Computer 30th Anniversary Campaign.
Donkey Kong not only launched the career of Mario, when he was known simply as Jumpman, but also of the eponymous ape who went on to become a hero himself. It also laid the foundation for the ‘platform’ genre – still going strong to this day. This NES version of the arcade classic was a launch title for the console, and is one of the most faithful adaptations of the original. Rescue the kidnapped Pauline from DK’s clutches, negotiating increasingly tricky obstacles, and knock that pesky primate off his perch! This is the US version of the game. |
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| Metroid™ (Nintendo) |
Wii U (Virtual Console – NES) |
€4.99 (£3.49) Special Offer until 25/7/13, 23:59 CEST: 50% off regular price and available for only €2.49 (£1.74) if you already bought Kid Icarus™ on Nintendo eShop on your Wii U. |
Nintendo eShop from 11/7/13 | Nintendo UK PR pr@nintendo.co.uk |
| Game Description: Metroids – the most dangerous creatures in the galaxy – have fallen into the hands of Space Pirates! As bounty hunter Samus Aran, battle through the depths of planet Zebes to take out the pirates’ leader Mother Brain and restore peace to the galaxy. The original NES classic Metroid introduced gamers to a unique mix of action and exploration that has become the series’ trademark. Use Samus’s Morph Ball ability to search every nook and cranny, and uncover power-ups like the Ice Beam, Varia Suit and Screw Attack. | ||||
| Kid Icarus™ (Nintendo) | Wii U (Virtual Console – NES) |
€4.99 (£3.49) Special Offer until 25/7/13, 23:59 CEST: 50% off regular price and available for only €2.49 (£1.74) if you already bought Metroid™ on Nintendo eShop on your Wii U. |
Nintendo eShop from 11/7/13 | Nintendo UK PR pr@nintendo.co.uk |
| Game Description: In the distant kingdom of Angel Land the cruel goddess Medusa has stolen the three sacred treasures and has imprisoned the Goddess of Light, Palutena. Only you, Kid Icarus, will be able to recover the treasures, destroy Medusa and rescue Palutena from captivity. During your adventure you will traverse eerie ruins, in which you’ll find weapons and valuable remedies. These will be essential if you want to win the fight against Medusa’s army. A bow and arrow will come in handy when the sinister underworld gatekeepers are blocking your way. Once you’ve defeated all of Medusa’s underlings, you’ll be faced with the greatest challenge: Medusa herself! Will you succeed in rescuing Palutena and returning the sacred treasures? |
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| Football Up 3D (EnjoyUp Games) |
Nintendo 3DS (Download) |
€4.89 (£4.19) until 25/7/13, 23:59 CEST. Will be €6.99 (£5.99) |
Nintendo eShop from 11/7/13 | Julio Moruno julio@enjoyup.com |
| Game Description: Football Up 3D is a funny soccer game that allows you total control of any of your team’s player’s actions: control the ball, dribble and shoot with effect to confuse the goalkeeper and score a goal! The ball has inertia and will move freely over the field. Show your ability to control it and make short and long passes. Choose the height, effect and power before shooting at the goal. Become a football master and make your rival defenders tremble! Each country has its national team. You can create your own team with the in-game editor: give it the name you like, choose its equipment and, most importantly, play with your Mii™ saved on the Mii Maker™ of your Nintendo 3DS™. | ||||
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