Nintendo VIDEO GAME NEWS: Wii U, 3DS XL, eShop & More
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.
Check out this week’s newest downloadable offerings on Nintendo platforms:
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| TNT Racers – Nitro Machines Edition (Keen Games) |
Wii U (Download) |
Nintendo eShop from 5/9/13 | €7.99 (£6.99) |
Jan Joeckel j.joeckel@keengames.com |
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| Game Description: Start your engines! TNT Racers is a fun multiplayer game combining fast and exciting racing action with extra brand new features. The Shadow Race feature lets every player stay in the race even if a driver is clearly being outdriven. But the best things are the cool pick-ups which can ultimately decide if you win or lose. The exclusive „Nitro Machines Edition“ features some unreleased content, including brand new cars, additional tracks, compelling challenges and game modes. Upload your high score and compare with your friends in the online rankings. Be careful with this explosive mixture – it is highly addictive. | ||||||||||
| Spot The Differences: Party! (Sanuk Games) |
Wii U (Download) |
Nintendo eShop from 5/9/13 |
€5.00 (£4.49) |
Yan Marchal yan@sanuk.biz |
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| Game Description: The most complete difference game on Wii U, with 360 pictures and 3,600 differences to find! Play solo or with up to 3 friends, and see who is the quickest spotter! | ||||||||||
| Breath of Fire II™ (CAPCOM) |
Wii U (Virtual Console – Super Nintendo) |
Nintendo eShop from 5/9/13 | €7.99 (£5.49) |
pr@nintendo.co.uk | ||||||
| Game Description: Featuring a wide range of characters and a vast world to explore, Breath of Fire II is the sequel to the hit role-playing game. Set 500 years after the original, Ryu’s father and sister are abducted but the village-folk have mysteriously forgotten them. Ryu teams up with fellow orphan Bow and they embark on an incredible adventure. The game features multiple gameplay viewpoints (such as the isometric view during battles, famous from the first game) and exciting abilities like shaman fusing and dragon transformations. This is the US version of the game. |
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| SENGOKU 3 (D4 Enterprise) |
Wii (Virtual Console – Neo Geo) |
Wii Shop Channel from 5/9/13 | 900 Points | Shinta Ogura ogura@d4e.co.jp |
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| Game Description: Sengoku 3 is a side scrolling action game first released in 2001. Choose one of the 4 initial characters to play with and set off on an adventure around the world destroying evil spirits that were awoken by the red moon. This sequel takes on a new gaming dynamic from its predecessors by incorporating a ninja (shinobi) gauge which when filled allows you to launch several different Ninja Art attacks against your enemies. The new system allows you to use both armed and unarmed attacks to adeptly execute and link combos, increasing your characters attack power. Use high-powered ninja arts and combos to decimate your enemies in this action-packed final instalment of this epic series. | ||||||||||
| Etrian Odyssey™ IV: Legends of the Titan (NIS America) |
Nintendo 3DS (Card/Download) |
Nintendo eShop from 5/9/13 | €39.99 (£34.99) |
Alan Costa alan@nisamerica.com |
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| Game Description: Etrian Odyssey IV brings an enhanced graphics engine boasting polygonal enemies and new 3D special effects; upgradable, customisable skyships that let players travel and battle amid the clouds. An exceedingly atmospheric and fully orchestrated musical score from Yuzo Koshiro in addition to expanded, more immersive 3D dungeons with analog camera control rounds up the features of the newest addition to this beloved franchise.
Demo available. |
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| MYST (Funbox Media) |
Nintendo 3DS (Card/Download) |
Nintendo eShop from 5/9/13 | €19.99 (£17.99) |
Lee Brown leebrown@funboxmedia.co.uk |
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| Game Description: The amazing adventure title which is ideally suited for the platform, features 6 worlds, many puzzles and clues, MYST offers over 80 hours of immersive gameplay. This version also gives gamers extra content to explore with new landscapes and with the RIME Age added to enhance the storyline. As in the original MYST, players will solve puzzles, explore surroundings and interact with items that deliver clues which players must piece together answers in order to solve the mysteries that lie within. | ||||||||||
| Darts Up 3D (EnjoyUp Games) |
Nintendo 3DS (Download) |
Nintendo eShop from 5/9/13 |
€2.99 (£2.69) |
Julio Moruno julio@enjoyup.com |
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| Game Description: The ultimate darts game is now on Nintendo 3DS. Darts Up 3D is a fun game of darts in which you will have complete control over aiming thanks to the Nintendo 3DS motion sensor. You can play with your friends and family, up to a maximum of 4 Players, using the Mii to create your profile. Darts Up 3D has several playing modes, including the famous 501. |
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| Mahjong 3D – Essentials (Treva Entertainment) |
Nintendo 3DS (Download) |
Nintendo eShop from 5/9/13 | €2.99 (£2.99) |
Annina Ramstetter a.ramstetter@treva-entertainment.com |
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| Game Description: Do you love Mahjong, but don’t want to be part of the thrilling campaign in Mahjong 3D – Warriors of the Emperor? Then Mahjong 3D – Essentials is just what you’re looking for! Fast and exciting fun guaranteed! Dive into an exotic world and experience the famous Chinese board game in breathtaking 3D! Be enchanted and enthralled by beautiful backgrounds – they make this Mahjong game a very special experience. | ||||||||||
| Pinball: Revenge of the Gator (Nintendo) |
Nintendo 3DS (Virtual Console – Game Boy) |
Nintendo eShop from 5/9/13 | €2.99 (£2.69) |
pr@nintendo.co.uk | ||||||
| Game Description: Revenge of the Gator is a snappy pinball simulation that packs a table full of tricks and traps into a perfect pocket size. There are four scrolling screens and three bonus stages to get your teeth into. Direct the ball into certain spots to trigger extra balls and score multipliers. But don’t let the ball fall, or the hungry gator below will swallow it up. You can also grab a friend and engage in the two player mode by taking turns to see who can score the highest. | ||||||||||
Permanent Price Reduction
| Platform | Price* | Available | Further Info Contact | |
| Disney Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion (Disney) |
Nintendo 3DS (Card/Download) |
€19.99 (£17.99). Was €44.99 (£39.99) |
Nintendo eShop from 5/9/13 | Claire Stocks-Wilson, wilson@disney.com“>claire.stocks-wilson@disney.com |
| Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power Of Two (Disney) |
Wii U (Disc/Download) |
€34.99 (£29.99). Was €59.99 (£49.99) |
Nintendo eShop from 5/9/13 | Claire Stocks-Wilson, wilson@disney.com“>claire.stocks-wilson@disney.com |
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