Nintendo Download Europe May 23rd, 2013

Nintendo eShop (Wii U)

Kirby’s Dream Course (Nintendo) – €7.99/£5.49 (Available for €5.59/£3.79 if you own Kirby’s Adventure, Ends May 30)
Kirby’s Dream Course puts a new spin on golf, with Kirby as the ball and enemies as obstacles! Conquer eight different courses packed with water, spikes, conveyor belts and trampolines. Roll Kirby to take out enemies, and then head for the hole that appears. Adjust the angle of movement, add spin and power, and also copy the powers of enemies; such as using a parasol to float, ice to freeze water or fire to burn bad guys! Kirby’s Dream Course also features a two-player mode to compete against a friend.

This is the US version of the game.

Kirby Super Star (Nintendo) – €7.99/£5.49 (Available for €5.59/£3.79 if you own Kirby’s Adventure, Ends May 30)
Kirby Super Star features not one, not two, but six games in one – plus extra modes and minigames – all starring the powerful pink hero with the ability to copy his enemies’ abilities. Each adventure has its own storyline, featuring Kirby battling against classic foes like Meta Knight and King Dedede, and unique gameplay; from platforming to treasure-hunting and even a space shoot ’em up! A friend can also join in as Kirby’s helper, using their own copy abilities to attack enemies and come to Kirby’s aid.

This is the US version of the game.

Resident Evil Revelations (CAPCOM) – €49.99/£39.99
The critically acclaimed survival horror title Resident Evil Revelations returns redefined for console complete with high quality HD visuals, enhanced lighting effects and an immersive sound experience. This latest version of Resident Evil Revelations will also deliver additional content including a terrifying new enemy, extra difficulty mode and improvements to RAID Mode such as new weapons, skill sets, and playable characters including Hunk and Rachael!

LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes (Warner Bros.) – €49.99/£39.99
The Dynamic duo teams up with legendary DC Super Heroes to save Gotham City! DC Super Heroes Unite! Play as Batman, Superman, Green Lantern, and more! Discover LEGO Gotham City! Harness the power of the Wii U GamePad for unique game play and control functionality.

Nintendo eShop (3DS)

Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D (Nintendo) – €39.99/£34.99
Go ape with the swingin’ king of the jungle! Donkey Kong and his simian sidekick Diddy Kong are back for more action-packed platforming antics in Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D, an enhanced version of Wii adventure Donkey Kong Country Returns. Jump, race and roll your way across Donkey Kong Island on a quest to rescue DK’s beloved banana hoard from the trouble-causing Tiki Tak Tribe. Stomp on enemies, grab banana bunches and ride rockets, rhinos and much more in classic 2D platforming gameplay, stuffed full of spectacular scenes and tricky traps. Use both characters’ special skills to overcome all kinds of obstacles and explore each stage to the full – hop Diddy onto DK’s shoulders and use his Barrel Jet to hover them both over large gaps, or roll to your heart’s content and trample everything in your path.

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars (Ubisoft) – €19.99/£17.99
As the commander of the Ghosts, the best special operations fighting force in the world, your mission is to stop the Russian ultranationalist Yuri Treskayev from coming to power, in Tom Clancy’s GHOST RECON SHADOW WARS on Nintendo 3DS. From the hot deserts of Kazakhstan to the villages of Ukraine and the frozen lands of Siberia, you must discover and disable the secret Soviet-era “Dead Hand” bases which Treskayev is using to build an army of drones. You will have access to full resources to build, train, and equip your team, using the most recent high-tech weapons and armour. Experience the critically-acclaimed Ghost Recon series in a new way as you discover rich and deep tactical gameplay never before seen in a Ghost Recon game!

Project X Zone: A Lethal Surprise Demo (Namco Bandai) – Free
When a rift in time and space suddenly appears, a doorway to various universes is opened allowing both heroes and villains from different worlds to cross paths. Players will be able to take control of a massive selection of heroes including favourites such as Jin and Xiaoyu (TEKKEN), Toma and Cyrille (Shining Force EXA), to X and Zero (Mega Man X) and discover the cause of the rift and stop evil from coming through and spreading into their world. Enjoy over 50 characters from 29 franchises from Namco Bandai, Capcom & Sega, including Street Fighter, Tekken, Darkstalkers, Devil May Cry, Sakura Wars, Tales of Vesperia and many more!

*Game with English text only*

Swords & Soldiers 3D (Circle Entertainment) – €7.00/£5.90
Prepare for an encounter with a freakishly large pepper: Swords & Soldiers 3D is coming your way! Rewrite history as you take control of the brutal Vikings, the devious Aztecs or the crafty Chinese in their global quest to win the favour of the Gods! Swords & Soldiers 3D is a side-scrolling strategy game that lets you control an entire army and lets you wield devastating magical abilities. Demolish your enemy’s castle at the end of these two-dimensional battlefields and lead your troops to victory!

Rabbids Rumble Demo (Ubisoft) – Free
Rabbids have escaped from your cartridge all over your Nintendo 3DS and found their way into the real world. You must collect them throughout 7 worlds full of mini-games and bring the complete collection back, one battle at a time!

Air Battle Hockey 3D (Agetec) – €4.99/£4.49
The basic rules are familiar: use a racket to hit a ball into the opponent’s goal. The first one to score ten points wins. The game features special Skills and Targets. There are six different offensive and defensive skills. Play aggressive and attack with the Lightning Shot skill which changes direction of the ball during mid-flight, tricking your opponent in scoring a goal. Play defensive and use the Hyper Racket skill to increase the size of your Racket improving protection of your goal. Watch for Targets that appear during the game, hitting those triggers various events, such as an increase ball speed or reducing your opponent’s skill gauge to zero. In addition to the Two-Player Battle Mode, there is also Endless Mode, a squash-like game where you compete for a high score.

Groove Heaven (Teyon) – €3.99/£3.59
Rhymi has to deliver a love letter to a beautiful angel only she is a little demon and the letter is from the Devil lord himself. Climb with her to the top of the tower connecting two realms armed with your best dancing moves! Time your steps right, keep to the beat to get moving and grooving away from oncoming danger! Dance under leaping frogs and past black crows, as you collect musical notes and red roses for bonuses. In two bubbly and exciting modes challenge your musical senses either dancing your way to the top, or simply testing how fast you can keep up with the beat! Show off your rhythmic skills and tap your way to Heaven!

Special Deals
The Denpa Men: They Came By Wave (Genius Sonority) – €6.39/£5.69 (Ends May 30, normally €7.99/£7.19)

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Awesome, I hope the surprise demo for Project X Zone hits North America this week as well, can’t wait!

Nintendo Download August 25th

This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:

Nintendo eShop
GARGOYLE’S QUEST – The Ghoul Realm is threatened once again. As the gargoyle Firebrand, you are destined to become the Red Blaze – the same powerful force that fought back the Destroyers so long ago. (For Nintendo 3DS™)

Nintendo Video™
Blue Man Group, “Upgrade Your Life” – Ding Dong! It’s the Upgrade Your Life Kit via special delivery for Blue Man Group! Hit the red button to change your world and upgrade to 3D with a flip of a switch! Available Aug. 26 at 3 p.m. PT.
(For Nintendo 3DS)

Moving Still – No surprises at the starting point, no surprises at the point of arrival. To feel the monotony of a recurring journey made too many times. Available Aug. 30 at 3 p.m. PT. (For Nintendo 3DS)

Virtual Console™
The Ignition Factor™ – Take control of a brave firefighter as he battles to save people from towering infernos and flame-filled factories. Can you keep your cool and save everyone in a constantly changing environment? (For Wii™)

Also new this week:
Let’s Create! Pottery (Nintendo eShop / Nintendo DSiWare™)
Magical Whip: Wizards of Phantasmal Forest (Nintendo eShop / Nintendo DSiWare)
Calculator (Nintendo eShop / Nintendo DSiWare)
Kyotokei (demo version) (WiiWare™)

To view this week’s Nintendo Download in its full graphical version, please visit: http://www.news2know.net/nintendo/download2tH8kS2a.php

Well, Gargoyle’s Quest sounds interesting, guess I’ll check it out. 🙂

Hyuusuton video – Stage 1 Infinite HP Rock


I just bought a game from the Japanese Nintendo 3DS eShop called Hyuusuton. I recorded a video of the first stage using my iPhone, so I apologize for the quality in advance (and my poor skills at the game!).

In Hyuusuton, you control a falling rock with the circle pad and try to navigate it through the pathway avoiding any obstacles that come your way. You’ll encounter stuff such as moving plywood, various foods like crackers, some stars, and much more. You can get a successful speed boost if you make it through what looks like a donut hole without touching the edges. It has really interesting techno-ish music, so it shouldn’t bother you.

The game is so far only available on the Japanese eShop for ¥500, which is about $5 or $6 depending on the exchange rate. If a western publisher picks it up for release, we’ll be sure to let you know. I’ll maybe try and record more videos of the game in the near future if I have the time.

Nintendo Video now available in North America

The Nintendo Video application has just been activated for download on the Nintendo eShop. It only takes a few seconds to download the app, but the videos will take a while probably due to all the traffic.

Here is a list of the videos currently available:

Sunday Jog
A short animated film about two joggers who set out for a stroll on a beautiful Sunday morning. They are alarmed by what appears to be an earthquake – which quickly reveals itself to be much more.

Dinosaur Office
They’re dinosaurs. In an office. Rawr!

Captain America trailer
Captain America: The First Avenger in which Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) volunteers for an experimental program that turns him into the super soldier known as Captain America

What is Nintendo Video?
Watch this now!

Nintendo Download July 21st

This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:

Nintendo eShop

Nintendo Video™ – Coming soon, the new Nintendo Video service delivers short 2D or 3D videos from the worlds of music, comedy, animation and Hollywood. The 3D content can be viewed without the need for special glasses. (For Nintendo 3DS™)

3D Classics: Xevious™ – Revisit the popular vertical-scrolling arcade game with elements that can be enjoyed in 2D or 3D. Pilot the advanced fighter-bomber through 16 hazardous areas and destroy as many targets as possible. (For Nintendo 3DS)

Nintendo eShop and Nintendo DSiWare™

Antipole – Wield the power to reverse gravity as you fight your way through the robot mothership. Manipulate gravity to overcome lethal obstacles, change falls into jumps and defeat your enemies. (For Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo DSi™)

Kung Fu Dragon – As a martial artist in training, you must face one of the most difficult tests of skill: waterfall climbing. Increase your score by climbing higher up the waterfall and jumping between various footholds. (For Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo DSi)

Also new this week:

Trollboarder (Nintendo eShop, Nintendo DSiWare)

Bobby Carrot Forever (WiiWare™)

To view this week’s Nintendo Download in its full graphical version, please visit: http://www.news2know.net/nintendo/download072111H4f87sEo.php

Wow Nintendo, no Virtual Console titles this week? Why do you do so poorly with your digital services outside of Japan? Stop catering to only Japan!

Nintendo Download July 14th


This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following featured games:

Nintendo eShop
Netflix – This free downloadable application allows Netflix members with an unlimited streaming plan, a Nintendo 3DS™ system and a broadband Internet connection to instantly watch TV shows and movies on their Nintendo 3DS. (For Nintendo 3DS)

Nintendo eShop and Nintendo DSiWare™
Extreme Hangman 2 – If you guess the word correctly, the hangman lives. If you guess wrong, the hangman dies. You’re only allowed a limited number of misses, so guess carefully.
(For Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo DSi™)

Nintendo eShop and Nintendo DSiWare
AfterZoom – AfterZoom turns the camera of your Nintendo DSi or Nintendo 3DS system into a virtual microscope. Explore your surroundings and discover new forms of life.
(For Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo DSi)

Nintendo eShop
Game & Watch™ Gallery – Enjoy four different games from the classic Game & Watch Gallery series: Manhole, Fire, Octopus and Oil Panic. Original and revised versions of each game are included.
(For Nintendo 3DS)

Also new this week:

• Baseball (Nintendo eShop)

• Puzzle Fever (Nintendo eShop, Nintendo DSiWare™)

• Just SING! 80s Collection (Nintendo eShop, Nintendo DSiWare)

• 3D Pixel Racing (WiiWare™)

• Super Earth Defense Force (Wii Virtual Console™)

To view this week’s Nintendo Download in its full graphical version, please visit: http://www.news2know.net/nintendo/download-071411.php

Nintendo Download July 7th

This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following featured games:

WiiWare:
Just JAM – Pick up that Wii Remote™ controller and get ready to mix, match and lay down your own tunes. Just JAM offers a live music experience featuring your favorite genres and cool artists. (For Wii™)

Nintendo eShop + Nintendo DSiWare™:
Jewel Keepers: Easter Island – With mind-blowing visuals and an engaging storyline, this game will keep you entertained for hours as you travel across Easter Island and help to unravel its mysteries. (For Nintendo 3DS™ / Nintendo DSi™)

Nintendo eShop:
Fortified Zone – Originally released in 1991, this action game allows two characters to be used alternately. Secret agents Masato and Mizuki have been dispatched to infiltrate and destroy an enemy fortress. (For Nintendo 3DS)

Also new this week:

Qix™ (Nintendo eShop)
Make Up & Style (Nintendo eShop, Nintendo DSiWare)
Roller Angels (Nintendo eShop, Nintendo DSiWare)
Farm Frenzy (Nintendo eShop, Nintendo DSiWare)

For a full graphical version of this newsletter, please go to: http://www.news2know.net/nintendo/download-070711.php

Hmm, I may have to check out Fortified Zone. I looked at Qix and it doesn’t seem to be my thing lol.

Urban Champion is the next 3D Classics title


The next Famicom/NES game to get a redo in 3D will be Urban Champion. Nintendo announced today that the game will release on the Nintendo eShop in Japan on July 13th for ¥600.Two 3DS owners can face off in local play matches provided if they have both downloaded the game.

Definitely a nice little treat with 3D classics. I bet some people would love just to have NES & SNES games on the service as well.

Nintendo Download June 23

June 23, 2011

This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following featured games:

Nintendo eShop and Nintendo DSiWare™
• Pro Jumper! Guilty Gear Tangent!? – Chimaki from Guilty Gear 2 stars in this quirky platformer. Make use of his run, jump and towel attacks to collect apples and successfully bypass the legions bent on his destruction. (For Nintendo 3DS™/Nintendo DSi™)

WiiWare™
• The Mystery of Whiterock Castle – Experience a thrilling search for a missing princess. Find all the hidden objects in 10 meticulously detailed settings as you get to know the various inhabitants and rooms of the castle. (For Wii™)

Nintendo eShop and Nintendo DSiWare
• Stratego: Next Edition – Demonstrate your strategic skills on the battlefield against opponents who will do everything in their power to outsmart you. Rise to the challenge and become the greatest general of all time. (For Nintendo 3DS/Nintendo DSi)

Also new this week:
• Tennis (Nintendo eShop)
• Delbo (Nintendo eShop, Nintendo DSiWare)

To view this week’s Nintendo Download in its full graphical version, please visit: http://www.news2know.net/nintendo/download-062311.php

Really Nintendo? Tennis? Put more platformers on the service please…

NINTENDO DOWNLOAD HIGHLIGHTS NEW DIGITAL CONTENT FOR NINTENDO SYSTEMS

June 16, 2011

This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following featured games:

Nintendo eShop
• Donkey Kong™ – The Game Boy™ version of the classic arcade game returns. Donkey Kong has once again kidnapped Pauline. Challenged by many perils, Mario™ must reach his archrival in order to save our damsel in distress. (For Nintendo 3DS™)

Virtual Console™
• Mega Man 5 – Guide Mega Man through 13 action-packed stages and defeat all eight of Protoman’s robots. Then get ready for a fight that pits brother against brother in the battle of the century. (For Wii™)

WiiWare™
• BIT.TRIP FLUX (demo version) – Get ready for classic paddle-based game play as the acclaimed BIT.TRIP series comes full-circle with BIT.TRIP FLUX, CommanderVideo’s final adventure. (For Wii)
Note: Some demo versions do not support all game features, and players cannot save their in-game progress in demo versions.

Also new this week:
• Gold Fever (Nintendo eShop, Nintendo DSiWare™)
• Zimo: Mahjong Fanatic (Nintendo eShop, Nintendo DSiWare)
• Hidden Photo (Nintendo eShop, Nintendo DSiWare)
• Beach Party Craze (Nintendo eShop, Nintendo DSiWare)
• Snail Mail (WiiWare)

To view this week’s Nintendo Download in its full graphical version, please visit:
http://www.news2know.net/nintendo/download-061611.php

In addition to video games available at retail stores, Nintendo also offers a variety of content that people can download directly to their systems. Nintendo adds new titles to the Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo 3DS™ system, to the Nintendo DSi™ Shop for the Nintendo DSi system and to the Wii™ Shop Channel for the Wii console at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Thursdays.

The Nintendo eShop is a cash-based service and features games, applications and videos in both 2D and 3D. Users can add money to their virtual wallets using a credit card or by purchasing a Nintendo 3DS Prepaid Card at a retail store and entering the code from the card.

The Wii Shop Channel offers games and applications and uses Wii Points™, which can be purchased via the Wii Shop Channel. The Nintendo DSi Shop offers games and applications and uses Nintendo DSi Points™, which can be purchased in the Nintendo DSi Shop. A Nintendo Points Card™ can be purchased at retail locations. All points from one Nintendo Points Card must be redeemed in either the Wii Shop Channel or the Nintendo DSi Shop. They are not transferable and cannot be divided between the two systems.

Remember that Wii, Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage some of the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/wii, http://www.nintendo.com/3ds or http://www.nintendo.com/ds/systems/dsi.

Only one game for 3DS today Nintendo? :/