Thursday has come around once again, which means that Nintendo has new digital games and add-ons available for fans to download on various Nintendo platforms.
As Nintendo notes, the offerings update weekly, making new games available on eShop for the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS family of handhelds, the Nintendo DSi shop for the Nintendo DSi system and the Wii Shop Channel for the Wii console. The systems feature parental controls, allowing adults to input passcodes and control what content their children can access.
Here is a list of new games, add-ons and discounted ones, according to a press release:
Nintendo eShop on Wii U:
"Lovely Planet" – "With boots of speed on your feet, an infinite supply of bullets and the ability to jump over twice your own height, you’re well equipped to go up against any enemy on your quest to reach Lovely Planet. If you downloaded the demo during the Nindies@Home promotion, you can save 15 percent off your purchase of 'Lovely Planet' until May 5, 2016. Click here to see a trailer for the game."
"Pokkén Tournament" – Demo Version – "Try before you buy! In this free demo, battle Pokémon in new action-packed arena fights. Perform vivid Pokémon moves using an intuitive fighting system and unleash devastating attacks upon your opponent to become the 'Pokkén Tournament' champion."
"Mario Super Sluggers" – "Missed out on this fun Wii game? You can now download it directly on the Wii U system! Rookies and veterans alike will be swinging for the fences in no time. Simply swing the Wii Remote controller like a bat, or use a pitching motion to test your strike power from the mound. Play ball with up to four players, and select from nine unique stadiums – everything from an ice-filled castle to an urban cityscape. (additional accessories required; sold separately)"
Nintendo eShop sales:
Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS:
"'99Moves" (Wii U), 'Soccer Up 3D' (Nintendo 3DS) and more from EnjoyUp Games are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 21."
"'Baila Latino' (Wii U), 'Luv Me Buddies Wonderland' (Wii U and Nintendo 3DS) and more games from Oxygene are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 15."
Nintendo eShop on Wii U:
"'Stone Shire' is 50 percent off (reduced from $1.99 to $1) starting at 9 a.m. PT on April 1 until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 1."
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"'Canvaleon' is 50 percent off (reduced from $9.95 to $4.95) until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 7."
Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS:
"'The Legend of Dark Witch 2,' 'Glory of Generals' and more games from CIRCLE Entertainment are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 14."
New DLC:
"Fire Emblem Fates" – New DLC Map – "Vanguard Dawn" – "A trial ground that uses the Elincia’s Gambit stage from 'Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn,' this new map is now available to download in the 'Fire Emblem Fates' game for only $1.99."
"Fire Emblem Fates" – Map Pack 1 – "As a reminder, anyone who owns either 'Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright' or 'Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest' can purchase Map Pack 1 at the Dragon’s Gate in the game for $17.99 to get access to 11 DLC maps plus bonus content as they are released weekly through April 21. Map Pack 1 content is priced at more than $24 when purchased individually."
In addition, in celebration of a "Star Fox Zero's" upcoming April 21 release, Nintendo will be holding a special event on Miiverse where participants can submit "Star Fox"-themed art on the Miiverse Star Fox Zero Intergalactic Art Event community by April 22 for a chance to win $10 in Nintendo eShop credit. Participants can enter once a week, and 40 winners will be chosen in total.
Aside from "Fire Emblem" and "Pokkén Tournament" which have both been well-received - albeit with a few complaints. The takeaway from this week's offering is "Lovely Planet." Developed by tinyBuild, "Love Planet" is a bare-bones first-person-shooter where you're tasked with defeating foes, saving innocents and sometimes even disarming bombs. The graphics are deceptive as well; while it looks like a children's game, the title is quite immersive with 100 levels, tons of secrets to discover, and even leaderboards to determine who can beat everything the fastest.
The game has been well recieved on the PC and will also be making it's way to the PS4.
Check out a trailer for "Lovely Planet" below:
