Thursday has come around once again, which means that Nintendo is offering new batch of digital games and add-ons available for fans to download on various Nintendo platforms.
As noted by Nintendo, 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 manage the content their children can access.
Here is a list of new games, add-ons and discounted ones, according to a press release:
Virtual Console on Wii U:
"Game & Watch Gallery 4" - "Enjoy classic Game & Watch games in both their original and enhanced formats. Classic mode will take you back in time, while Modern mode improves play control, and adds color and sound effects. Earn in-game stars to unlock more features and even more games within 'Game & Watch Gallery 4.'"
Nintendo eShop on Wii U:
"Star Fox Zero" - *Pre-Purchase* - "'Star Fox Zero' is available for pre-purchase in Nintendo eShop starting at 9 a.m. PT on April 7. Purchase the digital version of the game in Nintendo eShop on Wii U or at https://starfoxzero.nintendo.com/buy/ and receive an automatic Nintendo eShop discount of $4.99 toward the purchase of the 'Star Fox Guard' game when both games release on April 22. If you pre-purchase 'Star Fox Zero' in Nintendo eShop on Wii U or through Nintendo.com, it will pre-load the game to your system so you'll be able to play after a small game update when it launches. Be among the first to play!"
Nintendo eShop sales:
"Spring into savings on Nintendo eShop with the Super Spring Sale! Save up to 30 percent off select games in Nintendo eShop starting at 9 a.m. PT on April 7 until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 21. Remember: Purchasing items from Nintendo eShop is an easy way to earn points for the new My Nintendo rewards program. Just make sure your Nintendo Network ID and Nintendo Account are linked prior to making a purchase. Visit https://my.nintendo.com/ for more information."
Nintendo eShop on Wii U:
"'Angry Bunnies: Colossal Carrot Crusade, Cube Life: Island Survival' and more games from Cypronia are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 25"
"'Astral Breakers' is 40 percent off (reduced from $4.99 to $2.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 14."
"Master Reboot' is 50 percent off (reduced from $14.99 to $7.49) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 5."
"Nano Assault Neo' is 25 percent off (reduced from $9.99 to $7.49) until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 28."
New DLC:
"Fire Emblem Fates" - New DLC Map - "Anna on the Run" - "Anna is cornered by thieves! What will her fate be? This new map is available to download in the 'Fire Emblem Fates' game for $1.99. Upon successful completion of this map, 'Fire Emblem' mainstay Anna joins the party."
"Fire Emblem Fates" - Map Pack 1 - "As a reminder, anyone who owns either the 'Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright' or 'Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest' game can purchase Map Pack 1 at the Dragon's Gate in Chapter 6 of 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, the 3DS has four new Disney-inspired themes available on the Theme Shop.
The takeaway for this week is none other than "Star Fox Zero." Marking the return of the Star Fox team to a Nintendo home console, "Star "Fox Zero" is heading to the Wii U on April 22. The game is more of a re-imagining of "Star Fox 64" rather than a completely new adventure, and has the player visit many of the planets seen in "64" though with an all-new twist. For example, Corneria which is often the first planet (not so in "Assault") has a branching path that requires the player to use the all-new Walker vehicle to access. In addition, players will visit Corneria twice in the story.
The game has garnered a lot of praise in early reviews, though the common consensus is that the new controls will take some time getting used to, but are rewarding once mastered.
Check out Nintendo's latest trailer for Star Fox Zero below:
