Thursday has come around once again, which means that Nintendo is offering a 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 that 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 and Nintendo 3DS:
"Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge" – "Make Minis march like never before in this free download. To get started, simply tap any amiibo figure on the Wii U GamePad controller or a New Nintendo 3DS system. Or, tap select amiibo figures to guide one of 11 Minis across more than 50 levels, using their in-game Minis and their unique abilities, like Yoshi who can eat enemies, to reach the exit. But watch out! Mine carts, ghostly Boos and other new obstacles lurk around every corner."
Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS:
"Disney Art Academy" – Pre-Purchase – "To help you start playing as soon as possible, if you pre-purchase the game in Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, it will pre-load the game to your system. That means you’ll be able to play after a small game update when it launches on May 13. Be one of the first to play! Game playable in 2D only."
"SEGA 3D Classics Collection" – A collection of nine classic SEGA games in one game … and in 3D! From the arcades straight to your Nintendo 3DS system, experience the classics that defined genres."
Nintendo eShop on Wii U:
"Lost Reavers" – "'Lost Reavers' is a free-to-play, four-player co-op game that asks players to haul treasure safely back to extraction points while their friends protect them. Choose one of four distinct characters to play, and explore a variety of worlds ranging from Ancient Ruins and Medieval Castles to a Modern City. Click here to view a trailer for the game."
"The Deer God" – "The Deer God is a game about survival, reincarnation and karma. Find power-ups, unlock ancient secrets and test your platforming skills in this unique side-scrolling pixelated adventure! Click here to view a trailer for the game."
Wii Retail on Wii U:
"Xenoblade Chronicles" – "You’ve played him in the Super Smash Bros. games, so now experience Shulk in his very first adventure! Discover expansive environments and deep character customization options as you delve into an epic conflict between the Homs (humans) and Mechons (robots). Explore the game’s unique upgrade, battle and relationship-building systems as you fight to change the future with trusty allies and the ancient Monado blade."
Nintendo eShop sales:
Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS:
"'Gardenscapes' (Nintendo 3DS), 'Jones on Fire' (Wii U) and more games from JoinDots are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 5.
Nintendo eShop on Wii U
"'Journey of a Special Average Balloon' and 'Outside of the Realm' from Eli Brewer are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 5."
"'The Letter' is 50 percent off (reduced from $1.99 to $0.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 5."
"'Explody Bomb' and 'Hold Your Fire: A Game About Responsibility' from Alkterios Games are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 19."
"'SDK Paint' is 25 percent off (reduced from $3.99 to $2.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 11."
Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS
"To celebrate the developer’s 10th anniversary, 'Swords & Soldiers 3D,' 'Tappingo' and more games from Circle Entertainment are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 5."
"'Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan,' 'Etrian Mystery Dungeon' and more games from ATLUS are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 9."
"'Real Heroes: Firefighter 3D' is 50 percent off (reduced from $9.99 to $4.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 5."
"'Zombie Panic in Wonderland DX' is more than 30 percent off (reduced from $8 to $4.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 25."
In addition, the 3DS has three new themes available on the theme shop. The first is based off of the newly-released "Star Fox Zero," the second is based off of the popular "Shovel Knight," while the last is based off of Plague Knight from the same game.
The notable offering from Nintendo this week is "Xenoblade Chronicles." Rather than an upcoming game, "XBC" is fairly old and came out for the Wii in 2010. Despite it's age, the game was popular enough to earn a port to the New 3DS called "Xenoblade Chronicles 3D" in 2015, while the main character, Shulk, became a playable character in the latest Smash Brothers game. With that in mind, this is a great chance to get a solid JRPG for the Wii U if you missed out on the original and don't own a New 3DS.
Most recently, a spiritual successor for the game, titled "Xenoblade Chronicles X," came out in December, while developer Monolith Soft, which is also responsible for the tactical RPG series "Project X Zone," is reportedly working on a new title.
Check out the "Xenoblade Chronicles" eShop release trailer below:
