Nintendo downloads this week in America and Europe. The games go live at 9AM Pacific time on Thursdays.
Nintendo has now added new/classic games to the Wii Shop Channel, Nintendo DSi Shop and Nintendo 3DS eShop. Users with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points or Nintendo DSi Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel. Nintendo DSi Points can be purchased in the Nintendo DSi Shop. While the Nintendo eShop is a cash-based service, where virtual wallets are added to using a credit card or by purchasing a Nintendo 3DS Prepaid Card at a retail store and entering the code from the card. A Nintendo Points Card can be purchased at retail locations or Amazon.com.
American Nintendo Downloads
Nintendo 3DS eShop
• Metroid II: Return of Samus ($3.99)
Review: Josh’s Metroid 2 Review rates the game a 8.5 out of 10 score! 😀
Description: The Game Boy’s exclusive chapter in the Metroid series sees Samus Aran on a mission to rid planet SR388 of the Metroid menace. Battle through a sprawling underworld, seeking out every last Metroid, and build up your arsenal by discovering mysterious artefacts. Enjoy new abilities like the Spider Ball, and powerful new weapons like the Plasma Beam, as you attempt to eradicate the Metroids once and for all. (For Nintendo 3DS)
Nintendo DSiWare & 3DS eShop
• Come On! Heroes (200 DSi Points / $1.99)
Description: This action game tests your reactions. The “Lovely Heiress” is being held for ransom. Mr. King announces that anyone who brings back his daughter will receive a great reward. (For Nintendo DSi / Nintendo 3DS)
• Battle of the Elements (500 DSi Points / $4.99)
Description: Can you save the planet? The Legendary Elements are the key to face human destruction, but they have to be mastered to unleash their power! Get ready to travel around the world facing the most powerful characters in intense battles of elements, where you’ll need to think as fast as you move your stylus in order to earn the victory. Follow the story of your favourite character in the quest to find the Legenday Elements, solve 40 mind bending missions or break the score record in a marathon. (For Nintendo DSi / Nintendo 3DS)
Nintendo WiiWare
• Big Bass Arcade (500 Wii Points)
Description: Big Bass Arcade is loaded with fishing action. Catch a boatload of fish and take a shot at the World Record Bass. Compete in Challenges and Tournaments, or Free Fish any lake at your own pace.
European Nintendo Downloads
Nintendo 3DS eShop:
• Metroid II: Return of Samus (£3.60 / €4)
Nintendo DSiWare & 3DS eShop:
• GO Series: Escape Trick – Rock City Prison (500 DSi Points / £4.50 / €5)
• Just SING! Christmas Vol. 3 (200 DSi Points / £1.80 / €2)
Description: Storm onto the Christmas stage and celebrate the festival of festivals with two classic Christmas songs: “O Christmas Tree” (O Tannenbaum) and “Joy to the World”! Just sing into the Nintendo DSi microphone and enjoy the festive atmosphere. Hit all the right notes and sing in the correct tempo to reach the top of the high score list! Rise to the challenge and enjoy the Christmas cheer throughout the year! (Nintendo eShop / Nintendo DSiWare)
Nintendo WiiWare:
• Big Town Shoot Out (500 Wii Points)
Future Downloadable 3DS Games & Software:
- December 8th: 3DS Firmware Update Adds: 3DS Video Recording, new Mii Plaza features, and data transfer between 3DS systems.
- December 2011: Mutant Mudds (Renegade Kid) – Nintendo 3DS eShop Download Software
- December 2011: Pushmo AKA Pullblox AKA Hiku-Osu (Nintendo’s Intelligent Systems) – Nintendo 3DS eShop Download Software
- December 2011: Swapnote AKA 3D Nintendo Letter Box (Nintendo) – Nintendo 3DS eShop Download Software
- December 2011: 3D Classics: Kid Icarus (Nintendo) – Nintendo 3DS eShop Download Software
- Fall 2011: Mighty Switch Force (WayForward) – Nintendo 3DS eShop Download Software
- Late 2011: Zen Pinball 3D (Zen Studios) – Nintendo 3DS eShop Download Software
- Late 2011: Metroid II: Return of Samus (Nintendo) – Virtual Console (Game Boy)
- Late 2011: Bionic Commando (Capcom) – Virtual Console (Game Boy)
- Q1 2012: Dillon’s Rolling Western (Nintendo) – Nintendo 3DS eShop Download Software