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 eShop
• Freakyforms: Your Creations, Alive! ($5.99)
Description: Freakyforms: Your Creations, Alive! lets your imagination run wild. Create your own “formees” from the ground up and set out to explore a planet filled with wondrous discoveries. During your adventure you unlock dozens of new body parts for your creations and even gain the ability to redesign the world around you. Share your favourite formees with others through StreetPass and QR codes. (For Nintendo 3DS)
• The Legend of Zelda Ballad of the Goddess (Nintendo Video)
DSiWare
• Castle Conqueror – Heroes
Description: You were once a great soldier. By joining a leader named Veronica in a campaign to free imprisoned citizens of the Green Planet, your objective is to drive The Empire out once and for all. (Nintendo eShop/Nintendo DSiWare)
• Bloons Tower Defense (500 DSi Points / $4.99)
Description: It’s time once again to achieve total Bloon popping satisfaction, this time in the form of classic TD. With an army of dart monkeys and a multitude of towers and weapons at your disposal can you pop all of the bloons before they escape? Bloons TD Dsi features all of your favourite towers and upgrades, including the almighty Super Monkey! Can you battle your way through 50 challenging levels over 15 exciting tracks and unlock all of the gold medals to become the TD master? (Nintendo eShop / Nintendo DSiWare)
WiiWare
• Step Up! (800 Wii Points)
Description: Step Up! brings you professional trainers and specialized aerobic step workouts to help you burn all the calories you ever dreamed of burning.
European Nintendo Downloads
Nintendo 3DS eShop:
• Freakyforms: Your Creations, Alive! (£5.40 / €6)
Nintendo DSiWare & 3DS eShop:
• Side Pocket (Game Boy, £2.70 / €3)
Description: Chalk up your cue and prepare to hit the baize, in this deep yet pocket-sized pool simulation. In 9-Ball mode, simply try to knock the numbered balls into the holes. With no limit on the number of shots, it’s perfect for beginners.
• The Aquarium of Luck (500 DSi Points / £4.50 / €5)
Description: In The Aquarium of Luck, it’s all about decorating your fish tank and making your fish happy. Your fish may get hungry, fall ill, the water in the tank may become dirty or a new baby fish may need extra vitamins, so it’s your job to ensure the tank is clean and that the fish are well and happy. When you’re not busy managing your aquarium, you can play a match-three game to earn money. Use the money to buy food, fish or decorations for your fish tank.
Future Downloadable 3DS Games & Software:
- November 17: 3D Classics: Kirby’s Adventure (Nintendo) – Nintendo 3DS eShop Download Software
- 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