New Nintendo downloads this week in America and Europe. The games go live on Thursdays in America at 9AM Pacific time and in Europe at 5PM UK/GMT time.
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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 WiiWare:
• BurgerTime World Tour (1000 Wii Points)
Description: The release of BurgerTime World Tour marks 30 years since the original BurgerTime arcade game was released in 1982. A beloved classic that quickly earned the label as one of the best arcade games of all time. BurgerTime World Tour is an evolution of the arcade classic, enhanced with an innovative 3D rotating environment. The new BurgerTime experience introduces fresh and meaty additions to the re-imagined franchise. For the very first time, BurgerTime will feature platforming elements that widen the playing field.
Man, looking at this game is making me hungry!
Nintendo 3DS eShop:
• Maru’s Mission (Game Boy Virtual Console, $3)
Description: Play as the ninja Maru in this action-packed side-scrolling game that will take you on a journey across the world. To rescue his girlfriend, Maru must face a number of mythological monsters.
• Nintendo Video: Dinosaur Office: Romance (available Feb. 14 at 9 a.m. PST) Craig deals with matters of the heart. Rawr!
Nintendo DSiWare & 3DS eShop:
• 40-in-1 Explosive Megamix (800 DSi Points / $8)
Description: Do you like arcade games – puzzles, action and shooting games? Then this is just what you have been waiting for. 40 games in one collection! Choose between classic games like Sudoku, Match-3 and Cooking games, and try out new and completely original fun games in various genres. Amazing graphics and unique features such as high-score tables and unlockable games will provide hours and hours of fun.
European Nintendo Downloads
Nintendo 3DS eShop:
• Kirby’s Block Ball (Game Boy Virtual Console, £2.70 / €3)
Description: Kirby’s back with fast-paced, four-way action! It’s a breakaway bash in this wild new Kirby game of Block Ball! By destorying the blocks on the screen, you clear stages and obtain powers that help in your final confrontation with King Dedede. Paddles on all four sides of the screen make this an intense four-way action contest. Your quick reactions, and your careful use of Kirby’s powers will determine your ultimate fate!
• Sega’s CRUSH3D Demo
Nintendo WiiWare:
• BurgerTime World Tour (1000 Wii Points)
• The King of Fighters ’97 (Neo Geo Virtual Console, 900 Wii Points)
Description: The King of Fighters ’97 is the fourth game in the King of Fighters series, once again allowing players to combat opponents with popular characters from Fatal Fury, Ikari Warriors, Psycho Soldier, Art of Fighting and other titles. The character roster changes with every iteration, and new characters in this 1997 title include Chizuru Kagura – a boss character from the previous title – as well as popular SNK characters Ryuji Yamazaki, Blue Mary and Billy Kane, and new characters Yashiro Nanakase and Shingo Yabuki. Players can also choose between Advanced and Extra play modes to greatly alter the gameplay.
Nintendo DSiWare & 3DS eShop:
• Gaia’s Moon (200 DSi Points / £1.80 / €2)
• Crazy Cheebo: Puzzle Party (200 DSi Points / £1.80 / €2)
Future Downloadable 3DS eShop Games & Software:
Upcoming Releases:
• Early 2012: 3D Classics: Kid Icarus (Nintendo, 3DSWare)
• Q1 2012: Dillon’s Rolling Western (Nintendo, 3DS)
• 2012: Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 (Nintendo, 3DS Game Boy Virtual Console)
• 2012: Kirby’s Dream Land 2 (Nintendo, 3DS Game Boy Virtual Console)