Every Thursday, Nintendo and Indies bring new content and sales to the Wii U and 3DS eshops!
This week’s major highlight is the arrival of Minecraft to the Wii U!
Minecraft is the game that no one thought would ever come to the Wii U because Microsoft owns it! Nintendo and Microsoft worked out a deal though and the title is currently on the Wii U eshop. Is the game worth buying? Thats up to you! If you download it, let us know what you think of the game in the comments.
Curious about what else came to the Wii U and 3DS eshops today? Here’s Nintendo’s official press release:
” Nintendo Download Highlights New Digital Content for Nintendo Systems – Dec. 17, 2015
- Nintendo eShop on Wii U
- Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS DLC – Cloud makes his Super Smash Bros. debut and brings the Midgar stage with him, complete with Summons! Cloud + Midgar stage is now available as a download in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS or Wii U for $5.99 each, or for both game versions together for $6.99.
- Minecraft: Wii U Edition – Mojang’s video game phenomenonMinecraft launches worldwide in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U. The downloadable game comes with some of the most popular add-on content packs. Players will even be able to expand their experience with 16 additional add-on packs available for purchase in the Nintendo eShop at launch. Additionally, only the Wii U console edition features off-TV play. Experience all the adventures you’ve come to expect from creating your own worlds in Minecraft, now on Wii U.
- TEMPLE OF YOG – Enter the TEMPLE OF YOG and battle your way through two linked dungeons by using the Wii U GamePad controller to peer into and swap between the realms of Light and Shadow. Unlock relics, embark on challenging quests and upgrade four classes in this twin-stick retro roguelike RPG. Click here to view a trailer for the game.
- Virtual Console on Wii U
- Mega Man Zero 4 – Dr. Weil has taken over Neo Arcadia and ordered any Maverick opposing his rule to be marked for extermination. Take up arms as Zero, equipping new weapons to use in battle. Choose Easy or Normal Mode, which affects the difficulty level, weather and skills obtained.
- Mega Man Battle Network 5: Team Colonel / Mega Man Battle Network 5: Team Protoman – Dr. Regal and his cronies from Nebula HQ have returned and raided SciLab. It’s up to Lan and Mega Man to return the stolen PETS to their rightful owners. Game content is the same for Mega Man Battle Network 5: Team Colonel and Mega Man Battle Network 5: Team Protoman, but NetNavi chips and other items may differ.
- Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS
- Turtle Tale (Wii U and Nintendo 3DS) is 50 percent off (reduced from $2.99 to $1.49) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Jan. 7.
- 3D Game Collection, Suspension Railroad Simulator and more games from Joindots are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Dec. 31.
- Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures (Wii U and Nintendo 3DS) is 50 percent off (reduced from $9.99 to $4.99) starting 9 a.m. PT on Dec. 22 until 8:59 a.m. PT on Jan. 4.
- Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition (Wii U and Nintendo 3DS) is on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Dec. 26.
- Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse (Wii U and Nintendo 3DS), Mighty Switch Force! and more games from Wayforward are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Jan. 6.
- Nintendo eShop on Wii U
- Costume Quest 2 is 65 percent off (reduced from $14.99 to $4.99) starting 9 a.m. PT on Dec. 21 until 8:59 a.m. PT on Dec. 28.
- Star Sky is 50 percent off (reduced from $4 to $2) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Dec. 31.
- Momonga Pinball Adventures is 50 percent off (reduced from $5.99 to $2.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Dec. 31.
- Tengami is 50 percent off (reduced from $9.99 to $4.99) starting 9 a.m. PT on Dec. 23 until 8:59 a.m. PT on Jan. 11.
- Tilelicious: Delicious Tiles is 50 percent off (reduced from $5.99 to $2.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Jan. 6.
- Arrow Time U is 50 percent off (reduced from $1.99 to $0.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Jan. 7.
- Swords & Soldiers II is 30 percent off (reduced from $19.99 to $13.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Dec. 31.
- Lone Survivor: The Director’s Cut, OlliOlli and more games from Curve Digital are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Dec. 31.
- Journey of a Special Average Balloon and Maze are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Jan. 2.
- Art of Balance is 25 percent off (reduced from $8.99 to $6.70) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Jan. 7.
- Canvaleon is 30 percent off (reduced from $9.95 to $6.95) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Dec. 31.
- Armillo is 35 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $4.99) starting 9 a.m. PT on Dec. 18 until 8:59 a.m. PT on Jan. 1.
- Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS
- Fractured Soul is 80 percent off (reduced from $11.99 to $2.39) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Jan. 7.
- Gunslugs 2, Sumico and more games from Engine Software are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Jan. 4.
- Karous -The Beast of Re:Eden-, Mercenaries Saga 2 and more games from CIRCLE Ent. are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Jan. 7.
- Etrian Mystery Dungeon and Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titanare on sale starting 9 a.m. PT on Dec. 21 until 8:59 a.m. PT on Jan. 4.
Theme Shop on Nintendo 3DS:
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New themes this week include:
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The Legend of Dark Witch – Blad Theme
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The Legend of Dark Witch – Klinsy Theme
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The Legend of Dark Witch – Sola Theme
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SEGA Hi-Tech Theme
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- The Delusions of Von Sottendorff and His Square Mind (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
- The Legend of Dark Witch 2 (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
- Island Flight Simulator (Nintendo eShop on Wii U) “
What did you download today?