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

This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:

  • 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 sales:
  • Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS

Theme Shop on Nintendo 3DS:

  • New themes this week include:
    • The Legend of Dark Witch – Blad Theme
    • The Legend of Dark Witch – Klinsy Theme
    • The Legend of Dark Witch – Sola Theme
    • SEGA Hi-Tech Theme
Also new this week:

What did you download today?

By Daniel Fugate

Graduated from Western Illinois University with a degree in English. Nintendo is my favorite developer & my favorite game series is Animal Crossing. You can find me on twitter as @df2506!