Listings on Nintendo’s website have revealed some of the games included in this week’s Nintendo Download for North America. The complete lineup should be announced early Thursday morning.

Wii U VC

Pac-Man – $4.99
Mega Man – $4.99

Wii U download

Kung Fu Rabbit

3DS download

Gummy Bears Magical Medallion

Believe it or not, there are quite a few (to put it mildly) Wii owners that aren’t really sure what a Wii U is. Some are under the misguided impression that the hardware is nothing more than an upgrade or add-on for the Wii.

One way in which Nintendo is looking to clarify things for consumers is through new messaging. On the Wii, users have started to receive a notification from the Big N stating that the Wii is “not just an upgrade – it’s an entirely new system”.

This is just one piece of the puzzle. What else will Nintendo do to inform consumers that the Wii U is something completely new?

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Gradius will be hitting the Japanese eShop as a Famicom download on May 8 for 500 yen. Screenshots of the game can be found above.

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The Denpa Men 2: Beyond the Waves was originally expected in North America on May 2, based on reports. Genius Sonority, the game’s developer, has now confirmed that it should be hitting the 3DS eShop on May 30.

A demo for Denpa Men 2 is also planned. It’s unclear when this will be available, but it will probably be out before the full game goes live on the eShop.

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Amazon has backed up GameFly’s Crash City Mayhem release listing, indicating that the game’s arrival in North America is just on the horizon.

We originally discovered the GameFly listing that put Crash City Mayhem’s launch at May 14. There’s now a similar entry on Amazon. Additionally, Amazon lists a $19.99 price point – fairly cheap for a brand new 3DS game.

Crash City Mayhem should be coming to Europe at some point in the future as well, though publisher Ghostlight has been quiet about its release in recent months.

Three Kirby games are lined up for the Japanese Wii U Virtual Console next week. The Super Famicom titles Kirby’s Super Star Stacker, Kirby’s Dream Course, and Kirby’s Dream Land 3 are all launching in a matter of days. Each is priced at 800 yen.

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Could the 3DS be getting yet another LEGO game? If Amazon is any indication, the answer is yes.

The retailer is listing something called “LEGO Friends” for the 3DS, which as far we can tell, sounds like something for a younger demographic.

LEGO Friends is set in Heartlake City, where players encounter “friends” and participate in “exciting adventures that build friendships with the girls and allow you to express your individual style and personality as you explore the city.” You’ll be able to shop for outfits and accessories, change your hairstyle, decorate your bedroom, choose a pet, and participate in events such as horse riding camp, dancing, and animal care at the rescue center.

Other details included on Amazon’s product page mention:

• Express Yourself: Pick out your clothing, hairstyle and accessories, decorate your bedroom the way you want, choose your favorite animal as a pet and even pick out accessories for your pet!
• Join your new Friends on unique adventures. Enjoy different activities with each friend as you learn about her unique personality, sets of interest and personal style.
• Explore Heartlake City and decide how you want to spend your time. Hang out with your friends at the cafe, play soccer, attend dance rehearsal, or visit the karate dojo.
• Help your Friends on special adventures like winning a trophy in a horse riding competition and your friendship levels with the girls will grow closer to True Friend status.
• Train your pet to do tricks, groom her, feed her treats, and enter her in a pet show. Each pet has a special skill that they can use to help you on your adventures. You can even trade places with your fun-loving pet so you can play as her.

Amazon lists a tentative September 1 release date and $39.99 price point for LEGO Friends.