Save Up to 40 Percent on Select Digital Games – Nintendo is celebrating E3 2016 by offering fans big savings on select digital games in top franchises, including The Legend of Zelda, Pokémon and more classic series. This also includes the original BOXBOY! game to get fans prepared for the just-announced sequel. As an added bonus, My Nintendo members can get an additional 10 percent off the sale price on select games*. Customers can shop the sale at http://e3.nintendo.com/sale/ or on Nintendo eShop on their devices from June 14 at 11 a.m. PT to June 21 at 8:59 a.m. PT.

*My Nintendo members must link their Nintendo Account and their Nintendo Network ID prior to purchase and before 5:59 a.m. PT on June 21 to be eligible for the additional 10 percent discount. Members must have accessed Nintendo eShop on their device at least once prior to purchase.

– Mutant Mudds Super Challenge (Nintendo 3DS and Wii U), Xeodrifter (Nintendo 3DS and Wii U) and more games from Renegade Kid are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 30.
– Island Flight Simulator, Secret Agent Files: Miami and more games from Joindots are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 23.
– The Peanuts Movie: Snoopy’s Grand Adventure (Nintendo 3DS and Wii U) is on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 21.

Wii U

– Wheel of Fortune, Legend of Kay Anniversary and more from Nordic Games are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 30.
– Word Party is 25 percent off (reduced from $19.99 to $14.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 30.
– Paranautical Activity is 50 percent off (reduced from $9.99 to $4.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 30.
– Canvaleon is more than 25 percent off (reduced from $6.95 to $4.95) until 8:59 a.m. PT on July 14.

3DS

– Classic Games Overload: Card & Puzzle Edition is 50 percent off (reduced from $29.99 to $14.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on July 6.
– Fairune, World Conqueror 3D and more games from CIRCLE Entertainment are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on July 7.
– Aqua Moto Racing 3D is 50 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $3.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 23.
– Farming Simulator 3D, Farming Simulator 14 and more games from Focus Home Interactive are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 30.

Activities

Nintendo Badge Arcade – For a chance to fill your HOME Menu with fun, try out The Legend of Zelda machines in Nintendo Badge Arcade. Also, visit the arcade and receive two free plays every day from June 16 to June 22. Learn more at http://badgearcade.nintendo.com/.

Source: Nintendo PR

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ESRB rates R-Type, New Adventure Island, Drill Rozer for Wii U (Virtual Console)

Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 4 Comments

Three probable Virtual Console games for Wii U have been rated by the ESRB. R-Type, New Adventure Island, and Drill Rozer have been added to the database. Hopefully they’ll be out soon!

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Upcoming Japanese eShop releases (6/22/16)

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A few new titles are coming to the Japanese eShop on June 22. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital downloads:

Wii U Virtual Console

Wild Gunman (Famicom, 500 yen)
Hogan’s Alley (Famicom, 500 yen)

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Screenshots of this week’s Nintendo Downloads (6/9/16, North America)

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Several new games out came out this week on the Wii U and 3DS eShops. If you’re interested in checking out what’s new in screenshot form, take a peak at the gallery below.

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Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Wii U Virtual Console footage

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Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia was added to the European Wii U Virtual Console today. Take a look at 16 minutes of footage below.

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Nintendo Download (6/9/16, North America) – Kirby: Planet Robobot, Olympia Rising, more

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This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

Wii U Retail

The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 – $19.99

Wii U Download

Olympia Rising – $4.99

Wii U Virtual Console

Wario: Master of Disguise – $9.99

3DS Retail

Kirby: Planet Robobot – $39.99 (available Friday)

3DS Download

Dan McFox: Head Hunter – $2.99
Puzzle Labyrinth – $5.00

3DS DLC

Fire Emblem Fates – New DLC Maps: End: Lost in the Waves – The next generation assaults their ultimate foe. The Heirs of Fate finale for the Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright and Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest games is now available for $1.99.

Fire Emblem Fates – Map Pack 2 DLC – Across dimensions, other versions of the Hoshidan and Nohrian children are under attack. Born and raised in the Deeprealms, these fledgling warriors must now rise up to save themselves and their parents as they unravel the mystery of their adversaries. In this six-map series for the Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright and Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest games, units leveled up in the main game cannot lend support. Devise a strategy using a fresh team and reap the rewards, but only if all of your units survive. You can receive all six maps by purchasing Map Pack 2 for only $7.99.

3DS Theme

Kirby: Planet Robobot : Robobot Armor Activate!

Activities

Nintendo eShop Sale – A sale is on the way, and My Nintendo members will get a special bonus. Become a My Nintendo member and set yourself up for the best savings by:
Creating a Nintendo Account
Linking your Nintendo Network ID to your Nintendo Account
Making sure you access Nintendo eShop on your Wii U or Nintendo 3DS system at least once prior to purchase
Learn more about the sale by visiting http://e3.nintendo.com/#section-my-nintendo.

Hyrule Warriors Legends Free Companion Fairy Now Available! – A Fairy comes bearing gifts! To thank you all for playing the Hyrule Warriors Legends game, a free SpotPass download including a new Fairy companion, Lazuli, extra Rupees and more fairy Food is now available! Lazuli will surely prove to be a stalwart ally, aiding you with her skills and magic!

eShop Sales

Wii U / 3DS

– Grumpy Reaper (Wii U), Soccer Up Online (Nintendo 3DS) and more games from Enjoy Up are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 30.
– AeternoBlade (Nintendo 3DS) and Wicked Monsters Blast! HD+ (Wii U) from Corecell Technologies are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 30.
– The Delusions of Von Sottendorf and His Square Mind (Nintendo 3DS) and The Rivers of Alice: Extended Version (Wii U) from Delirium Studios Evolution are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 16.
– Word Puzzles by POWGI (Wii U and Nintendo 3DS) is 20 percent off (reduced from $9.99 to $7.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 16.

Wii U

– Job the Leprechaun is 66 percent off (reduced from $2.99 to 99 cents) until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 30.
– FreezeME is more than 25 percent off (reduced from $13.99 to $9.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 23.

3DS

– Big Hero 6 Battle in the Bay, Goosebumps: The Game and more games from Gamemill Entertainment are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on July 11.
– Musicverse: Electronic Keyboard is 50 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $3.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on July 2.
– Retro City Rampage DX is 25 percent off (reduced from $19.99 to $4.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 23.
– 3D After Burner II, 3D Gunstar Heroes and more games from SEGA are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 20.
– Rytmik Ultimate and The Keep from CINEMAX are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 30.
– The Legend of Dark Witch, KAMI and more games from CIRCLE Ent. are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 30.

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Wario: Master of Disguise hitting the North American Wii U Virtual Console tomorrow

Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 6 Comments

This week’s North American Wii U Virtual Console game is now confirmed through a listing on Nintendo’s website. Tomorrow, Wario: Master of Disguise will be available.

Here’s an overview:

Wario never lets a get-rich-quick scheme pass him by. Wario has stolen a magic wand that makes its owner into a Master of Disguise! He turns himself into a master thief who uses disguises to help him steal everything in his path. Use the power of the disguise to explore, attack, and hunt for treasure. The all-powerful Wishstone awaits!

Wario: Master of Disguise will be priced at $9.99.

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