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The Pokemon 3DS Virtual Console games are now up for pre-load on the Japanese 3DS eShop. Red, Green, and Blue are all 80 blocks each while Yellow is just a tad bigger at 84 blocks.

Here are some screenshots:

Fans can get their hands on the classic Pokemon releases on February 27. If we hear anything about pre-loading in the west, we’ll be sure to let you know.

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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.

We have a couple more videos showing Final Fantasy Tactics Advance on the Wii U Virtual Console. Find them below.

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance hit the Wii U Virtual Console yesterday. For a look at the classic GBA release, view the video below.

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

Wii U Retail

LEGO Marvel’s Avengers – $49.99

Wii U Download

Joe’s Diner – $7.99
Level 22 – $6.99
MINI-GAMES MADNESS VOLUME: #1 – HELLO WORLD! – $4.99
Shadow Puppeteer – $14.99

Wii U Virtual Console

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance – $7.99

3DS Retail

Final Fantasy Explorers – $39.99
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers – $29.99

3DS Download

Hello Kitty’s Magic Apron – $19.99
RV-7 My Drone – $1.99

3DS Demo

The Magic Hammer

DSiWare

Crazy Train – $1.99

eShop Sales

Wii U/3DS

– It’s the last week of the Winter Warm-up Sale! Check out this week’s deals and save up to 30 percent off select games. The sale ends Feb. 4 at 8:59 a.m. PT.
– 99Moves, Darts Up 3D and more games from Enjoy Up are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Feb. 25.

Wii U

– TNT Racers – Nitro Machines Edition is more than 35 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $4.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Feb. 11.?

3DS

– Art of Balance TOUCH! is 25 percent off (reduced from $6.99 to $5.20) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Feb. 18.
– Classic Games Overload: Card & Puzzle Edition is 50 percent off (reduced from $29.99 to $14.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Feb. 22.
– The Magic Hammer is 40 percent off (reduced from $4.99 to $2.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Feb. 25.

Source: Nintendo PR

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance is heading to the European Wii U Virtual Console tomorrow. As it turns out, North America will be having access to the game this week as well. Nintendo’s website lists Final Fantasy Tactics Advance for release on January 28 (yes, tomorrow!) for $7.99.

Here’s the game overview:

“When Marche and his friends open an ancient magical tome, their small town is transformed into a fantasy-filled kingdom known as Ivalice. Guide Marche and his clan against countless foes, and discover the wonders of Ivalice. Build up your party, master abilities and summons, and learn tactical combat to win in battle.”

It’s not often that we see North America and Europe receiving the same Virtual Console release during a particular week, so this is a nice surprise!

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Several new titles are coming to the Japanese eShop on February 3. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital downloads:

Wii U Download

Cube Life: Island Survival – 1,000 yen

Wii U Virtual Console

Kirby Canvas Curse (DS, 950 yen)
Konami Krazy Racers (GBA, 702 yen)

3DS Download

Great Detective Pikachu: Birth of a New Combination – 1,200 yen through February 29, normally 1,500 yen

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Nintendo released official videos for Usagi no Kuni no Kangaroo Race Wallaby!!, Medabots: Metabee Version, and Medabots: Rokusho Version on the Japanese Wii U Virtual Console. Watch them below.

The new Pokemon 3DS Virtual Console games don’t support Restore Points. However, Red, Blue, and Yellow will all allow for wireless trading and battling. GamesBeat shares more about how this works.

You can begin trading by talking to the Cable Club counter. After that, a menu shows up on the lower screen that lets you set up a room or join somebody else’s request. Like the original versions, you sit down at the terminals across from the opposing player. Wireless battles work in a similar fashion.

This shouldn’t be a major shock, but it’s not possible to trade Pokemon you’ve caught in the Virtual Console games to the newer entries. Trading is only allowed between Red, Blue, and Yellow.

We also have a couple of other random tidbits. The Game Boy Printer menus are still in, and Surfing Pikachu remains in the games as well. However, Nintendo isn’t sure how or if it would be distributed.

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On Thursday, Wii U owners in Europe will have access to Final Fantasy Tactics Advance as the latest Virtual Console title. Watch the official trailer below.


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