Wii U eShop News (Page 4)
Nintendo Download 7th September (Europe)
Binding of Isaac! LEGO Worlds! Baseball! Monster Hunter Stories! Much more!
The European Nintendo Download Update is live, and it's a packed line-up this week. We have two retail arrivals on the Switch along with seven new download-only options. In addition the 3DS has its own retail arrival alongside a new download title, the Wii U has two new...
Nintendo Download 7th September (North America)
Monster Hunter Stories! Rayman Legends! The Bridge! NeuroVoider! Much more!
It's time for another North American Nintendo Download Update, and this week is potentially a cracker. Both the Switch and the 3DS have notable retail releases, while the new system's eShop has quite a few tempting options to consider; there's even a Wii U Virtual Console...
News Earthlock: Festival of Magic Wii U Release Date Confirmed Alongside Switch Teaser
" Keep an eye out"
Developer SnowCastle Games has today announced that Earthlock: Festival of Magic will be arriving on the Wii U soon. Very soon in fact, with the EU version expected to roll out tomorrow (7th September). Due to certification issues, though, North America will have to at least wait one more week with the preliminary date of...
News Six TurboGrafx-16 Titles Get Rated Ahead Of Wii U Virtual Console Release
Lords of Thunder! Hero Tonma! Twin Bee!
ESRB ratings have appeared for six new TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine titles, revealing that these games are headed to the Wii U's Virtual Console service. The sextet comprises of legendary shooter Lords of Thunder, action platformer Legend of Hero Tonma, sports sim Digital Champ: Battle Boxing, Konami blaster...
Nintendo Download 31st August (Europe)
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle! League of Evil! Zed Blade! Much more!
It's that time again, dear readers, for the Nintendo Download Update in Europe. This week has brought us two retail titles and a few interesting download-only games on Switch, while a promising 3DS eShop game and various DLC packs across platforms are also up for grabs - along...
Nintendo Download 31st August (North America)
LEGO Worlds! League of Evil! R.B.I. Baseball 17! More!
After all of the excitement about games coming to the Switch eShop over the next few months, it's time to settle down for the latest Nintendo Download Update details. It's a relatively quiet week (albeit Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle recently arrived but was listed last week) that...
Nintendo Download 24th August (Europe)
Minecraft Story! Pokkén Tournament demo! Classic Pokemon discounts! More!
The European Nintendo Download Update is live and it has plenty to offer this week. We have a retail title, some tempting downloads and demos on Switch, while classic Pokemon games and many more titles besides have discounts across the current-gen system, 3DS and Wii U. Let's...
Nintendo Download 17th August (Europe)
Sonic Mania! Chicken Wiggle! SmileBASIC! Much more!
The European Nintendo Download Update is now live, and it's a relatively busy line-up. For reasons only it knows Nintendo of Europe is listing a big release from earlier in the week in this update, but beyond that we have some interesting options on Switch and a couple of enticing releases on 3DS...
Nintendo Download 10th August (Europe)
Ironcast! Phantom Trigger! Rocket Fist! Kirby Discounts! More!
The European Nintendo Download Update is live, and this week's line-up brings quite a lot of options across the three core systems. On Nintendo Switch we have five new download titles along with a discount, the 3DS gets artistic and the Wii U Virtual Console gets two new arrivals. Beyond...
Nintendo Download 10th August (North America)
Sonic Mania! Ironcast! Flip Wars! Phantom Trigger! Much more!
The North American Nintendo Download Update details are here, and it's another busy week. The Nintendo Switch is jam-packed with a demo, full download options and a retail game, from turn-based match three, to retro kicks, multiplayer shenanigans and more besides. The 3DS gets a new...
Nintendo Download 3rd August (Europe)
Slime-san! Retro City Rampage DX! Switch discounts! More!
The European Nintendo Download Update is live, and it's a busy line-up this week. The Switch eShop gets seven new downloads along with a couple of discounts, while there's also DLC and new download options up for grabs across 3DS and Wii U. Add in the usual batch of discounts and some 3DS...
Nintendo Download 3rd August (North America)
Slime-san! Retro City Rampage DX! I am Setsuna discount! More!
It's that time again, dear readers, for the North American Nintendo Download Update details. This week we have a lot of varied offerings on the Switch eShop, while the 3DS and Wii U also have some new options to consider. Let's get to it. Switch eShop: Slime-san (Fabraz,...
News Kirby Classics Get 25th Anniversary Discounts in North America
Absorbing some of the cost
As fans of Kirby no doubt know, this year is the character's 25th Anniversary, and Nintendo of America has kicked off some discounts over the coming week to celebrate. Live now, they're running until the morning on 8th August. The discounts are rather modest, but details (in US dollars) are below. 3DS eShop Kirby:...
News The Stylish 'Aztez' is Finally Out on PC, and Planned Wii U Version May 'Pivot' to Switch
A blend of empire-building and brawling
Some indie game projects take years to wrap-up, as real life and circumstances, or perhaps changes in design, prompt delays. Aztez seems like an example of that, having been in the works for over four years, but is now finally out on PC. It looks like an intriguing game, with a mix of gory combat, empire...
Review Eba & Egg: A Hatch Trip (Wii U eShop)
A mislaid game
In the waning months of the Wii U, it’s interesting to see that developers are still making software for Nintendo’s system. While most of the big guns - including a good portion of 'Nindies' - move on to bigger and better things, there are smaller projects making quiet and unassuming appearances on the older hardware. One such...
Nintendo Download 27th July (Europe)
Pikmin! Miitopia! Overcooked! Namco Museum! My Nintendo discounts! More!
The Nintendo Download Update is now live in Europe, and there's a lot going on. On the Switch we have seven downloads going live today and tomorrow, along with some DLC. The 3DS has three retail releases to consider along with download-only options, while the Wii U...
Nintendo Download 27th July (North America)
Hey! Pikmin! Miitopia! Overcooked: Special Edition! Namco Museum! More!
It's that time again, dear readers, for the North American Nintendo Download Update. This week is a busy one, with plenty of varied options on the Switch eShop, two retail 3DS titles (accompanying the New 2DS XL), in addition to various downloads across the Wii U and 3DS eShop...
News Deus Ex: Human Revolution Gets A Massive Price Cut On The North American Wii U eShop
It only took four years
Square Enix has slashed the price of Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director's Cut on the Wii U. The game usually costs $49.99 to download, but it's now on sale at $12.49. This only applies to the North American eShop at present, but we'll update this story if the offer is extended to Europe. Deus Ex: Human Revolution...
Nintendo Download 20th July (Europe)
Splatoon 2! Cave Story+! Fate/EXTELLA: The Umbral Star! Boost Beast! More!
The European Nintendo Download is now live, and this week brings quite a few varied options. We have three retail choices on the Switch, along with two download-only options; there are budget options on the New 3DS and Wii U too. Along with the usual discounts there are...
Nintendo Download 20th July (North America)
Splatoon 2! Fate/EXTELLA: The Umbral Star! Boost Beast! More!
It's that time again, dear readers, for the North American Nintendo Download Update. This week brings some interesting options on the Switch, in particular, with two diverse retail options and some download-only offerings. Let's get to it, shall we? Nintendo Switch Retail Download:...
Nintendo Download 13th July (Europe)
Bulb Boy! De Mambo! Death Squared! Cursed Castilla! Switch discount! More!
It's another week of Nintendo Download goodies, and this week brings us some highly-rated games across the Switch and 3DS eShop, in particular. There are a number of options including a retail demo, and of course the usual batch of discounts. Get the info below. Nintendo...
Nintendo Download 13th July (North America)
3DS demos! De Mambo! Death Squared! I and Me! Cursed Castilla EX! More!
It's time for the Nintendo Download Update details for North America, and it looks like an excellent week. The Switch eShop gets five games, three of which we've already reviewed and rated highly. There are some quality options on the 3DS eShop, too, and the Wii U also has one...
Nintendo Download 6th July (Europe)
Flip Wars! IMPLOSION! Metal Slug 2! Kirby! Much more!
The European Nintendo Download Update is live, and it's jam packed with options this time around. On Nintendo Switch we have six games including one published by Nintendo, while the 3DS has a notable first-party IP along with some other options. The Wii U doesn't miss out either, while there are...
Nintendo Download 6th July (North America)
Kirby! IMPLOSION! Bulb Boy! Metal Slug 2! Much more!
It's that time again, dear readers, for the North American Nintendo Download Update. This week is packed with new titles, including five on the Nintendo Switch along with a high profile first-party IP on 3DS. It's one of the longest updates we've had in a while, so let's get right to it...
Nintendo Download 29th June (Europe)
Zelda: Breath of the Wild DLC! GoNNER! Switch discounts! More!
The European Nintendo Download Update is here, bringing with it some exciting retail DLC along with some interesting new download-only games. We have options across Switch, 3DS and Wii U to consider, along with the usual (and Switch) discounts doing the rounds. Check out the full line-up...
Nintendo Download 29th June (North America)
Zelda: Breath of the Wild DLC! GoNNER! Mighty Gunvolt Burst 3DS! More!
It's that time, dear readers, for the North American Nintendo Download Update. This week brings us more content for one of the year's best games, while the Switch eShop has two very different but tempting download titles. The 3DS has a couple of gems too, while the Wii U isn't...
Nintendo Download 22nd June (Europe)
Ever Oasis! Oceanhorn! RPG Maker FES! Runbow Pocket! Demos! More!
The official press release with all of this week's European Nintendo Download Update pricing and details was a little slow to arrive this week, but we do now have the full line-up. There are some tempting options across Switch, 3DS and Wii U, along with some Sonic-themed discounts and...
Nintendo Download 22nd June (North America)
Ever Oasis! Oceanhorn! RPG Maker Fes! Fatal Fury 2! More!
It's that time again, fellow gamers, for the North American Nintendo Download Update details. This week has some high profile arrivals on both Switch and 3DS, varying from retail games to intriguing download-only titles. Let's get to the details, shall we? Nintendo Switch eShop: Oceanhorn:...
Nintendo Download 15th June (North America)
ARMS! Cave Story+! Mighty Gunvolt Burst! Runbow Pocket! More!
It may be E3 week, but we still have the usual North American Nintendo Download Update details. This week has two tempting retail releases on Switch along with a couple of downloads on the system. The 3DS and Wii U don't miss out, either, with the portable in particular offering an...
Nintendo Download 15th June (Europe)
ARMS! Mighty Gunvolt Burst! E3 discounts! Much more!
Here's a nice surprise, the European Nintendo Download Update details have been sent out, no doubt in order to capitalise on E3 buzz. This week includes a huge release on Switch, some intriguing downloads, a long awaited demo, a bunch of E3 discounts and more besides. Let's get to it. Nintendo...
News Nintendo of America Launches E3 2017 eShop Discounts
Up to 50% off Wii U and 3DS games
With E3 now well and truly underway, Nintendo of America has launched a special E3 2017 eShop sale, with various discounts across Wii U and 3DS. Unfortunately there's no equivalent European sale at present. Let's get to the details, shall we? Wii U eShop discounts Super Smash Bros. for Wii U - $41.99 / (normally...
Nintendo Download 8th June (Europe)
Shantae on Switch! Shock Troopers! Cubit HD! Block Zombies! More!
The European Nintendo Download Update is live, and features new releases across the Switch, 3DS and Wii U. There are some interesting choices, and a lot of discounts to also consider (along with some weird HOME Themes on 3DS). Let's get to it. Nintendo Switch eShop: Shantae:...
News Axiom Verge: Multiverse Edition Confirmed For Physical Release On Switch
Alongside the Wii U version
Badland Games has revealed that it is bringing Axiom Verge to the Nintendo Switch this August in the form of Axiom Verge: Multiverse Edition. This new edition includes a specially commissioned documentary by 2 Player Productions regarding the making of the game. Also included is a deluxe booklet with...
Nintendo Download 8th June (North America)
Cars 3! Shantae on Switch! Cubit HD! Anime Workshop! More!
It's that time again, dear readers, for the Nintendo Download Update details for North America. This week includes a retail release across Switch and Wii U, along with download-only options across all three current stores. It's a diverse mix of games, so let's get to it. Nintendo Switch...
Nintendo Download 1st June (Europe)
Astro Duel Deluxe! Harvest Moon: Skytree Village! DLC galore! More!
The Nintendo Download Update is live in Europe so it's time to see what's on offer this time around. There's a retail arrival on the 3DS, while the Switch has a couple of download-only options to tempt you. The Wii U also gets into the action and there's plenty of DLC doing the...
Nintendo Download 1st June (North America)
ACA Last Resort! Farming Simulator! More Fire Emblem DLC! Other stuff!
It's that time, as always, for the North American Nintendo Download Update. This week features a range of titles across Switch, 3DS and Wii U, along with some first-party retail DLC. Check out all of the details below. Nintendo Switch eShop: ACA NeoGeo Last...
Nintendo Download 25th May (North America)
Disgaea 5 Complete! Ultra Street Fighter II! The Girl and the Robot! More!
It's that time again, dear readers, for the North American Nintendo Download update; the official update press release came a little later than normal, but the details below are now fully up to scratch. This week we have two retail arrivals on the Switch along with another...
Nintendo Download 25th May (Europe)
Disgaea 5 Complete! Ultra Street Fighter II! Retro Rayman! Much more!
Update: UK prices added! Here's a little early treat for our EU readers, the Nintendo Download Update details. Due to the upcoming Ascension Day public holiday in a number of European countries the press release has been sent a day early in some territories, and the ever-generous...
News Teslagrad Was Most Profitable on the Wii U Compared to Other Platforms
Shocking
The Wii U will not likely go down as a high point in Nintendo’s long history with games, the console failed to draw in the masses that came out to buy the Wii and ultimately ended on a rather embarrassing note given the company’s history of success. Still, there’s good to be found in any bad situation, and one positive of the Wii U...
Review Absolutely Unstoppable MineRun (Wii U eShop)
Absolutely forgettable
There were quite a few odd releases on the Wii U eShop during its heyday, but even in these twilight years we still seem to be getting some real eyebrow raisers. Absolutely Unstoppable MineRun is the latest of these. Somewhat of a mix of an autorunner and a precision platformer, you'll quickly notice graphics were probably...
Nintendo Download 18th May (Europe)
Fire Emblem Echoes! Thumper! Disgaea 5 Complete demo! More!
The full details were a little later than normal in arriving, but we now have the full picture of this week's Nintendo Download Update in Europe. A high-profile 3DS retail title leads the way, while the Switch has some intriguing releases and a major demo. The Wii U and 3DS also have a few...
Nintendo Download 18th May (North America)
Fire Emblem Echoes! Thumper! Darksiders: Warmastered Edition! Much more!
It's that time, once again, for the North American Nintendo Download Update. We'll dare to suggest that this week has a tasty line-up on offer, from quality download-only and retail arrivals on Switch to a big time release on 3DS, along with a long-awaited Wii U game to tempt...
Nintendo Download 11th May (Europe)
Minecraft: Switch Edition! Dark Witch Music Episode! Eliot Quest! More!
The Nintendo Download Update is here, once again, and it's a busy line-up in Europe. We have four titles on the Switch eShop (though one actually arrived on 9th May), along with a whole lot of DLC. There are also varied options across 3DS and Wii U including a lot of...
News Developer Outlines Plans to Bring Swap Fire 2 to Nintendo Switch
Building on the benefits of the original's Wii U giveaway
Swap Fire was an intriguing 2016 arrival on the Wii U eShop - its clever hook to flip multiplayer shooter gameplay on its head was certainly worthy of note. We awarded a 6 in our review - we felt that it was a game that could have been great were it not for a few mis-steps and issues that can...
News World To The West Delayed On Wii U, No Solid Release Date Forthcoming
Pushed back to apply some more spit and polish
Those of you who like jotting dates down on calendars may well be wondering where World to the West is. The new game from the team behind the excellent Teslagrad was supposed to launch on Wii U today, but it's nowhere to be seen - and with good reason. Rain Games has announced that the Wii U version...
Nintendo Download 4th May (Europe)
Tumbleseed! Blazing Star! Blaster Master Zero demo! More!
The Nintendo Download Update is now live in Europe, though two new releases on the eShop actually arrived earlier in the week. Elsewhere we have a Switch demo, a welcome free update for a huge Wii U title and a mix of other new games and discounts. Let's get to it, shall we? Nintendo Switch...
Nintendo Download 4th May (North America)
NBA Playgrounds! Infinite Golf! Blaster Master Zero demo! More!
It's that time again, dear readers, for the North American Nintendo Download Update. This week brings two Switch eShop titles (one out already, one early next week), and a range of options across both New 3DS and Wii U. Let's get to it. Nintendo Switch eShop: NBA...
News Shovel Knight: Specter Of Torment Cheat Code Enables Secret Mega Man Xtreme Mode
Don't feel blue anymore
Those of you old enough to recall the good old 8 and 16-bit days will no doubt remember the thrill of finding a new cheat code for your latest game which unlocked new features or gave you special powers. Those days are all but gone, but thankfully Yacht Club Games is keeping the dream alive with Shovel Knight: Specter of...
Nintendo Download 27th April (Europe)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe! Puyo Puyo Tetris! Kamiko! More!
The European Nintendo Download Update is live, and this week includes two Switch retail titles and the same number of download-only releases; tempting options all-round. The New 3DS gets a port of a previous Wii U title, while multiplayer shenanigans come to the now last-gen home console. On top...
Nintendo Download 27th April (North America)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe! Puyo Puyo Tetris! Kamiko! Tumbleseed! More!
It's that time again, dear readers, for details of the goodies coming in the North American Nintendo Download Update. The headline is clearly the latest first-party blockbuster on Switch, but we also have a keenly priced puzzle gem and a few download-only options on the system. The Wii...
