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Nintendo Download: 21st February 2013 (Europe)

21st February 2013 (Europe)

NightSky brings delight, F-Zero in 60 Hz, price cuts and monstrous demos

Nintendo's been keeping its download details for Europe under-wraps for a little longer this week, but now we know what delights are due to arrive. Both DSi and Wii are resting their weary circuits, with 3DS and Wii U stepping up with some enticing offers and big-time freebies;...

News: Coaster Creator 3D Ride Starts on 28th February in North America

Coaster Creator 3D Ride Starts on 28th February in North America

No height restrictions, thankfully

After its confirmation at the start of the year, Coaster Creator 3D now has a confirmed release date for the North American 3DS eShop; gamers can join the queue — candy floss in hand — ahead of its arrival on 28th February for $9.99. Rather than being a full-blown theme park simulation, this is exactly as the...

News: 3DS eShop Version Of Gunman Clive Outsells Android Edition

3DS eShop Version Of Gunman Clive Outsells Android Edition

Quick on the draw

Gunman Clive developer Bertil Hörberg has confirmed via his Twitter account that the 3DS eShop version of the game has now passed the Android edition in terms of units sold. We reported last month that the 3DS eShop version had outsold its iOS sibling, but the Android version was the clear leader. It's amazing that the Nintendo...

News: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate Demo Whipping Into The 3DS eShop Before The End of February

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate Demo Whipping Into The 3DS eShop Before The End of February

A little taste test

Back in January, Konami producer Dave Cox revealed the upcoming 3DS title Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate would be getting a demo before the game hits stores. It turns out he's true to his word, as Konami has announced a demo will be in the 3DS eShop in both North America and Europe on 28th February — a week...

News: 3DS eShop Sale is Underway in North America and Europe

3DS eShop Sale is Underway in North America and Europe

Retail and download-only goodies included

As the eagle-eyed among you will have spotted, during its recent Nintendo Direct broadcast Nintendo of America launched a 3DS eShop promotion that will see one game discounted per week for the next six weeks. Some of the best downloadable offerings on the platform are included, with the first on sale now...

News: Dillon's Rolling Western: The Last Ranger Arriving In North America This April

Dillon's Rolling Western: The Last Ranger Arriving In North America This April

He's on a roll

Armadillo ranger Dillon made his 3DS eShop debut in 2012 with Dillon's Rolling Western, and it's been confirmed that he'll back for some more action this year. During today's North American Nintendo Direct presentation, Dillon's Rolling Western: The Last Ranger was shown off. It appears to follow the same gameplay as its predecessor:...

News: Code of Princess Fighting Its Way to the European 3DS eShop "This Spring"

Code of Princess Fighting Its Way to the European 3DS eShop "This Spring"

The wait should be over soon

Code of Princess ushered in a brave new world of download only "retail" games for 3DS, arriving packed full of content and a price point that would be expected of a boxed game in stores. Its October arrival in North America excited hack n' slash gaming fans — as well as those with some retro sensibilities and a love of...

News: Mario And Donkey Kong: Minis On The Move Winding Up For 3DS eShop

Mario And Donkey Kong: Minis On The Move Winding Up For 3DS eShop

Too cute

It's been confirmed during today's Nintendo Direct presentations that the Mario and Donkey Kong series is getting a new instalment in the shape of Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move. The game is part of the same series which gave us Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! and Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!, and focuse

News: Retro Classics Harvest Moon And Legend Of The River King Coming To 3DS Virtual Console

Retro Classics Harvest Moon And Legend Of The River King Coming To 3DS Virtual Console

Farming and fishing

Nintendo has confirmed that two beloved Game Boy Color classics are heading to the 3DS Virtual Console. Harvest Moon and The Legend of the River King — both from Natsume — will be available on the 3DS eShop in the near future. Highly-regarded titles from yesteryear, the games focus on farming and fishing respectively, with...

News: NightSky to Arrive in Europe on 21st February

NightSky to Arrive in Europe on 21st February

We can stop asking now

So, remember NightSky, Europe? Yeah, it was that rather attractive, serene puzzle title that we awarded a perfect 10 in our NightSky review way back in October 2012, when lucky North Americans were downloading it with big smiles across their faces. Yep, that one. The good news is that its publisher, Nicalis, has now...

News: Renegade Kid "Certain The Wii U Will Have an Excellent Future"

Renegade Kid "Certain The Wii U Will Have an Excellent Future"

Mutant Mudds 2 looks like it "will be a 2014 release"

Renegade Kid may be a developer best known for Mutant Mudds on the 3DS eShop, but it's a studio with a lot of experience in the industry, with team members working in game development long before the company was formed. As its increasing output on Nintendo's download platforms is also showing...

Nintendo Download: 14th February 2013 (Europe)

14th February 2013 (Europe)

Tank! Tank! Tank! goes free to play, Wii U discounts, Dracula slaying and more

Nintendo seems to revel in surprising us, and details of this week's download update in Europe have struck to keep us on our toes. We have a Wii U launch title going free-to-play on the Wii U eShop — with paid DLC, of course — as well as permanent price reductions and...

Nintendo Download: 7th February 2013 (North America)

7th February 2013 (North America)

Ken is raging, the Blue Bomber returns, concentration testing and more

Nintendo has confirmed what download delights are coming to North America this week, and it's certainly a diverse range. We have a download-only retail game on Wii U — if you can tolerate the term — some retro goodness and a long-awaited demo joining a major retail release on...

News: More Jett Rocket II Details Hover Into View

More Jett Rocket II Details Hover Into View

Full 3D at 60 fps

Shin'en has divulged a few more details regarding its forthcoming 3DS eShop title, Jett Rocket II: The Wrath of Taikai. The game is set to feature both 2D and 3D gameplay, and will support 60 fps visuals - even with the 3DS' autostereoscopic effect switched on. Like the WiiWare prequel, the game will centre around "jump and run"...

News: Castlevania Is Stalking Onto The 3DS Virtual Console Soon

Castlevania Is Stalking Onto The 3DS Virtual Console Soon

Just in time for Lords of Shadow: Mirror of Fate

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate is due to hit 3DS consoles this March, but it won't be the only chance for fans to get their fill of Dracula-slaying action - the original NES classic has recently been given an ESRB rating for the Nintendo 3DS, which means a Virtual Console download is...

Nintendo Download: 7th February 2013 (Europe)

7th February 2013 (Europe)

North Star action, fire fighting, Sonic transforming, something a bit Mega and more

Update: Fist of the North Star: Ken’s Rage 2 on the Wii U eShop has now been officially added to this week's set of downloadable delights. It's a dreary Monday morning, but we at least have some Nintendo Download news to keep Europeans happy. There's a range of...

Nintendo Download: 31st January 2013 (North America)

31st January 2013 (North America)

An awakening, a puddle, underwater exploration and more

While this week's Nintendo download update for Europe is rather modest, albeit with a long-awaited Wii U release, you lucky North Americans have a broad range of content across every platform. There are demos, retail downloads and some interesting new and retro options, so let's get right to...

News: Double Dragon Is Brawling Onto The Japanese 3DS eShop Next Week

Double Dragon Is Brawling Onto The Japanese 3DS eShop Next Week

Billy and Jimmy are taking no prisoners

Nintendo of Japan has confirmed that the Famicom (NES to you and me) version of Double Dragon is coming to the 3DS eShop next week - February 6th, to be exact. It's set to retail for 500 Yen (approximately £3.50 / $5.50). The 8-bit classic is one of the seminal side-scrolling fighters of all time, and is...

News: Space Harrier 3D Flying To The West Soon

Space Harrier 3D Flying To The West Soon

Fantasy Zone, here we come

Space Harrier 3D has been given a "G" rating by the Australian Classification Board, which means it won't be long before we see the game flying to the 3DS eShop in North America, Europe and Australia. The game is a faithful replication of Sega's seminal arcade blaster. It features 3D visuals and other enhanc

News: Pinball Games Contribute to a Revival of Real Tables

Pinball Games Contribute to a Revival of Real Tables

A new generation is getting interested

While it's often easy for veteran gamers — some of which are part of the Nintendo Life team — to bemoan the loss of some video game traditions, there are occasions where modern trends are good for those with old-fashioned sensibilities. We see old titles given new life on download platforms, for example,...

Developer Interview: Bertil Hörberg On Being a One Man eShop Developer

Bertil Hörberg On Being a One Man eShop Developer

"I've always had a thing for Nintendo's portables"

The 3DS eShop — along with its online store predecessors on Wii and DSi — has attracted a number of small developers that would have likely remained anonymous in previous generations. The evolution of download gaming has transformed our consoles to include smaller, more diverse experiences at...