Nintendo Download: 14th March 2013 (North America)

EPIC WEEK!!! I've already got MH3U preordered. Can't wait, RAAAAAAAWRRRR!!!!

Yeah I already pre-ordered a retail version of Monster Hunter along with Resident Evil: Revelations as part of Best Buy's Buy 1 Get 1 Half off.

I'd never expected Nintendo to release a game early or at least its digital counterpart of that game early. That's great for people whom want to buy it digitally.

I'm getting the Harmoknight demo.

Rayman Origins is $29.99

I'm getting MM3 and Punchout! I'm still waiting on Zen Pinball 2, Nintendo Of America.

Lots of good stuff this week! I think I'll be picking up the HarmoKnight demo, Mega Man 3, and Punch-Out.

I'm downloading the HarmoKnight demo and Mega Man 3 if I have enough money on the eshop.

I'm Good with Megaman 3... and that Harmoknight demo.

Great downloads for this week.

Harmoknight demo for me. May get Mega Man 3, but may pass on it and get Nano Assualt EX instead.

OK, yeah, the wife will not be loving my hobby this week. Lego City Undercover is a must, but also going to be picking up Mega Man 3, PunchOut! (c'mon, does anyone even have to debate this at thirty cents), Kid Icarus 3D thanks to the Club Nintendo offer, and Need for Speed Most Wanted, and my very first experience with Monster Hunter, Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate. Whew!

Nothing for me, maybe goony if it gets a good score.

Since the 3DS is finally getting Flipnote, I can't wait for DSiware to die.

I don't think Zen Pinball is ever coming.

Monster Hunter 3 WiiU/3DS and Punch-Out for me.

BLARG!! Why are MH3U and Punchout include in this weeks update when they are not released until next week! I got all exited thinking they had an early release only to have my dreams dashed to pieces.

Just the HarmoKnight Demo for me today. I just wish it was Tuesday already..

@ThomasBW84 You're welcome. I noticed the price on Nintendo eShop yesterday (just checked again now).

Anyways, I'll be buying both Virtual Console and DSiWare games today and within the next week, along with the HarmoKnight demo.

@Rafie You said it!

I already have Punch-Out through the Wii Virtual Console, so I'll pass on that. I'm interested in trying out the Chasing Aurora demo this week.

Mega Man 3 and the HarmoKnight demo for me!

Which score do you guys think that Croods: Prehistoric Party will get? I think a 3 out of 10.

ketzal's corridors and harmoknight demo for me. i've got to save what money i get on the 20th for getting the Pikachu XL.

Got Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate for the 3ds and Wii U preordered def getting Punchout, and may get Lego Undercover and Megaman 3 later. Gotta space out the sheer awesomeness.

Finally after months and days of wait MONSTAAA HUNTAAAA!! :3

Seems like the retail downloads are closer to next week's update rather than this one but whatever. Promising to see Need for Speed on the eShop, hopefully it will be on the Aussie eShop too next week.

It might be because of the time change to daylight savings time around here, although we'll see if that trend continues or not.

oh look
NA gets the goodies again (Mega Man 3), and europe has to wait another 100 years
same old, same old
nothing to see here, folks

As @Romeo said, I can't quite vote here - I'm European.

Anyway, I have to ask @ThomasBW84 about the Naruto demo that should have come out today in Europe. IIRC, the demo for Naruto Ultimate Shippuden was supposed to come out today in Europe... so how come it didn't? (I last checked after 3 PM.)

im really wondering why we (europe) constantly get these stupid eShop games thrown at us which no people in their right mind would ever buy

and why do we always have to wait so much longer for the good games to get released?
Fire Emblem: Awakening, Etrian Odyssey, Mega Man 3 already out in NA

for us:
Fire Emblem (April 19th)
Etrian Odyssey (Spring..lol)
Mega Man 3 (who knows?!)

i love my 3ds xl and nintendo, but this is the one thing i can't stop complaining about.. simply because it's too damn annoying

@AlexSora89 it's out now

Wow. Games on the WiiU e-shop! Hopefully Australia won't be far behind. It's getting depressing and I believe F-Zero was our last game...

We finally have a price! (500 Nintendo Points)

Awesome, a HarmoKnight demo was just what i needed :3

@theblackdragon I'm sure HarmoKnight will be a good one to play!

@ohhaime They're in this weeks update because they all come out before next Thursday, so while they won't technically be out this week if they were in next weeks update they would already have been out for at least a day.

This does create a problem for the polls though. Since it is asking what we're downloading first I'll be marking "Just freebies for me" because I'll be downloading the Harmoknight demo today, but I'll still probably get PunchOut when it comes out later so just freebies is inaccurate. Especially since I vote that way almost every single time there's a demo I want regardless of whether I'm also buying something because I almost always download the free thing first because I have to take an extra step, i.e. adding funds before I download a paid item.

I'm going to pick up the HarmoKnight demo and take the dive on Ketzal's Corridors (even though I've not finished Crashmo yet).

@Romeo We often wonder the opposite thing over here.

Punch out is a must.. I honestly don't know if I have ever really played one for long... it has been a while so YAY!!! I am liking these 30 cent titles. As for the rest.. I will have to wait and see.

ABOUT TIME CHASING AURORA GOT A DEMO. every single post on miiverse says "is this game any good? "this game is crap" "don't waste your money on this game" "this game is awesome" "i love this game!", and their trailers showed me nothing. maybe if I actually try it it might seem better
also, YAY HARMOKNIGHT DEMO!!! i'm gonna be playing that constantly until the game comes out, I'll probably run my number of uses out, just like I'm doing with mystery dungeon

Not downloading anything. I am getting Lego City, Monster Hunter, and Need for Speed in disc format though.

I'm really looking forward to Harmoknight and Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate.

I have MH3U preordered from Amazon for both Wii U and 3DS.... amazon usually gets the game to its preorder customers a few days early... I'm so excited.

Can't wait for Lego City to download on Monday and then NFS:MW is pre-ordered to ship out as well! Finally new games to play.

Supposedly March 21st for Zen Pinball 2 but we've heard dates before. Let's hope this time it happens with Star Wars tables too.

@Romeo & @ThomasBW84: I guess I checked too early. Thanks!

Looks like it is the Harmoknight demo and Monster Hunter 3ds for me!

Hopefully Zen will be released next week. I need to warm up my pinball skills before the Midwest Gaming Classic next weekend!

Wow. There's a lot of great stuff coming out! It's hard to believe it's already almost time to download the next Wii U VC game! I haven't really played the others much because they're not my style, but for 30 cents, why not pick them up?
I'm mainly holding out for Super Metroid as I never got around to playing it on the SNES.

So the retail download of MH3U comes out 5 days earlier than the physical retail game. >.< You suck Capcom.

I'll be downloading the HarmoKnight demo and maybe MM3. I will have to wait till the 19th to get MH3U. Hoping the circle pad Pro XL comes out on the 19th.

I'm getting the HarmoKnight Demo then and maybe I'll pick up Lego City soon. Still have LM2, Mystery Dungeon, and Harmo to get later on in the month, so it might have to wait just a little while longer.

D'oh! Forgot to cancel my Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate 3DS preorder, and now it's in the mail already. Would've rather skipped this one due to lacking online play... but I really do like the series so am not that upset. Only downside: I'm flat broke now after shelling out full retail+shipping and won't be getting any games for the near future.

Um why hasn't the eShop updated yet?

I'll download the Harmoknight demo for sure.
Otherwise, I'll be holding off. I REALLY want to be able to afford Oracle of Ages/Seasons when those are released.

Downloading the HarmoKnight demo right now!

Boy they really overpriced Rayman origin. I think the superior PSN version is discounted to $20 or less

HarmoKnight demo ftw!

@Ralizah If they release Seasons/Ages, I will be so happy. One of my carts is on its last legs.

LEGO City Undercover, baby!

I just might pee the rug as it downloads. I'm THAT excited about the game.

Punch Out!! for me next week.

HarmoKnight demo, but will also take a look at MH3U.

Hrmm.....I thought NFS was supposed to get a demo. Guess not :-

I really don't want to support EA because of their terrible business practices, but Criterion should be rewarded for actually trying with their port. Dilemma!

@MultiMariosonic nintendolife gets their information at 10-11am here (my timezone is -5h, whichever that one is), and the eshop updates around 12:30-1:00pm

also, the harmoknight demo has only 10 uses!!! ack, even if I only play once a day it'll run out! what to do...

I am mega man, I'm blue and cyan~

@Marioman64
Chasing Aurora is good if you take the time to get it. I'd call it a gamer game b/c it honestly takes 30-60 minutes to figure out the controls and how to play effectively.
Once you get it, there is some good fun there. It's definitely worth a look, but clearly not for everyone and probably not a great mixed group game (better with experienced players).

Suprise suprise,even with ALL the content, this week sucks. The wii u line up sucks, and since launch, Nothing worth a poop was been on the table. Nintendo, after having a ps3 i have to say, the wii u is a snooze fest week after week. Is this what i paid 399.99 for????? To sit and collect dust????? Oh and let me go off and say your sales suck.
Rayman is 29.99 on e shop? well its 13.99 on psn, its been that price TWICE since the wii u launched. As far as im concerned you have failed, im offically not impressed with the wii u's game line up. I have money to throw at you, give me something worth a poop and i may just make it rain

where is downloadble mario's, zeldas, kirbys? why is this not on the eshop. why because you nintendo are wasting potential just like you did with the wii.

this is the last time i get burnt from nintendo systems. A hardcore gamer system hahahahah what a joke

@odd69 I think you're mad. You mad, bro?

@Marioman64 Play every other day?

Not really mad i just want to play my 400.00 system, and sony and microsoft does it cheaper and better, the facts are all there, i just didnt want to realize it

Most weeks does anyone notice, that the vote poll each week mostly gets "nothing for me" votes. Eh who cares my opinion is just what it is and im sure someone will argue

Harmoknight did not disappoint! very good and totally reminds me of Adventure island plays tight great controls

@odd69 You're comparing a relatively new console with only some games to a 6-year old console with a grown library of games >.>

Anyway, pretty decent lineup of games this week. Too bad I don't have a Wii U or 3DS.

right but compare the wii's line up to the wii u's line up... notice anything lacking thats why i went off, dont care how that makes me look but i am a consumer i spend LOTS of money on gaming and i just have to voice my opinion,

but now i will have to eat everyone's flame sandwich LOL

Nothing for me...though I'm still debating on whether or not to download Ultimate on the 3DS. (preordered the Wii U version at GameStop)

@odd69 Im going to agree with you. Its a pattern with Nintendo. They said be patient with the Wii. Now they said a few weeks back be patient with the Wii-U. My patience is over in regards to the Wii and Wii-U. Im glad I didnt buy a Wii-U because the Wii never really took off the way I wanted to game and im not going through that again. Nintendo will continue issuing the be patient statements just like they have in the past. Sure a handful of good games will come out for the system while the PS3 and Xbox get a boatload of great software titles each week and continue to have an awesome "Robust" (that was for you Reggie) online gaming service while Nintendo continues to falter in that respect. I love my 3ds it has recieved alot of love. but im not playing the patience game with the Wii-U like I did with Wii. In the End the Wait on Wii was kind of worth the wait Xenoblade and Last Story were just incredible. But why did it have to take so long? My guess is this.....They didn't have enough good software and had to spread out the releases. Just a guess

@odd69 If you mean launch games: other than Twilight Princess, I don't see much of a difference tbh. But your unhappiness would be understandable if you bought a Wii, Xbox 360, or PS3 at launch. But alas, I'll move on.

To each their own.

@FOREST_RANGER love the avatar it reminds me of the Fantastic Mr Fox and his Bandit hat. great movie

MONSTER HUNTERRRRR

Its been too long since the last MH game came out.

@gojiguy /points

EBA avatar! YES!

"Noooooooo!..." That's what I yelled at my 3DS when the HarmoKnight demo was over. Didn't think I'd enjoy that demo as I really wasn't expecting much. Now, this is a day one purchase for me .

I'm getting 3, but just voted Lego. I thought Lego was going to be $60, and I'm getting Monster Hunter as well. Good next couple weeks for Nintendo ahead.

@idork99 If you have a Wii I recommend downloading Adventure Island for TurboGrafx it pretty much plays identical to Harmoknight. Sure it doesnt look as good but its an awesome game. It also doesnt have the Rythm elements that Harmoknight has

The wii's launch up had the virtual console , The first day of launch we had zelda, and many of the classic VC games to boot. Oh not to mention wiiware service. So thats 3 things the wii had that the wii u lacks

I buy each console every time one comes out , im just saying the wii u has failed to keep things interesting

BUT i do know it will pick up, i DO know i wont complain once it does. I sound like a nintendo hater but its actually because i LOVE nintendo and i care about the wii u.

@odd69 I hope you dont have to wait long. cause its always good when your playing what you bought

thank you windy, im actually playing kirby's dream land on my wii u , so its getting love, i do want a kirby wii u game badly

Portable Mega Man 3!

Mega Man for me.

Mega Man 3 but tomorrow is when I can download it. No time to get a points card today.

Glad that LEGO City is only $50, that means I'll be able to get Luigi's Mansion a week sooner.

30 cents for the Tysonless version of the greatest video game ever made. Excellent deal.

lego city midnight release! stoked, getting it the minute it arrives on Eshop.
and I will probably get monster hunter 3. i didn't like the demo much, but the game has potential, and i'm sure the game itself is better put together than the demo.

Mega Man 3, Ketzal's Corridors, and HarmoKnight demo for me this week.

(Still waiting on Legend of the River King, next week maybe?)

Forgot about the HarmoKnight Demo, lol. I was planning on buying the game anyways, but yeah Demo was fun. xD

was thinking
Forgotten Legions
but
1... its a dsiwere game (meaning mostly crap anymore)
2.... from the images i can find the game does look like crap..

so i wait till someone else wastes their 5 before buying

Is Wii dead now?

Just the HarmoKnight demo for me.

Harmoknight and punch-out for sure! Maybe Goony.

Nice week! I'll be downloading the HarmoKnight demo, along with Punch-Out for the Wii U next Wednesday :3

Might do the Need for Speed thing on download. Lego City is already pre-ordered and paid for. Punch Out and MM3 are happening, and its all just in time for Zen Pinball 2 next week.

when does the store update? i dont see punch out for sale yet

Only 5 days left until the release of Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate!

@Windy Thank you.

@odd69 And so as someone who's fond of Nintendo, it irks you that the company seems so...behind with the times I'm guessing. That's okay, since it is kinda true. I guess it's the downside of having a company in the soft spot of our heart ^_^

No downloads for me . Only a disc copy of MHU will do . Man I can't wait , hurry up tuesday !!!!

im an idiot lol it says march 20th for punchout

Let me put it this way; I have been waiting the last year and a half for a western release of Monster Hunter Tri G. After almost nine months with no news, I was just about ready to import a Japanese 3DS for just that one game. I would have ended up buying multiple Japan-only 3DS exclusives as well, but I decided to wait and see.

When Monster Hunter 3: Ultimate was not only announced for the west, but as an HD Wii U release to boot - I was sold. I didn't care I was buying a $350+tax system primarily for one game, because I knew I would get atleast 500 hours from the game, and potentially many more then that.

I have put 20+ hours combined between both the 3DS and Wii U demo. I have been counting off the days for months. I've been playing Monster Hunter Tri, Freedom Unite, and Portable 3rd almost non-stop in anticipation. 5 days. Just. 5. More. Days.

So, yes. I will be downloading something this week; Monster Hunter 3: Ultimate for Wii U and 3DS.

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I might have a problem.

So... Zen Pinball? No? OK.....

I won't be downloading punchout it's not out yet! Post it up next week. Get my hopes up. LOL

Only downloading the HarmoKnight demo, but that's because I'm getting a physical copy of MH3U.

Punch Out! and the demos today. Disappointed that there's no Zen Pinball 2 yet again. I'm losing patience with it and I think that I'm going to buy the Star Wars tables on PS3 now rather than wait for them to show up on Wii U.

On Tuesday I'll be downloading Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate on the Wii U. I was going to get a retail copy but the announcement of offscreen play made up my mind to go digital. It'll mean that I can play it in any room without going to put in a disk and will save on disk/drive wear too (as Monster Hunter will inevitably take up hundreds of hours of my time).

Damn! What a good week! Well, I used my birthday present (gift card) to pre-order a physical copy of Lego City Undercover, so that's taken care of. Of course I'll buy Punch-Out!!. I'll need to check out Monster Hunter. I got the HarmoKnight demo. Yeah! Pretty solid week, I'd say.

Dem monster hunters, going to our cities, retro punching our megamen and stuff.

I'm definitely getting Mega Man 3 and if I had a Wii U, I would pick up Need for Speed, Lego City Undercover and try out the demo for Monster Hunter 3.

Damn, I wish I had money for the Wii U now!

The targeting system for Monster Hunter 3 is horrible. I was disappointed.

@SpaceApe There is no targeting system... that's the whole point. It is an incredibly rewarding game when you master the controls.

@DrDaisy The Wii is not quite Dead. One more wonderous game will be out next month. Pandoras Tower

HARMOKNIGHT!

@ThomasBW84

So.....this doesn't have much relevance to the topic at hand...but I felt it needed posting SOMEWHERE.

http://www.trademarkia.com/eternal-darkness-77932350.html

It could be nothing......or...... o.O

Megaman 3... <3 no more, no less.

Nothing on the download front for me...but I do have physical copies of MH3U and LCU pre-ordered. Looking forward to a lot of gaming this week!

JUST GOT MONSTER HUNTER ULTIMATE ON 3DS!!
I think the price was wrong
The new games on Mexico's eShop are normally $800
This one was $400!
It was great news for me

I'll download Monster Hunter demo. If I like it, I'll buy the cartridge.