Fire Emblem Fates

Another week is underway, and as always we have the European Nintendo Download update to get us up and running. This week brings some high profile DLC and a promising download release on Wii U, while the 3DS has one of its biggest retail releases of the year alongside a couple of download games and even more DLC. There's the usual batch of discounts across both systems too, so let's get to it.

Wii U eShop

PixelJunk Monsters HD (Double Eleven, €8.99 / £6.99) - Originally developed by Q-Games around nine years ago, this title (and the broader PixelJunk series) has been ever-present on PSN (PlayStation Network). Arriving on Wii U is this tower defence entry in which you protect your offspring across 47 different environments. We'll let you know what we think in a review.

Wii U DLC

Minecraft: Wii U Edition - The Super Mario Mash-Up Pack (Microsoft, free) - The pack will feature a whole lot of skins, world and item textures, along with music from Super Mario 64; full details are right here. Available from 18th May.

LEGO MARVEL'S Avengers: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Pack (WB Games, €2.99 / £2.50)

Wii U eShop Temporary Discounts

Joe's Diner (Joindots, €6.35 / £4.79 until 2nd June, normally €7.99 / £5.99)

Suspension Railroad Simulator (Joindots, €7.19 / £5.39 until 2nd June, normally €7.99 / £5.99)

Defense Dome (HullBreach Studios, €2.00 / £1.53 until 2nd June, normally €2.99 / £2.29)

SDK Paint (HullBreach Studios, €3.29 / £2.99 until 2nd June, normally €4.49 / £3.99)

3DS eShop

Digger Dan DX (€0.99 / £0.89 introductory price, then €1.99/ £1.79) - An improved version of Digger Dan & Kaboom, as the name suggests you need to manoeuvre through a range of mines and environments while collecting treasure. 100 levels are promised, so we'll dig into it and let you know what we think.

KAMI (CIRCLE Entertainment, €2.99 / £2.39) - Previously released in early April, it's being included in the update once again. A clever and visually appealing paper-based puzzle title in which you create folds for a relaxing experience. A hand-crafted Japanese paper theme and 63 puzzles come together well in this one, as we gave it a solid recommendation in our KAMI review.

3DS Retail Download

Fire Emblem Fates Birthright / Conquest (Nintendo, €44.99/ £39.99 for one version, download the second for €19.99/ £17.99) - Following the vital success of Fire Emblem: Awakening, Intelligent Systems returns with this dual release (along with a third download-only part that's on the way soon), and in addition to a sizeable adventure there are changes to some key mechanics, along with improved and more immersive visuals. It's an excellent release and full of detail - learn all about its intricacies in our Fire Emblem Fates review. Available from 20th May.

3DS DLC

Fire Emblem Fates – Map Pack 1 (Nintendo, €17.99/ £16.19) - Includes 11 paid maps in total.

Fire Emblem Fates: Before Awakening (Nintendo, free) - Beyond the gate to another world lies the Halidom of Ylisse in this debut free DLC.

Hyrule Warriors Legends: Master Wind Waker Pack (Nintendo, €1.99/ £1.79 or free with season pass) - Includes 16 My Fairy costumes and the 'Master' Wind Waker Map for Adventure Mode.

LEGO MARVEL'S Avengers: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Pack (WB Games, €1.99/ £1.69)

3DS eShop Temporary Discounts

Nano Assault EX (Shin'en Multimedia, €7.49 / £6.35 until 9th June, normally €9.99 / £8.49)

Snow Moto Racing 3D (Zordix AB, €3.99 / £3.59 until 26th May, normally €7.99 / £7.19)

Brunch Panic (CIRCLE Entertainment, €2.99 / £2.49 until 9th June, normally €3.99 / £3.39)

Parascientific Escape Cruise in the Distant Seas (CIRCLE Entertainment, €3.99 / £3.19 until 9th June, normally €4.99 / £3.99)

Petit Novel Series - Harvest December (CIRCLE Entertainment, €7.99 / £6.39 9th June, normally €11.99 / £9.19)

Sweet Memories Blackjack (CIRCLE Entertainment, €2.99 / £2.39 until 9th June, normally €3.99 / £3.19)

Toy Defence (CIRCLE Entertainment, €2.99 / £2.39 until 9th June, normally €3.99 / £3.19)

WAKEDAS (CIRCLE Entertainment, €1.99 / £1.69 until 9th June, normally €2.99 / £2.49)

Epic Word Search Collection (Lightwood Games, €5.99 / £4.49 until 2nd June, normally €7.99 / £5.99)

Garfield Kart (Anuman Interactive, €9.99 / £7.99 until 18th June, normally €29.99 / £24.99)

Lucky Luke & The Daltons (Anuman Interactive, €9.99 / £7.99 until 18th June, normally €29.99 / £24.99)

Paddington: Adventures in London (Anuman Interactive, €9.99 / £7.99 until 18th June, normally €29.99 / £24.99)

YAKARI: The Mystery of Four-Seasons (Anuman Interactive, €9.99 / £7.99 until 18th June, normally €29.99 / £24.99)

Funfair Party Games (Joindots, €4.99 / £3.69 until 2nd June, normally €6.99 / £4.99)

Jewel Match 3 (Joindots, €4.99 / £3.69 until 2nd June, normally €6.99 / £4.99)

Pazuru (Joindots, €4.49 / £2.99 until 2nd June, normally €5.99 / £3.99)

Undead Bowling (Joindots, €4.99 / £3.59 until 2nd June, normally €6.99 / £4.99)

Tiny Games - Knights & Dragons (Reactor, €1.99 / £1.69 until 2nd June, normally €2.99 / £2.49)

3DS HOME Themes

Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright (Nintendo, €1.99/ £1.79)

Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest (Nintendo, €1.99/ £1.79)

Fire Emblem Fates: Two Kingdoms (Nintendo, €1.99/ £1.79 or free with eShop purchases of the game until 16th June)


That's your lot for the European Nintendo Download Update this week; let us know what you're planning to download in the poll and comments below.

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